"We have prepared corn buns, bamboo shoots, carrots, water, and medicine to ensure the pandas' needs are met during the flight," the China Wildlife Conservation Association stated.
The black and white duo are the first pandas China has sent to Washington in 24 years, highlighting a significant moment in panda diplomacy.
After a million-dollar revamp, the Smithsonian's National Zoo is eager to welcome the pandas back, having left the exhibit empty for 11 months.
As the pandas left in large transport crates, CNN was the sole foreign media present to witness this pivotal moment in US-China relations.
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