Top earners: China-loving foreign influencers move in on mainland social media offering fitness, dance tips or simply affection for country
- Internet celebrities gain affection of millions on mainland social media
- US singer, Ukrainian dancer, Baltic Hollywood lookalike, all make a splash
Foreigners who seek internet celebrity status in China have landed on a number of different strategies to capture the attention of audiences on the mainland.
Some leverage their professional skills in dancing or music to impress, while others manage to win over a distant fanbase without even being based in China.
One tactic is to demonstrate admiration for Chinese culture, showcasing the level of esteem in which they do so by adopting what has become known as an “overactive hyperthyroidism-style love for China” in a bid to generate online traffic.
Whatever their modus operandi, foreign internet personalities have managed to amass substantial followings in China.
With their diverse expertise and engaging content, who among the following five strikes a chord with you?
Tang Bohu (Annie Lowdermilk)
