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Global Rush

State of play and the rise of ‘Cool China’ brands

November 3, 2025October 10, 2025 by Jian Xu

Labubu craze has spearheaded ‘cultural exports’ and fueled a surge in the country’s ‘soft power’ push

Categories Soft Power Tags China, Cultural Push, East Asia Forum, Global Rush, Labubu Craze, News, The Long Read Leave a comment

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