Giant pandas "Ping Ping" and "Fu Shuang" in the United States officially meet the public. Response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

China News Service, Beijing, November 10 (Reporter Xie Yanbing) Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference on the 10th.

A reporter asked: Recently, the Atlanta Zoo in the United States held the opening ceremony of the giant panda pavilion, and the giant pandas "Pingping" and "Fushuang" officially met the public. What is China’s comment on this?

Guo Jiakun: On September 24 this year, during President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States, he announced that giant pandas “Ping Ping” and “Fu Shuang” would soon be settled at the Atlanta Zoo, which was warmly welcomed by all walks of life in the United States. On September 27, local time, the pair of giant pandas arrived in Atlanta. I am glad to see them officially meeting with the American people recently, bringing more joy to the American people, and also shortening the spiritual distance between the Chinese and American people.

The giant panda is China's national treasure and a messenger of friendship. In order to ensure the health and safety of giant pandas, their smooth exit and their adaptation to the new environment, China and the United States have made full preparations in strict accordance with the requirements and technical standards for international giant panda conservation cooperation. It is believed that the new round of Sino-US giant panda cooperation will make new contributions to improving the protection capabilities of giant pandas and other endangered species, promoting global biodiversity protection, and enhancing the friendship between the Chinese and American peoples. (over)