Labubu maker Pop Mart rallies as new toy trend and state media spotlight spark confidence

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Yulu AoJanuary 23, 2026 at 07:15 AM

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Pop Mart's shares surged after positive developments, including a state media interview with CEO Wang Ning and the viral success of a new "wooden fish" toy from the Pucky line. Wang's interview, released by Xinhua news agency, highlighted his long-term vision for the company and was interpreted as a sign of official recognition. The Hong Kong-listed toymaker's stock price increased significantly, extending weekly gains to 23%. This rally was further supported by a recent share buy-back program where Pop Mart repurchased 1.4 million shares. Analysts attribute the positive market movement to improving investor sentiment towards the company and its novelty-driven products.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Pucky 40% Xinhua news agency 50% Hong Kong 60% Labubu ×260% Wang Ning ×270% Pop Mart ×790%

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Positive

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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Classification Confidence

90%

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Hong Kong

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