Many foreign bloggers are very interested in creating short videos that give a glimpse of life in China. Capturing the diverse and dynamic aspects of their experiences, these content creators share cultural insights, daily life, and unique encounters, providing insight into life in this vibrant and diverse country. Give your audience a first-hand perspective. We have selected 10 short video producers with over 1 million fans on TikTok.
Step into their fascinating video blogs and see life in China.
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Everyday life
Thanks to the popularity of the documentary “The Bite of China” filmed by CCTV, China has become widely recognized as a country of delicious food. Many foreigners visit China especially for the unique taste. As such, exploring delicious food has become one of the most common topics for expats who have settled in China to share their daily lives.
China's Lao Wang (4.6 million fans, Iranian) is one of the most popular accounts sharing Chinese food on BiliBili, or the Chinese version of TikTok, and is run by an Iranian named Wang. His daily routine consists of exploring old alleyways in search of traditional Chinese food. In 2023, he will begin his culinary journey in China. He has visited many places, including Chongqing, Henan and Hainan, and has amassed nearly 5 million fans on his TikTok account. His level-headed style and distinctive appreciation for food stand out on the site. Some people are attracted to the fun of communicating with local people. If you're looking for recommended local specialties, his videos are for you.
Unlike old Chinese kings who visit restaurants and taste delicious food, Chi Huo Lao Wai Tie Dan (12.1 million fans, American) Provides another way to share food. In his videos, he shows close-ups holding food in his hands in a fixed field, and the scenes of him taking bites and dipping into sauce are a feast for the eyes and ears. After watching his videos, especially in the middle of the night, all kinds of food in his hands look delicious, and few people can resist the feeling of hunger. His more than 10 million fans are proof of his success in this field. Check out his video to see what kind of food he's missing.
Sharing makeup, clothing styles, and skin care products is common on all social media platforms, especially in women's groups. Many foreigners also take advantage of the opportunity to share their opinions on this topic. Boni Couple (11.9 million fans, Italian)is the most successful account in the field with over 10 million fans, run by 26-year-old model Boni. But her success comes not only by sharing makeup tips, but also by sharing her daily life with her Chinese mother-in-law. The newlywed woman's collision of Chinese and Western culture evoked many interesting stories and helped her gain many fans at that time. Then she gave birth to a child and started sharing how to care for her skin. In each of her recommendation videos, she carefully introduces the products she has actually used and reveals their advantages and disadvantages compared to other brands. Her boni is so beautiful that many people consider her a skincare role model.
Looking for advice beyond makeup and skincare? Anna (5.5 million fans, Russian) She is dedicated to sharing her dressing style on the internet. In her short videos on TikTok, it appears that no two outfits of hers are alike. She has many fans of European fashion shows in China. Anna's elegant European face and attractive body fit perfectly with people's image of a model. She gives viewers the feeling of watching a fashion show with visual quality comparable to official costume advertisements. Her creative dressing style has earned her over 5 million fans and nearly 100 million likes on TikTok.
Nikita (4.8 million fans, Russian) It stands out in the workout field because it offers an interesting challenge. He always selects the names from the most popular comments under the video and experiences those people's training plans and meal plans. For example, in one day of his life, Cristiano Ronaldo consumed more than 3,000 kcal. It's interesting to see how he overcame those challenges, giving viewers a chance to see if the athlete's plan is right for them. At the end of the video, Nikita also provides an assessment of the challenges and recommendations for a suitable training plan. He also provides training videos for those who want to get in better shape but don't know how to train properly. Don't miss his interesting challenge!
Luca and Luiri (2.5 million fans, Italian) This is an account that shares the travel stories of a Chinese-Italian couple. The videos introduce the culture, food, services, etc. experienced at the destination. It's fascinating to watch them travel around China and other countries, and these videos encourage more people to travel with their friends and family. Ruili also serves as a great model for other foreigners who want to know more about Chinese culture. Because if she really wants to know about Chinese traditions, experience is always more valuable than words or pictures in a book.
Among the group of foreigners who have lived in China for a long time, many have gotten married in China. Therefore, family daily life is one of the topics she likes to share on social media platforms. Laowai Chris (20.5 million fans, Norwegian) He is one of the people with over 20 million fans on TikTok. Similar to China's Lao Wang and Chi Huo Lao Wai Tie Dan, he first focused on Chinese cuisine. The collision of Chinese and Western cuisine helped him win over fans. Now, his videos are not limited to sharing food, but show daily life in China. For example, he talks about growing up in his son's truck, living with his wife, and how he brought Chinese culture back to his home country. These heart-warming sights give the impression that foreigners can live a relaxed life in China just like locals and actively spread the interesting Chinese culture.
teach
Foreigners not only share their personal and family daily life, but also provide language instruction to Chinese people who want to improve their second or third language skills. Dr. Andrew Cap An (5.8 million fans, American) seeks to help Chinese people learn English in a way that is closer to native speakers. Andrew Cap has his TEFL international certification and is a creative teacher on TikTok.
Unlike teachers who stick to basic grammar and sentence structure, Cap focuses on English idioms used by many young native speakers these days, Chinglish mistakes in oral speaking, innovative ways to memorize words, and Introducing articles that are useful in daily life. His audience includes not only students who want to study abroad or prepare for exams, but also adults who want to improve their English for work or travel. In addition to his one-minute lessons on TikTok, he also provides book recommendations for people to continue learning in their spare time. His interesting teaching style and detailed recommendations have earned him nearly 6 million fans on the internet.
talent
Many popular foreign musicians and dancers have opened accounts on Chinese social media platforms.. YOASOBI (2 million fans, Japanese)One of the most popular music groups, they created an account on China's TikTok in 2022. The group sings many famous songs from popular Japanese anime, such as the opening song for “Freeren: Beyond the Journey.” By distributing their live videos and wishes for Chinese people, we provide an opportunity for Chinese people who do not live in China to learn more about them and support them.
Additionally, some talented singers in China cover Chinese songs. Xiucai from the UK (2.5 million fans, British) A talented singer living in Shanghai. All of his music is performed by himself on the guitar and sung in Mandarin, which he is learning. It's interesting to hear him sing with a foreign voice. He sometimes uses his creative mind to create songs based on the names of his fans. This innovative move allowed him to gain millions of likes from young Chinese people.
