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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, with a media conference attended by Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni and Ambassador Wang Lutong — a media encounter, not a public debut; the first public appearance came on June 9, 2026.
Ai Lun arrived at Fuzhou Panda World for a five-year science exchange program, entering acclimation at his new home.
Hao Hao returned to China from Pairi Daiza for medical treatment due to health concerns.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally names Indonesia's first locally born giant panda cub Satrio Wiratama — nicknamed Rio — a name meaning "knight" in Indonesian, on December 4, 2025.
Hu Chun gave birth to Indonesia's first panda cub.
Rio, the first giant panda cub born in Indonesia, was born to Hu Chun and Cai Tao. Named by President Prabowo Subianto, his full name Satrio Wiratama means "brave, noble knight."
Huan Huan and Yuan Zi arrived back in Chengdu on 26 November 2025 after thirteen years at Beauval Zoo, their stay cut short by Huan Huan's kidney impairment.
Gao Gao passed away at 14:30 due to severe pneumonia and multi-organ failure. He had been under 24-hour intensive care after developing respiratory distress and hind limb weakness earlier that day.
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