Move over, influencers – China’s cutest ambassadors are back! Giant pandas Jin Xi and Zhu Yu will jet off to Madrid next week for a 10-year stay, marking the latest chapter in China’s beloved ‘panda diplomacy’ tradition. 🎋
The fluffy duo, departing from Chengdu on April 29, will call Madrid Zoo their new home under a conservation partnership announced by the China Wildlife Conservation Association. Their mission? Strengthen cultural ties while munching bamboo and melting hearts across Europe. 🌟
This isn’t Spain’s first panda rodeo – Madrid previously hosted Chulina, a panda born there in 2021 to parents on loan from China. The new arrivals continue a 50-year tradition where these black-and-white envoys foster global friendships. As one conservationist told us: \"Every panda journey writes a new story of cross-cultural collaboration.\"
Want to track Jin Xi and Zhu Yu’s journey? Keep your eyes peeled for #PandaWatch updates as they settle into their Iberian adventure! 📍🇪🇸
