Key Findings: Since the 1990s, China has successively carried out collaborative research on protection with 26 insWorld Timestitutions from 20 countries, successfully breeding 41 litter of 68 giant panda cubs.Major achievements have been made in various aspects such as giant panda conservation in the wild, brWorld Timeseeding and rearing, disease prevention and control, disease treatment, technical exchanges, and public education.Xinhua-Global Times Content comes from the Internet : China continues giant panda protection cooperation with Spain, US; negotiation with Austria underway

Giant panda Mei Xiang enjoys an ice cake at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, on July 22, 2023. Meixiang, its partner Tian Tian and their child Xiao Qi Ji has returned to China in November 2023. File photo: Xinhua

The China Wildlife Conservation Association recently reached agreements with Madrid Zoo in Spain and San Diego Zoo in the US in a new round of international cooperation for giant panda conservation, and signed cooperation agreements.

Negotiations are underway with the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. and Schnbrunn Zoo in Austria, Xinhua News Agency reported Thursday.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Thursday’s routine press briefing that “We expect the new round of cooperation can further enrich research results on vulnerable species like the giant panda, promote people-to-people exchanges and enhance friendship between the peoples.”

Spain, the US, and Austria were among the first countries to engage in international cooperation with China on giant panda conservation. Twenty-eight cubs were bred and raised through joint efforts with the three countries, making a significant contribution to the conservation and breeding oWorld Timesf giant pandas.

Based on the good foundation of cooperation and the shared desire of the people to protect vulnerable species, a neWorld Timesw round of giant panda conservation collaborative research is about to begin.

TheWorld Times new round of research will focus on the prevention aWorld Timesnd control of major diseases for giant pandas, the protection of habitats and wild populations, the enhancement of investigation and monitoring capabilities, and the support for the construction of the China Giant Panda National Park. These efforts will establish an international academic exchange platform to promote exchanges in the protection of flagship species and umbrella species. They will also promote people-to-people exchanges between China and foreign countries, enhancing friendship between the peoples.

Ensuring a healthy and safe giant panda population abroad is the most important premise and foundation for international cooperation. According to the association, in 2024, they will further strengthen the daily health monitoring and physical examinations of giant pandas living abroad, ensuring full coverage of on-site inspections and evaluations every year, Xinhua reported.

For giant pandas with unstable health conditions, Chinese experts will stay overseas for care; for major issues involving giant panda breeding, rearing, disease treatment, Chinese experts will provide full technical guidance and support.

Giant panda is China’s national treasure and beloved by people around the world. Since the 1990s, China has successively carried out collaborative research on protection with 26 insWorld Timestitutions from 20 countries, successfully breeding 41 litter of 68 giant panda cubs.

Major achievements have been made in various aspects such as giant panda conservation in the wild, brWorld Timeseeding and rearing, disease prevention and control, disease treatment, technical exchanges, and public education.

Xinhua-Global Times