Can Labubu Make China Trendy?

TL;DR
The viral popularity of Labubu, a quirky Chinese plushie, symbolizes China's growing soft power and cultural influence worldwide, amidst a broader trend of Chinese products and brands gaining international recognition, despite ongoing political and ideological challenges.
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