主持人:CM Chan and Chloe Feng
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This week, we’re talking about American online influencer IShowSpeed, who recently completed an exciting trip across the mainland, live-streaming his experiences of the country’s daily life and advanced technology to a global audience. The 20-year-old YouTuber explored major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.
Highlights of his adventure featured a backflip on the Great Wall, tasting spicy hotpot in Chengdu, learning Kung Fu from Shaolin monks, checking out flying and electric vehicles, as well as meeting with mainland pop star Da Zhang Wei.
So will the live broadcasts of his mainland visit help bridge cultural divides? Could his trip inspire other influencers to explore the mainland? Tune in to CM Chan and Chloe Feng on Trending China to find out more.