YouTube star IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., is captivating audiences in China on an exciting tour that began on March 24.
The star, who boasts 38 million subscribers, recently visited Shanghai, Beijing, and Chongqing, immersing himself in the rich culture of China. He sampled bold flavours and connected with the locals. On Sunday, his exciting antics such as performing a backflip at the Great Wall—highlighted his adventurous spirit. Additionally, kung fu and lion dance demonstrations left fans excited and buzzing.
Speed with the most advanced robot in China that can do everything 😳🇨🇳
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— Speedy Updates (@SpeedUpdates1) April 5, 2025
The event’s highlight was a face-off with a cutting-edge humanoid robot in Chongqing. In a viral clip, IShowSpeed was amazed as the robot danced. He then matched its moves with backflips before a mock boxing match ended with the robot being “knocked down.” Surrounded by excited fans filming the confrontation, he smiled through the excitement.
🚨| BREAKING: Speed revealed China’s NEXT-LEVEL robot that can BACKFLIP, DANCE, and FIGHT 🤯🤯🇨🇳
速度展示了中国的未来机器人,能做后空翻、跳舞,甚至打斗 🤯🤯🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/V2K2fY0Dgo
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) April 5, 2025
One viewer commented online, “Speed is showcasing everything China has to offer.” Another noted, “China’s robots are incredibly still evolving, but very impressive.” This entertaining exchange highlighted both the technological marvels and IShowSpeed’s unique flair.
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Since 2016, IShowSpeed has experienced rapid growth, evolving from FIFA streams to vlogs and reaction videos. He is known for his candid opinions and has become a significant presence in gaming and trend reactions, although he has faced controversy over some of his past remarks. His recent tour in China demonstrates that he remains a crowd favourite, featuring entertaining elements like backflips and robot performances.