new video loaded: Chinese Dreamcore Takes Over Gen Z Social Media Feeds
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Chinese Dreamcore is taking over the social media feeds of young people in China, who face falling wages and a dire job market. The memes and videos express a desire to return to simpler times.
By Jiwoong Hong
July 5, 2026
