On September 16, global top influencer Khaby Lame — who is famed for his wordless reactions of complicated life hacks, which earned him the nickname "speechless brother"— made a surprise visit to Changsha, embarking on a cross-cultural adventure full of wonder. At the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park in Changsha, he was deeply captivated by African products as well as the city's vitality, exclaiming, "So international!" When he tried Changsha's signature spicy coffee, he was so shocked that his expression went haywire—blown away by how addictive the combination of spiciness and aroma could be! He even handcrafted a latte featuring a foam design that read "I Love Changsha," expressing his affection for this fiery city. What felt even more like sci-fi was his tour of the Hunan Chaoneng Robot Technology Co., Ltd., where he experienced AI-powered traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) robots and witnessed a "remote TCM" pulse diagnosis. The fusion of tradition and modernity left him in continuous awe, "Changsha is truly supercharged!"

Changsha's local influencer William introduces Changsha-style coffee to Khaby Lame who was utterly amazed by the coffee's unique spicy flavor.

Khaby Lame (original name Serigne Khabane Lame) is awarded the title of "Honorary Youth Ambassador for China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion" by the China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council.

African quality products catch Khaby Lame's attention at the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park in Yuhua District, Changsha.

Khaby Lame experiences TCM robots at the Hunan Chaoneng Robot Technology Co., Ltd.

Khaby Lame personally makes a cup of coffee featuring the words "I Love Changsha."

A Changsha master uses a pointed hammer to create a glass piece that perfectly captures Khaby Lame's iconic expression and presents it to him.

Khaby Lame observes African quality goods.

A robot plays the piano.

Khaby Lame interacts with William.

Khaby Lame experiences pulse diagnosis by a robot.

Khaby Lame is presented with a painting.

Khaby Lame makes coffee.

The photos above were taken by Deng Di, Zhou Shuyi, Yi Yi and Feng Qiyang from Changsha Evening News. 

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen

Chinese source: Changsha Evening News