Zhao’s writing is focused on revolutionary music, design, and culture. He has published in magazines such as ThisIsAfrica, Das Argument, Usbek&Rica, and Starwax; has given talks at The House of World Cultures (Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin), Robert Johnson Theorie, the University of Art and Design Offenbach, Mousonturm Artists’ House (Künstlerhaus Mousonturm, Frankfurt), and Iwalewa House (Iwalewahaus) at the University of Bayreuth; and has performed as DJ Zhao in many countries.