France to Welcome New Giant Pandas in 2027 Following Macron's China Visit
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France will receive two new giant pandas in 2027. The move follows a new ten-year loan agreement finalized after President Emmanuel Macron’s recent state visit to China.
The China Wildlife Conservation Association announced the deal on Thursday. It agreed with France’s Beauval Zoo to extend their cooperation on panda conservation.
This partnership aims to boost cultural and scientific exchanges between China and France. Giant panda loans are a traditional symbol of Chinese diplomatic friendship.
The two animals are expected to arrive at the zoo in Saint-Aignan in 2027. They will replace the current panda pair, Yuan Zi and Huan Huan, whose loan period is ending.
The existing pandas and their cub will return to China later this year. The new decade-long agreement continues a longstanding conservation partnership between the two nations.