Honolulu mayor says getting giant pandas to Hawaii would be 'incredible'

The mayor expressed amazement at the facility, which currently houses five pandas. Observing the large crowds, Blangiardi noted the animals' "universal appeal" should reach Honolulu someday.

The visit to the sanctuary was a centerpiece of Blangiardi's first official trip to Fuzhou, starting on Thursday. He praised the city's modernity and hospitality, noting that the warm welcome made him feel "very much at home".