Adorable panda cubs born in 2024 were recently filmed engaging in playful activities at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
The footage was captured at the base's Moonlight Delivery House and Star Giant Panda Nursery House.
In one scene, two baby pandas slowly glided down a slide while being accompanied by their attentive zoo-keeper.
In another clip, an energetic panda cub clung to a horizontal bar, teetering as it turned, only to be deftly steadied by its vigilant keeper.
These recreational activities are designed to enhance the behavior and quality of life of giant pandas in captivity. By encouraging more natural behaviors, these efforts help promote their overall health both mentally and physically.
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a world-renowned institution for the conservation of giant pandas. The base is famous for its work in protecting and breeding giant pandas, red pandas and other endangered wild animal species unique to China as well as its educational outreach programs. It is now a major tourist attraction.
Adorable panda cubs enjoy recreational activities
Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Hao Mingjin on Tuesday attended the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Accra, the capital of Ghana.
After the inauguration, Mahama met with Hao, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, on bilateral ties.
During the meeting, Hao conveyed Xi's warm congratulations and best wishes to Mahama. He said that China deeply values its traditional friendship with Ghana and remains committed to fostering China-Ghana relations from a strategic and long-term perspective.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. China is ready to take this opportunity to enhance communication with Ghana within the frameworks of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, aiming to elevate the China-Ghana strategic partnership to new heights, Hao said.
Mahama asked the Chinese envoy to convey his greetings and respect to Xi and extended his sincere gratitude to the Chinese president for dispatching a special envoy to attend his inauguration. He highly praised the achievements in Ghana-China relations and reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening pragmatic cooperation with China in various fields to further advance bilateral ties.
Xi's special envoy attends inauguration of Ghanaian president
