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Approaching Parents’ Workplaces, Witnessing Passion and Responsibility

The 28th Pet Fair Asia has drawn to a successful close. This annual gathering of the global pet industry was a professional stage on which CTC·CHINA showcased the strength of its products and its global footprint — and, just as much, a warmly memorable journey of growth for parents and children alike.

At this year's show, CTC·CHINA presented its full line-up together: the complete range of plant-derived functional ingredients, the medical-grade Tresbon cleaning series, cross-border products from Vietnam, and the consumer-facing ECO Forest small-pet brand.

On the strength of its rock-solid product quality and well-developed supply chain system, the company received the industry's "Supply Chain of the Year" award — a clear demonstration of the hard-core capability it has built through years of deep commitment to the sector.

During the visit, the children bravely pushed past their own limits, taking the initiative to talk with buyers and visitors from home and abroad, getting to know the products on display and introducing them to others. In a real-world setting they honed their communication skills and built up their confidence, growing and changing in ways they hardly noticed.

After the visit, the children put pen to paper and wrote down their honest reflections. Every word and every line records what they saw, thought and felt through a child's eyes — a keepsake of this very special learning journey.

Zhan Rongwei — Reflections on My Pet Fair Asia Practicum

During the holidays I went with my mother to Pet Fair Asia. At first I saw it simply as a way to pass the time — I never expected that three days there would leave me with so much, and with so many new thoughts and so much growth.

I had assumed Pet Fair Asia was just a bustling show full of cute animals. But once I actually pitched in with the work, observed things up close and tried them for myself, what I gained far exceeded my expectations — and my understanding of animal life and responsibility changed completely.

Walking into Hall E, I was immediately drawn to all kinds of exotic pets — some I had only ever seen online, some that made me a little afraid. But when I touched them with my own hands, my assumptions were turned upside down: a lizard's skin is not rough at all, but soft, like a hairless cat's; the tiny sugar glider is nimble and light and can even glide across your hand; the huge macaws were vivid and full of life.

The pet products in the hall were even more dazzling — scientifically formulated staple food, smart feeding devices, soft pet beds, exquisite toys and outfits — and it made me realise that keeping a pet today is no longer a matter of simply putting food in a bowl. It means companionship with care and gentle, science-based looking-after.

This experience also showed me my own weak spots clearly: my English is still not good enough, and when I talk to people I am always timid and hesitant, afraid of making mistakes. Seeing the other young people taking part in the programme made me genuinely happy — there is knowledge I can learn from them and experience I can draw on.

I also quietly watched the staff and the company's partners at the fair, seeing how calmly they introduced products to customers; my mother especially, who explained things in a relaxed, unforced way, as naturally and generously as chatting with an old acquaintance. These small signs of composure are strengths I had never noticed before.

Everyone around me was so warm-hearted and helped me a great deal, both at work and in daily life. We worked busily side by side, ate together and chatted together; ordinary days like these were full of warmth, and they made me very happy.

The three days of practice at Pet Fair Asia were short but immensely rewarding: my body was tired, yet inside I was full of a sense of achievement. I truly came to understand how demanding real-world work is; I learned patience, and little by little I found the courage to try talking to people.

Most of all, I came to understand more deeply the weight of responsibility and of love for what one does. This grand pet industry exhibition not only revealed the vigorous, upward momentum of the sector, but also conveyed a beautiful attitude: respect for life, and treating it with gentleness. This experience will remain a precious memory on my road to growing up — and thank you to the boss for the generous red envelope.

Li Zhirong — Reflections on My Pet Fair Asia Practicum

This summer vacation, I took part in Pet Fair Asia 2026 in Shanghai. I served as an interpreter for my Vietnamese colleague, assisting him in communicating with Chinese exhibitors and introducing pet products. As a Grade 11 student, it was my first interpreting practice at a large professional exhibition.

The expo offered a wide range of products including pet staple food, treats and supplies, filled with industry terms. I was a little nervous at first, afraid that insufficient professional vocabulary might hinder communication. During conversations, I gradually calmed down. I carefully listened to Chinese suppliers’ product presentations, relayed information to my Vietnamese partner accurately and passed on his purchasing demands.

This practice not only improved my listening and speaking skills, but also allowed me to experience cross-border trade on site and witness the strong supply chain of China’s pet industry. Meanwhile, I found my own shortcomings and need to accumulate more industry vocabulary.

Stepping out of textbooks and acting as a language bridge is a precious growth experience. It motivates me to keep improving my foreign language ability and broaden my knowledge.

Liu Zhenghan — Reflections on My Pet Fair Asia Practicum

This summer holiday I was very honoured to join my father at the Shanghai pet fair organised by CTC. It was my first time at a large industry exhibition, and I met many exhibitors from overseas. It not only opened my eyes, it also gave me a real sense of how hard my father's work is.

Arriving at the venue, I found the halls packed with people — practitioners from every corner of the pet business. Between the booths, foreign visitors came and went in constant streams. Watching buyers from different countries talk and negotiate, I was struck by something: the pet industry, it turns out, faces the whole world.

At first I was shy and did not dare go up and hand out brochures. Encouraged by my father and by the uncles and aunts around me, I slowly worked up the courage to offer materials to passing customers. Some stopped and read them carefully; many foreign visitors took one, nodded politely and said hello to me.

I could only manage a simple "hello" — and in that moment I felt deeply how important it is to learn English well. It was only handing out leaflets, but it built up my courage.

Only after coming to the fair did I understand that the pet industry is not just about cute animals — behind it lies fierce market competition. Every company at the show was presenting its own products, reaching out, communicating patiently, working hard to introduce what they make to more customers. My father and his colleagues received customers and explained products without a break, so busy that they barely had time to rest.

I also saw with my own eyes that many foreign buyers travel a long way, communicate across languages and look for the right suppliers: doing business is not as simple as I had imagined.

This experience taught me a great deal. First, every undertaking demands real effort, and only by daring to speak up do you give others a chance to see you. Second, the world is far broader than I imagined; in every trade there are people from all over the world striving, and it matters greatly to learn foreign languages well and to widen one's horizons. Third, work deserves a serious, grounded attitude: even something as small as handing out leaflets should be done with care.

I am deeply grateful to CTC, where my father works, for this precious opportunity. This trip to the pet fair was not merely a visit but a rare piece of real social practice. Stepping outside the textbook, I saw a real business world and came to understand what perseverance and effort really mean. In my studies from now on, I too will work harder, broaden my horizons and bravely put myself to the test.