By CHEN Chunyou
Why are people in San Diego in California, the U.S., so excited?
The answer is adorable. Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, two cuddly pandas from the Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center in southwestern China, arrived at the San Diego Zoo on June 27.
And that's not all. With the arrival of the pair, a 10-year international giant panda conservation cooperation program starts between China and the U.S.
As conservation initiatives continue, more pandas are scheduled to reside in Spain, Australia and Austria besides the U.S.
The continued collaborative research is crucial for the survival of the species. It also demonstrates China's commitment to advancing panda research and protection to ensure a sustainable future for the vulnerable animals.
On June 22, the Sino-French satellite Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM) was successfully launched. Earlier, on May 3, China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe carried France's Detection of Outgassing RadoN to the moon, marking the first collaboration between the two countries in lunar exploration and France's debut in a lunar landing project. This year also celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, highlighting their longstanding cooperation in space.
Pushing the development of tech innovation is needed to achieve China's goal of becoming a leading sports nation by 2035, as well as becoming a modernized country.
