Content Creator

A Bilibili content creator, Tangzhu Lee, completed the “Saitama Workout” from *One-Punch Man* for 1,000 consecutive days, documenting his journey to nearly 800,000 subscribers. The workout consists of 100 push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and a 10km run daily. On the final day, Lee completed a 100km run followed by 1,000 repetitions of each exercise. The feat garnered attention from the manga’s original creators and significant online buzz, highlighting the influence of fandom and viral challenges.

The automotive world mourns the loss of “Da Tou,” a popular Chinese car review influencer, who passed away at 40 due to sudden illness. With over 2.2 million followers, Da Tou was known for engaging reviews and late-night fan interactions. His wife will continue his channel. His death highlights the pressures faced by digital content creators, possibly exacerbated by demanding work and constant audience engagement.

Li Ziqi returned as China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Ambassador and mentor for youth creators at the 2025 I.C.H. Video Creation Summit in Wuyuan, ending a three-year hiatus. Famous for viral films on rural traditions like her iconic *Lanzhou Beef Noodles* video, she resumed her career with a lacquerware-focused project, aligning with her mandate to preserve craftsmanship. Analysts tie her comeback to China’s cultural soft power strategy, leveraging her global influence (10M+ YouTube subscribers) and ethical storytelling to bridge heritage conservation with the creator economy. The initiative coincides with China’s push to commercialize I.C.H., projected to grow 12% annually, as Li rebuilds her brand post-legal disputes.