A giant panda presented by the central government to Macao died on Sunday night.
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According to the Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao, the panda named Xinxin, which would have been 6-years-old next month, was diagnosed with renal dysfunction during a routine health inspection at the end of May. Despite medical treatment, the condition of the panda worsened and it died at 8:18 pm on Sunday. The initial analysis showed the panda died of acute renal failure and related ailments. Experts said it is rare for a panda to die of kidney failure.
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The giant panda was given to Macao by the central government as a gift to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Macao's reunification in December 2009.Â