Global Panda Partners Conference 2025 Concludes In Chengdu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Global Panda Partners Conference 2025 concluded recently in Shuangliu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, bringing together experts, scholars, and officials to explore scientific pathways for ecological protection and green development, with a focus on giant panda conservation and cultural exchanges.

The three-day conference, held from Nov 20 to 22, featured one main forum, eight sub-forums, and 10 related activities covering ecological civilisation, giant panda culture, and domestic and international tourism, according to a statement.

Sichuan Province Governor, Shi Xiaolin described the giant panda as a "national treasure" of China, a symbol of ecological protection, and an ambassador for peace and friendship.

She emphasised Sichuan’s aim to partner globally in protecting panda habitats, building a sustainable world, and promoting cooperation in ecology, culture, science, technology, and industry.

Meanwhile, Xinhua News Agency Editor-in-Chief, Lyu Yansong said the country’s success in giant panda conservation epitomises China’s ecological civilisation efforts.

Lyu added that the news agency is committed to promoting Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ecological civilisation vision and sharing the nation’s achievements in sustainable development worldwide.

The conference was jointly hosted by Xinhua News Agency Sichuan Branch, Xinhua News & Information Center, China Wildlife Conservation Association, China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda, and Chengdu Media Group.

Shuangliu District, home to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, is noted for its historical culture, rapid economic growth, and thriving high-tech industries such as aviation and astronautics, and has been recognised as one of "China's happiest districts" for five consecutive years.

-- BERNAMA