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A Shanghai Startup’s Fashion Twist: Matching Outfits for Pets and Owners


SHANGHAI — In 2019, Lu Yangyang, fresh out of grad school with a fashion degree, was searching for her niche in the business world. That’s when she saw an untapped opportunity in China’s booming pet market: While pets were often dressed fashionably, their owners lacked the option to coordinate their outfits. One year later, Lu launched her fashion brand GIGIWAWA in Shanghai, designed specifically to … Continue reading A Shanghai Startup’s Fashion Twist: Matching Outfits for Pets and Owners

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China’s Latest Matchmaking Craze: Blind Dates for Cats


SHANGHAI — It was just another weekend at the “marriage market” in downtown People’s Park. In one corner, large crowds of Chinese parents mingled and paraded information on their unmarried children — like income, education, height and weight, and whether they own an apartment or car. A short distance away, a group of excited Gen-Zers chatted and displayed “dating” profiles — not of themselves, but … Continue reading China’s Latest Matchmaking Craze: Blind Dates for Cats

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How a Chinese Town Made a Fortune From the World’s Lockdown Pets


ZHEJIANG, East China — On a cavernous factory floor, workers dressed in blue overalls are sorting through giant piles of dog chews molded into the shape of candy canes. The workers carefully inspect and weigh each item, before bagging it ready for shipment. In a month or two, the festive dog treats will begin their long journey to the West, where they’ll hit supermarket shelves … Continue reading How a Chinese Town Made a Fortune From the World’s Lockdown Pets

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Inside a Shanghai Pet Show, a Space for Memory and Connection


SHANGHAI — While walking through a busy pet show, Chen Xiaorong found solace and stillness in one particular stall: It was called “Memory.” The pavilion at The One Pet Show (TOPS), held over the weekend in Shanghai, was a homage to some beloved pets that had died. Inside a glass cabinet were toys, combs, and other items that once belonged to the animals, left by … Continue reading Inside a Shanghai Pet Show, a Space for Memory and Connection

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China Goes Barking Mad for Therapy Dogs


SHANGHAI — At a rehabilitation center on the outskirts of Shanghai, a mini talent show is about to begin. Eight dogs and their owners are lined up outside a small function room, waiting for their names to be called. One by one, the pooches scamper into the room and perform a series of tricks: shaking hands, jumping through rings, and pretending to pray. Before long, … Continue reading China Goes Barking Mad for Therapy Dogs

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