Beijing Zoo issued a statement on Sunday, announcing the passing of giant panda Gu Gu on Thursday. "With heavy hearts, we announce that giant panda Gu Gu passed away at 2:09 am on Jan 16 ...

Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol. By Mara Hvistendahl Mara Hvistendahl has spent months reporting on China’s ...