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As a new collectible card trend sweeps the country, there are concerns that the hobby is fueling addictive tendencies among children. By Li Xin and Lin Liuhan Mi Anqi frequently draws encouragement and inspiration from her favorite TV character, Rarity — the sophisticated and entrepreneurial unicorn from the cartoon series “My Little Pony.” So when she stumbled upon collectible cards based on the beloved franchise, it was a no-brainer that she buy them. Three months on, Mi has spent more than 1,000 yuan ($137) on her new hobby. For the 13-year-old from Shanghai, collecting and trading cards is also a way to socialize with peers. “They give me and my friends a lot to talk about,” she said. Collectible trading cards, especially those featuring characters from franchises like “My Little Pony,” the Japanese cartoon series “Ultraman,” the Chinese animation “Yeloli,” or the mobile game “Eggy Party,” are currently enjoying a surge in popularity in China. Their gro
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