Hand in hand to protect giant pandas and jointly protect China us friendship -- on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the giant panda project in Jinan by the National Zoo of the Smithsonian Institution

2022-04-18

Early in the morning on the 16th, little miracle, a giant panda cub less than two years old, began to act like a spoiled "sticker" to her mother, "Meixiang". Meixiang seemed to be used to it and let the "bear child" climb up and down and rub around until the mother's attention was attracted by a frozen fruit cake decorated with the number "50". This cake is specially made by the Smithsonian Institution National Zoo to celebrate the arrival of giant pandas in the United States and the 50th anniversary of the zoo's giant panda project. It is made of the favorite ingredients of giant pandas - diluted apple juice and pineapple juice, then frozen to make embryos, decorated with sweet potatoes, carrots, pears, sugarcane, bananas and bamboo. Under the "unity of mother and son", the cake was soon "beyond recognition". "Little miracle" seems to have a special preference for carrots. In contrast, "Meixiang" is not picky at all. The onlookers watched the "eating and broadcasting show" with great interest. At the same time, they took out their mobile phones to take photos and record videos. There was constant laughter and laughter at the scene, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. Brandy Smith, director of the Smithsonian society's National Zoo and Institute for biological protection, said in a speech at the scene that over the years, China and the United States have maintained good communication in giant panda conservation and jointly saved endangered species. Giant pandas are the best proof of close cooperation between the two countries and a messenger of friendship connecting the two peoples. In February 1972, when then US President Nixon visited China, China decided to give the giant panda to the United States as a precious gift. On April 16 of the same year, female giant panda "Lingling" and male giant panda "Xingxing" arrived in the United States and then stayed in the Smithsonian Institution National Zoo northwest of Washington, D.C. Fu Limin accompanied Nixon to China as an interpreter. Later, he was assigned by the US State Department to accompany the Chinese delegation escorting giant pandas to the United States. He was also an American interpreter for the reception ceremony of giant pandas at the Smithsonian Institution National Zoo. Recalling the scene of that year, he told reporters that the zoo's reception of giant pandas was a big event. They were so novel to Americans. "Giant pandas are cute and adorable," Fu Limin said. "They are a symbol of a new starting point for China US relations." For many years, "Lingling" and "Xingxing" were the most popular animals in the Smithsonian Institution National Zoo. Until they died one after another in the 1990s, many giant panda fans in the United States were very sad and lost. In 2000, "Meixiang" and male giant panda "Tiantian" went to the United States. With the joint efforts of both sides, "Meixiang" gave birth to four healthy giant panda cubs during her stay in the United States. "Little miracle"'s brother and sister "Taishan", "Baobao" and "Beibei" were all sent back to China at the age of 4. Among them, the older "Taishan" and "Baobao" have their own offspring. Under the careful care of the staff, "Meixiang" and "Tiantian" are still "BEI'ER stick" in their old age, and "little miracle" is growing surprisingly - their weight has almost reached half of that of "Meixiang". Qin Gang, Chinese ambassador to the United States, said at the celebration that China and the United States have made gratifying achievements in giant panda protection and research cooperation over the past 50 years. The number of giant pandas has increased from hundreds 50 years ago to more than 1800 at present. They have successfully removed their hats and are "endangered", setting an example for the protection of biodiversity on earth. This also proves that China and the United States can work together to achieve major events conducive to the world. (Xinhua News Agency)

Edit:He Chuanning    Responsible editor:Su Suiyue

Source:Xinhua

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