Friday
January 16
2026

Analysis: Softer Power: Asia’s Cultural Export Boom Is Just Beginning

Amidst Hong Kong’s bustling streets, you’ll invariably spot one of the year’s viral trends: Labubu dolls. Designed by local illustrator Kasing Lung and produced by China’s Pop Mart, sales of these collectible figures have surpassed 10 million every day.

Photo courtesy of David Kristianto.

Source: World Economic Forum (link opens in a new window)

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