Get ready, Spain! A fresh pair of giant panda envoys, Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, are packing their bamboo bags for a decade-long adventure in Madrid . The China Wildlife Conservation Association announced Wednesday that the adorable duo will jet off from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, on April 29, marking the latest chapter in China’s iconic “panda diplomacy”
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These furry VIPs will settle into their new home at Madrid Zoo, continuing a tradition that began in the 1970s when China first sent pandas to Spain. With their playful antics and signature black-and-white charm, Jin Xi and Zhu Yu are poised to win hearts while boosting global wildlife conservation efforts
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Fun fact: Previous panda pairs in Spain, like Bing Xing and Hua Zuiba, became local celeb-paws—so expect these two to trend faster than a TikTok dance challenge!
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