Not just buying 'things': Why China's emotional economy is on the rise
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-23 09:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, Economy & Finance, China, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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28-year-old Rebecca Zhou, born in China's Sichuan province, owns an assortment of Moomin merchandise — bags, mugs, and figurines featuring the white hippo-looking cartoon character from Finland — that she has accumulated over the years.
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