On November 6, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said in his remarks at the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of the Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove at Zoo Atlanta that the arrival of the new pair of pandas marks the renewal of a decades-long bond between China and Zoo Atlanta. In 1999, giant pandas Lun Lun and Yang Yang became the first panda residents at Zoo Atlanta. Under the meticulous care of the team here, they gave birth to a total of seven cubs across five litters in 25 years, including two pairs of twins, creating the most successful breeding record in China-U.S. giant panda cooperation.

Now, this latest round of cooperation is a natural continuation of that family lineage, as Ping Ping is here to take up the baton from his uncle Yang Yang, his mother's elder brother. Thanks to this special bond, Ping Ping has settled in quickly, feeling right at home. Meanwhile, Fu Shuang is the daughter of a celebrity, as her father is no one else but the real-world inspiration behind Po, the main character of Kung Fu Panda 2. Ambassador Xie said he is confident that Fu Shuang will be just as popular as her "Dragon Warrior" father, and will bring even more happiness to everyone meeting her.