China's Cultural Rise: Organic & Global

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Becoming Chinese: A viral TikTok trend showcases Chinas global cool factor, with top diplomats promoting visa-free policies. Chinese culture infiltrates global markets, from Labubu dolls to Cantonese rap, and apps like Amap outshine competitors. Chinese Americans have mixed reactions, while Chinas official soft power efforts have often flopped. However, this organic rise through taste and everyday wins in manufacturing and tech is earning real legitimacy. Support the show:Get a discount at https