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Global meme star Khaby Lame given traditional Jiading slippers

( english.jiading.gov.cn ) 2025-09-19

Italian-Senegalese social media influencer Khaby Lame — known as the "Speechless Guy" — arrived in Shanghai on Sept 12.

With 259 million followers on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, he's the world's second-biggest influencer, famed for his viral reaction memes widely used in China.

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The meme of Khaby Lame, the "Speechless Guy". [Photo/WeChat ID: sh-jiading]

His China tour began in Beijing — covering Tianjin and Nanjing, Jiangsu province before reaching Shanghai.

On the streets, he expressed his affection for the city, writing in English: "I LOVE SHANGHAI" while exploring historic architecture and digital-themed pop-up spaces.

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Khaby writes "I LOVE SHANGHAI" on a sidewalk. [Photo/WeChat ID: sh-jiading]

Officials from the "Discover Beautiful Shanghai" initiative presented him with handcrafted Xuhang straw-plaited dragon-and-phoenix slippers from Shanghai's Jiading district, calling them a cultural heritage gift.

He praised the slippers, describing them as "very nice"  — appreciating their craftsmanship and the gesture of friendship.

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Khaby receives Xuhang straw-plaited Jiading slippers. [Photo/WeChat ID: sph-jiading]

Khaby showed keen interest in the local culture, photographing costumed restaurant mascots and taking a night cruise along the Huangpu River.

He even tried speaking Shanghainese during live streams, charming local audiences with his approachable style.

Khaby's tour will showcase Chinese culture globally, with an expected audience exceeding 7.5 billion views, reflecting grassroots cultural diplomacy.

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