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China sends pair of giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta

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Published: Sep 27, 2026, 2:33 PM UTC

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China yesterday sent two giant pandas to the US, Chinese state media said, after a Washington summit that was heavy on symbolism and light on major breakthroughs. The pandas’ transfer had already been agreed, but the departure was announced on Thursday during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s (習近平) vis

Taipei TimesChina sends two giant pandas to US’ Zoo Atlanta

Ping Ping and Fu Shuang took off to Atlanta on a FedEx plane, with steamed corn buns, carrots and bamboo to snack on during the flight. Their trip is one of the few concrete things to come out the Xi-Trump summit.

DW.comGermanyChina sends two giant pandas off to Atlanta zoo after Xi-Trump summit

The pandas’ transfer had been already agreed but the departure was announced Thursday during Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.

The Japan TimesJapanChina sends two giant pandas to U.S.

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Zoo Atlanta

Zoo in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Zoo Atlanta is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The current president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta is Raymond B. King.

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China sends two giant pandas to US’ Zoo AtlantaTaipei Times7 hr. ago
China sends two giant pandas off to Atlanta zoo after Xi-Trump summitDW.comGermany14 hr. ago
2 new giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrive in AtlantaUSA TodayUnited States4 hr. ago
China Dispatches Pair of Pandas to Atlanta Zoo: CCTV ReportsBloombergUnited States19 hr. ago
China sends two giant pandas to U.S.The Japan TimesJapan16 hr. ago
China sends pair of giant pandas to Zoo Atlantanews.cgtn.com23 hr. ago
Pair of giant pandas depart China for the US on SundayGlobal TimesChina22 hr. ago
Two giant pandas, emblems of China soft diplomacy, arrive in USYahoo3 hr. ago
China sends pair of giant pandas to Zoo Atlantasundayworld.co.zaSouth Africa9 hr. ago
Panda diplomacy: China sends two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta after Trump-Xi summitbusinesstimes.com.sgSingapore17 hr. ago
China sends two giant pandas to Atlanta on decade-long loanbdnews24.com11 hr. ago
Two giant pandas sent by China arrive in USCitizen Digital9 hr. ago

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