"The image of pandas is gentle and kind, representing the Chinese cultural symbol of benevolence, kindness, trustworthiness, and harmony. The people of China and Japan who cherish pandas should coexist peacefully, be friendly for generations, cooperate mutually, and develop together.

"We look forward to more people from both countries forming good relationships through the adorable pandas, participating in friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and Japan, and contributing to the healthy and stable development of Sino-Japanese relations," Wu Jianghao said.

He takes this opportunity to welcome more Japanese people to find time to visit China, especially Sichuan province, to care about Xiang Xiang's life after returning home, and to continue writing new stories of panda affinity between China and Japan.

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao attends an offline exchange meeting of the Japanese fans of the giant panda Xiang Xiang in Tokyo on Tuesday. They have a video call with Xiang Xiang to witness her current life after she returned to China last year. Jiang Xueqing / China Daily

a video call between the Japanese fans of the giant panda Xiang Xiang had a video call with her keeper and an offline exchange meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday