This Day, That Year

Item from Nov 8, 1985, in China Daily: China has opened its first privately-run dog farm in Linfen, Shanxi province. ...

Since its founding last March, Liangzhendi Sheep and Dog Breeding Co has bred and trained more than 170 pet dogs.

The pet industry in China is growing rapidly. Last year, its market value reached 50 billion yuan ($7.38 billion), up from 30 billion in 2013.