RESTRICTED -- China’s Introverts Find a Kindred Spirit: A Stick Figure From Finland

In an illustration provided by Karoliina Korhonen, “Finnish Nightmares,” a cartoon series by Karoliina Korhonen that has become popular in China for its depictions of introverted personalities. Korhonen's cartoon series with a shy protagonist has spawned a new word for social awkwardness in China: jingfen, or “spiritually Finnish.” (Karoliina Korhonen via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH CHINA CARTOON INTROVERTS BY MIKE IVES AND ZOE MOU FOR AUGUST 3, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. --