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  "id": 963205,
  "title": "Hong Kong's panda cubs Jia Jia and De De turn two",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/hong-kongs-panda-cubs-jia-jia-and-de-de-turn-two",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T05:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
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    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1866270-20260815.htm"
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  "account": "Ocean Park celebrated the second birthday of Hong Kong's beloved giant panda twins, Jia Jia and De De, on Saturday. However, this could be their last joint celebration, as the pandas are expected to need to live separately as they grow older. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law highlighted the significance of this year's event, urging the public to cherish the special moments before the pandas part ways. Law reminisced about the twins' early days, noting their swift growth from tiny babies to 60-kilogramme adults. The pandas have become increasingly agile and playful, yet they are already maturing into young adults. Ocean Park is commemorating the pandas' birthdays with a series of panda-themed events, including a towering bun display and a photo area featuring over 60 sculptures. These festivities will continue until the end of August.",
  "summary": "Ocean Park celebrated the second birthday of Hong Kong's very own giant panda twins, Jia Jia and De De, on Saturday – but it could be their last party together. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said that as the cubs are growing older, they will soon need to live separately, making this year's celebration with their mother, Ying Ying, especially precious. She urged members of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Hong Kong's panda cubs Jia Jia and De De turn two",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/hong-kongs-panda-cubs-jia-jia-and-de-de-turn-two-963684",
        "published": "2026-08-15T05:19:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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