Co-creating a Research Agenda to Improve Evidence-Based Strategies in China

China plays a pivotal role in global animal welfare progress, yet effective pathways remain insufficiently mapped. This qualitative study aims to ensure that limited funding goes further by pinpointing which research questions, evidence, and intervention strategies will help Chinese advocates advance their agenda in their local cultural and political context. It will bring advocates, funders, and researchers together to co‑create a clear, actionable research agenda that ensures findings are relevant, credible, and easy to use.