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.FOR Wu Ming,a busy...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.FOR Wu Ming,a busy Beijing resident,unwinding after a long day involves watching his goldfish glide through a meticulously maintained home aquarium.展开更多
As pet ownership continues to grow,China's cities are taking steps to make daily life more accommodating for both animals and their humans。Ragdoll cats and min iature poodles doze in cafes.Tabby kittens splash on...As pet ownership continues to grow,China's cities are taking steps to make daily life more accommodating for both animals and their humans。Ragdoll cats and min iature poodles doze in cafes.Tabby kittens splash on paddleboards in rivers and lakes.展开更多
No flights or hotel bookings.Li Meng's itinerary for the 2025 May Day holiday(May 1-5)included exploring weekend markets,attending a city light show and visiting pet-friendly cafes right in her own city.“I used t...No flights or hotel bookings.Li Meng's itinerary for the 2025 May Day holiday(May 1-5)included exploring weekend markets,attending a city light show and visiting pet-friendly cafes right in her own city.“I used to travel to other cities during such holidays,but now I realize there are endless comers of Shanghai I've yet to discover after living here for a decade,”the 28-year-old Shanghai office worker told Xinhua News Agency.展开更多
文摘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.FOR Wu Ming,a busy Beijing resident,unwinding after a long day involves watching his goldfish glide through a meticulously maintained home aquarium.
文摘As pet ownership continues to grow,China's cities are taking steps to make daily life more accommodating for both animals and their humans。Ragdoll cats and min iature poodles doze in cafes.Tabby kittens splash on paddleboards in rivers and lakes.
文摘No flights or hotel bookings.Li Meng's itinerary for the 2025 May Day holiday(May 1-5)included exploring weekend markets,attending a city light show and visiting pet-friendly cafes right in her own city.“I used to travel to other cities during such holidays,but now I realize there are endless comers of Shanghai I've yet to discover after living here for a decade,”the 28-year-old Shanghai office worker told Xinhua News Agency.
