Pampered Pets, Booming Market
From goldfish pampering to pet-friendly high-speed rail, China’s pet economy boom is reshaping lifestyles and sparking a multi-billion-dollar emotional economy where pets are family, not just animals.
From goldfish pampering to pet-friendly high-speed rail, China’s pet economy boom is reshaping lifestyles and sparking a multi-billion-dollar emotional economy where pets are family, not just animals.
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