Exploration of the expanding pet economy in China, covering statistics from the 2023-2024 China pet industry white paper, the rise in pet ownership rates in urban areas, and the changing perception of pets as family members. The chapter also delves into the trend of millennials and the elderly turning to pets for companionship and emotional support in Chinese urban settings.
We've come a long way from the days when dogs were just for security, and cats for catching mice. Now, we see pets being pampered in ways we never could have imagined. What's behind this major shift in the way we value pets? We're taking a deep dive into humanity's greatest love affair - our relationship with our pets. On the show: Heyang, Yushan & Steve Hatherly