From Disney's LinaBell to Pop Mart's Labubu, each viral character has become a fashion phenom, igniting what consumers now ...

They’re the “ugly-cute” ambassadors in China’s fluffiest soft power push: the Labubu, the pastel-colored, always grinning, fuzzy gremlins with bunny ears that have become the latest fashion must-have.

While neighbouring East Asian countries South Korea and Japan are globally recognised for their high-end fashion, cinema and pop songs, China's heavily censored film and music industry have struggled ...

That's the proportion of doll imports into the U.S. that come from China. Many American Girl dolls are made in China, as are a significant share of Barbies. China tariffs have hurt low-margin ...