Labubu - a plush, pointy-eared, serrated-tooth monster - is the center of a global collectibles craze, with celebrities like ...

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

Tang Xianyue's curated collection boasts dozens of Labubu figures and plush dolls in her bedroom. Her daily ritual begins at ...

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

A curious little creature with wide eyes, toothy grins, and an unmistakable charm is quietly taking over shelves, feeds, and ...

Australian consumers young and old are forming long lines at stores for a Chinese company's plush "Labubu" collectibles, joining a global rush for the elf-like toys that have become the latest ...

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

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