U.S. zoo extends giant panda cooperative research agreement with Chinese partner

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Smithsonian's National Zoo announced on Monday that it has extended its giant panda cooperative research agreement with the China Wildlife and Conservation Association.

The three-year extension allows female giant panda Mei Xiang, male giant panda Tian Tian, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji, born at the National Zoo earlier this year, to continue to live in Washington, D.C. until Dec. 7, 2023.