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China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves daily problems with AI; vocabulary method draws 20 million views

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Zhang, Z. (2026, September 18). China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves daily problems with AI; vocabulary method draws 20 million views. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3367936/chinas-future-elon-musk-solves-daily-problems-ai-vocabulary-method-draws-20-million-views?utm_source=rss_feed

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A 13-year-old boy from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, named Yang Xizhe has become an internet sensation for using artificial intelligence to solve everyday problems. With over half a million followers on social media and a video that received 20 million views in February last year, Yang demonstrates how he uses AI techniques to memorize English vocabulary. The article highlights his ambition to pursue a career as a programmer or AI researcher.

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A 13-year-old boy named Yang Xizhe from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in eastern China has become an internet sensation for his proficiency with artificial intelligence (AI) and programming. Standing at a remarkable height of 1.9 metres, Yang has amassed over 500,000 followers on Chinese social media platforms. In February last year, he gained widespread recognition when a video showcasing his method to memorize English vocabulary using AI reached over 20 million views online. Yang aspires to become a programmer or an AI researcher and sees technology as essential for his generation, akin to air and water. His hometown of Hangzhou is renowned for its thriving tech industry, which has undoubtedly influenced his interests and skills in the field of AI.

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Looking ahead, Yang is driven to become a programmer or AI researcher, determined to leave his own mark on the world A 13-year-old boy from eastern China has garnered significant attention online for his ability to leverage artificial intelligence and programming to solve everyday challenges.

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2026-09-18 · South China Morning Post

China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves daily problems with AI; vocabulary method draws 20 million views · assertive framing

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China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves daily problems with AI; vocabulary method draws 20 million views asserted

method → solve → views

boy → look → challenges

Yang Xizhe, a junior secondary school student from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, stands at an impressive 1.9 metres tall and has amassed a following of over 500,000 on mainland social media platforms. asserted

Xizhe → stand → platforms

Growing up in a city celebrated for its vibrant technology ecosystem, he identifies as an “AI native.” asserted

he → grow → native

Yang believes that for his generation, AI is becoming as vital as air and water. asserted

AI → believe → air

In February last year, he gained recognition when a video demonstrating his use of AI to memorise English vocabulary attracted 20 million views. asserted

video → gain → views