The only pair of giant pandas in the Southern Hemisphere, Wang Wang and Fu Ni, have left Adelaide Zoo on Friday, marking the end of a 15-year chapter in panda conservation and international cooperation.
At a farewell reception held on Thursday, Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian highlighted the significant progress made between China and Australia in areas such as panda conservation, disease prevention, and healthcare over the past decade and a half.
Ambassador Xiao commended the Adelaide Zoo staff for their dedication and hard work, which ensured Wang Wang and Fu Ni enjoyed a safe and nurturing environment conducive to their healthy growth during their stay in Australia.
The return of Wang Wang and Fu Ni to China underscores the successful collaboration between the two nations in wildlife preservation, setting a positive example for future international conservation efforts.
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