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Start. Up. Spend. Ep. 3 | Paws, people and profit

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Let's dive into China's $42 billion pet economy. CGTN's Wu Yunliu takes us to Chengdu, one of China's most pet-friendly cities. By 2024, the number of pet cats and dogs in China surpassed 120 million. From "non-human pet restaurants" to 24/7 "pet kindergartens," young entrepreneurs are redefining consumerism through humanized services. As the human-pet bond evolves, the pet economy's blue ocean extends beyond mere consumption upgrades—it points to a growing social support system that increasingly cares for life beyond humans.

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