Heartwarming moments between a pair of months-old giant panda cubs and their caretakers have been captured on camera at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
In the footage taken at the Moonlight Delivery House last Tuesday, the 'panda nanny' is seen gently hugging one of the cuddly cubs, before setting the furry bear down and playfully rubbing its belly, showing the unique affection shared between them.
Another caretaker is seen carrying one cub in each arm, before placing them together in a woven basket. However, the naughty duo are soon spotted making a clumsy exit from the basket and slowly wandering off as they embark on their latest fun adventure.
These cubs were born between July and September this year, with most of the newborns being raised at the research base being less than six months old.
The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a world-renowned institution for the conservation of giant pandas. The base is famous for its work in protecting and breeding giant pandas, red pandas and other endangered wild animal species exclusive to China as well as its educational outreach programs and its role as a major tourist attraction.
Heartwarming moments as giant panda caretakers affectionately tend to young cubs
China's movie industry is increasingly deriving its earnings from broader consumer economy.
Released during the 2025 summer season, the film "Nobody" became China's highest-grossing two-dimensional animated film -- and its success went beyond theaters.
Through licensing and brand partnerships, the movie has generated 2.5 billion yuan (about 358.3 million U.S. dollars) in retail sales to consumers, with more than 800 licensed products on the market.
Ranging from plush toys to food and home goods, the movie-related merchandise can be purchased from over 3,000 online and offline outlets.
Meanwhile, souvenir stores are crowded at Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia themed land, with hats, plush toys, and collectibles seeing steady demand from visitors.
"China's film industry is no longer defined by box office revenue alone. It has become a new growth engine that links and energizes multiple cultural sectors. At the heart of every successful film is strong storytelling. High-quality productions create cultural value, which in turn enhances the commercial value of intellectual property and opens up new consumption opportunities. I believe China's film industry delivered an outstanding performance in the past year," said Chen Xiaoda, vice dean of Shanghai Vancouver Film School.
Film IP fuels expansion of consumer market
