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Hong Kong cat owners splurge on pets at annual expo

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Cat owners in Hong Kong are demonstrating a significant willingness to spend on their pets, with some dedicating over HK$10,000 monthly to their companions. This trend was evident at a recent cat expo in Wan Chai, where attendees, like the Cheung couple who own four Maine Coon cats, showed little concern for price. The expo featured a variety of products, including premium cat food and accessories from brands originating in Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan, indicating a strong market for high-end pet care. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses consumer spending habits at a pet expo, which is not directly related to AI news or significant industry developments.

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Hong Kong cat owners splurge on pets at annual expo

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    ‘Pets are meant to be spoiled’: Hong Kong cat owners spend big at feline expo

    With 14 cats and a dog at home, Hong Kong couple Mr and Mrs Cheung spend more than HK$10,000 (US$1,275) a month on their beloved pets. “Pets are meant to be spoiled rotten,” said Mrs Cheung, a pet groomer in her thirties who visited the cat expo in Wan Chai on Sunday with her hus…

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