TikTok users are embracing a new wellness trend that’s capturing attention: “Turning Chinese.” And don’t worry, it’s not about stereotypes — instead, it’s a lifestyle trend inspired by Chinese health ...

“You’ve met me at a very Chinese time in my life.” Maybe you recognize this as an homage — and spoof — of “You met me at a very strange time in my life,” from 1999’s Fight Club. Or maybe, you ...

In early 2026, the ‘Chinamaxxing' trend swept across Western platforms, with users 'becoming Chinese’ by embracing practices like drinking hot water, learning Mandarin and performing qigong. Though ...

Suddenly, it’s cool to be Chinese on the internet. Over the past month, many on TikTok may have been told that they are “turning Chinese.” The intentionally absurd trend has put a spotlight on ...

Ni hao, we're all Chinese now. Or at least that's what they claim on TikTok, where a trend called "Chinamaxxing" has taken off in the West. Chinese wellness practices, once associated with the tacky ...

Even though relations between China and America remain tense, many young Americans’ perspectives seem to be shifting as they adopt Chinese cultural habits. The online trend, dubbed Chinamaxxing, has ...

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Sherry Zhu, a 23-year-old Chinese American living in New Jersey, has begun sharing Chinese cultural practices to an unusual audience. “First Chinese New Year kinda ...