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'Save Fu Bao': Activists call for better conditions for panda in China as Xi visits Gyeongju

As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Korea on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, an animal rights group held a demonstration in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, calling for improved living conditions for Fu Bao.

2025-10-30

Giant panda Fu Bao suffers unknown symptoms at Chengdu Research Base

Unusual symptoms have been observed in giant panda Fu Bao, according to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuanon, China, on Tuesday.

2024-12-03

Documentary 'My Dearest Fu Bao' beats 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' to debut at No. 1 at box office

The documentary film "My Dearest Fu Bao" debuted at No. 1 on its first day at the local box office on Wednesday, a rare achievement for a documentary.

2024-09-05

'My Dearest Fu Bao': Beloved giant panda's last days in Korea captured in documentary film

"My Dearest Fu Bao" covers the never-before-seen sides of Fu Bao and showcases candid interviews with zookeeper Kang Cheol-won.

2024-08-28

Fu Bao documentary set for September release at local theaters

A documentary film about Korea's famous giant panda Fu Bao will hit local theaters on Sept. 4.

2024-08-01

Everland twin pandas' book to be released on Wednesday

A book of photo essays of Everland’s twin pandas Rui Bao and Hui Bao will be released on Wednesday.

2024-07-30

Fu Bao fan group takes out ad in New York Times demanding better care

The Bao Family Gallery, a group on the online community DC Inside, said they took out a full-page ad in the New York Times calling for China to take better care of Fu Bao.

2024-07-16

Seoul mayor seeking another giant panda for city after Fu Bao's departure

Seoul's mayor is working towards bringing another giant panda to the city following Fu Bao's departure to Sichuan Province, China.

2024-07-16

'Fu Bao's grandfather' reunites with famed panda in China

Everland zookeeper Kang Cheol-won reunited with the famed panda Fu Bao for the first time in three months. Kang met Fu Bao at the Shenshuping Panda Base in Wolong, China, on Thursday and Friday, Everland said Friday in a press release.

2024-07-05

Fu Bao makes public debut in China as panda center denies abuse allegations

The first Korean-born giant panda, Fu Bao, made her public debut in China on Wednesday at Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base in Sichuan Province after completing her two-month quarantine.

2024-06-12