U.S.-born giant panda Bei Bei departs for new life in China

Giant panda Bei Bei's favorite keeper Laurie Thompson (L) and the zoo's chief veterinarian Don Neiffer who will accompany and continuously monitor Bei Bei during the 16-hour flight are seen at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C., the United States, on Nov. 19, 2019. The 4-year-old giant panda Bei Bei, who was born and raised at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, departed for China on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)