Thousands bid farewell to Tokyo zoo pandas before return to China

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Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flock to a Tokyo zoo to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China. Ri Ri and Shin Shin were due to stay until February 2026, but Japan and China agreed it would be better for the 19-year-olds to return to their home country in light of their declining health.

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00:00I don't know if I can eat this.

00:02It's the same as always.

00:04It's the same as always.

00:06There are people with lights. Please turn off the lights.

00:20It's like a support for my heart.

00:25It gives me energy.

00:28Even if I have a hard time in my daily life,

00:32it makes me smile.

00:34It's the same as always.

01:04It's the same as always.

01:13I just want to say thank you.

01:16I feel lonely because I can't see my children,

01:19Ueno's family.

01:21I feel lonely because I can't see my children,

01:24Ueno's family.

01:34It's the same as always.

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