20 million YouTuber amidst ‘kimchi process controversy’ returns after 3 years

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Chinese ⁣YouTuber Li Tzu-chi uploads a YouTube video for the ‌first‍ time in 3 and a half years
Introduction to traditional and rural culture, such as painting furniture and spinning silk‍ thread

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A popular Chinese YouTuber famous for videos on rural life ⁣has resumed his activities after three and a ⁣half ⁣years.This ‍YouTuber gained great ⁤popularity ​by ⁢showing himself cooking the crops he harvested ⁢in a traditional way, ⁣but he was also at‍ the center of the ‌controversy over the so-called ‍’kimchi process’ in Korea.

Chinese ​YouTuber Li Ziqi posted three videos on her YouTube channel from the‍ 12th to the 13th of last month. It has been about three and a ‍half years as the‍ last video was uploaded ⁢in July 2021 and ⁢activities were suspended.

the three recently ⁣uploaded videos also feature traditional Chinese culture ⁣and the lifestyle of rural areas. ⁤The exhibits included collecting lacquer from nature​ to make paint and ⁤painting furniture, building ‍a hut with trees cut down from the forest, and pulling​ thread from silkworm cocoons ​and making cloth using traditional methods.

Li Ziqi⁢ is the person who started the ‘retro video’ craze in China by ​introducing daily life in ​rural areas since 2015. It was a huge success as it evoked‌ nostalgia for traditional things in China, where rural areas were disappearing due to​ urbanization.

The sight of a young woman living a⁢ life with minimal⁤ intrusion from modern civilization, such as harvesting ​from ‌the field or ⁣making food in a traditional way ‍using ingredients collected from nature, caused a great stir.

In 2017,he started working on YouTube and became a celebrity in many countries. In ⁢2020, it set a Guinness⁣ record as the‌ Chinese-language YouTube‍ channel with the ​most subscribers. The current number of subscribers reaches 20.7 million.

However, there was also public outrage in the ⁤country. Ritz-chi used the hashtag ‘Chinese Food’ (#ChineseFood) when posting a video of​ making ‍kimchi in ‌2021.‍ There was a barrage of criticism from Korean viewers questioning weather it was part of the Chinese Communist ‍Party’s ⁣’Kimchi Process’.

This YouTuber suddenly stopped uploading videos ⁣on YouTube in July 2021. ‌It was reported that ​it was due to a legal dispute with ⁢the agency. He announced his intention to​ resume his ⁤activities in an interview​ with local media in September last year, but he did not upload any videos ‌after that and only recently returned to ‍YouTube. ⁢All⁣ three videos uploaded⁢ after his return have received a⁤ lot of attention, with ⁢more than 10 million views.

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  • What types of videos did Li Ziqi create⁤ upon ⁢her return to YouTube⁢ in December ⁤2023?

    Chinese ‌youtuber ⁤Li Ziqi has made a⁤ much-anticipated return to the platform after a hiatus ⁤of ​three and a half years. Known ‍for her​ engaging⁣ videos that showcase rural life and traditional Chinese culture,she uploaded three new videos between December⁢ 12 and 13,2023,marking her ‍first uploads since July⁣ 2021.

    Li Ziqi built her ⁤fame by ‍highlighting traditional cooking methods and the natural beauty of rural life, evoking nostalgia‌ for simpler times as rural areas in China continue to⁤ diminish due to urbanization. Her ⁣content frequently enough features⁢ activities such⁢ as harvesting crops, crafting,⁤ and preparing traditional foods,⁤ which resonate wiht audiences⁤ looking for authenticity and a connection to nature.

    Her previous videos garnered important popularity,propelling her to break records as a leading Chinese-language ⁣YouTuber with over 20.7 million subscribers. Though, ​her journey has not been without controversy. In 2021, she faced backlash over a video where she used the hashtag ⁤‘Chinese Food’ while ​making kimchi, drawing ​criticism from Korean viewers who accused her of appropriating cultural heritage.

    Li Ziqi paused her uploads⁣ in mid-2021, reportedly due​ to a legal⁢ dispute with her agency. she announced ‌plans to return last ‍September, but ‌it ‍wasn’t until recently that she resumed posting content. Her ⁤latest videos, which delve into crafts like lacquer‍ collection, furniture painting, and ⁣traditional silk-making, have quickly gained traction, amassing over 10 million ⁢views collectively, indicating continued interest and support ⁢from⁤ her audience.

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