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China announces arrival of two pandas at Zoo Atlanta

Source: NDTV · 24 Sep 2026, 18:29 UTC

China will send two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, to Zoo Atlanta, according to NDTV. President Xi announced that the animals would arrive “in a few days” at the start of his state visit to the United States on Thursday. No further arrangements were provided.

China will send two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, to Zoo Atlanta, according to NDTV. President Xi announced the planned arrival at the start of his state visit to the United States on Thursday. He said the pandas would reach the zoo “in a few days”.

The announcement identifies the animals by name and gives Zoo Atlanta as their destination. The supplied material does not say how long they will remain at the zoo, when they left China or what arrangements have been made for their care. It also does not provide details about any agreement connected with the transfer.

The report gives no further information about the pandas’ ages, health or previous location.

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