[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Tony [@Cyberspec1](/creator/twitter/Cyberspec1) on x 35.2K followers Created: 2025-07-25 07:49:48 UTC 🇨🇳 Beware of Labubu....The cute little toy animal is a disguised carrier of "Chinese soft expansion". 😎 The Laboo toy from Hong Kong's Pop Mart is rapidly capturing the US and European markets — soft power with ears and fangs is now in fashion among American teenagers. According to experts, there is a very strategic goal hidden behind the cute appearance: to improve China's image in the eyes of the global audience amid the escalation with Washington. ▪️As noted in the Chinese publication SCMP, American buyers often do not even realize that they are buying a Chinese product. This allows the brand to bypass anti-Chinese rhetoric and confidently push out giants such as Mattel and Hasbro. Pop Mart's capitalization has already exceeded $XX billion — more than the entire old guard of the American toy industry combined.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [labubu](/topic/labubu) [Post Link](https://x.com/Cyberspec1/status/1948651887152300400)
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Tony @Cyberspec1 on x 35.2K followers
Created: 2025-07-25 07:49:48 UTC
🇨🇳 Beware of Labubu....The cute little toy animal is a disguised carrier of "Chinese soft expansion". 😎
The Laboo toy from Hong Kong's Pop Mart is rapidly capturing the US and European markets — soft power with ears and fangs is now in fashion among American teenagers.
According to experts, there is a very strategic goal hidden behind the cute appearance: to improve China's image in the eyes of the global audience amid the escalation with Washington.
▪️As noted in the Chinese publication SCMP, American buyers often do not even realize that they are buying a Chinese product. This allows the brand to bypass anti-Chinese rhetoric and confidently push out giants such as Mattel and Hasbro.
Pop Mart's capitalization has already exceeded $XX billion — more than the entire old guard of the American toy industry combined.
XXXXX engagements
Related Topics labubu