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 ...

Labubu has been carving its niche in a very interesting way since going viral all over the world. You’d think the plush ...

The dolls have almost tripled their maker's profits - and, according to some, energised Chinese soft power.

Dongguan, Guangdong province, a manufacturing hub for the global toy industry, is undergoing a transformation to make more ...

A mint-colored first-generation Labubu collectible toy fetched 1.08 million yuan ($150,444) at the Yongle 2025 Spring Auction ...

Other Chinese products to find global followings include video games ... For many Americans, the appeal of Labubu seems to be just as much, or perhaps more, about its ingenious marketing: its ...

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Part of the appeal is the surprise element ... On eBay, a rare secret Chestnut Cocoa Labubu can fetch over $149. The global craze around Labubus has also sparked markets for doll clothing and ...