Xinhua photos of the day

A newborn giant panda cub is pictured at a breeding base in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 12, 2019. A giant panda gave birth to twin cubs at a breeding base in Chengdu, Sichuan, local authorities said Saturday. The first male cub was born at 1:58 p.m. weighing 176.6 grams while his younger brother popped out at 4:35 p.m. weighing 131.4 grams. (Xinhua)