Introduction: Recently, a piece of news about the giant panda "Tuantuan" living in Taipei City Zoo has attracted attention from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. It is reported that tuantuan is suspected to have "brain glioma". Since visiting Taiwan in 2008, giant pandas "tuantuan" and "yuanyuan" have become the special messenger of cross-strait exchanges. They have not only become the darling of the Taiwanese people, but also an emotional witness to gather the warmth of exchanges between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. The safety of the "Cross-Strait Exchange Angel" instantly touched the hearts of trillions of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
"Tuantuan" Taipei fell ill
In mid-to-late August, a nurseryman in Taipei City found that "Tuantuan" behavior was different from the past, and her appetite was not very good, and white foam appeared on her lips. The work team played back the monitor image, and the screen showed that "Tuantuan" had symptoms of suspected epilepsy for 3 minutes. The veterinarian conducted preliminary clinical examinations and invited veterinarians from the Neurology Hospital affiliated to NTU to consult, believing that it is necessary for "Tuantuan" to undergo brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination to clarify the cause of epilepsy. Taipei City Zoo issued a press release saying that the news of "Tuantuan" being sick makes everyone feel distressed, and the zoo will do its best to provide medical care .
pictures are from Taiwanese media
html In mid-September, "Tuantuan" was sent to the Animal Hospital at the National Taiwan University for a brain MRI examination. After MRI nuclear magnetic resonance examination, it was initially found that there were local liquefaction necrotic lesions in the left cerebral hemisphere, and similar lesions were also seen in the right cerebral hemisphere, which may be the cause of epilepsy seizures . The veterinarian collected cerebrospinal fluid for subsequent analytical tests, and completed overall physiological examinations. Some brain neurosurgery experts speculate that Tuantuan is suspected to have a "brain glioma" similar to humans. If it cannot be treated, it can only survive for half a year to one year. Taipei Zoo said, "Judging by human age, "Tuantuan" is now in his 50s, so the zoo will naturally keep a close eye on his condition at all times."Concerns from the mainland
At a press conference held by Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council recently, regarding the recent physical condition of the giant panda "Tuantuan" donated by the mainland, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on the same day that the Taipei Zoo informed the mainland giant panda protection and research center of Giant Panda Protection and Research. Since settling in Taipei Zoo in 2008, "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" have been loved by Taiwanese compatriots, especially Taiwanese children. With the joint efforts of experts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" successfully gave birth to " Yuanzai " and "Yuanbao" in 2013 and 2020, respectively, forming a happy and fulfilling small family. "We, like everyone, look forward to 'Tuantuan' recovering as soon as possible and continue to accompany our friends in Taiwan."
State Affairs Office press conference
A Taiwanese media reporter further asked whether the mainland will send experts to Taiwan to meet "old friends" as Taiwan enters the epidemic prevention measures, and whether Tuantuan's breeders have the opportunity to meet "old friends" in Taiwan. Zhu Fenglian reiterated that mainland experts are very concerned and are willing to provide technical support and assistance in professional fields, and are willing to provide relevant assistance. The news of "Tuantuan"'s illness has also attracted widespread attention from netizens on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Under relevant news, they have left messages to express their good wishes for a speedy recovery.
Online consultation between cross-strait experts
According to Taiwan media, Ke Wenzhe html attended the press conference on the "2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei" on the afternoon of the 411th. In response to the situation of giant panda "Tuantuan", are you considering applying for mainland Chinese experts to come to Taiwan? Ke Wenzhe responded that the video is very developed now, "Unless it is really necessary, there is no need, our veterinarians in Taiwan are not bad either. Of course, taking care of giant pandas is relatively inexperienced, but if you talk about it through video, there is no problem." A Taiwanese media previously reported that Wang Yimin, the leader of the animal group of Taipei Zoo, said that the zoo has contacted mainland experts online and sent Tuantuan's relevant examination results to mainland experts through the medical team in the park. The two sides maintained communication, and it is not ruled out that Sichuan experts were invited to Taiwan in the future.
As for the current situation, if you do not consider letting mainland Chinese experts come to Taiwan, have you considered the poor cross-strait relations? Ke Wenzhe said that it is unlikely to apply to come to Taiwan. The video is now very developed, and it is easy to transmit computer tomography. It is not a big problem to see a doctor. Although Taiwan is less experienced in taking care of giant pandas, there is no problem with the veterinary level. Some media asked, "Tuantuan" was a symbol of cross-strait peaceful exchanges at that time, will it affect cross-strait relations? Ke Wenzhe said, "You can't ask that panda to live for a hundred years, there is nothing you can do." According to Taiwan's United Daily News, the "Panda Family" is the "star" of the Taipei Zoo. The four pandas are usually taken care of by about five or six nurserymen.
affects the hearts of trillions of people on both sides of the strait
"Cross-strait exchange angel" and affects the hearts of trillions of people on both sides of the strait. Cao Xianshao, spokesperson of zoo, said that the pandas that have made MRI in the world are probably quite rare, and there may even be only one "tuantuan". Since there is no relevant information that can be accurately compared, any lesions will not be tracked. At present, both experts on the island and experts from mainland China have expressed goodwill, with various risk assessments and smooth information. If you need to discuss face-to-face or make analysis with your own eyes, you must see and judge the issue. Of course, it is not ruled out that the other party will be invited. "However, in addition to the epidemic considerations, also needs to complete ."
Straits Guide commented that , in a sense, is currently one of the few bridges on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and it is also one of the evidence that the "two sides of the Taiwan Strait can practice one family" on the surface. If "tuantuan" body continues to deteriorate, but the island prevents mainland experts from going there, it will inevitably cause a new round of public opinion explosion. Not only will the people on the island be disappointed with the DPP authorities, but the mainland may also give up the last touch of emotion and begin to seriously resolve the cross-strait reunification issue.
related links: Looking back at the "Cross-Strait Exchange Angel"
From December 23, 2008, "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" went to Taiwan, bringing countless joy to the Taiwanese people, becoming the darlings of all walks of life in Taiwan, and at the same time bringing the feelings between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait closer. Their journey to Taiwan has been full of twists and turns, and is the best witness to the tortuous progress of cross-strait exchanges.
In April 2005, then chairman of the Kuomintang, , visited the mainland for the first time, realizing a historic meeting between the leaders of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party after 1949. In order to release goodwill, the mainland decided to give two giant pandas to Taiwan. On January 28, 2006, through the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, more than 100 million people in the mainland voted, and "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" eventually became the nicknames of these two giant pandas given to Taiwan.
However, the DPP authorities, who were in power on the island at that time, refused to go to Taiwan "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan". A good thing and a good thing cannot be done. It was not until that cross-strait relations began to thaw in 2008, and "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" were finally able to set off for .
On the morning of December 23, 2008, the Taiwanese giant panda "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" were given to them. They set off from the Bifengxia Base in Ya'an amid the reluctant eyes and affectionate blessings of the people in their hometown. After arrived in Taiwan, "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" successfully moved into Taipei City Zoo. Since then, their every move has attracted much attention from people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan has invested and built a giant panda hall for "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan", which is complete from raising workers to raising buildings, from outdoor small gardens to logistics bamboo bases, as well as bamboo storage and artificial childcare supporting facilities, etc. "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" have received good care in Taiwan .
In January 2009, "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" met Taiwanese people for the first time at the Taipei Zoo, and tens of thousands of people rushed to witness this historic moment. Taiwanese people need to wait at the entrance of the zoo to draw the number sign before entering the park for a visit. Each person is limited to 10 minutes, and the number of visitors a day is 25,000, and each game is full. The zoo has also taken advantage of the opportunity to launch a large number of panda souvenirs, including T-shirts, , dolls, stationery, etc., which are very popular.
Not only that, but Wang Yimin, director of the Panda Special Exhibition Hall of Taipei Zoo, introduced that after giant pandas come to Taiwan, many mainland tourists will come here to see how they live in Tuanyuan in Taiwan now. Taiwan receives many VIP guests from mainland China, and will also indicate that they will come to the giant panda hall to see what "tuantuan" and "yuanyuan" are living now.
, head of the Qingcheng Mountain Base of Dujiangyan, China Giant Panda Protection Center, said: "We sent these two pandas to Taiwan to bring happiness and happiness to the people of Taiwan, so that Taiwanese children can see giant pandas with their own eyes, feel the charm of giant pandas, and understand our protection of giant pandas and the protection of wild animals."
Soon, the first crystallization of "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" love - "Yuanzai" was born. On July 6, 2013, Yuanyuan gave birth to a female panda. After the Taiwanese people voted, they named Yuanzai and stayed in Taiwan. This cute little guy has triggered a crazy star chasing all over Taiwan. For a time, in major media in Taiwan, "Yuanzai" completely overshadowed the political disputes and entertainment gossip on the island. Even many politicians and entertainment stars came to see pandas from time to time and catch up with the hot spots.
The panda family of three fell in love with each other and reunion touched the softest part of the hearts of Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
On June 28, 2020, Yuanyuan gave birth to a female panda again. After the Taiwanese people voted, they confirmed that the name was "Yuanbao". The biggest wish of panda fans on both sides of the Taiwan Strait is to give birth to more cute babies, making the crystallization of family affection between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait more and more.
Director of the Panda Special Exhibition Hall of Taipei Zoo, Wang Yimin, said: "The beginning of cross-strait emotional exchanges starts with giant pandas." Wei Rongping, head of the Qingcheng Mountain Base of Dujiangyan, China Giant Panda Protection Center, also said that giant pandas, as a bridge, have actually promoted cross-strait exchanges.
I sincerely hope that the legends of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait written by "Tuantuan" and "Yuanyuan" can be continued infinitely!
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