Beijing - "This is China! This is the real China!" popular American influencer IShowSpeed, better known as Speed, marveled while livestreaming in Shanghai's The Bund, with the city skyline featuring the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower and modern skyscrapers right in front of him.From there, the 20-year-old content creator, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr. and is known for his energetic and entertaining performances, has attracted more than 38 million subscribers on social media platform YouTube, which began its first tour in China late last month.Despite language barriers and a busy schedule, IShowSpeed continues to delight his fans around the world with uninterrupted livestreams as he travels the streets and alleys of China, experiencing Chinese history and culture, enjoying a variety of Chinese cuisine and snacks, and interacting with his enthusiastic fans and locals from all walks of life.In contrast to the gloomy and even dark image often portrayed by some Western media outlets, IShowSpeed’s unedited and unscripted footage shows a China that is cheerful, diverse, friendly and prosperous.In the eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, Speed took part in lively activities with locals, enjoyed traditional lion dance and kung fu performances, and witnessed the rapid development of China’s electric car industry firsthand.In the Chinese capital of Beijing, Speed visited the Great Wall and the Palace Museum, performing his signature backflips , drawing cheers from the crowds who greeted him at these two iconic Chinese landmarks.Notably, he also experienced riding a high-speed bullet train in China. During the journey, Speed praised the 5G signal and the internet access available everywhere, as he was able to stream smoothly even while in a railway tunnel.Millions of fans flocked to his YouTube channel and watched the livestream from China.
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