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 ...

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?