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Washington Zoo says China will send two giant pandas

Beijing plans to return giant pandas to the National Zoo in Washington, the US capital, by the end of the year, first lady Jill Biden and officials announced Wednesday.

China will send a new pair named Bao Li and Qing Bao under a 10-year breeding and research agreement, the zoo said in a statement, hailing a “historic moment” that demonstrated the benefits of its partnership with Beijing.

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Beijing plans to return the giant pandas to the National Zoo in Washington, the US capital, by the end of the year, first lady Jill Biden and officials announced Wednesday.

China will send a new pair named Bao Li and Qing Bao under a 10-year breeding and research agreement, the zoo said in a statement, hailing a “historic moment” that demonstrated the benefits of its partnership with Beijing.

“We are excited for children near and far to once again enjoy the adorable, joyful adventures of giant pandas at our @NationalZoo,” Biden said on social media.

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