Palm-sized viral horse brings intangible heritage into the spotlight By DENG ZHANGYU | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-13 06:49

Palm-sized viral horse brings intangible heritage into the spotlight By DENG ZHANGYU | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-13 06:49 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202603/13/WS69b3430fa310d6866eb3d8c1.html Its fluffy mane stands on end, round eyes hinting at lazy nonchalance, tiny body glowing with the warm luster of handcrafted clay. Meet Ma Biaobiao, a palm-sized figurine that has taken China's younger generation by storm — sparking endless social media posts, long exhibition lines, and even a playful netizen joke: "It looks just like me on a Monday morning."