AP Photos: 6-month-old twin panda cubs make public debut in Hong Kong
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AP Photos: 6-month-old twin panda cubs make public debut in Hong Kong

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hong Kong’s youngest celebrities, a pair of six-month-old panda cubs, met with their adoring fans in their first public appearance, on Sunday. The twin cubs, born Aug. 15, are Hong Kong’s first locally-born giant panda cubs. The cubs don’t have names yet – they are being referred to as “Elder Sister” and “Little Brother.” A public competition to name them was launched Saturday following an event attended by Hong Kong leader John Lee and other officials. Those who want to enjoy time with the cubs outside regular visiting hours, before the park opens, can pay 1,500 Hong Kong dollars.

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Feature: Cherished memories between pandas and Hong Kong
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Feature: Cherished memories between pandas and Hong Kong

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-02-24 09:49 HONG KONG -- Hong Kong is embracing panda fever recently. Hong Kong's Ocean Park, home to six giant pandas on the south side of Hong Kong Island, has become a "panda paradise." The six include the second pair of giant pandas Ying Ying and Le Le gifted by the central government to Hong Kong and …

Six-month-old twin panda cubs climb and sleep at their debut in Hong Kong
1 month ago

Six-month-old twin panda cubs climb and sleep at their debut in Hong Kong

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s youngest celebrities, twin 6-month-old panda cubs, made their first public appearance before adoring fans Sunday. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A Hong Kong-born giant panda twin cub lounges on a swing during a public debut in Ocean Park in Hong Kong, Feb. 16, 2025. Share Share Copy …

Hong Kong-born giant panda cubs to meet public Sunday
1 month ago

Hong Kong-born giant panda cubs to meet public Sunday

China Daily  

Giant panda cubs play at Ocean Park Hong Kong, Feb 15, 2025. HONG KONG - The first locally-born giant panda cubs at Ocean Park Hong Kong are set to meet the public on Sunday, and residents are encouraged to propose names for the cuddly twins. The pair of giant panda cubs was born last August and their parents are Ying …

Panda twins born in HK make debut, melt hearts
1 month ago

Panda twins born in HK make debut, melt hearts

China Daily  

The first giant panda cubs born in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region make their public debut on Sunday at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing hundreds of Chinese and foreign visitors to the theme park. The first giant panda cubs born in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region made their public debut on Sunday at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing …

Panda twins born in HK make debut, melt hearts
1 month ago

Panda twins born in HK make debut, melt hearts

China Daily  

The first giant panda cubs born in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region make their public debut on Sunday at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing hundreds of Chinese and foreign visitors to the theme park. The first giant panda cubs born in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region made their public debut on Sunday at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing …

Panda twins born in HK make debut, melt hearts
1 month ago

Panda twins born in HK make debut, melt hearts

China Daily  

The first giant panda cubs born in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region make their public debut on Sunday at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing hundreds of Chinese and foreign visitors to the theme park. The first giant panda cubs born in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region made their public debut on Sunday at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing …

Panda twins born in HK make debut, melt hearts
1 month ago

Panda twins born in HK make debut, melt hearts

China Daily  

The first giant panda cubs born in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region make their public debut on Sunday at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing hundreds of Chinese and foreign visitors to the theme park. The first giant panda cubs born in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region made their public debut on Sunday at Ocean Park Hong Kong, drawing …

Hong Kong-born giant panda cubs to meet public Sunday
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1 month ago

Hong Kong-born giant panda cubs to meet public Sunday

China Daily  

Giant panda cubs play at Ocean Park Hong Kong, Feb 15, 2025. HONG KONG - The first locally-born giant panda cubs at Ocean Park Hong Kong are set to meet the public on Sunday, and residents are encouraged to propose names for the cuddly twins. The pair of giant panda cubs was born last August and their parents are Ying …

Hong Kong residents compete to name twin panda cubs who just turned 6 months old
1 month ago

Hong Kong residents compete to name twin panda cubs who just turned 6 months old

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Panda craze has once again gripped Hong Kong as residents compete to name the territory’s first locally-born giant panda cubs who just turned six months old. Hong Kong-born giant panda twin cubs make their debut appearance to media in Ocean Park during a greeting ceremony in Hong Kong, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied …

Hong Kong residents compete to name twin panda cubs who just turned 6 months old
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1 month ago

Hong Kong residents compete to name twin panda cubs who just turned 6 months old

LA Times  

The panda craze has once again gripped Hong Kong as residents compete to name the territory’s first locally born giant panda cubs who just turned 6 months old. The competition to name the twin cubs, born Aug. 15, launched Saturday following a celebratory ceremony attended by Hong Kong leader John Lee and other officials at Ocean Park, the theme park …

Hong Kong's first Panda cubs: Naming contest sparks excitement
1 month ago

Hong Kong's first Panda cubs: Naming contest sparks excitement

India Today  

HONG KONG: Panda craze has once again gripped Hong Kong as residents compete to name the territory’s first locally-born giant panda cubs who just turned six months old. The competition to name the twin cubs, born Aug. 15, launched Saturday following a celebratory ceremony attended by Hong Kong leader John Lee and other officials at Ocean Park, the theme park …

Pandas debut at Washington zoo after 14-month hiatus
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pandas debut at Washington zoo after 14-month hiatus

China Daily  

By Zhao Huanxin in Washington | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-27 07:28 Visitors take pictures of male giant panda Bao Li in his enclosure at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, on Friday. ANNA MONEYMAKER/AFP They are "as iconic as the Washington Monument", the coolest creatures that tell the story of conservation success and bonds between countries, and the …

Pandas debut at Washington zoo after 14-month hiatus
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pandas debut at Washington zoo after 14-month hiatus

China Daily  

Visitors take pictures of male giant panda Bao Li in his enclosure at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, on Friday. ANNA MONEYMAKER/AFP They are "as iconic as the Washington Monument", the coolest creatures that tell the story of conservation success and bonds between countries, and the only animals in the United States capital evoking so much love that …

China is more in love with its pandas than ever. That’s complicated matters for Beijing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China is more in love with its pandas than ever. That’s complicated matters for Beijing

CNN  

Chengdu, China CNN — Every morning at 7:30 a.m. sharp, a race begins on the outskirts of Chengdu, a sprawling Chinese metropolis known for its spicy hotpot, old tea houses and the country’s most beloved animal – giant pandas. From the gates of the famed Chengdu Panda Base, fans run to the leafy “villa” of its celebrity resident: Hua Hua, …

Panda cubs send Spring Festival greetings from Southwest China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panda cubs send Spring Festival greetings from Southwest China

China Daily  

Twenty-five giant panda cubs are gathered at two breeding bases in Southwest China's Sichuan province on Thursday to send Spring Festival greetings to global audiences. CHENGDU -- Twenty-five giant panda cubs were gathered at two breeding bases in Southwest China's Sichuan province on Thursday to send Spring Festival greetings to global audiences. All the cubs were born in 2024 — …

New pair of giant pandas make debut in South Australia
2 months ago

New pair of giant pandas make debut in South Australia

China Daily  

Giant panda Yilan explores a welcome gift at the Adelaide Zoo during her debut on Tuesday in Adelaide, Australia. GU SHIHONG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE CANBERRA -- A new pair of giant pandas made their debut on Tuesday in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, following their arrival from China last month. At the Adelaide Zoo in the capital of South Australia, …

US panda fans can 'bearly' wait for pair's debut
2 months, 1 week ago

US panda fans can 'bearly' wait for pair's debut

China Daily  

Qing Bao enjoys a bamboo breakfast at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, on Thursday. YIFAN XU/CHINA DAILY The official debut of two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, is fast approaching, and fans of the furry pair of Ailuropoda melanoleuca specimens can "bearly" wait. "We were incredibly excited to …

From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path

China Daily  

A crested ibis is released into the wild at the Upo Crested Ibis Restoration Center in Changnyeong, South Korea, on May 10.Changnyeong has taken more protective measures in its rural areas where these birds live. "We look forward to continuing to help giant panda conservation and gain a better understanding of pandas living in the Southern Hemisphere," said Phil Ainsley, …

From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path

China Daily  

A crested ibis is released into the wild at the Upo Crested Ibis Restoration Center in Changnyeong, South Korea, on May 10.Changnyeong has taken more protective measures in its rural areas where these birds live. "We look forward to continuing to help giant panda conservation and gain a better understanding of pandas living in the Southern Hemisphere," said Phil Ainsley, …

Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — A pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park Monday, munching on special treats and looking cute for the cameras. An An, the male panda, was presented with an ice slab that had “Merry Christmas” written on it with sweet potato and carrots while Ke …

Three giant pandas return to China from Belgium
3 months, 1 week ago

Three giant pandas return to China from Belgium

China Daily  

The staff members at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium, make preparations for the departure of giant pandas Tian Bao, Bao Di and Bao Mei for China on Tuesday. CHEN WEIHUA / CHINA DAILY Giant pandas Tian Bao, Bao Di, and Bao Mei returned to Chengdu, Sichuan province, taking a chartered flight on Wednesday morning, and will undergo quarantine …

Giant pandas An An, Ke Ke make much awaited HK debut
3 months, 1 week ago

Giant pandas An An, Ke Ke make much awaited HK debut

China Daily  

Visitors take pictures of a giant panda at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. A giant panda eats bamboo at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. Visitors take selfies with a giant panda at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. Inside Ocean Park's crowded Hong Kong Jockey Club …

Giant pandas An An, Ke Ke make much awaited HK debut
3 months, 1 week ago

Giant pandas An An, Ke Ke make much awaited HK debut

China Daily  

Visitors take pictures of a giant panda at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. A giant panda eats bamboo at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. Visitors take selfies with a giant panda at Ocean Park Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Dec 8, 2024. Inside Ocean Park's crowded Hong Kong Jockey Club …

Giant panda pair gifted to Hong Kong keep birth names
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant panda pair gifted to Hong Kong keep birth names

China Daily  

HONG KONG -- Two giant pandas gifted by the central government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were officially named "An An" and "Ke Ke", the same with their birth names, Ocean Park Hong Kong said on Saturday. The names were chosen from over 22,600 proposals the amusement park had received during a citywide naming campaign launched by the …

Giant panda pair gifted to Hong Kong keep birth names
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant panda pair gifted to Hong Kong keep birth names

China Daily  

HONG KONG -- Two giant pandas gifted by the central government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were officially named "An An" and "Ke Ke", the same with their birth names, Ocean Park Hong Kong said on Saturday. The names were chosen from over 22,600 proposals the amusement park had received during a citywide naming campaign launched by the …

Hong Kong’s largest panda-themed exhibition with 2,500 sculptures aims to draw tourists
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong’s largest panda-themed exhibition with 2,500 sculptures aims to draw tourists

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park. A panda mascot poses for photographs in front of the panda sculptures displayed at the Hong Kong International Airport during the welcome ceremony of the panda-themed exhibition "Panda …

Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park. Part of 2500 panda sculptures are displayed at the Hong Kong International Airport during a welcome ceremony of the panda-themed exhibition “Panda Go!” in Hong …

Hong Kong launches panda sculpture tour as the city hopes the bear craze boosts tourism
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong launches panda sculpture tour as the city hopes the bear craze boosts tourism

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of giant panda sculptures …

Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze

CNN  

CNN — Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park. The displays reflect Hong Kong’s use of pandas to boost its economy as the Chinese financial hub works to regain its position as one of Asia’s …

Birth of panda twins brings double joy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

The Independent  

If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it’s Janet Long Shun-kwan. The theme park’s conservation arm, The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, established the Giant Panda Base Rebuilding Fund, which offered financial support for recovery work at 12 panda reserves in Sichuan. …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. According to Ocean Park, the panda twins have grown teeth, with the female panda cub, initially weighing 122 grams at birth, now weighing 5.3 kg, and the male panda cub's weight increasing from 112 grams at …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. HONG KONG - Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. "I'm so delighted that Hong Kong has a new …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. According to Ocean Park, the panda twins have grown teeth, with the female panda cub, initially weighing 122 grams at birth, now weighing 5.3 kg, and the male panda cub's weight increasing from 112 grams at …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. HONG KONG - Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. "I'm so delighted that Hong Kong has a new …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. HONG KONG - Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. "I'm so delighted that Hong Kong has a new …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. HONG KONG - Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. "I'm so delighted that Hong Kong has a new …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. HONG KONG - Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. "I'm so delighted that Hong Kong has a new …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. According to Ocean Park, the panda twins have grown teeth, with the female panda cub, initially weighing 122 grams at birth, now weighing 5.3 kg, and the male panda cub's weight increasing from 112 grams at …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. HONG KONG - Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. "I'm so delighted that Hong Kong has a new …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. According to Ocean Park, the panda twins have grown teeth, with the female panda cub, initially weighing 122 grams at birth, now weighing 5.3 kg, and the male panda cub's weight increasing from 112 grams at …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. HONG KONG - Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. "I'm so delighted that Hong Kong has a new …

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins

China Daily  

Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. HONG KONG - Giant panda twins, born to Ying Ying, a giant panda gifted by the central government to Hong Kong, celebrated their 100th day on Saturday. "I'm so delighted that Hong Kong has a new …

Birth of panda twins brings double joy
Top News
4 months ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily  

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

Birth of panda twins brings double joy
Top News
4 months ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily  

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

Birth of panda twins brings double joy
Top News
4 months ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily  

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

Birth of panda twins brings double joy
Top News
4 months ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily  

Giant panda An An, who was sent to Hong Kong on Sept 26, is earlier seen playing at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan. If anyone is happy about giant panda Ying Ying successfully giving birth to twin cubs in August after years of futile mating attempts and a miscarriage, it's Janet Long Shun-kwan. …

Birth of panda twins brings double joy
Trending News
4 months ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily  

Ocean Park staff hold up signs and wear panda headgear to welcome the arrival of the third pair of giant pandas An An and Ke Ke gifted by the central government to Hong Kong on Sept 26. Improving understanding Shenshuping Panda Base said protection of the giant pandas is the primary goal, rather than using them for entertainment value. The …

Birth of panda twins brings double joy
Trending News
4 months ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily  

Students greet giant panda Ying Ying at Ocean Park in Hong Kong in 2022. The theme park's conservation arm, The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, established the Giant Panda Base Rebuilding Fund, which offered financial support for recovery work at 12 panda reserves in Sichuan. When Ying Ying began showing signs she was ready to give birth in late July, the …

Birth of panda twins brings double joy
Trending News
4 months ago

Birth of panda twins brings double joy

China Daily  

A caretaker feeds An An in September at the Dujiangyan Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. The stories behind the giant pandas can also attract more foreign visitors to Hong Kong, and showcase the city's and country's latest developments in ecological protection, Pong added. Meng said Hong Kong's media could also serve up content …

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