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View all search resultsChina praises Indonesia on first ever panda cub’s birth
President Prabowo Subianto named the panda cub, a child of Cai To (male) and Hu Chun (female), Satria Wiratama, which means Virtuous Knight.
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An official from Indonesia Safari Park (left) presents a video on Jan. 6, 2026, regarding the health and conditions of the 40-day panda cub at the safari park in Cisarua, Bogor regency, West Java. (Courtesy of Chinese Embassy /-)
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hinese Ambassador to Jakarta Wang Lutong has praised and congratulated Indonesia on the birth of the first panda cub in Indonesia at the Indonesia Safari Park (TSI) in Cisarua, Bogor regency, West Java, highlighting the two countries' close bilateral cooperation in natural resources conservation.
“The successful birth of a panda cub from female panda Hu Chun residing in Indonesia was the result of a joint effort between Chinese and Indonesian experts in panda breeding and the professional dedication and meticulous care given by TSI,” Wang said on Tuesday, as quoted by the Chinese embassy.
“The panda cub’s birth is also a symbol of deep friendship between China and Indonesia, realizing our best hopes for peace, friendship and cooperation as well as becoming an example of a successful bilateral cooperation.”
Wang was speaking during the Public Announcement of the First Giant Panda Cub Born in Indonesia event at the TSI on Tuesday.
Attendees viewed a video on health examination of the 40-day panda cub. The event was also attended by Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, TSI cofounder Jansen Manangsang, baby care experts from the China Conservation and Research Center of Giant Panda and conservationists.
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Wang said that China prioritizes protection of ecological resources and biodiversity and has reaped results from deep cooperation with Indonesian on protection of endangered species, coral reef and mangrove restoration and plant breeding and protection of genetic resources.
