From Barbie to LABUBU: How a Quirky Chinese Toy Took Over Global Pop Culture

Like the meteoric rise of a breakout celebrity, LABUBU’s ascent feels equal parts strategy and serendipity. Look at the playbook: celebrity endorsements, surgically precise social media campaigns, limited-edition drops, and the psychological thrill of blind boxes and pre-sales.

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Avatr Forms In-House Teams for Smart Cockpit and Autonomous Driving

China's Toy Industry Reinvents Itself Amid Global Headwinds and Rising IP Power

With growing uncertainty around the U.S. market, Chinese toy companies are proactively looking elsewhere.

Starbucks CEO Says China Stake Draws Strong Interest as Coffee Giant Eyes Expansion

S. Korean Fashion E-Commerce Giant Musinsa Plans to Enter China and Japan with Offline Stores

Changan Sets Sights on Europe as Chinese Carmakers Seek Lifeline Abroad

Changan is betting that this slow, deliberate strategy—rather than opportunistic shipping of excess inventory—will help it break out of the low-cost reputation that still shadows many Chinese brands abroad.

TikTok to Expand UK Operations with New London Office and 500+ New Jobs

Shopee Partners with Frasers Property Vietnam to Build Largest Southeast Asia Sorting Center

Emerging Market Slump Puts Brake on Global Smartphone Recovery in 2025

By 2025, the peak period for device upgrades will have ended, and relying solely on price competition will no longer be viable. In the contest for emerging markets, the focus will shift to seeking win-win outcomes.