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The Unlikely Global Rise of Chinese Rapper Lanlao

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Few Chinese rappers have successfully adapted American hip-hop while keeping their songs authentically Chinese. Lanlao has, and his songs of small-town hustlers are reaching a global audience.

Tropi Kara

A Fake Too Far? Chinese Toy Maker Pop Mart Moves to Trademark Lafufu

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

As Labubu continues to take the world by storm, its producer, as well as domestic regulators, are attempting to rein in counterfeits.

Li Xin

Hola and Marhaba: Yiwu Exporters Talk Their Way Into New Markets

As trade tensions push Chinese exporters to look beyond the U.S., vendors in the manufacturing hub are turning to Arabic and Spanish to connect with Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Ding Rui

Can This Ancient Chinese Craft Make a Modern Comeback?

Xuan paper is recognized by UNESCO and prized among Chinese artists. Now its largest manufacturer is trying to sell it overseas.

Wu Haiyun

With Tariffs Paused, China’s Holiday Goods Hub Races to Fill Orders

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

Inside Yiwu’s market stalls and factory floors, the Halloween and Christmas rush is back on after weeks of uncertainty. But as long-term risks grow, many are now looking beyond the U.S.

China’s Newest Cultural Export Is an Ugly-Cute Doll With Fangs

With limited releases, high resale prices, and celebrity fans, Labubu toys are leading a new wave of Chinese intellectual property going global.

Can Overseas Expansion Save China’s Ultrashort Industry?

China can produce an estimated 40,000 ultrashorts a year. Now, fierce competition at home is pressuring companies to look abroad.