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On June 10, 2026, panda Qian Qian (芊芊) gave birth to twin male cubs at the CCRCGP Ya'an Base — the first twin birth among the center's captive population in 2026. One cub is nursed by its mother while the other is cared for by the hand-rearing team; the cubs alternate between the two.
Ji Nian celebrated his 7th birthday at Beijing Zoo with a specially prepared cake, his first birthday at his new home.
Rio, Indonesia's first giant panda cub, is in excellent health at six months old. Taman Safari Indonesia confirms all developmental indicators are stable under continuous veterinary monitoring.
Ting Zai showed loss of appetite, lethargy, coughing and fever. A multidisciplinary team including China Agricultural University and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital treated him. His condition stabilized.
Jia He (家和,
On April 24, 2026, Zoo Atlanta announced that a new Giant Panda Conservation International Cooperative Research Agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association had been formally launched; Fu Shuang and Ping Ping will begin a 10-year conservation partnership at Zoo Atlanta.
Qi Zai participated in International Rare Species Day activities at Qinling Sibao Science Park, serving as an ambassador for rare species conservation.
Jia Mei's cub, born August 28, 2025, died from acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by tongue root swelling despite 60+ hours of intensive care.
Xiang Guo passed away from mesenteric torsion despite emergency veterinary care.
After arriving in Chengdu, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei began a 30-day quarantine at CCRCGP's Ya'an Bifengxia Base. Keepers monitored bamboo intake, droppings, and behavior while building trust before any public debut.
The last two pandas in Japan — Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei — arrived in Chengdu on Jan 28, 2026, after departing Ueno Zoo. Japan entered its first panda-free era since 1972. Over 310,000 people applied for the final-viewing lottery, with roughly 4,400 winners admitted on the last day (odds up to 24.6:1). China's foreign ministry welcomed Japanese fans to visit pandas in China.
Lei Lei departed Ueno Zoo on Jan 27, 2026, flying from Narita to Chengdu. After 30-day quarantine she settled at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, reuniting with sister Xiang Xiang. Japan's panda-free era began.
Xiao Xiao departed Ueno Zoo on Jan 27, 2026, with fans lining the streets. He flew from Narita to Chengdu, arriving Jan 28. After quarantine he settled at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, ending Japan's 54-year panda era.
Ai Lun made his public debut at the newly renovated Fuzhou Panda World as part of the "Panda Dream Team," sharing Hall 1 with Rong Yao.
Rio left his incubator for the first time for a comprehensive health check. A media conference was attended by Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni and Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong.
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