Some Gen Z Americans can’t stop ‘Chinamaxxing’

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March 14, 2026

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People walk on a promenade in Beijing on February 26, 2026.

Despite rising tensions between the world’s two largest economies, a growing number of young Americans are becoming captivated by China, as seen in the online trend “Chinamaxxing.”

(Image credit: Adek Berry)