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Ran Ran announced for transfer to Pairi Daiza, Belgium

Ran Ran's move to Belgium's Pairi Daiza was announced, to accompany Xing Hui and continue the China–Belgium panda programme.

Location: Pairi Daiza

In October 2026 it was announced that Ran Ran would travel to Pairi Daiza in Brugelette, Belgium, to join the resident male Xing Hui (星徽, #745).

She takes the place of Hao Hao (好好, #741), who returned to China in December 2025 for medical care after eleven years at Pairi Daiza. Ran Ran and Xing Hui are expected to remain at Pairi Daiza until the cooperation term ends — reported as 2029, though the official announcement did not specify a term.

Status note: this entry records the announced transfer. Ran Ran's arrival date and current location should be updated once the move is completed.

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