Two giant panda cubs the mainland is set to send to Taiwan as gifts, are expected to arrive in the island as early as this month. An online blog has been set up for the cubs, named Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan.

An online blog has been set up for the cubs, named Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan.

The blog was set up by Taipei City Zoo, which is set to become the new home for the pandas in Taiwan. Video recording the growth of the pair can be viewed on the site. The blog also provides netizens tips such as how to distinguish between the two and some basic facts about giant pandas.

Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan are currently in Sichuan province, as the formalities for their trip are being finalized.

(CCTV December 8, 2008)