China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese ...

The name Labubu has no specific meaning, only referring to a fictional elf character. Its creator is Mr. Kasing Lung, a Hong ...

Earlier this year, the actor, who had a supporting role in Netflix's Chinese rom-com series Perfect Match, received a ...

Global perceptions of China are often shaped by geopolitics and authoritarianism. Is Labubu the ‘cool China’ antidote?

Earlier this year, the actor, who had a supporting role in Netflix's Chinese rom-com series Perfect Match, received a publicity boost from top Chinese screenwriter Yu Zheng. Yu Zheng is widely known ...

Can This Not-Particularly-Cute Elf Make China Cool? ... In China’s campaign to win over hearts and minds worldwide, its latest weapon is a fanged, bunny-eared, arguably quite ugly plushie.

A young woman was overwhelmed with emotion when her mother presented her with a book filled with heartfelt notes from teachers on her graduation day, a gift that was 16 years in the making. This video ...

What makes China “cool” is not only its embrace of modernity, but also the depth of its ancient civilization. It is this blend of heritage and progress that is helping to expand and redefine the ...

On May 15th there was a sense that the People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of the Communist Party, could not quite believe it was publishing an article entitled “How did China become cool?” ...

American online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., also known as IShowSpeed, experiences a traditional Chinese musical instrument on April 5, 2025, in Shenzhen, in Guangdong Province in China.