Zoo Negara in Malaysia has welcomed China's new wildlife ambassadors. The new giant pandas are Chen Xing e Xiao Yue. The new couple arrived at the Giant Panda Conservation Center at Zoo Negara. After weeks of quarantine and acclimatization according to the usual health protocol, the two specimens have made their public debut. The event, which occurred Saturday January 17, 2026, attracted a huge turnout of visitors. Another key debut took place at Fuzhou Panda World.
Chen Xing and Xiao Yue make their Malaysian debut at Zoo Negara: Public presentation
Chen Xing and Xiao Yue made their public debut at Zoo Negara in Malaysia. The conservation center was literally swarmed by families, photographers, and enthusiasts, all eager to see the young pandas up close on their first encounter with the Malaysian public. According to authorities, this is a historic and highly followed media event, capable of strengthening cultural ties between China and Malaysia.
Chen Xing and Xiao Yue arrived last November and will stay in the Southeast Asian country. for ten years, under a new bilateral cooperation agreement for the giant panda conservation. The goal is to promote scientific research and raise public awareness of the importance of protecting this vulnerable species.
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This second cycle of collaboration follows the success of the previous project, which began in 2014, when the first pair of pandas, Xing Xing and Liang Liang, was sent to Malaysia. After eleven years at Zoo Negara, the two pandas are returned to China in May 2025. The move left a significant legacy in terms of both research and environmental awareness.
Through these exchange programs, Malaysia continues to consolidate its reputation as a Asian center committed to the conservation of endangered species. An effort that combines diplomacy, environmental education, and love for nature. For visitors, Chen Xing and Xiao Yue represent not only two new protagonists of the zoo, but also a tangible sign of hope for the future of the giant panda in the world.