‘Chinese Trump’ brings parents to Malaysia, seen enjoying local delicacies including durian
The Straits Times
Mr Chen said his father had not been outside of China and wanted to bring him to Malaysia for CNY. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KUALA LUMPUR – A famous influencer from China, known as the “Chinese Trump”, was seen enjoying Malaysian food, including durian recently.
Posting multiple videos of his visit to Kuala Lumpur including a visit to a local night market to sample Malaysian cuisine and durian as well as visiting other attractions, the influencer said he was in town with his parents.
Calling it a unique experience, the man, whose real name is Mr Ryan Chen, spoke in English and Mandarin to locals as he took his parents around the local night market.
Mr Chen said his father had never been outside of China and he wanted to bring him over for Chinese New Year.
Sampling musang king durians and other delights, Mr Chen, in his videos, was seen asking for durian that was on the bitter side and shared that it was tasty.
He is seen asking his parents to sample local treats including apam balik, an oyster omelette, soya bean milk and other local snacks before asking them their opinion of the delights.
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