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In the snow, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, January 24, 2024. /CFP
The population of wild giant pandas in China has increased from around 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900, according to an announcement on Thursday by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
"This indicates that the conservation efforts for giant pandas in China have been recognized by the international wildlife conservation community, which is a full affirmation of our country's conservation efforts," said Zhang Yue, deputy director of the Wildlife Conservation Department of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
He mentioned that in order to strengthen giant panda conservation, China has conducted four nationwide surveys, gaining an understanding of the wild population and distribution of the species.
"The remarkable achievements in the protection of giant pandas and their habitats in China have attracted global attention," he added.
The improvement in the living conditions of China's wildlife to the country's drive in establishing a relatively complete system of nature reserves, which protects large areas of natural ecosystems systematically and comprehensively.