When will panda Tim Tian return to China?

The giant panda is the national treasure of China and one of the most precious animals in the world. In order to protect and breed giant pandas, the China government has implemented the panda loan program since 1980s, lending some giant pandas to foreign zoos or institutions for scientific research and exhibitions. The plan aims to promote cultural exchanges and friendly cooperation between China and foreign countries, enhance people's understanding and concern about giant pandas and nature protection, and promote the development of scientific research and protection of giant pandas.

However, recently, it was reported that the health of the giant panda "Yaya" living in the United States was threatened, and the news that she was about to return to China also attracted much attention. Xiang Mei is a female giant panda, born in China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center 1998. In 2000, it was rented to the National Zoo in Washington State with another giant panda, Tian Tian. Xiang Mei gave birth to six cubs in the United States, and four of them have returned to China. According to the agreement between China and the United States, all giant pandas born in the United States belong to China and must return to China at the age of 4. However, due to the influence of COVID-19, the lease to Mei and Tian Tian was extended for three years to 65438+February 7, 2023. The health of the giant panda "Yaya" in the United States is worrying, and the news that she is about to return to China has also attracted much attention. And have four children, namely Mount Tai, Baobei, Beibei and Little Miracle. Except for a little miracle, all the other three children have returned to China. According to the latest cooperation agreement,, and Little Miracle will live in the United States until the end of 2023, and then return to China.