Americans Go All In on Viral Chinese Lifestyle Trend
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- A growing number of mostly non-Chinese Americans, dubbed "Chinamaxxers," are adopting Chinese lifestyle habits inspired by TikTok and Xiaohongshu posts, including dietary changes and traditional wellness practices.
- These habits include drinking hot water instead of iced drinks, eating congee for breakfast, consuming boiled apples for digestion, using herbal teas with goji berries, practicing qigong exercises, and seeking guidance from ChatGPT on Asian grocery shopping.
- The potential US ban on TikTok last year inadvertently redirected American users to Chinese social media platforms, fostering cross-cultural exchanges and reshaping perceptions of China from a geopolitical rival to a lifestyle influence.
- While Beijing's state media welcomes this trend, some Chinese Americans feel conflicted,
