For the first time, an IP created in China has become a global consumer craze. And it happened entirely without central ...

From K-pop sensation Lisa to singer Rihanna, from Dua Lipa to David Beckham and Bollywood star Ananya Panday, the Labubu doll has been spotted adorning handbags and airport looks ...

With fewer people getting married or having children in China, many young adults are turning to pets, plush toys, and AI for ...

Created by a Hong Kong artist and blending Nordic mythology with Chinese design, Labubu has struck a global emotional chord. Thai authorities labeled it an "Amazing Thailand Experience Explorer," its ...

The Labubu craze has sent Pop Mart’s shares up by 170% since the start of the year. It is one of a growing cohort of Chinese ...

They are bottom-up globalization tapestry. No matter what obstacles arise, creators will keep weaving those global ...

As President Trump’s tariffs close off the U.S. market, Chinese goods are flooding countries from Southeast Asia to Europe to ...

The small "Labubu" furry dolls, featuring quirky monster characters, from Chinese toy retailer Pop Mart are drawing huge ...

They may look like innocent collectibles, but blind box toys tap into powerful psychological mechanisms that, concerningly, keep people coming back for more.