When will the giant panda Xiangxiang return to China? When can Japanese travel to China?

The website of the Japanese Embassy in China reported in March 1 1 that in March 10, the State Political Commissar Kong and the ambassador to Japan accepted an exclusive interview with the special program "Yang Guang Hui Living Room" of the two sessions of the Central Radio and Television General Station and answered questions from reporters on hot topics.

Reporter: Speaking of the exchanges between China and Japan, there is also a special group of messengers, that is, giant pandas. In particular, Xiangxiang, a giant panda born in Japan, is said to have a high reputation in Japan. Now the giant panda Xiangxiang is almost four years old. Because of the pneumonia epidemic. China and Japan agreed to postpone Xiangxiang's stay in Japan until the end of May this year. So according to your understanding, what's the situation of Xiangxiang? Has the Japanese Embassy started to help Xiangxiang return to China?

Ambassador Kong replied that the giant panda is still deeply loved by the Chinese and Japanese people, and it is also a symbol of friendly exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. With the concern of the two peoples, especially with the joint efforts of relevant personnel and giant panda breeders. Now in Wakayama Zoo in Tokyo and Kobe, Japan, all the giant pandas are living healthily and thriving, and their fragrance has brought a lot of joy to the Japanese people. Xiang Xiang, a giant panda, should have been sent back to China at the age of two, but because of the pneumonia epidemic. Moreover, considering Japan's request for an extension, after friendly consultations with China, the three parties of China and Japan decided to postpone the date of returning Xiangxiang to the end of May this year. Now it seems that whether Xiangxiang can be sent back to China on time in May depends on factors such as the impact of the epidemic. The Japan Pavilion will continue to communicate with both sides to provide some necessary help for the safe and smooth return of Panda Xiangxiang to China.

Many people in China are very concerned about when they can travel to Japan, so when can they travel to Japan? Ambassador Kong said it might take some time. It depends on the epidemic situation in China. I believe that our people will be able to travel to Japan in a safe environment in the near future. I hope the epidemic will pass quickly and realize our wishes as soon as possible!