_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
A viral trend called "Chinamaxxing" has swept through Gen Z social media, with young men and women enthusiastically adopting Chinese cultural habits and attitudes while simultaneously mocking the worst of American society.
The phenomenon took off after popular livestreamers broadcast trips to Chinese megacities, showcasing high-speed rail, gleaming skylines, and advanced infrastructure to millions of viewers. Some view it as unwitting participation in Chinese soft power, revealing a deeper disillusionment with American dysfunction.
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