A 60-year-old man from Nanjing became the biggest trending topic on Weibo recently after news circulated that he had ...

Artists Qiu Anxiong and Howie Tsui join curator Rebecca Wang for a virtual conversation exploring traditional and fantastical motifs in contemporary art. Part of The Roaming Peach Blossom Spring ...

A conversation with actress Lisa Lu reflecting on her six-decade career in film, television, and theater. The event explores themes of cultural identity, performance, and representation, and includes ...

A panel discussion in Berlin will address China's international media strategy, including topics such as disinformation, propaganda, and digital influence. Speakers will also examine Taiwan’s approach ...

On 9 October 2025, the Clingendael Institute will host an online conference examining the evolving nature of EU–China relations. As part of the ReConnect China consortium, this event will bring ...

This online session explores the history and presence of Jewish communities in China, including Kaifeng, Harbin, and Shanghai, with insights into their cultural legacy and contemporary life.

This event is Japan-focused, but given the huge influence of Japanese anime on Chinese popular culture and cinema, might also interest more China-focused people. A Japan-based panel exploring the ...

The Next Labubu: What the Rise of Wakuku Tells Us About China’s Collectible Toy Wave From ugly-cute rebellion to a new kind of 'C-pop,' the breakout success of Wakuku sheds light on Chinese consumer ...

The Next Labubu: What the Rise of Wakuku Tells Us About China’s Collectible Toy Wave From ugly-cute rebellion to a new kind of 'C-pop,' the breakout success of Wakuku sheds light on Chinese consumer ...

Wakuku is the most talked-about newcomer in China’s trend toy market. Besides its mischievous grin, what’s perhaps most noteworthy is how closely Wakuku follows the marketing success of Labubu. As the ...

I n our last article, we’ve determined how Wakuku’s rise is not just about copying & following in Labubu’s footsteps and more about how China is setting the pace for global pop culture IPs. I now want ...