Giant panda Liang Bang and three cubs in Japan to return to China in June

(ECNS) -- Giant panda "Liang Bang" and her three cubs, currently living in Japan, will return to China this June, according to a bilateral agreement signed between China and Japan.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the announcement at a regular press conference on Monday. Mao noted that giant pandas have long been deeply loved by the Japanese. Over the years, China and Japan have carried out fruitful cooperation in areas such as panda breeding, scientific research, technical exchanges, and public education.

"We appreciate the Japanese partners for their dedicated care over the years, and we warmly welcome our Japanese friends to visit the pandas in China," Mao said.

(By Zhao Li)