From long lines wrapping around malls to fights breaking out in Pop Mart stores, the monster doll with a toothy grin has ...

Travelling toys trend spreads to China as psychologists say taking an inanimate friend on your trip offers ‘unconditional ...

Psychologists say taking an inanimate friend on your trip offers ‘unconditional companionship’ as the travel trend reaches ...

A Japanese hotel chain has introduced a unique service for soft toys, embracing a trend among young travellers who find companionship in stuffed animals.

Toy and game prices jumped by a record amount in May. The industry, which relies heavily on China, has been hit hard by new ...

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

Labubus are a global sensation — sparking long lines outside toy stores, selling out online within minutes, and listing for ...

In recent months, these plush toys have sparked a buying frenzy worldwide. Behind this craze is a millennial entrepreneur, ...

They’re a brand new frontier for Chinese soft power Published: June 22, 2025 4:11pm EDT Labubu dolls are a viral phenomenon – an organic product of ‘cool China’. EPA/JESSICA LEE ...

This tiny plush toy took nearly a decade to become a global sensation. China’s hopes of fully realizing its soft power potential may take even longer.

A restaurant in Moscow chose to capitalise on the popularity of Labubu dolls by creating a unique dessert that closely ...

Beijing has dramatically loosened its tourist visa policies, partly to boost the economy and partly to show it’s fun and ...