Labubu, the oddball monster doll, is now a fashion must-have, collector's gem, and symbol of China's creative soft power ...

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

Labubu, the cute yet quirky doll from Pop Mart, has become a global phenomenon thanks to surging demand, celebrity fans, and the unexpected power of Chinese soft power ...