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Panda Diplomacy: Ran Ran Heads to Belgium!
26 Oct
Summary
- Giant panda Ran Ran will move to Belgium in September 2026.
- This initiative continues a conservation and research program.
- Ran Ran's arrival marks deepened China-Belgium wildlife cooperation.
Giant panda Ran Ran will be sent to Belgium in September 2026 as part of a continuing conservation and research program. An agreement was reached between China Wildlife Conservation Association and Pairi Daiza, Belgium's well-known zoo, for the adult female panda's transfer.
Ran Ran, born May 31, 2017, is currently under the care of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. Her move follows the return of another female panda, Hao Hao, to China in late 2025 after an 11-year stay in Belgium.
This planned arrival is a significant step in deepening wildlife conservation collaboration between China and Belgium, especially as this year marks the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The "panda bond" is a symbol of friendship between the two nations.
Past collaborations have yielded positive results in giant panda breeding, disease prevention, public education, and scientific research. Both countries are committed to enhancing panda welfare, scientific study, and overall biodiversity conservation efforts.
