STORY: Giant pandas play prominent role in tightening friendship: Malaysians
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22, 2024/File
DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:52
LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of pandas
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): OWE AI MEI, Local visitor
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NURUL WAHIDA INSYIRA, Local visitor
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Malay): NURUL FATIHAH RASYIKIN, Local visitor

STORYLINE:

China's iconic giant panda pair, Xing Xing and Liang Liang, have been living in Malaysia for 10 years.

In the past decade, the giant pandas have served as ambassadors of goodwill, promoting the friendship between China and Malaysia.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): OWE AI MEI, Local visitor
"I'm very glad to see China's national treasure here in my country, Malaysia. 
Since the pandas arrived, not only local tourists come to see them, but tourists from other countries also visit here.
Malaysia's economy can become more prosperous, and the relationship between the two countries will continue to grow stronger."

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NURUL WAHIDA INSYIRA, Local visitor
"They are so fluffy and so cute.
The panda 'ambassador' can tighten the relationship of friendship between Malaysia and China, so I think it's kind of amazing."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Malay): NURUL FATIHAH RASYIKIN, Local visitor
"I'm very happy because I had the opportunity to see the panda.
It's great for strengthening the ties between the two countries, Malaysia and China."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuala Lumpur.
(XHTV)