Hot water, boiled apples, and Qigong: Why some Americans are going all in on 'Chinamaxxing'

Some Americans are adopting "Chinamaxxing," a trend that reframes Chinese wellness practices as a lifestyle reset.

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• If you're on TikTok, you might have seen the phrase "You met me in a very Chinese time in my life."
• Some Americans are going all in on "Chinamaxxing," a trend that popularizes Chinese lifestyle habits.
• The trend shows China's soft power, experts say.

"You met me in a very Chinese time in my life."

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