A staff member checks the blood pressure of a giant panda. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)

The China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center is located in Baoxing county of Sichuan province, with the main responsibility of conducting research on the wild ecology and population dynamics of giant pandas.

A giant panda walks in the Wolong Shenshuping Base. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)

It is responsible for artificial breeding, genetics, disease prevention and control, as well as the training and release of captive giant pandas, assisting in domestic and international cooperation and the exchange of giant pandas.

The Wolong Shenshuping Base is located in Xingfu Village, Gengda Town, Wolong National Nature Reserve, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)

Giant pandas are a success story in global wildlife conservation, reflecting the effectiveness of ecological and biodiversity protection in China.

Two panda cubs follow a staff member inside Wolong Shenshuping Base of the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)

In order to support the construction of the Giant Panda National Park and strengthen the protection of wild animals and plants, the Giant Panda Center has established the Laboratory for the Conservation Biology of Rare Animals in the park.

Breeder Xie Qingyang adds nutrients to the feed of giant panda cubs. In addition to milk, he prepares fresh bamboo shoots. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)

Research there focuses on the rescue and disease prevention and control of wild giant pandas. It has laid a solid foundation for the development of giant panda conservation and made important contributions to the construction of a beautiful China, biodiversity conservation, a pilot national park system and international cultural exchanges.

Breeder Feng Gaozhi wears a panda costume to participate in the wild training of giant pandas at the Hetaoping Base of the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)

A lab worker handles samples in the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)

Villager He Yongfen runs a guesthouse in Fengtongzhai township, Baoxing county, and she uses fresh seasonal vegetables grown at home to feed guests. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)

Workers of the grassroots management and protection station discuss a plan in Dengchigou, Giant Panda National Park in Baoxing county, Sichuan province. (DENG JIA / FOR CHINA DAILY)