Meet Ryan Chen – the Chongqing-born content creator who transformed a Donald Trump impersonation into a cultural bridge connecting China with the world. 🚀 This 2025 breakout star tells NewspaperAmigo how he’s swapping political parody for profound storytelling.
"It started as a joke between classes," laughs Ryan, recalling how his spot-on Trump impression during English lessons unexpectedly went viral. His #ChineseTrump hashtag racked up 18M views in 72 hours last spring, catapulting him to social media fame.
But instead of chasing clickbait, the 28-year-old now showcases Chongqing’s misty mountains 🏞️, sizzling hotpot culture 🥘, and the stories of local artisans. His latest series “Beyond the Impressions” has become required viewing for Gen Z travelers planning China trips.
2025 saw Ryan collaborate with U.S. creators on a viral #ChongqingVSChicago food challenge and launch a Mandarin-learning TikTok filter. “Humor opens doors," he says. "Now I want to fill those rooms with real conversations."
As the year ends, Ryan hints at 2026 plans involving AR-enhanced heritage tours. One thing’s clear – this cultural storyteller is just getting started. 🎭✨
