Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, two giant pandas from Chengdu, China, are preparing for an 8,000-mile journey to their new home at Zoo Atlanta. This move is part of a 10-year conservation agreement announced ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to China. Both pandas have distinct personalities; Ping Ping is known for her love of bamboo, while Fu Shuang, whose name means 'double happiness,' is playful yet timid. Zoo Atlanta expressed its excitement, noting the importance of conservation and research efforts alongside the China Wildlife Conservation Association. Historically, China has loaned pandas to other countries as a gesture of goodwill, maintaining ownership over them. The last notable panda arrivals in the U.S. occurred in 2024, with two pandas sent to San Diego and another pair to the Smithsonian's National Zoo. The tradition of gifting pandas dates back to 1972 when Mao Zedong presented two pandas to the U.S. during President Nixon's visit.