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Viral Star Ryan Chen Invites Trump to Chongqing Hotpot

1/8/2026

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Ryan Chen, 42, from Chongqing, rose to fame by creating videos blending Chinese culture with impersonations of U.S. President Donald Trump.
His popularity surged in 2025 as Trump returned to the White House.
He began English-teaching videos and now has over 2.5 million followers on Chinese platforms.
Recently, he announced his first U.S. visit and invited Trump to try Chongqing's spicy hotpot.

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Story summary

Ryan Chen, 42, from Chongqing, rose to fame by creating videos blending Chinese culture with impersonations of U.S. President Donald Trump.
His popularity surged in 2025 as Trump returned to the White House.
He began English-teaching videos and now has over 2.5 million followers on Chinese platforms.
Recently, he announced his first U.S. visit and invited Trump to try Chongqing's spicy hotpot.