Off leash: China’s pet industry shines in ailing economy
[HKFP] - 02/28/2025
Patterned poop bags, frilly dog dresses and exotic animals including minks and meerkats were on display at a bustling pet expo in Beijing, where the industry continues to thrive despite a sluggish economy. China is battling slowing growth as a real-estate crisis, persistently low consumption and (…)
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[HKFP] - 28/02/2025
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[HKFP] - 28/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 28/02/2025
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[HKFP] - 28/02/2025