Embrace China’s cuddly envoys: Panda mania worldwide

When observing the Sino-foreign exchanges, it can be seen that pandas, China’s national treasure, have played a significant role in helping bring the two sides closer together and building China’s international image.

For decades, the animal has never failed in its duty as China's envoy of friendship and has won hearts of millions of fans. The world loves pandas and wants badly to visit the adorable beasts in their own countries.

However, it’s not easy to bring in a panda. In 1994, China launched a cooperative panda breeding program, replacing the previous donations and renting program. Under the new program, if a foreign country wants a giant panda, step one is submitting an application, but not all applications are accepted. Climate, facilities, technology and potential panda habitat are taken into consideration. The preparations often take over a year.

By now, nearly 50 pandas are living in 14 countries abroad. Without exception, these hard-won guests always enjoy the best environment and treatment in their host countries.