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 ...

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 ...