The living health of the giant panda Yaya is worrying, and Chinese netizens shouted to return home...
2023/4/4 International News By Xintong Rushi
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In the past few weeks, the names "Ya Ya" and "Le Le," two giant pandas residing in the United States, have suddenly become hot topics on Chinese social media. Online discussions raised concerns about the well-being and health conditions of Ya Ya and Le Le at the Memphis Zoo, leading many Chinese netizens to call for their return to China.
Photos circulated online presented a stark contrast to the usual image we have of pandas. Ya Ya, living in the Memphis Zoo, appeared to be in poor condition, appearing thin and with sparse fur. According to media reports, many Chinese visitors who went to see Ya Ya found that not only was its living environment subpar, but it also had to eat dried bamboo, which saddened and angered many people in China. Tragically, on February 1st this year, Le Le unexpectedly passed away due to cardiac failure at the age of 25. This incident raised questions among Chinese netizens about whether the zoo had provided adequate care.
In 2003, the Memphis Zoo reached an agreement and signed a letter of intent with the China Zoo Association to lease two giant pandas, Ya Ya and Le Le, who were then sent to the United States as a pair. In December of last year, the Memphis Zoo announced that the lease agreement for the two pandas would expire, and they would be returned in 2023, ending their 20-year stay in the United States. The death of Le Le has prompted scrutiny of the Memphis Zoo, but they have denied allegations of mistreatment and stated that the return of the pandas was not influenced by these accusations.
The picture comes from-the cause of death of the giant panda "Lele" in the United States has not been determined_Entertainment Channel_Caixin.com
Le Le's passing has drawn more attention from Chinese netizens regarding the state of Ya Ya. Videos circulating on social media depict Ya Ya as dirty and exhibiting repetitive behaviors. As a result, many netizens have called for Ya Ya to be repatriated early and have criticized the actions of the Memphis Zoo, expressing a strong desire for Ya Ya to return to China. As this event continues to escalate, news coverage from the U.S. has emerged with translated headlines such as "Chinese People Angered by Malnourished Pandas in American Zoo." We have observed that the U.S. side intends to downplay the news of Ya Ya's poor condition and, in addition, deliberately avoids addressing the facts while attempting to exaggerate the situation to generate public opinion against China. Against this backdrop, in response to the demands of the public, the Chinese side has decided to bring back the giant panda Ya Ya to China. According to a report from China Association of Zoological Gardens quoted by the Guangming Daily on March 9th, Beijing Zoo will send veterinarians and caretakers to the U.S. next week to familiarize themselves with the care and conditions of Ya Ya, and escort Ya Ya back to China. It is worth mentioning that this news has brought relief to many people and signifies that Ya Ya will receive good care in China.
Regarding this incident, an opinion article in the Global Times pointed out that while it is difficult to believe that anyone would mistreat giant pandas, it highlights the deteriorating state of U.S.-China relations when even the pandas are affected and involved. This is a strong warning signal, as it has impacted the normal and friendly interactions between the people of China and the United States.
References: From BBC NEWS Chinese "Why Chinese Netizens Petition U.S. Giant Panda Yaya to Return to China" and China.com's "Giant Panda Yaya's Current Situation Attracts Concern, Netizens Are Calling for Her Return as Soon as Possible"
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