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China’s crying horse trend a tale of economic misery

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026 by China Factor Staff

Cuddly toy’s inverted smile has become a downtrodden symbol of a nation mired in problems

Categories Talking Point Tags Chinese Lunar New Year, Economic Discontent, News, Stagnating Salaries Leave a comment

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