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. Chen Qibao/Xinhua via Getty Images 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." That line has been popping up across TikTok fe...