Giant pandas play tricks at Wolong giant panda research and breeding center in Sichuan Province August 27, 2005. The preliminary selection of two pandas, to be sent to Taiwan, will begin as experts from Taiwan arrived at the center to discuss details. It is reported that two pandas will likely be sent to Taiwan as early as June next year.

Four giant pandas line up to drink water at Wolong giant panda research and breeding center in Sichuan Province August 27, 2005. The preliminary selection of two pandas, to be sent to Taiwan, will begin as experts from Taiwan arrived at the center to discuss details. It is reported that two pandas will likely be sent to Taiwan as early as June next year.

A tourist poses with a giant panda at Wolong giant panda research and breeding center in Sichuan Province August 27, 2005. The preliminary selection of two pandas, to be sent to Taiwan, will begin as experts from Taiwan arrived at the center to discuss details. It is reported that two pandas will likely be sent to Taiwan as early as June next year.

(China Daily August 27, 2005)