China sends new pair of giant pandas to Malaysia

In a significant move to bolster international conservation efforts, China has dispatched a new pair of giant pandas to Malaysia as part of a decade-long cooperative program. The pandas, named Chen Xing and Xiao Yue, embarked on their journey from the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Malaysia on Tuesday afternoon. This initiative follows the extension of the conservation agreement between the two nations in April, marking a renewed commitment to the preservation of this iconic species. The China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province, which facilitated the transfer, emphasized the importance of such international collaborations in ensuring the survival and well-being of giant pandas. This program not only highlights the ongoing diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia but also underscores the global significance of panda conservation efforts.