“He has also developed defensive skills by howling and biting just as a wild giant panda would do.”
Zhang Hemin
“Physically he was the connoisseur's connoisseur. He was a giant panda, Santa Claus and the Jolly Green Giant rolled into one. On him, a lean and slender physique would have looked like very bad casting.”
Craig Claiborne
“Many individuals and organizations proposed names and composed songs for the giant panda couple even before they were selected. These have fully reflected the kinship between the Chinese compatriots on the two sides of the Taiwan Straits.”
Cao Qingyao
“I have no emotional stake in Panda fucking.”
George Carlin
“China's move showed serious disrespect for Taiwan. The two sides haven't started negotiations on the panda offer but China, through propaganda manipulation, made it seem like Taiwan is sure to receive the gift.”
Joseph Wu
“We've added about 30 new panda items since Tai Shan was born in July.”
Matt Olear
“He's the incredible expanding panda.”
Suzan Murray