# Chinese Dreamcore Takes Over Gen Z Social Media Feeds

- Published: 2026-07-05T04:00:00Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T18:51:17Z
- Section: wire
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000010930078/china-dreamcore.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Times Wire
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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.

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