Giant Pandas An An and Ke Ke Debut in Hong Kong

Two giant pandas, An An and Ke Ke, gifted by Beijing to Hong Kong, were unveiled to the media at Ocean Park ahead of their public debut on December 8. The pandas, both five years old, have spent two months acclimatizing after arriving from Sichuan. An An displayed a playful and adventurous personality, while Ke Ke, described as more cautious and introverted, engaged with visitors in a more reserved manner. The Hong Kong government has held a naming contest for the pandas, with over 22,600 suggestions received, and the winning names will be announced during the official ceremony on December 7. Ocean Park aims to boost its revenue through the pandas, having previously recorded significant financial losses despite high visitor numbers. The park is also home to two adult pandas, Lok Lok and Ying Ying, who recently welcomed twins.