US influencer IShowSpeed’s view of China makes him accidental ambassador

Chinese Fans Call IShowSpeed the N-Word to His Face

IShowSpeed has been sharing his once-in-a-lifetime experiences on his social media platforms. At just 20 years old, the YouTube personality has become an elite level streamer and influencer, with a net worth of a whopping $10 million. But despite his dedicated global fanbase, the Ohio native shared some disturbing,…Read more...

With a camera in hand, 38 million followers and zero filter, IShowSpeed did more for the global perception of China in a week than many embassies in a decade. He did not do it with diplomatic intentions, nor following a script. He did it himself: a 20-year-old American youth, hyperactive, unpredictable and genuinely curious. His series of livestreams from cities like Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai became a phenomenon. But the most interesting thi…

Need for IShowSpeed: how to promote HK's diverse attractions

IShowSpeed's whirlwind visit to places such as Lan Kwai Fong, Ocean Park and Temple Street Night Market may showcase the energy the American YouTube star is often associated with, but scratched only the surface of what Hong Kong offers. Speed's flash appearance across the city last Friday and Sunday...

'This Ain't It': IShowSpeed’s China Stream Goes Viral for All the Wrong Reasons After He’s Called the N

Influencer IShowSpeed is not afraid to stick up for himself, even if it’s in another country. While the YouTuber’s recent posts overseas have been mainly

US influencer IShowSpeed’s view of China makes him accidental ambassador

The 20-year-old’s live streaming videos of his tour of Chinese cities win praise from analysts and government officials.

iShowSpeed livestreams show world an unfiltered China

When Darren Watkins Jr, the 22-year-old US internet celebrity better known to his 37 million YouTube followers and those on other platforms as iShowSpeed, embarked on a marathon livestreaming tour across China, broadcasting for six uninterrupted hours on the first day alone, he vaporized the meticulously constructed "China threat theory" peddled by some in the West.