Giant Panda Qizai has never been involved in any international cooperation or exchange projects up until now, according to a statement released by the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center on Sunday evening.
The center made the statement in response to recent online allegations that people in Shaanxi are preventing Qizai from traveling abroad for protective reasons.
Qizai, a rare brown-and-white panda, has been settling at the center, receiving exceptional care from dedicated professionals and managing through meticulous scientific breeding practices since it was born in 2009, the center said.
The center cautioned that while it is crucial to pay close attention to the protection efforts of rare animals like giant pandas, individuals must also emphasize the authenticity and accuracy of information, refrain from disseminating misinformation, and uphold a good online environment.