🛬 Homecoming alert! The beloved giant panda trio Mei Xiang, Tiantian, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji touched down in Chengdu this week after over two decades in the US, marking a heartwarming milestone in cross-cultural wildlife diplomacy.
📅 The 'panda parents' have been global icons since 2000, charming millions at Washington D.C.’s National Zoo. Born in the late ’90s (yes, they’re Gen Z icons!), this furry family became living symbols of friendship between nations.
🌿 Now safely in Sichuan Province – China’s panda heartland – they’ll undergo quarantine before settling into their new bamboo-filled digs. Local fans are already buzzing online: \"Can’t wait to visit them at the conservation base!\" one netizen posted.
💡 Fun fact: Their December 2000 arrival in the US memorably coincided with the Bush vs. Gore election recount – talk about cultural time capsules!
