The number of giant pandas in captivity has reached 830, China Central Television (CCTV) reported. The panda is considered the unofficial symbol of China and is under the patronage of the state. About 2,000 giant pandas live in the wild, mainly in the mountainous areas of Sichuan province, where large bamboo forests remain.

The number of giant pandas in captivity has reached 830, China Central Television (CCTV) reported. The panda is considered the unofficial symbol of China and is under the patronage of the state. About 2,000 giant pandas live in the wild, mainly in the mountainous areas of Sichuan province, where large bamboo forests remain.