news Scmp World 2026-10-30

Is the 'Chinamaxxing' social media trend reshaping US-China soft power?

Analysts are debating the impact of the Gen Z 'Chinamaxxing' trend, which highlights positive aspects of Chinese infrastructure and life, on the current US-China diplomatic narrative.

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