- Two giant panda twins, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, have returned to China from Japan, marking the first time Japan has no pandas since 1972.
- The pandas were transferred to a conservation and research center in Sichuan Province, where their mother and sister already reside.
- Despite Japan's request, China has yet to commit to sending more pandas, but welcomes Japanese visitors to view them in China.

A: Hey Hana! Did you see the news about the pandas?
B: No, Kenji! What’s up?

A: Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, remember them? They went back to China!
B: Oh wow! Really? I’m sad. They were so cute at Ueno Zoo.

A: Yeah, they left on Tuesday. Lots of people came to say goodbye.
B: That’s so sweet. Where did they go exactly?

A: To a conservation center in Sichuan Province. It’s near Chengdu.
B: Chengdu! That’s in China, right? I’ve heard it’s beautiful.

A: Exactly! They’re with their mom and older sister now.
B: That's good, they’ll have company!

A: Sadly, this means Japan doesn't have any pandas anymore. For the first time in a long time!
B: Seriously? That’s a bit sad, isn’t it?

A: China’s saying they’d love for Japanese people to come visit!
B: That's nice of them! I hope Japan can get more pandas soon.

A: Tokyo wants to borrow more, but China hasn’t said anything yet.
B: Fingers crossed! People were already waiting for them in China.

A: Can you believe it? Some were there at 4 AM!
B: Wow! They must really love pandas!

A: One lady had a banner saying “Welcome back!”
B: So cute! I hope they adjust to their new home quickly.