US YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr., better known as 'IShowSpeed', is seen during a boat trip in Hong Kong, China, on April 4, 2025. — Reuters
American streamer IShowSpeed’s visit to China has sparked widespread curiosity among fans about cutting-edge advancements in Chinese technology, as products from Huawei Technologies Co and BYD Co are put in the spotlight.
IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, live-streams regularly to his 38.4 million YouTube subscribers, often for hours at a time. Known for his comedic and dramatic personality, the 20-year-old streamer shares unique and daredevil experiences while traveling around the world, often surrounded by fans and onlookers.
