Giant Pandas Seal Friendship between China and Malaysia
There is no denying the fact that the citizens of this whole world love Giant Pandas. The adorable creatures they are!
Did you know these humble herbivorous creatures form an important part of the diplomacy of the People’s Republic of China? It is termed as Panda diplomacy program.
Recent news reports state that Malaysia is all set to receive two Giant Pandas from China. As per the agreement the pandas are being loaned to Malaysia by China for a period of ten years. This is to mark the 40 years of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations in 2014.
Malaysia will receive the panda pair, Fu Wa (male) and Feng Yi (female). Both are of the famous Wolong group that attended the Beijing Olympics of 2008.
A nationwide contest is on to rename the two Giant pandas – The government would hold a nationwide contest to name the black and white Chinese bear while they are exhibited at a park in the federal administrative center, Putrajaya.
Giant Pandas from China to Malaysia
(Picture courtesy Beehive Communications)
An estimated amount of RM20mil is expected to be spent in maintaining proper environ for the pandas. The pandas will be housed in Wetland Park, approx. 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur.
The entire infrastructure will be similar to the natural habitat of pandas. The funds are planned to cover the training costs for staff to handle these gentle creatures, maintaining an air-conditioned sanctuary and importing bamboos from China for feeding them.
The Chinese government owns nearly all the giant pandas on earth. Most countries sign 10-year “panda diplomacy” contracts with China, and if any baby cubs are born, they pay an additional one-time $400,000 baby tax.
I am not interested in starting any political debate over this. In my opinion this definitely is a great opportunity for the locals to know more about the animals and also an added tourist attraction for Malaysia. A unique way to strengthen ties between two countries!
Wetland Park Malaysia Google Map
A wonderful post! I loved it!
Yes, the Pandas are world-wide diplomats for China.
i agree with you.
and yes, they're über cute!
oh yes politics is one side, let the politcians take care of that .. I as a mere mortal would love to know the animal more .. natures beauty for sure
Bikram's
How I'd love to hug one of those beauties. Or hold a cub. Geesh.. they cute.
Wonderful shot of the pandas and a great post about the sanctuary.
Unique and so wonderful
Gotta love the pandas.
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SUeAnn
Wonderful photo. I like those cute pandas.
They look so cute
I love the Pandas, and if ten years is all we can get to see them. I say yes go for it. We have the pandas on loan at the National Zoo in DC. And the are one of the big attractions to the zoo.
Love the Pandas, they are soft and cuddlesome.
Oh gosh – they are adorable!
Finally animals come to the rescue of beleaguered humans!!!
They are such beautiful animals and the only thing that matters to me is that they are cared for, have plenty of food and are protected — where that happens and under whatever government is unimportant, only their welfare. Wonderful post for the day, Indrani! Hope your weekend is going well!