My China Eye

Cultivate Powerful Momentum for Women

Chinese President Xi Jinping offered a powerful call to never stop improving the lives of women during his keynote speech at...

Paws and Profits: How can Foreign Enterprises Tap into China’s Booming Pet Economy?

China’s pet economy is showing unprecedented vitality. In 2023, the country’s urban pet cat and dog market reached $39.2 billion. What is driving the continued boom in China’s pet economy? And how can foreign companies capture Chinese consumers’ hearts? In this episode, Sinologist Elsbeth van Paridon, also an editor with CICG Americas, heads to Shanghai to explore the Pet Fair Asia and Royal Canin’s factory to find answers.

Why Could the Famous German Toy Company Stay in China for Nearly 30 Years?

In the first half of 2024, more than 26,000 foreign-funded enterprises have opened business in China. What makes China such an attractive destination for foreign investment? Host Zein Ali visits a German toy company in Ningbo to find out. With nearly 30 years of presence in China, this company stands as a model of how foreign enterprises can enter, thrive, and grow in the country. Through interviews with German employees and the company’s founder, Zein explores the experiences of foreign companies in China, the supportive policies they benefit from, and how these enterprises view China’s business environment with confidence and optimism.

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