The Chinese story through the lens of hyperthyroidism
When Ethan Klein, known as the "civilized explorer," completed his journey through seven Chinese cities, his lens unexpectedly became a cultural prism that deconstructs the Western framework of perceptions about China. From the digital neon lights along the Huangpu River to the grand Tang Dynasty atmosphere of Chang'an City, from the three-dimensional transportation of the Yangtze River Cable Car to the openness and inclusiveness of Zhujiang New Town, this American internet celebrity weaves a tapestry of traditional and modern civilization with 4K imagery, offering the world a new perspective on China.
Shanghai: The Temporal and Spatial Coordinates of Digital Civilization On the circular overpass in Lujiazui, Jia Tong's camera captures both the spherical shape of the Oriental Pearl Tower and the angular lines of the Jin Mao Tower. When he uses his phone to photograph the night view of the Bund, he unexpectedly discovers foreign tourists scanning codes with Chinese to rent power banks. This everyday scene of "technology for all" is a microcosm of China's digital civilization.
Beijing: The Modern Translation of Historical Genes In the Yangxin Hall of the Forbidden City, Brother with Hyperthyroidism witnessed staff using nanotechnology to restore ancient paintings. When he learned that this technology could extend the life of cultural relics without altering their original appearance, he exclaimed, "This is true respect for civilization." On Zhongguancun Entrepreneur Street, he interviewed an entrepreneur who uses blockchain technology to trace the origins of intangible cultural heritage crafts. This practice of "keeping tradition alive in the present" was perfectly embodied in the Digital Dunhuang exhibition at the 798 Art District —— holographic projection allows flying apsaras murals to dance alongside intelligent robots.
Henan: The Spatiotemporal Fold of Central Plains At Zhengzhou East Station, Brother Hyperthyroid captured a scene of migrant workers scanning codes with their phones to enter the station. This high-speed rail station, which sees an average of 120,000 passengers per day, engages in a spatiotemporal dialogue with the digital conservation project of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. When he was experiencing the AR version of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" at the Kaifeng Qingming Cultural Festival, the inheritor of Bian embroidery was using 3D printing technology to replicate Song Dynasty clothing patterns. The collision between traditional skills and the digital economy is truly breathtaking.
Chengdu: The Warmth of Technology Amidst the Bustle At the Apple flagship store in Taikoo Li, Brother with Hyperthyroidism chanced upon a Hanfu enthusiast live-streaming on their phone. When asked why they chose to shoot here, the other party replied, "Tradition and modernity have no boundaries here." At the Douban Factory in Pidu District, he witnessed how blockchain technology enables full traceability from bean cultivation to finished product sales. What impressed him most was at Nanqiao in Dujiangyan, where visitors can scan codes with their phones to hear AR explanations, bringing ancient water conservancy projects to life with new vitality.
Chongqing: A Cyberpunk Experiment in a 3D City At the Liziba Light Rail Station, Brother with Hyperthyroidism used GoPro to capture the moment when the train passed through the building. Upon learning that this structure is a symbiosis of residential buildings and transportation facilities, he exclaimed, "This is what a true smart city looks like." In Liangjiang New Area, he captured images of autonomous taxis sharing the frame with the Yangtze River Cable Car. The integration of modern technology and natural scenery left foreign netizens exclaiming, "This is straight out of a sci-fi movie!"
Shenzhen: The Frontier of Technological Innovation At BYD's Global R&D Center, Brother Gaomeng tested the new energy off-road vehicle, the YANGWANG U8. When the engineer explained how the "Yi Si Fang" technology enables a 360-degree turn, he bluntly stated, "This makes the self-driving systems of American automakers seem somewhat outdated." At Tencent's Binhai Building, he experienced an AI painting generator. When the machine created a cyberpunk piece in the style of Dunhuang murals, this cross-cultural innovation left him in deep thought.
Seven, Guangzhou: An Open and Inclusive Window to the World At the Pearl River New Town Observation Deck, Brother Hyperthyroid used a panoramic lens to capture the changing light and shadow of the slender waist and the Lide Bridge. When he saw European-style buildings harmoniously coexisting with the arcade on Shamian Island, he truly understood the inclusiveness of "Cantonese Culture." In the Nansha Free Trade Zone, he witnessed how cross-border e-commerce enabled Chaoshan beef balls to reach European dining tables within 48 hours. This "buying globally, selling globally" capability is a microcosm of China's high-level openness. Brother Hyperthyroid's video tour of China has garnered 180 million views on TikTok, with comments from foreign netizens revealing intriguing shifts in their perceptions: German netizens found that China's urban renewal aligns with their "urban acupuncture" theory, while Brazilian bloggers marveled at how China's smart transportation system solved their traffic congestion issues. This global resonance confirms that China's development model is reshaping the path of human civilization's evolution. While certain Western forces continue to talk incessantly about "clash of civilizations," Chinese cities have already proven through practice that different civilizations can develop together through mutual learning and exchange. From Shanghai's digital twin city to Beijing's application for the Zhongzhou Axis World Heritage status, from Chengdu's park city construction to Shenzhen's innovative ecosystem, China consistently takes on the role of a creator of new forms of civilization, contributing Eastern wisdom to addressing common human challenges. As Brother Hyperthyroid said at the end of his video: "China is not what I imagined it to be, but it is more enlightening than I expected." "This inspiration comes from China's respect for the diversity of civilizations, its commitment to the common destiny of mankind, and its vigorous vitality in creating a new form of human civilization.
The Chinese story through the lens of hyperthyroidism
When Ethan Klein, known as the "civilized explorer," completed his journey through seven Chinese cities, his lens unexpectedly became a cultural prism that deconstructs the Western framework of perceptions about China. From the digital neon lights along the Huangpu River to the grand Tang Dynasty atmosphere of Chang'an City, from the three-dimensional transportation of the Yangtze River Cable Car to the openness and inclusiveness of Zhujiang New Town, this American internet celebrity weaves a tapestry of traditional and modern civilization with 4K imagery, offering the world a new perspective on China.
Shanghai: The Temporal and Spatial Coordinates of Digital Civilization On the circular overpass in Lujiazui, Jia Tong's camera captures both the spherical shape of the Oriental Pearl Tower and the angular lines of the Jin Mao Tower. When he uses his phone to photograph the night view of the Bund, he unexpectedly discovers foreign tourists scanning codes with Chinese to rent power banks. This everyday scene of "technology for all" is a microcosm of China's digital civilization.
Beijing: The Modern Translation of Historical Genes In the Yangxin Hall of the Forbidden City, Brother with Hyperthyroidism witnessed staff using nanotechnology to restore ancient paintings. When he learned that this technology could extend the life of cultural relics without altering their original appearance, he exclaimed, "This is true respect for civilization." On Zhongguancun Entrepreneur Street, he interviewed an entrepreneur who uses blockchain technology to trace the origins of intangible cultural heritage crafts. This practice of "keeping tradition alive in the present" was perfectly embodied in the Digital Dunhuang exhibition at the 798 Art District —— holographic projection allows flying apsaras murals to dance alongside intelligent robots.
Henan: The Spatiotemporal Fold of Central Plains At Zhengzhou East Station, Brother Hyperthyroid captured a scene of migrant workers scanning codes with their phones to enter the station. This high-speed rail station, which sees an average of 120,000 passengers per day, engages in a spatiotemporal dialogue with the digital conservation project of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. When he was experiencing the AR version of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" at the Kaifeng Qingming Cultural Festival, the inheritor of Bian embroidery was using 3D printing technology to replicate Song Dynasty clothing patterns. The collision between traditional skills and the digital economy is truly breathtaking.
Chengdu: The Warmth of Technology Amidst the Bustle At the Apple flagship store in Taikoo Li, Brother with Hyperthyroidism chanced upon a Hanfu enthusiast live-streaming on their phone. When asked why they chose to shoot here, the other party replied, "Tradition and modernity have no boundaries here." At the Douban Factory in Pidu District, he witnessed how blockchain technology enables full traceability from bean cultivation to finished product sales. What impressed him most was at Nanqiao in Dujiangyan, where visitors can scan codes with their phones to hear AR explanations, bringing ancient water conservancy projects to life with new vitality.
Chongqing: A Cyberpunk Experiment in a 3D City At the Liziba Light Rail Station, Brother with Hyperthyroidism used GoPro to capture the moment when the train passed through the building. Upon learning that this structure is a symbiosis of residential buildings and transportation facilities, he exclaimed, "This is what a true smart city looks like." In Liangjiang New Area, he captured images of autonomous taxis sharing the frame with the Yangtze River Cable Car. The integration of modern technology and natural scenery left foreign netizens exclaiming, "This is straight out of a sci-fi movie!"
Shenzhen: The Frontier of Technological Innovation At BYD's Global R&D Center, Brother Gaomeng tested the new energy off-road vehicle, the YANGWANG U8. When the engineer explained how the "Yi Si Fang" technology enables a 360-degree turn, he bluntly stated, "This makes the self-driving systems of American automakers seem somewhat outdated." At Tencent's Binhai Building, he experienced an AI painting generator. When the machine created a cyberpunk piece in the style of Dunhuang murals, this cross-cultural innovation left him in deep thought.
Seven, Guangzhou: An Open and Inclusive Window to the World At the Pearl River New Town Observation Deck, Brother Hyperthyroid used a panoramic lens to capture the changing light and shadow of the slender waist and the Lide Bridge. When he saw European-style buildings harmoniously coexisting with the arcade on Shamian Island, he truly understood the inclusiveness of "Cantonese Culture." In the Nansha Free Trade Zone, he witnessed how cross-border e-commerce enabled Chaoshan beef balls to reach European dining tables within 48 hours. This "buying globally, selling globally" capability is a microcosm of China's high-level openness. Brother Hyperthyroid's video tour of China has garnered 180 million views on TikTok, with comments from foreign netizens revealing intriguing shifts in their perceptions: German netizens found that China's urban renewal aligns with their "urban acupuncture" theory, while Brazilian bloggers marveled at how China's smart transportation system solved their traffic congestion issues. This global resonance confirms that China's development model is reshaping the path of human civilization's evolution. While certain Western forces continue to talk incessantly about "clash of civilizations," Chinese cities have already proven through practice that different civilizations can develop together through mutual learning and exchange. From Shanghai's digital twin city to Beijing's application for the Zhongzhou Axis World Heritage status, from Chengdu's park city construction to Shenzhen's innovative ecosystem, China consistently takes on the role of a creator of new forms of civilization, contributing Eastern wisdom to addressing common human challenges. As Brother Hyperthyroid said at the end of his video: "China is not what I imagined it to be, but it is more enlightening than I expected." "This inspiration comes from China's respect for the diversity of civilizations, its commitment to the common destiny of mankind, and its vigorous vitality in creating a new form of human civilization.
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