The Hottest New Trends that Took Over China in 2016

By That's, December 29, 2016

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201612/thats-year-review-logo-mini.pngFor many in the West, 2016 will be remembered for Trump, Brexit, terrorism in Europe and an absurd number of pop culture deaths, from Bowie to Muhammad Ali. By comparison, China had an unusually quiet year. Nonetheless, there were still a few goings-on in the world's most populous country. 

In our 2016 Year in Review series, we recap the best (and worst) of China's year in the worlds of technology, social media, sport, fashion, food, arts and more.


A look back at the year in Chinese lifestyle trends. Upvote your favorites to help them move to the top of the rankings!


Did we miss any notable inventions? Let us know in the comments.


For more 2016 Year in Review coverage, click here.

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