Twin giant panda cubs captured spending quality time with mom

Two delightful videos recently released by the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in southwest China's Sichuan Province showcased heartwarming moments of giant panda cubs spending quality time with their moms.

The first video, filmed at the Shenshuping giant panda base in Wolong National Nature Reserve, shows the antics of the twin cubs, big brother Can Yang and little sister Qing Yang, as they engage in a playful wrestling match.

However, when their mother noticed the mischievous play, she immediately intervened, scooping them apart and sending them tumbling to the sides.

The second video, captured at the Dujiangyan base, shows panda twins Zi Su and Zi Lin munching on bamboo shoots alongside their mom, Su Lin. The family enjoyed their meal together in a cute and harmonious way.

Can Yang and Qing Yang were born at the CCRCGP on Sept 10, 2024, while Zi Su and Zi Lin were born on July 4 and July 5, 2023, respectively.

The CCRCGP is a world-renowned center for the ex-situ conservation of giant pandas. It also serves as a hub for scientific research, public education and eco-tourism. The institution is internationally recognized for its efforts to protect and breed giant pandas, red pandas and other endangered wildlife species native to China.

The center has also established a global platform for promoting international cooperation and exchanges, involving 18 zoos from 16 countries and regions, 39 domestic animal breeding institutions, and more than 10 scientific research institutes.

Twin giant panda cubs captured spending quality time with mom

China's fast development over the past decades has significantly transformed the society, said Patrick Herminie, president of the Republic of Seychelles, as he recalled his first visit to the country about 35 years ago.

Herminie made the comments in an interview with China Media Group (CMG) in Seychelles' capital Victoria, which was aired on Friday.

He spoke highly of the development China has achieved over the past three decades, especially in emerging industries such as artificial intelligence.

"I was surprised, I was impressed by the level of development, technological development and the use of artificial intelligence for better public service, smart services. I think China is leading the world. That's my personal opinion. You know, when I first visited China some 35 years ago, there were only bicycles. But today, China is just incredible -- the roads, the cars. It's a revolution, it's not even a revolution, it's a transformation of a society. And I think, yes, you have done very well, and I was very impressed with what I saw," said Herminie.

China has remained the world's second-largest economy for more than a decade and developed the largest middle-income group, while overall living standards have continued to rise.

The country is also driving continuous breakthroughs in frontier technologies, fostering the development of future industries as part of efforts to cultivate new growth engines.

China's fast development over past decades transforms society: President of Seychelles