I worked in China between 1998-2016, and now living a semi-retired life in ChongQing. During my 25 years stay in China, I have the privilege to witness one of the greatest developments in human history. The CPC has been a foresighted, responsible and competent government. Sure, from time to time they make mistakes, but rarely I see them repeat the same mistakes.
The CCP's strict supervision of themselves may be incredible in the West. The lightest punishment for CCP officials to make mistakes is to dismissal and go to jail, and the heaviest can be sentenced to death. Because the laws within the party do not explain the opportunity to make mistakes, it is impossible to blame or pull the skin.@@border1185
@@border1185 In the West, you can change political parties but they won't change the policies. In China, you can't change the political party, but the party does change their policies. Paraphrased from Eric Li. Chinese Venture Capitalist. UC Berkeley graduate.
China, even in 2007/8/9...was still somewhat backward. It took off really, in the early 2010's. Maybe a couple/few years before US's pivot to Asia. The 2008 Beijing Olympics was the beginning, but that was moreless mainly in Beijing...the rest took a few more years😊
Well well. In the US the so called democracy of the western world has a so called "democracy". Let's see what I meant. In a democracy the ordinary people has the right to exercise the voting power every so many years. In the US that's every 4 years. There are 2 main political parties - the Democrats and the Republicans. So that is the choice. BUT whoever the people voted in, makes no difference to the country. Their policies are the same. Why? Because whoever the people voted for to lead the government, it is the Deep State Government that will run the country. The Republicans are on the Head of the coin while the Democrats are on the tail side. This US coin is minted and owned by the US Federal Reserve Banks who together with the largest Wall Street banks, the Military Industrial Complex, large pharmaceutical companies and huge conglomerates form the US Deep State government. So for the people in the western world to think they have the power is just a con job, a pie in the sky dream. For the US it is ---- " the government of the 1%, by the 1% and for the 1%" of the US population. Poor Abraham Lincoln. He turned in his grave long time ago.
Welcome to China! I'm a Canadian doing my PhD in engineering in China. It still astounds me how insanely advanced China is, it's no wonder why China is such a hotspot on the Western radar.
Hi. Im also a Canadian considering to do a PhD in China. Is it necessary to speak fluently in mandarin to be admitted/study in universities? I have so many questions!
Chinese spoken language and listening are not difficult, because there is almost no grammar in Chinese. You just say you don't have to worry about grammar errors. The difficulty of Chinese in Chinese is writing and reading@@billysavoie634
@@billysavoie634 depends on the program offered by the university! Some programs offer courses in all English for international students, meaning you don't need to know Chinese but will have to take Chinese courses during your PhD. Other programs offer a full year of Chinese courses before your PhD formally start so you can enter with zero Chinese. Then there are those unis that teach most of their grad courses in Chinese and you'll need an HSK 4 (for STEM) or HSK 5 (for all others) as an admission requirement.
I'm an American who lived in China for 9 years. Loved it. I enjoyed the safety, the easy access affordable health care, great infrastructure, and endless opportunities. You're going to have a great life.
Hi Ben, I watch your video to the end, and based on my personal experience of living and doing business in China for the last 20 years, I can confidently say that if western society has the same perspective of viewing China as you do, the entire world would had been able to enjoy peace prosperity and progress, instead of the unpredictable situation of today due to warmongering maniacs having the ambitions of dominating humanity. Once again thank you for sharing your ideas that will help many people to accept the reality that China is indeed contributing to a better world.
Ben, your decision to pursue a PhD in economics in China is truly inspiring. Just as your insightful analysis has enriched the field of journalism, I'm confident that your contributions to economics will be equally impactful. Wishing you every success in this new chapter of your academic and professional journey - the global community will no doubt benefit from your passion and expertise. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to enlightening and informing us all.
As a Chinese, I do not want Western people to know the truth about China. On a strategic competitive level, it is advantageous for your opponents not to know you.
Hey there. Hate to break it to you, but the man you just gave money to is a conman, and thief. The Grayzone do the best anti-establishment journalism, and have done for years. And this weasel stole their online accounts, and 10s of thousands of dollars because they fired him for gross misconduct. After all that Blumenthal had done for him..
I am genuinely impressed by the depth and clarity that Ben brought to his video, "A look inside China: Is this the most sovereign country on Earth?" This comprehensive analysis not only dispels the often skewed and negative portrayal of China in the Western media but also provides a nuanced understanding of the decisions made by the Chinese government. Ben skillfully navigates through the complex issues surrounding China, addressing the bans on platforms like Google, TH-cam, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter. His articulate explanation sheds light on the motivations behind these decisions, going beyond the surface-level narratives that are all too common in mainstream media. It's refreshing to see someone take the time to unravel the complexities and present a more balanced perspective. The video not only challenges misconceptions but encourages viewers to question the prevailing narratives and seek a deeper understanding of China's unique socio-political landscape. The thorough research and thoughtful presentation are commendable, making this piece a standout contribution to fostering global understanding. In a world often polarized by misinformation, Ben's work serves as a beacon of truth-seeking journalism. The dedication to presenting the real China, free from biased lenses, is something that should be applauded. I sincerely hope that more content creators take inspiration from this approach, promoting dialogue and cooperation between cultures. Congratulations to Ben for producing such an exceptional and illuminating piece of work. It's a reminder that, in our interconnected world, it's crucial to approach information with an open mind and a willingness to explore beyond preconceived notions. Here's to more content that challenges us to think critically and fosters a more informed global community! 👏🌐🔍
Is not "biased lens" what China's government doing in banning the social platforms like Google, Facebook, TH-cam and the others you mentioned? A one political party controlling the public narrative. Political descent beware!
Wow, Ben, I am so pleased to hear you've moved to China! I hope you have found your experience positive so far and I can't wait for you to share your life in China with us! Btw, Beijing is my home city, I really hope you enjoy your stay there!
Your analysis about China is so deep and accurate, thank you sincerely for doing this. As a Chinese lived in Europe for almost 10 years I couldn’t bear with the double standards and hypocrisy of western politicians, so I followed my heart and returned home last August and I am so happy I did, the quality of life is better and I am so positive about the future, hope you have great time here too ❤
yes , this is the best explanation for us people who dont understand how hipocrisy works for the US. China bad , USA good image depicted and shown to the people by their worldwide media. thank you for the explanation Norton. thats good❤😢🎉🎉
''Is China the most sovereign country on Earth?'' As a Chinese, my answer is a definite yes. But if the Western powers haven't been so aggressive towards China since recent past, it probably wouldn't be. And also, in terms of retaining its unique cultural identity China has definitely done well, I hope it will be kept this way by future generations.
Yea, the classic "a bad thing can become a good thing, if your patient" Happy China remembers how they've been raped economically, and literally so many times. Hope they remember the lessons and never trust the West with their internal affairs. Learned Jack Ma just return from planting bamboo (or another plant) in the West. Hope it gave him a little humility, and appreciation.
A country that no big money or cooperate can control the politics, where if the government want to print money, it does not have to pay interest to a privately owned central bank using blood money from tax payers that have no means to evade tax like almost all other "democratic" countries.
I totally agree! The aggressive behavior of Western nations has been the greatest motivator for very intelligent nations to produce what they consume and (mostly) consume what they produce. China exports a lot, but has a massive local market that allows it to absorb some of its own local production! That's the reason, I truly believe the alliance China, Russia, Iran is the most powerful EVER. All 3 nations have the same strategy of FULL sovereignty!
It is not always bad: sanctions and aggressive policies make countries or sovereign place or slaves. :) Russia is self-sufficient thanks to sanctions. Hard life makes strong men :)
@@walkerpublications4418 The “mistress culture” in China is no worse than in “monogamous” Judeo-Christian nations. In fact, the “healthy fear and respect for one’s wife” culture is much more mainstream in China since the communist takeover. Also, out of the million things about Chinese culture, this is the one you obsess over? 😂
Ben, you are my MOST RESPECTED & TRUSTED Journalist on this planet, glad you are bringing an “Inside” perspective of China. Also wish you a successful journey to your PHD success! You are the “Best”! 👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️from🇨🇦🇨🇳🇭🇰
Congrats on your new journey in China 🇨🇳 Ben! I as a Chinese, and I'm sure most if not all people in China sincerely appreciate your objective reporting not just on China but in general. I immigrated with my mom to California in the early 90s and now that I'm almost 40 I can tell you immigration to the 🇺🇸 and leaving my home country China is my biggest regret in life, and I'm currently working on the process of permanently moving back to China. After watching your analysis I'm even more confident in my decision and I can't wait till it's my home again. ❤ Thank you and wishing you all the best in your Chinese journey! 😁🙏
The world is beating a path to China. It is not just the place to do business but to live. Congratulations Ben. Moving to China will bring you much joy.
I read an article yesterday which said western capitalists are withdrawing from China which is good news for China. Can't see the West lasting long without cheap labour and cheap Russian oil and gas lol
Bravo! Ben. Unlike most sub-standard Chinese experts from the US and the Western worlds, who are illiterate in Chinese, spend no or very little time in China, yet have the audacity to self claim to be an Chinese expert, you plant your feet on the ground in the real world, learn the language, learn about its culture, people and systems etc. Your experiences lend more credence to your perspectives and opinions. As an eloquent English native speaker, you can better explain the Chinese systems to the English dominant media and audience. I admire and salute your efforts. Best of luck in your journey. I look forward to more reporting and analysis from you.
You don't have to live in China or speak Chinese to see what they do on the world stage. They would have to know those things to understand what is happening in China itself.
There is a German expert named Adrian Zenz who concocted the story of genocide about Xinjiang,even though he has never been to Xinjiang. Then the story of the genocide in Xinjiang was hyped in the Western media😢
Some antichinese people say that life expectancy figures are not true because they aren't controlled by independent agencies. Could someone argue that?
@@Andy-Pif you never lived in China and speak Chinese you can’t explain why things happened in China. That’s the problem of those so called Chinese experts. Even if they quoted correct data they pointed to wrong reasons.
My dad went back to China last year for a short vacation and encountered a ticket system issue on a bus (he accidentally inserted coin into a ticket slot) due to the poor instruction and he decided to call the support line. He immediately got a call back from the hotline, got an apology, and a promise to fix the problem. Boom, 4 days later, he found that they put a Big Printed Sign next to the ticket system emphasizing the instruction. He then got another call from the hotline from another person just to check if he was satisfied with the improvement. This is what China is turning into, guys. Compared to the US "I don't give a damn about your shit so suck it up", this is what's happening in China right now. We need some reflection here.
No hard labor? Prison camp? There were 200 million people waiting on queue, and he disrupted the entire system. The old lady at beijing couldn't ride the bus. 😂😂😂
@@richttycoonobviously, you guys still want others to believe what you 'believe' while others just respected your freedom of speech and want nothing from you anymore. 😂 you should be happy, you have your freedom. 🎉🎉
Ben, good news to hear you moved to China. I live in Australia and the anti-Chinese garbage fills television, social media and newspapers. The Australian Army has just started filling Facebook with recruitment adverts. Sickening propaganda. Keep up the great work Ben Norton.
@@mandrews1245 l am tending to believe it’s both...it goes like this. USA l give you this and that personally, and let you be PM, If you do not follow our rules, you are off, unrest, defamation will make sure of it....because this is happened in Pakistan. You see where Imran Khan landed, and the criminal brothers are backed by US. Greetings from Melbourne.
I think it's all about jealousy.. if they were not jealous they would help and support Chinese companies and progress rather than hoping they go back to 100 years ago.
Fuck mate the anti-China rhetoric in Australia feels inescapable at times. As a 23 year old guy (the ideal age for the military) I've been getting so many ADF ads its unreal
I am a Chinese. And I just enjoy all the services provided by the country, but never think as much as you do. Thank you for open my mind and make me feel more proud with my country.
A warm and big welcome to your move to China Ben. Your shows are brilliant and certainly among the best I've seen: very detailed analytical, original, very ample substantiations... just great (especially enjoyed your episode about the US dropping atomic bombs in Japan being unnecessary). China has been a country so unfairly portrayed by the collective west as evil. China is now rising simultaneously with a major claim to legitimacy, against all the badmouthing, fake news, and defamation. This is hard work against the prevailing Western propaganda that seriously distorted our world. Please keep up the good work and combat in this intense cognitive war against the evil propaganda to bring back genuiine global justice. All best greetings from Hong Kong, J.
When a country is oppressed again and again, this nation receives God's blessing for its patience, courage and neutrality in the world (no foreign elections and foreign internal affairs meddling, wars for fake noble causes such as freedom, Human Rights, democracy, and blah, blah, blah). That's why China rises in all fields, unlike the bully countries, starting with the U.S., who are falling apart slowly but surely. It's also God's will to chastise the wicked nations.
you have to be careful about trade numbers. chinese buy far far more american goods than vice versa. gm, tesla, apple, deere, mcd, kfc, etc. in a sense, we have off shored our exports. this is only true for china. also listen to eric li. china is moving up the chain in value added manufacturing and off shoring some of its lower end to vn , mex and india.
Wow, I’m watching the video as I type this comment. Never expected that you would actually move to China, awesome move! Hope you genuinely enjoy your time in China and learn a lot during your phd studies.
I’ve been born in Germany. I grew up influenced by the media about China which has led me to be ashamed and appalled by China bc I believed in that authoritarian dystopian narrative. It’s only after noticing how the mass media reported on Gaza and Israel, I had the courage to look into the anti-China news as well. It was an interesting research journey. It felt like loosing an identity and I couldn’t believe that western media was in fact not objective or neutral. All of the things I have realized have been summarized amazingly in this video. I have planned on collecting all my evidence myself and report it to people. But luckily I have found ur video and channel now. I can happily share this video then, as I know that everything you’ve mentioned is factually correct.
It's good that the so distorted western report on Gaza and Israel has really opened the eyes and waken a lot of people up. Hope that more people have woken up from the so distorted and fake report on Gaza and Isreal and realize that all the bad things they have heard about China from the west is not true.
even better, take a fly and see with your own eyes. as a fellow European(Romania) i have no doubt that for us in Europe China its the right partner that will help us become more independent. ATM we are tied to US and have to do all they decide for us. It is exactly the opposite of what media shows. ITs a modern super tech savy country that has very effective government.
It’s kind of frightening, isn’t it? That moment when everything clicks and what was seen can’t be unseen. I saw it during the start of covid when our government gave away $7 trillion to billionaires but many non-essential companies kept working then the gov gave them immunity from liability if a worker died from covid and the company didn’t give proper PPE. If you’re a reader and get the chance check out General Smedley Butler’s War Is a Racket, Michael Parenti’s Blackshirts and Reds, and Howard Zinn’s A Peoples History of the United States.
Good on you! The saddest part is how long this narrative has been going for. Since the Bolschevic Revolution, this has been western fear mongering and false narrative. It is a testament to how western elites are shit scared of losing their status quo on the west, and the absolute effectiveness of the narrative at brain washing the working class against their own interests.
A big round of applause for hitting the nail on the head, which is China gaining and maintaining sovereignty in all its aspects. This has been arduously achieved since the hundred years of humiliation started, culminating in the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949. The Communist Party has been the driving force in all of this, whose founder Mao has been so much vilified in the West to this day. In contrast, the majority of Chinese people regard him as their great savior and teacher. Their current leader Xi is carrying this vision to the rest of the world under the banner of “a community with a shared future for mankind” and through the Belt and Road Initiative. It’s time for the people around the world to rise and say yes to sovereignty and no to all forms of monopoly and colonization. China is leading the way.
Mao made some major mistakes--The Great Leap Forward; The Cultural Revolution; Kill the Sparrows all did significant damage to China and the Chinese people, so he's not above criticism. What many Westerners are unable to do is to see the complexities in people. Westerners are so whetted to the good-evil binary w/ no consideration for the shades of grey and complexities. The West is also whetted to the cult of personality and singling out one personality on which to focus the self serving narrative w/ the objective of imposing collective punishment or control (see Putin and Russia). So, yes, Mao helped liberate China along w/ the other leaders of the Long March and founders of the Communist Party, they all helped contribute to positioning China to re-establish its political sovereignty to then build on its holistic sovereignty.
Great country is built by human beings, not by political theory. What is the use of having a Fed that can print fiat money any time it pleases but cannot solve a burgeoning national debt? In theory the Fed is supposed to manage the nation's economic health properly and not to cause it to run away uncontrolled by the politicians,. Theory is great only if the human being can apply it properly. A government can function properly if and only if there is no money politics is involved.
If China does not distort history. The person worth mentioning in the history of china from my personal view is The small man Deng Xiao Ping and the current Mr Xi.
Ben, you will be one of the few journalists who have lived in and reported from Latin America and China. I applaud you on your steadfast drive in delivering independent news to the world.
Everything these days in China is super user friendly and everything is accessible to common people, more democratic than those so called democratic countries. I must have traveled to China over 100 times and never once encounter any spying or surveillance issues, even in Xinjiang.
As someone who has studied China for more than 40 years, I can say your clear summary of the policies China has successfully followed on the path to development are right on. I'm sure this new endeavor will de very enriching and fruitful. Looking forward to your future videos.
Excellent breakdown Ben.. As a frequent visitor to China going back decades. Though I'm not Chinese, my wife is, so as a Chinese Inlaw, I'm so proud of what they have accomplished! No1 being their ownership of their digital space & infrastructure!
Kudos to Ben. He talks the talk, and he walks the walk. I hope your experience living in China provides you with the full extent of the perspective you are looking for.
This is the most insightful Western analysis of Chinese politics I have ever seen. As a Chinese, I always find it ridiculous when I see so-called china experts wildly talking about how the CCP rules China, or about China's desire to dominate the world. Only realizing the importance of "sovereign independence" , you truly understand the core of Chinese politics. I really admire your wonderful analysis
Four years ago, we made a life-changing decision. We left the familiarity of the West, a place we once called home, and embarked on a journey towards the East, towards China. We believed that the West was the past and China was the future. We yearned for a society where unity and collective progress were valued over individualism, where the common good was not overshadowed by personal gain. We were disillusioned by the western ideals of “democracy and freedoms” which, in our experience, often led to selfishness becoming the social norm. We wanted more for ourselves and for future generations of our family. So, we made the bold decision to become Chinese citizens. Life in China has been good, secure, and convenient. People here work not only for their personal advancement but also for the progress of their country. We wanted to be part of this collective effort, to contribute to the country’s growth while enjoying the fruits of its security and affluence. Our family couldn’t be happier in this modern, dynamic country. Every day, we are reminded that we made the right choice. We are proud to call China our home and excited about what the future holds for us here.
@@财经小辣椒 Yes indeed, and I am also trying to spend generously for the well being of my family, which also contributes to the country's internal consumption. Being the factory of the world, China has an unbelievable range of consumer products, many of which can NOT be found in any Western countries. Most people do not know how this freedom of choice enhances the satisfaction of everyday life. I am not even talking about the ultra fast and convenient digital payment and world class delivery service network. What the west could only imagine is a daily norm in China.
Very thorough and comprehensive viewpoint on China's sovereignty Ben. I enjoyed watching this. Also, I would like to live in China one day. No crime and easy going life. Elderly exercising and socialising with friends, lots of green parks, etc.
My friend, there is no utopia in any country. Though China is generally a safer country now, it does not mean there is no crime. Neither is life as easy for everyone. But the Chinese people are resilient and hardworking. One could not help admiring their perseverance and adaptability.
Even though China has its own internet (information/social) platforms, the Chinese have good understandings of the West and the rest of the world, the only ''down side'' is many have no idea how anti China Western media is... Chinese own media follows government policy, no malicious lies, smears, spins and sensationalising and no deliberate misinformation, just neutral statements of facts when it comes to reporting about the US/West.
For those interested to know, they do can use VPNs. The big stumbling block really for the chinese populace in not going to the western internet is they don't read and speak english.
@@paulwww8 It is a down side in the sense that the West should be thankful of the fact that, there is no Anti West/Westerners hate in China as there is Anti Asian/Chinese hate in the West. And yes, Western MSM is full of rubbish
Let me tell you a little thing about my hometown in China.Maybe you can experience a small part of Chinese life. Four months ago (6/2023), Nanning City introduced new parking price standards. it was resulted some people's parking fees over 100 CNY (around 15 USD) per a day. This incident spread quickly in the Chinese media. Two weeks later, higher-level governments heard about the incident and put pressure on the Nanning city government. The Nanning city government quickly canceled this unreasonable policy and immediately launched an investigation into the officials involved in the incident. Another week later, the mayor of Nanning publicly apologized at a press conference, and 7 government officials were lost their jobs. From that day the highest parking fee in Nanning City is 50 CNY (around 7.5 USD) per a day ,first half hour and 8pm-8am is free. In just 3 weeks, the government made the most reasonable price. 7 government officials lost their jobs who make the unreasonable prices. i'm not kidding,THINGS LIKE THIS HAPPEN ALL THE TIME IN CHINA Things happen ->People are angry -> Government hears ->Government changes quickly ->Government officials are censored ->Incident resolved->99% people get happy after 21 days later This is true Chinese democracy. 51% beat the other 49%, and the 49% had to wait another 8 years. This is not democracy chinese want.
Ben, one point to clarify with your excellent summary: US tech companies exit China primarily because they couldn't compete with local businesses (e.g. eBay, Amazon, Uber, PayPal, Groupon, etc) or because they refuse to follow Chinese laws (e.g. Google, Meta, etc). It's actually not Chinese government industrial policies that prevent their presence but rather the local competitors are too good for these US monopolies.
This involves sovereignty. The Chinese government is only asking these companies to keep the Chinese data within China, but the US government is asking these companies to transmit the data back to the US so that the CIA can use the data to control China.
I heard that FB refused to let China into their messagings to help the fight against Uyghur Terrorism which was very serious back in early 2000s. Meanwhile, as it was revealed later by Snowdon, FB was more than happy to cooperate with NSA or with the Democrats during the Biden election.
Congratulations Ben. I decided to see China for myself this past summer. And it was a incredible and eye opening experience. Definitely plan to return frequently and continue to advocate against the western nation’s new Cold War.
You have not seen how the CCP infiltrated the US, somehow you are lopsided too. Nothing happened for no reason. It always take two hands to clap or two person to tango.
Thank you for your work. I am Taiwanese American and came to the US when I was quite young and finished all my school through MBA in the US. I was alarmed during the Obama years when I noticed a lot of media, especially NYTimes that I've been reading since junior high and is the left's flagship publication, started running articles on China that clearly don't have the facts right and often more opinion than news. Things have gotten worse since then of course and you basically won't find any positive or even neutral report on China, it's always bad bad bad. Some of the negative news are so outrageous it's basically evil caricature and could be easily debunked but it's re-re-reported as facts.
Thank you Ben! This is one of the best videos about and understanding China that I have ever seen. You claim not to be a China expert, but your knowledge and understanding of China is far above most China experts on youtube, even only with your one month stay in China. I am so happy that you have chosen your PHD course in China. I'm hopeful that there will be more intellectuals and academics from the G7’s that will take after your steps to experience China and tell the truth to the world.
It is of great absurdity that most of the world population has been delibarately made to believe the fake news about China for a long time and kept in dirty blindness of ill intended propaganda against a concrete example of human development Chinese progress within a short 70 years of incredible dignity. No any country has been in position to do that other thann China. China has had four illigal criminal European invesions and occupations for the lust to loot and misuse in the last three centuries, from Germans, French, English, Japanese and presently Americans are intending to stretch and block the Chinese advancement. Inspite of all their illinteded causes China did not surrender and circcumber to their evil goals. Truly they have messed up China and the rest of the world by imposing their will on others, but they have and will fail, it's too late. *China has is local masses as a population advantage to ensure a critical mass of internal markets, they possess along historical cultural integrity and knowledge. It is unfortunate that the western hegemony of imperial quest to cheat and unfaithfulness is still being imposed on the rest of the entire western world and kept imperially enslaved. Look at the instability it is causing now it central Europe, Africa and Central and South America immigration. The big masses of migrants and immigration is as matter of result imperial exploitation through denial of economic soveignity which has hindered real human development. In the end new economic wars are now occurring as a vaccum in new world order has hence occured. Further instability will ensue since perpetual exploitation can never be reversed by old imperial models. The so called western experts on China should better take away the dirty rugs from their eyes blinding them to see the truth and reality about issues of geo global concern. China has bypassed their simplistic speculative misnorma of fake information. The reality of keeping the west in darkness about truth about China has tangible negative effects of longterm sleep in cormnfatable zone of deep sweet dream of western imperial supremercy that is long overdue, they need to wake up. China has readily strengthened its grip on cheap row material sources the markets in the global south, etc. The emergency of a new market place independent of dollar as an official exchange currency is in pipeline. It might one day occur that the Wall Street /London Stockmarkets only bear a mere low profile in world trade. The plundered resources of the global south in colonial times are being misallocated in senseless exhubillant luxeries and military spending and soon they will disappear for good. *Sooner or later China will be in position to assist the global south rebel and avange by imitating the Chinese model to disolg the imperial dictatorship of cdinyial of human peaceful co-existance and hence regain their sovereignty too. Let the imperial forces first fast weaken themselves in long dream and unnecessary economic and physical wars in Europe, USA political marcination of cannibalisation, etc. What one can't imagine Americas pitfall of re-election a criminal person in State House in names of president and leader of free world again in 2024 and still call that a democratic process of progress! The world is watching! The world is awakened already, and Ben you a direct result of this new development. Your contribution is a good step to enlighten the world. Ben I will follow your report!
I travelled to China during its big pivot, in early 2000s, and I will never forget it. Seeing the rickshaws and BMWs side by side, the fervour and energy of the people, the hope and kindness, the belief in a future for their children, and obviously the technological and social developments... like the Shanghai housing that tore down all these old apartment blocks and shanty towns to build up a bunch of gorgeous balconey'd apartments, critically: moving the poor in the shanty towns INTO the expensive apartments newly built FOR THEM. .... I remember the expats and their hubris, arrogance, condescending perspective of 'these monkeys grubbing around for our dollars'. The West has corrupted itself financially, politically, and even spiritually ever since then. Meanwhile, China maintains a long term perspective where it's a bright future full of ambition, better quality of life and growth. I've been wanting to go back and visit China... this video is certainly urging me to do so, sooner rather than later.
''The West has corrupted itself financially, politically, and even spiritually ever since then.'' Yep, due to this hubris, arrogance, condescending perspective which has not changed one bit all this time...
I, too, enjoyed your account of China in the early 2000s. I hope you'll make the trip back. In the meanwhile... if you're not familiar with these two TH-cam channels: Katherine's Journey to the East and Our Chinese Life, do check them out. 🕊☯
Spot on with the hubris of Westerners living in Shanghai. They are as welcome as the British in colonial India. The Chinese is just too nice to run them out.
Ben, I know a bit about the country - studied, and visited a few times. You did very well indeed in this video. Yes, it was quite a long video - but all excellent. An 81 year old in NZ.
I really enjoyed this presentation. As an African, I dream of the potential Africa has (the vast land mass, internal market size, natural resources, & human resources) to mirror China's model & become even better. But there are 2 problems... 1. Western economic stranglehold by clandestine policies of the WTO, World Bank, & IMF that stop African industrialization. 2. Fragmentation into 54 sovereign governments that are individually weak, but not willing to collapse into one nation. This lack of political will is also complicated by the vast ethnic diversity that's not easy to galvanize. Thankfully, the youth think differently.
I believe tribalism is what's keeping african nations to remain divided and conflicted. Tribes should learn to tolerate and cooperate with each other so their nations can go ahead with its development. They should be more loyal to their country rather than their tribes.
Even the CCP officials have repeatedly said that their model cannot be replicated anywhere else. That it works well in China, but only in China. Other countries must find their own paths. So take China and their accomplishments as inspiration. Not as a model. Take them as an inspiration that a non-Western country can also developed on their own path. Without having to bend down to Western domination.
@@johnyossarian9059 That is why I gave a disclaimer. The Chinese model is beautiful, but only for China. Africa has added layers of complexity that the Chinese don't have. So all we can do is learn from China and develop our own model. But you must admit that whatever the Chinese are doing is worth admiring.
@@fannyalbi9040 If you peel through the layers of corruption in Africa you will see the face of Western governments on the other end holding the puppet strings to the WTO, World Bank, and IMF. It's all by design. And at the core is the insatiable greed of the West for African resources. They want access to our resources for very cheap (under corrupt governments) or for free (under warfare).
I’ve lived in the US all my life but have yet to find the democracy and freedom of speech that the US brags about to other countries on a daily basis! In fact, every time I tell the dirty truth about the US all the US media blocked my comments and gave me a stern warning to not leave such a bad comment about the US again! Some freedom of speech and democracy that is, eh?
There are a few things I knew about China, but there are so many more things I do not know about. Thank you for furthering and broadening my knowledge of this great and intriguing nation! As always Ben, the quality of your reporting is truly remarkable!
Sovereignty is one of the keys to China's economic success. It enable this country to retain most of the benefits of its economy growth to itself to generate further growth, instead of largely being taken away by foreign companies. It also enable this country to defend itself well during trade war, technology war and even a hot war.
Congratulations!!! The best lecture on international politics and economy! So happy that you are doing a Ph.D in ecnomics in China. Wth your wisdom and western cultural and languages experience you will contribute greatly to Mankind! I watched your whole video and you made my day! thank you!
Ben, thank you very much for your insight about the real China. The US and its white European allies just jealous how China able to improve so fast. When the US Congress passed laws to forbid China in the Space Station, China built its own Space Station. When the US control the GPS system usages in China, China built its own GPS system. The US still think they can be the policeman of this World forever. The US want to in control every countries in this World. If that country doesn't follows the US policies,. the US CIA will demand a regime change. The US government is supporting the US Military Industrial Complex which make a lot of money to lobby the Congress. That has been all the reasons the US government always want to start a war for any reasons. But China finally has wake up, catching up the US so quick and has the gut to stand up face to face with the US government especially the US military. This world should thank China. Without China this world will be in a much much worst shape. As the the famous French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once said about China, “There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! For when he wakes, he will shake the world.
Congratulations Ben! I hope you have time to explore the chinese culture academically from its ancient philosophers. That explains a lot about the way the Chinese think, traditions are taught in schools & passed down in families, of course, there are always many that traditions do not inspire. For the old timers, time has moved but the heart stays the same. Wish you a good journey.
I travelled for 6 months in western China. The high mountains of Sichuan and Qinghai province. The infustricture is phenomenal. The roads are in superb condition.
Dear Ben This look inside china was rich in details and valuable that I couldn’t believe any person young as you are possessed such vast knowledge and using it against all the propaganda of imperialist against china’s attempts to achieve sovereignty . You are helping our young generations ,belong to this time to understand the true value of sovereignty. Wish all the best for you in your undertaking journey.
As a Chinese living in Shanghai, China is not perfect, but believe it or not, the people and government living here are using their own efforts to build China into one of the most suitable places to live in the world
Hi bro, you just gained a subscriber. I'm from Africa but I must admit your videos are incredibly educative and informative. Thanks for impressive geopolitical insights.
In my opinion a country must have digital, energy and food sovereignty, otherwise is a dependent country like my homeland Brazil. China is overcoming all challenges making imperialist countries (namely USA) very fragile and angry. Excellent video and success Ben Greetings from Brazil
YUP. it is quite hard when you live under a hegemony. just like a good student has to overcome a bully in high school. the US is still a toxic country for our earth. yes. itself is rich. but it never wants other countries to be as rich as itself. unless you are just a little small one and be an ally with it. thank god China is huge and strong enough to anti US. without China. US can rule our world for next century. rule means it can do whatever it want.
I’m so sad… Brazil has a very large amount of the land for farming…but still many people are starving, since the major agriculture companies in Brazil are all Americans…
@@Dongdong-xg3rm Yes you're right. Here in Brazil should have a fair agrarian reform like in China in 1949. It's never happened due the handful landlords (international groups like Cargil, Dreyfus, Bunge Wilmar) that holds large amount of lands producing monocultures. Small farmers doesn't have their own land to produce and the lawmakers want to discriminate social movements like (MST) who defends agrarian reform. So sad indeed.
Ben, thank you very much for your insight about the real China. The US and its white European allies just jealous how China able to improve so fast. When the US Congress passed laws to forbid China in the Space Station, China built its own Space Station. When the US control the GPS system usages in China, China built its own GPS system. The US still think they can be the policeman of this World forever. The US want to in control every countries in this World. If that country doesn't follows the US policies,. the US CIA will demand a regime change. The US government is supporting the US Military Industrial Complex which make a lot of money to lobby the Congress. That has been all the reasons the US government always want to start a war for any reasons. But China finally has wake up, catching up the US so quick and has the gut to stand up face to face with the US government especially the US military. This world should thank China. Without China this world will be in a much much worst shape. As the the famous French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once said about China, “There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! For when he wakes, he will shake the world.
As an Chinese background Australian, I am curious how you feel the winter in Shemgyang 😅 I believe Most of Aussie will choose to live in Southern China If possible. Very brave choice for an Aussie. Wish you enjoy different culture, food, lifestyle and of course weather too (at least you will have more opportunities to snow skating)
Hi Matt, I am a Shenyangian living in Adelaide. Wish you the best in my hometown. People there are loud 😂, but I do miss the crowds. Food comes in big serves, eat more and Ganbei
I’m a trooper, Ben! It’s always a pleasure listening to you. You get everything spot on. China is so misunderstood and you bring all the misunderstandings into perspective. Amazing journalism, as always! Good luck with your new life in China. I’ve no doubt it will be as enjoyable as it is informative. Thank you for all that you do💗
I cried a few times over the span of this deeply humane and profoundly comprehensive analysis, especially when you acknowledged the horrendous invasions and colonization of China conducted by the extended West Imperialist war machines merely a century ago. The majority people from the West that I’ve encountered either were not even aware of this portion of world history, or that they simply shrugged it off. Some British aristocrat even had the audacity to accuse Chinese for remembering the atrocious war crimes that the British Empire has done to China, saying that China shouldn’t have kept the summer palace in the form of ruins, for it will inform the future generation of what really happened. The sheer malignant intent and blatant selfishness, I can’t…he was not even a bit ashamed of what he said! We’re not looking for revenge, we keep the ruins simply to remind ourselves to never be slaughtered and burned down and humiliated and robbed by any foreign power ever again, and that is not allowed? That’s why I find your honesty and introspection so rare and precious. It takes real courage and decency to say what you’ve said in this analysis, and for that you have my utmost respect. One other part that brought me to tears was when you talked about Venezuela and all other horrendously exploited and suppressed South American countries. Every country on this planet deserves to be a country of their own, this is a basic fact that so many in the West, especially the ones that have been sucking the sweet sweet colonization juice for centuries just oh so conveniently overlook. I feel for these African and South American countries deeply, and it’s so soul-healing to hear someone else say it out loud to the world. Only people who are truly able to empathize have the opportunity to see the world as what it really is, objectively, from all angles. This is such an unusual gift and I’m so glad that I stumbled upon your channel today. Wishing you the best of luck studying and living in China! Be aware of the Neoliberalism indoctrinated CIA mouthpieces that are lurking in many social science majors in Chinese universities tho, and of course the nefarious US government funded NGOs LMAO. Other than that, enjoy your time in China, if there’s anything I could be of help don’t hesitate to reach out! I’m just a normal concerned citizen of the planet, but I’ll do all that I can for a kind hearted friend like you. Hopefully our paths will cross soon in the future!
Ben, thank you very much for your insight about the real China. The US and its white European allies just jealous how China able to improve so fast. When the US Congress passed laws to forbid China in the Space Station, China built its own Space Station. When the US control the GPS system usages in China, China built its own GPS system. The US still think they can be the policeman of this World forever. The US want to in control every countries in this World. If that country doesn't follows the US policies,. the US CIA will demand a regime change. The US government is supporting the US Military Industrial Complex which make a lot of money to lobby the Congress. That has been all the reasons the US government always want to start a war for any reasons. But China finally has wake up, catching up the US so quick and has the gut to stand up face to face with the US government especially the US military. This world should thank China. Without China this world will be in a much much worst shape. As the the famous French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once said about China, “There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! For when he wakes, he will shake the world.
It was so true that most of the social sciences & studies in China are subconsciously controlled by western influences. They are de facto the mouthpieces of western media and “NGO”s!
@@realbnb *I don't understand @ **14:35** how is the productivity level jumped by 1/3 from $60,000 to $80,000 in 2 years during the pandemic ... that is what China does in 10 - 20 years 🤣*
As Chinese, we never deny the help and technological assistance we recieved from the west in the process of development. But we are also aware that a large part of those assistance, both from the foreign governments and from the corporate, are out of the consideration of making profits. Just consider the money the western companies made from selling planes, cars, all kinds of machines, softwares...most of the money we use to buy this were earned by decades of hard working in factories, farms and other low-end production sections. I remember Xi mentioned the number of shirts we have to sell to buy an plane from boeing. The west coorperate with us because of the low-cost labor and huge market. It is their inention to stay that way, cheap labors, big market, not competing with them. Look at the crazy sanctions US and her allied imposed on China and the western media's bombast propganda of China.
I've been living and working in China since 2013 and if I can retire here I will be ecstatic. I love my home country, but China is where I feel safest and capable of achieving my goals. Thank you China! I agree that the Chinese govt. always makes sure its sovereignty is protected. I work in the education publishing field and foreign academic publishers can publish if they work together with Chinese publishers. This prevents foreign publishers gaining monopoly, supports sharing of knowledge and skills between foreign and domestic, and also ensures foreign ideologies are kept out of China.
I watched my first video from your chanel yesterday about " How China became the world's superpower". Very well analysed used by many datas. Today I subscribed your Chanel when I watch this video. I am Chinese-Swedish and I back to China in September last year, before this visit, I was in China 2012. I found out how astonishing China has developed. Two major things that I was reacted most, no more smokers in the public areas and no more car horn everywhere and anytime. The whole society is so harmoniously and advanced. Please keep us update with good quality videos. Thank you! 🙏
Watched it from the beginning all the way to the end. Great analysis and looking forward to more reporting as you get further insights while on the ground where the action is happening. Cheers.
30:39 China was forced to create its own geo-location system when the US randomly decided in 1993 that a Chinese cargo ship (Yinhe) was carrying chemical weapons to Iran and cut-off their access to GPS. The US also forced surrounding middle eastern countries to refuse docking rights to the ship, so it was stranded at sea for 24 days, and the sailors almost starved to death. The US issued no apology, but instead blamed China for its own mistakes. Business as usual 🙄
I have to comment on this excellent video. This is one of the best video in this channel. Despite having stayed in China for 21 years, I am still learning a few things from this video, mainly how the pieces are constructed to form the basis of national sovereignty. I hope Ben will discover more about how chinese people and its leaders thinks which is quite different from the west. China is a good place as a base for non-western aligned journalist as it is safe, comfortable and is a nexus of information where new ideas and tech are exchanged and developed. The downside is the gov is very strict on publishing content in Chinese internet space, but most just get censored instead of being arrested, deported or harmed. Just as long as the content does not incite an uprising movement against the gov it will be no problem. Getting around or getting used to minor censorship is not a big problem.
Please Enjoy your peace, the freedom ,the prosperity, and good quality of life here in China. Just don't Mess with the Government of China . China is not the West . If u must . Go back to your own Democratic country . There u may kill each others & make all the riots u wish . But Not in China. 🙏 ❤ incredible China 🇨🇳 ❤
There is one lesson to be leaned by westerners when living in China. China practices Confucius teaching which advocates harmonious living and not confrontational behavior which is practiced in the US and the West. The Chinese people revere the head of government ( In the past the Emperor) who is supposed to look after the well being of all the people and therefore not to be subject to criticism by anyone to cause civil disturbance. In the past, the people can write to the Emperor to suggest improvements but not to write to criticize him. Confrontational behavior is not tolerated in Chinese culture. In the US , anyone can criticize the President every day and is acceptable. You can call Joe Biden as being senile and is acceptable., but you cannot do the same in China not because of human rights issue but because you show disrespect to the leader of the country and you can cause social unrest and affect social harmony. All the American companies abide by Chinese laws and social behavior for many years and happily making good fortune without causing social unrest. Ask Apple company why it makes so many iPhone in China for so many years and not wanting to move out until the US government pressures it to dis-couple from China. The Chinese government does not censor anyone as long as he does not criticize the government from his own perspective or on behalf of a foreign country.. You don't go and visit your friend;s house and start to criticize his wife being ugly or his children being stupid or his grand father being senile, do you? Why not criticize as it is your human rights?
As we all know, the United States has a habit of inciting riots and even subverting the regimes of other countries through "freedom of speech", and China has to be on its guard. A secure and stable social environment is also an important factor in China's rapid economic development.
@@michaelloong964 Would you practice "harmonious living" when you saw the government mistreating people? In other words, would you act SELFISHLY, to save your own skin, and let your neighbor be ruined, without saying a word? The original concept of "free speech" came from the religious struggle of the reformation in Europe. At that time, the Papacy (Roman Catholicism) ruled in the religous realm, and had alliances with the state powers. Any who spoke up to reform the evils of the church were considered enemies, and were oppressed and suppressed. Yet the church, and the kings at that time, were often guilty of gross sins, and abuse of the lower classes. You are assuming that every protest against government is illegitimate, but if government is oppressing and abusing people, the people need to protest, even if it means just not cooperating peacefully with commands that compel you to harm your neighbor. You simply have no concept that a government with unlimited power could actually do evil things! How naive! Have you read no history?
This video has been very informative. Yes lobbyists are legal in western countries, but not in China. Think they've learned from our mistakes. I appreciate your work.
@@lawrance6540 China allows both casinos and prostitution in Macao, along with prostitution in Hong Kong. China doesn't really need lobbyists when they survey the people directly.
Macau and HongKong are under the ‘ one country two policy’ system. As historically Macau n HK were under long periods colonial culture which gambling and prostitution were legal. Policies for Macau n HK are interim( eg for 50 years). Those will be changed gradually towards to the rest of the nation.
@@yonanyonan While it's likely that China stamps out vices in Hong Kong, I suspect that Macau will continue to have legalized gambling and quasi-legalized prostitution for the indefinite future. Macau exists as a "relief valve" for vices that are not acceptable in the greater mainland. If China were to clamp hard on gambling and prostitution in both HK and Macau, they'd end up having to deal with an groundswell of underground gambling and prostitution which are more exploitative and harder to deal with. So keep it legal in Macau, where the government can more easily manage things.
You're just an amazing guy, Ben. Taking this bold step to live and learn more about China and correcting the Western narratives is a big step from saving the world from the Western War Mongers. Welldone for the great content.
This video itself could be the basis of a very good thesis. I can't agree you more on your view of China. I was born in China in the 70s, and lived in Europe and America for over 15 years before moving back to China. I have experienced the entire opening up and reforming of China in the last 4 decades. With the comparison of Western government, I can clearly see a more ambitious, effective and capable government in China, that protects its people well.
Ben, you are awesome!!! You are the rare person that has both brilliant economic insights and empathy for the people impacted. I would love to see you engage with Jeffery Sachs, a world economic active practitioner..
Ben, I've been following your channel for a long time. About a year ago I started to think you should move to China and do your work from there. So, congratulations you did it! Your channel really deserves 100's of thousands more subs.
A fascinating video Ben. The amount of researched information you have imparted is amazing and so much of it is unknown to us in the UK. Thank you for all the work on this production. 🙂
Ben thank you for sharing your point of view and good luck to your study in China. In a year or two, you should be able to speak and communicate in Chinese which helping you to do your research further. Take care!
Comprehensive, comprehensible, and brilliant. Good luck Ben with your PhD program. I’ll miss your presence here in Nicaragua Nicaragüita but am also really excited for your future. You’re obviously gifted with languages, and the idea of a fluent Spanish and - 10 years from now - proficient Mandarin speaker too, with Devt Economics advanced smarts, close understanding of China, and already honed geopolitical smarts…Well, you’ll be making needed interventions on behalf of so much of the world!❤
So touched to see an english speaker analyzing China in a different view. As a Chinese citizen, hope there's more and more people understanding China through your video. Sincerely thank you❤
In Florida real estate is making a major shift , wall street is finding out that monopolizing the housing market was a bad idea , they can't sell the houses at a 40 percent discount,and 80 percent of the Condos have been deemed worthless...
Seriously I'll put this man's even keel and fact based explainion on a debate stage against anybody to debate world geopolitical matters. He will crush them! Thank you for your logic based content that promotes understanding than the other war mongering contents calling for war.
So so glad I stumbled upon your channel. You have probably the most clear headed smart unbiased analysis about China on YT. Choosing to study Economics in China is 👍 Just subscribed and keep up the great work ❤
I worked in China between 1998-2016, and now living a semi-retired life in ChongQing. During my 25 years stay in China, I have the privilege to witness one of the greatest developments in human history. The CPC has been a foresighted, responsible and competent government. Sure, from time to time they make mistakes, but rarely I see them repeat the same mistakes.
The CCP's strict supervision of themselves may be incredible in the West. The lightest punishment for CCP officials to make mistakes is to dismissal and go to jail, and the heaviest can be sentenced to death. Because the laws within the party do not explain the opportunity to make mistakes, it is impossible to blame or pull the skin.@@border1185
@@border1185 In the West, you can change political parties but they won't change the policies. In China, you can't change the political party, but the party does change their policies.
Paraphrased from Eric Li. Chinese Venture Capitalist. UC Berkeley graduate.
Yes you or telling true the US and nato will not win a war with China
China, even in 2007/8/9...was still somewhat backward. It took off really, in the early 2010's. Maybe a couple/few years before US's pivot to Asia. The 2008 Beijing Olympics was the beginning, but that was moreless mainly in Beijing...the rest took a few more years😊
Well well. In the US the so called democracy of the western world has a so called "democracy". Let's see what I meant. In a democracy the ordinary people has the right to exercise the voting power every so many years. In the US that's every 4 years. There are 2 main political parties - the Democrats and the Republicans. So that is the choice. BUT whoever the people voted in, makes no difference to the country. Their policies are the same. Why? Because whoever the people voted for to lead the government, it is the Deep State Government that will run the country. The Republicans are on the Head of the coin while the Democrats are on the tail side. This US coin is minted and owned by the US Federal Reserve Banks who together with the largest Wall Street banks, the Military Industrial Complex, large pharmaceutical companies and huge conglomerates form the US Deep State government. So for the people in the western world to think they have the power is just a con job, a pie in the sky dream.
For the US it is ---- " the government of the 1%, by the 1% and for the 1%" of the US population. Poor Abraham Lincoln. He turned in his grave long time ago.
Welcome to China! I'm a Canadian doing my PhD in engineering in China. It still astounds me how insanely advanced China is, it's no wonder why China is such a hotspot on the Western radar.
Hi. Im also a Canadian considering to do a PhD in China. Is it necessary to speak fluently in mandarin to be admitted/study in universities? I have so many questions!
@@billysavoie634not really, u don’t have to be able to speak mandarin
@@Steve-iu5hy thank you, I've taken an introductory class to mandarin and I still need to improve
Chinese spoken language and listening are not difficult, because there is almost no grammar in Chinese. You just say you don't have to worry about grammar errors. The difficulty of Chinese in Chinese is writing and reading@@billysavoie634
@@billysavoie634 depends on the program offered by the university! Some programs offer courses in all English for international students, meaning you don't need to know Chinese but will have to take Chinese courses during your PhD. Other programs offer a full year of Chinese courses before your PhD formally start so you can enter with zero Chinese. Then there are those unis that teach most of their grad courses in Chinese and you'll need an HSK 4 (for STEM) or HSK 5 (for all others) as an admission requirement.
I'm an American who lived in China for 9 years. Loved it. I enjoyed the safety, the easy access affordable health care, great infrastructure, and endless opportunities. You're going to have a great life.
but if one day he decides to come back he will miss chinese people all his life (been there done that loool)
@@anasttau9908😂 brother. You made me laugh. I can’t stand Canada s coldness and people are so distanced from each other. Life is just not vivid.
For foreigners Asia is great but ever heard of the Hukou system?
Now they're at the US borders, what happened?
Hi Ben, I watch your video to the end, and based on my personal experience of living and doing business in China for the last 20 years, I can confidently say that if western society has the same perspective of viewing China as you do, the entire world would had been able to enjoy peace prosperity and progress, instead of the unpredictable situation of today due to warmongering maniacs having the ambitions of dominating humanity. Once again thank you for sharing your ideas that will help many people to accept the reality that China is indeed contributing to a better world.
西方人认知的世界关系是主人-仆从之间的关系，但是你们不知道，哪里有压迫哪里就有反抗。
Great to see you here
@maniaouri Spot on! You speak the truth nothing but the truth! 💯💓👍👍👏👏
Well if you follow the money it's the central banks
@@annonetwothree1177 Thank you very much indeed
Ben, your decision to pursue a PhD in economics in China is truly inspiring. Just as your insightful analysis has enriched the field of journalism, I'm confident that your contributions to economics will be equally impactful. Wishing you every success in this new chapter of your academic and professional journey - the global community will no doubt benefit from your passion and expertise. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to enlightening and informing us all.
As a Chinese, I do not want Western people to know the truth about China. On a strategic competitive level, it is advantageous for your opponents not to know you.
Hey there. Hate to break it to you, but the man you just gave money to is a conman, and thief. The Grayzone do the best anti-establishment journalism, and have done for years. And this weasel stole their online accounts, and 10s of thousands of dollars because they fired him for gross misconduct. After all that Blumenthal had done for him..
Very inspiring. Way to go
@@grape.juiceswhat happened to bonus-Judas?
Rich bro
I am genuinely impressed by the depth and clarity that Ben brought to his video, "A look inside China: Is this the most sovereign country on Earth?" This comprehensive analysis not only dispels the often skewed and negative portrayal of China in the Western media but also provides a nuanced understanding of the decisions made by the Chinese government.
Ben skillfully navigates through the complex issues surrounding China, addressing the bans on platforms like Google, TH-cam, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter. His articulate explanation sheds light on the motivations behind these decisions, going beyond the surface-level narratives that are all too common in mainstream media. It's refreshing to see someone take the time to unravel the complexities and present a more balanced perspective.
The video not only challenges misconceptions but encourages viewers to question the prevailing narratives and seek a deeper understanding of China's unique socio-political landscape. The thorough research and thoughtful presentation are commendable, making this piece a standout contribution to fostering global understanding.
In a world often polarized by misinformation, Ben's work serves as a beacon of truth-seeking journalism. The dedication to presenting the real China, free from biased lenses, is something that should be applauded. I sincerely hope that more content creators take inspiration from this approach, promoting dialogue and cooperation between cultures.
Congratulations to Ben for producing such an exceptional and illuminating piece of work. It's a reminder that, in our interconnected world, it's crucial to approach information with an open mind and a willingness to explore beyond preconceived notions. Here's to more content that challenges us to think critically and fosters a more informed global community! 👏🌐🔍
Is not "biased lens" what China's government doing in banning the social platforms like Google, Facebook, TH-cam and the others you mentioned?
A one political party controlling the public narrative. Political descent beware!
Wow, Ben, I am so pleased to hear you've moved to China! I hope you have found your experience positive so far and I can't wait for you to share your life in China with us! Btw, Beijing is my home city, I really hope you enjoy your stay there!
I’ve been living in China for the past two years. Best move I ever made, I LOVE it here. I live in Shenzhen.
What do you do there?
@@AZ-rg3rf I teach.
@@mattgage1021 Nice 👍
good work@@mattgage1021
How do you get a residency visa?
Your analysis about China is so deep and accurate, thank you sincerely for doing this. As a Chinese lived in Europe for almost 10 years I couldn’t bear with the double standards and hypocrisy of western politicians, so I followed my heart and returned home last August and I am so happy I did, the quality of life is better and I am so positive about the future, hope you have great time here too ❤
yes , this is the best explanation for us people who dont understand how hipocrisy works for the US. China bad , USA good image depicted and shown to the people by their worldwide media.
thank you for the explanation Norton.
thats good❤😢🎉🎉
the best explanation for us who dont understand how they fake they have sgown the image china bad
''Is China the most sovereign country on Earth?'' As a Chinese, my answer is a definite yes. But if the Western powers haven't been so aggressive towards China since recent past, it probably wouldn't be. And also, in terms of retaining its unique cultural identity China has definitely done well, I hope it will be kept this way by future generations.
Yea, the classic "a bad thing can become a good thing, if your patient"
Happy China remembers how they've been raped economically, and literally so many times.
Hope they remember the lessons and never trust the West with their internal affairs.
Learned Jack Ma just return from planting bamboo (or another plant) in the West. Hope it gave him a little humility, and appreciation.
A country that no big money or cooperate can control the politics, where if the government want to print money, it does not have to pay interest to a privately owned central bank using blood money from tax payers that have no means to evade tax like almost all other "democratic" countries.
I totally agree! The aggressive behavior of Western nations has been the greatest motivator for very intelligent nations to produce what they consume and (mostly) consume what they produce. China exports a lot, but has a massive local market that allows it to absorb some of its own local production! That's the reason, I truly believe the alliance China, Russia, Iran is the most powerful EVER. All 3 nations have the same strategy of FULL sovereignty!
It is not always bad: sanctions and aggressive policies make countries or sovereign place or slaves. :) Russia is self-sufficient thanks to sanctions. Hard life makes strong men :)
@@walkerpublications4418 The “mistress culture” in China is no worse than in “monogamous” Judeo-Christian nations. In fact, the “healthy fear and respect for one’s wife” culture is much more mainstream in China since the communist takeover. Also, out of the million things about Chinese culture, this is the one you obsess over? 😂
Ben, you are my MOST RESPECTED & TRUSTED Journalist on this planet, glad you are bringing an “Inside” perspective of China. Also wish you a successful journey to your PHD success! You are the “Best”! 👍👍👍👏👏👏❤️from🇨🇦🇨🇳🇭🇰
For tankies.
Possible shill for China 😂
pity he stole this Channel from Max Blumenthal, Grayzone... for more info > twitter
Congrats on your new journey in China 🇨🇳 Ben! I as a Chinese, and I'm sure most if not all people in China sincerely appreciate your objective reporting not just on China but in general.
I immigrated with my mom to California in the early 90s and now that I'm almost 40 I can tell you immigration to the 🇺🇸 and leaving my home country China is my biggest regret in life, and I'm currently working on the process of permanently moving back to China. After watching your analysis I'm even more confident in my decision and I can't wait till it's my home again. ❤
Thank you and wishing you all the best in your Chinese journey! 😁🙏
The world is beating a path to China. It is not just the place to do business but to live. Congratulations Ben. Moving to China will bring you much joy.
I read an article yesterday which said western capitalists are withdrawing from China which is good news for China. Can't see the West lasting long without cheap labour and cheap Russian oil and gas lol
China is doomed.
Evidence suggests people leaving
@@Andy-PWhat evidence?
@@TylerMcConnell A new trend calls "润学"，meaning that immigrate to other countries. it goes viral in china youth. hope you know that fact
Bravo! Ben.
Unlike most sub-standard Chinese experts from the US and the Western worlds, who are illiterate in Chinese, spend no or very little time in China, yet have the audacity to self claim to be an Chinese expert, you plant your feet on the ground in the real world, learn the language, learn about its culture, people and systems etc. Your experiences lend more credence to your perspectives and opinions. As an eloquent English native speaker, you can better explain the Chinese systems to the English dominant media and audience. I admire and salute your efforts.
Best of luck in your journey. I look forward to more reporting and analysis from you.
The hell with China.
You don't have to live in China or speak Chinese to see what they do on the world stage. They would have to know those things to understand what is happening in China itself.
There is a German expert named Adrian Zenz who concocted the story of genocide about Xinjiang,even though he has never been to Xinjiang. Then the story of the genocide in Xinjiang was hyped in the Western media😢
Some antichinese people say that life expectancy figures are not true because they aren't controlled by independent agencies. Could someone argue that?
@@Andy-Pif you never lived in China and speak Chinese you can’t explain why things happened in China. That’s the problem of those so called Chinese experts. Even if they quoted correct data they pointed to wrong reasons.
My dad went back to China last year for a short vacation and encountered a ticket system issue on a bus (he accidentally inserted coin into a ticket slot) due to the poor instruction and he decided to call the support line. He immediately got a call back from the hotline, got an apology, and a promise to fix the problem. Boom, 4 days later, he found that they put a Big Printed Sign next to the ticket system emphasizing the instruction. He then got another call from the hotline from another person just to check if he was satisfied with the improvement. This is what China is turning into, guys. Compared to the US "I don't give a damn about your shit so suck it up", this is what's happening in China right now. We need some reflection here.
You are correct. When looked at on a bigger scale, China has changing policies . Us has changing leadership that does nothing (except take your $$$)
Lmao “poor instructions” you need a new line of wording
No hard labor? Prison camp? There were 200 million people waiting on queue, and he disrupted the entire system. The old lady at beijing couldn't ride the bus. 😂😂😂
@@richttycoonStill living in the nightmare of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. Wake up, you have chosen the wrong person.
@@richttycoonobviously, you guys still want others to believe what you 'believe' while others just respected your freedom of speech and want nothing from you anymore. 😂
you should be happy, you have your freedom. 🎉🎉
I also moved to China one month ago to do a one year high school exchange. It’s been a blast
Ben, good news to hear you moved to China. I live in Australia and the anti-Chinese garbage fills television, social media and newspapers. The Australian Army has just started filling Facebook with recruitment adverts. Sickening propaganda. Keep up the great work Ben Norton.
We here in Australia are screwed , being pro US for no friggin reason at all
@@peterk4501 -- Might the reasons be: 1. US threatens sanctions or 2. Some politicians are making money!
@@mandrews1245 l am tending to believe it’s both...it goes like this. USA l give you this and that personally, and let you be PM,
If you do not follow our rules, you are off, unrest, defamation will make sure of it....because this is happened in Pakistan. You see where Imran Khan landed, and the criminal brothers are backed by US. Greetings from Melbourne.
I think it's all about jealousy.. if they were not jealous they would help and support Chinese companies and progress rather than hoping they go back to 100 years ago.
Fuck mate the anti-China rhetoric in Australia feels inescapable at times. As a 23 year old guy (the ideal age for the military) I've been getting so many ADF ads its unreal
I am a Chinese. And I just enjoy all the services provided by the country, but never think as much as you do. Thank you for open my mind and make me feel more proud with my country.
Yes it takes living outside to realize what kind of outside pressure on the country is like, and to realize what your government has done for you
A warm and big welcome to your move to China Ben. Your shows are brilliant and certainly among the best I've seen: very detailed analytical, original, very ample substantiations... just great (especially enjoyed your episode about the US dropping atomic bombs in Japan being unnecessary).
China has been a country so unfairly portrayed by the collective west as evil. China is now rising simultaneously with a major claim to legitimacy, against all the badmouthing, fake news, and defamation. This is hard work against the prevailing Western propaganda that seriously distorted our world. Please keep up the good work and combat in this intense cognitive war against the evil propaganda to bring back genuiine global justice.
All best greetings from Hong Kong, J.
When a country is oppressed again and again, this nation receives God's blessing for its patience, courage and neutrality in the world (no foreign elections and foreign internal affairs meddling, wars for fake noble causes such as freedom, Human Rights, democracy, and blah, blah, blah). That's why China rises in all fields, unlike the bully countries, starting with the U.S., who are falling apart slowly but surely. It's also God's will to chastise the wicked nations.
My eyes have opened to reality instead of brain washed propaganda
@@rsuriyopmayb you could pay more attention to his intro.
you have to be careful about trade numbers. chinese buy far far more american goods than vice versa. gm, tesla, apple, deere, mcd, kfc, etc. in a sense, we have off shored our exports. this is only true for china. also listen to eric li. china is moving up the chain in value added manufacturing and off shoring some of its lower end to vn , mex and india.
actually, what i said applies to germany even more. 40 percent of german cars are made and sold in china.
Wow, I’m watching the video as I type this comment. Never expected that you would actually move to China, awesome move! Hope you genuinely enjoy your time in China and learn a lot during your phd studies.
I’ve been born in Germany. I grew up influenced by the media about China which has led me to be ashamed and appalled by China bc I believed in that authoritarian dystopian narrative. It’s only after noticing how the mass media reported on Gaza and Israel, I had the courage to look into the anti-China news as well. It was an interesting research journey. It felt like loosing an identity and I couldn’t believe that western media was in fact not objective or neutral. All of the things I have realized have been summarized amazingly in this video. I have planned on collecting all my evidence myself and report it to people. But luckily I have found ur video and channel now. I can happily share this video then, as I know that everything you’ve mentioned is factually correct.
It's good that the so distorted western report on Gaza and Israel has really opened the eyes and waken a lot of people up. Hope that more people have woken up from the so distorted and fake report on Gaza and Isreal and realize that all the bad things they have heard about China from the west is not true.
even better, take a fly and see with your own eyes. as a fellow European(Romania) i have no doubt that for us in Europe China its the right partner that will help us become more independent. ATM we are tied to US and have to do all they decide for us. It is exactly the opposite of what media shows. ITs a modern super tech savy country that has very effective government.
US media has been badmouthing China since China became their competitors.
It’s kind of frightening, isn’t it? That moment when everything clicks and what was seen can’t be unseen. I saw it during the start of covid when our government gave away $7 trillion to billionaires but many non-essential companies kept working then the gov gave them immunity from liability if a worker died from covid and the company didn’t give proper PPE.
If you’re a reader and get the chance check out General Smedley Butler’s War Is a Racket, Michael Parenti’s Blackshirts and Reds, and Howard Zinn’s A Peoples History of the United States.
Good on you!
The saddest part is how long this narrative has been going for. Since the Bolschevic Revolution, this has been western fear mongering and false narrative.
It is a testament to how western elites are shit scared of losing their status quo on the west, and the absolute effectiveness of the narrative at brain washing the working class against their own interests.
A big round of applause for hitting the nail on the head, which is China gaining and maintaining sovereignty in all its aspects. This has been arduously achieved since the hundred years of humiliation started, culminating in the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949. The Communist Party has been the driving force in all of this, whose founder Mao has been so much vilified in the West to this day. In contrast, the majority of Chinese people regard him as their great savior and teacher. Their current leader Xi is carrying this vision to the rest of the world under the banner of “a community with a shared future for mankind” and through the Belt and Road Initiative. It’s time for the people around the world to rise and say yes to sovereignty and no to all forms of monopoly and colonization. China is leading the way.
China is doomed ☢️
Mao made some major mistakes--The Great Leap Forward; The Cultural Revolution; Kill the Sparrows all did significant damage to China and the Chinese people, so he's not above criticism. What many Westerners are unable to do is to see the complexities in people. Westerners are so whetted to the good-evil binary w/ no consideration for the shades of grey and complexities. The West is also whetted to the cult of personality and singling out one personality on which to focus the self serving narrative w/ the objective of imposing collective punishment or control (see Putin and Russia). So, yes, Mao helped liberate China along w/ the other leaders of the Long March and founders of the Communist Party, they all helped contribute to positioning China to re-establish its political sovereignty to then build on its holistic sovereignty.
This is why the western deep state government genocide China on TH-cam...
Great country is built by human beings, not by political theory. What is the use of having a Fed that can print fiat money any time it pleases but cannot solve a burgeoning national debt? In theory the Fed is supposed to manage the nation's economic health properly and not to cause it to run away uncontrolled by the politicians,. Theory is great only if the human being can apply it properly. A government can function properly if and only if there is no money politics is involved.
If China does not distort history. The person worth mentioning in the history of china from my personal view is The small man Deng Xiao Ping and the current Mr Xi.
Ben, you will be one of the few journalists who have lived in and reported from Latin America and China. I applaud you on your steadfast drive in delivering independent news to the world.
Tankie
Everything these days in China is super user friendly and everything is accessible to common people, more democratic than those so called democratic countries. I must have traveled to China over 100 times and never once encounter any spying or surveillance issues, even in Xinjiang.
That flood showed how ridiculous their dependence on digital payments is for the safety of the population
As someone who has studied China for more than 40 years, I can say your clear summary of the policies China has successfully followed on the path to development are right on. I'm sure this new endeavor will de very enriching and fruitful.
Looking forward to your future videos.
Excellent breakdown Ben..
As a frequent visitor to China going back decades. Though I'm not Chinese, my wife is, so as a Chinese Inlaw, I'm so proud of what they have accomplished! No1 being their ownership of their digital space & infrastructure!
The world will get better and better when the young generations open their eyes like you.
Kudos to Ben. He talks the talk, and he walks the walk. I hope your experience living in China provides you with the full extent of the perspective you are looking for.
This is the most insightful Western analysis of Chinese politics I have ever seen. As a Chinese, I always find it ridiculous when I see so-called china experts wildly talking about how the CCP rules China, or about China's desire to dominate the world. Only realizing the importance of "sovereign independence" , you truly understand the core of Chinese politics. I really admire your wonderful analysis
是的，非常赞成，很多观点让我这个中国人都耳目一新。
Four years ago, we made a life-changing decision. We left the familiarity of the West, a place we once called home, and embarked on a journey towards the East, towards China. We believed that the West was the past and China was the future. We yearned for a society where unity and collective progress were valued over individualism, where the common good was not overshadowed by personal gain.
We were disillusioned by the western ideals of “democracy and freedoms” which, in our experience, often led to selfishness becoming the social norm. We wanted more for ourselves and for future generations of our family. So, we made the bold decision to become Chinese citizens.
Life in China has been good, secure, and convenient. People here work not only for their personal advancement but also for the progress of their country. We wanted to be part of this collective effort, to contribute to the country’s growth while enjoying the fruits of its security and affluence.
Our family couldn’t be happier in this modern, dynamic country. Every day, we are reminded that we made the right choice. We are proud to call China our home and excited about what the future holds for us here.
Welcome to China and work together!
@@财经小辣椒
Yes indeed, and I am also trying to spend generously for the well being of my family, which also contributes to the country's internal consumption.
Being the factory of the world, China has an unbelievable range of consumer products, many of which can NOT be found in any Western countries. Most people do not know how this freedom of choice enhances the satisfaction of everyday life. I am not even talking about the ultra fast and convenient digital payment and world class delivery service network. What the west could only imagine is a daily norm in China.
How can the foreigner apply the Chinese citizenship?
I hear it really hard to be Chinese citizen for foreigners. Congratulations and welcome to China🎉
❤❤❤ Really happy for you & your family. I know you have made the correct choice.
Very thorough and comprehensive viewpoint on China's sovereignty Ben. I enjoyed watching this. Also, I would like to live in China one day. No crime and easy going life. Elderly exercising and socialising with friends, lots of green parks, etc.
The low price in China is heaven for foreigners
@@祖宗-e5oThe price you pay to be a westerner goes to militarization. It is the west’s retoric to keep reign onto shifting socio-economic policy.
My friend, there is no utopia in any country. Though China is generally a safer country now, it does not mean there is no crime. Neither is life as easy for everyone. But the Chinese people are resilient and hardworking. One could not help admiring their perseverance and adaptability.
China already has a large local population and do not need influx of foreigners to jump the bandwagon of living the good life in China.
yes@@oberstleutnant787
Even though China has its own internet (information/social) platforms, the Chinese have good understandings of the West and the rest of the world, the only ''down side'' is many have no idea how anti China Western media is... Chinese own media follows government policy, no malicious lies, smears, spins and sensationalising and no deliberate misinformation, just neutral statements of facts when it comes to reporting about the US/West.
Who wants to poison their own drinking well, only western ideologies.
For those interested to know, they do can use VPNs. The big stumbling block really for the chinese populace in not going to the western internet is they don't read and speak english.
It's NOT 'Down Side' but POSITIVITY as it's pointless to listen TO Constain NEGATIVE SH*T!! as it can drag you DOWN!!
@@paulwww8 It is a down side in the sense that the West should be thankful of the fact that, there is no Anti West/Westerners hate in China as there is Anti Asian/Chinese hate in the West. And yes, Western MSM is full of rubbish
@@paulwww8
tankies 🤣
this channel is a gold mine.
Let me tell you a little thing about my hometown in China.Maybe you can experience a small part of Chinese life.
Four months ago (6/2023), Nanning City introduced new parking price standards. it was resulted some people's parking fees over 100 CNY (around 15 USD) per a day.
This incident spread quickly in the Chinese media. Two weeks later, higher-level governments heard about the incident and put pressure on the Nanning city government.
The Nanning city government quickly canceled this unreasonable policy and immediately launched an investigation into the officials involved in the incident.
Another week later, the mayor of Nanning publicly apologized at a press conference, and 7 government officials were lost their jobs. From that day the highest parking fee in Nanning City is 50 CNY (around 7.5 USD) per a day ,first half hour and 8pm-8am is free.
In just 3 weeks, the government made the most reasonable price. 7 government officials lost their jobs who make the unreasonable prices.
i'm not kidding,THINGS LIKE THIS HAPPEN ALL THE TIME IN CHINA
Things happen ->People are angry -> Government hears ->Government changes quickly ->Government officials are censored ->Incident resolved->99% people get happy after 21 days later
This is true Chinese democracy.
51% beat the other 49%, and the 49% had to wait another 8 years. This is not democracy chinese want.
Briljant. Democracy at it’s best.
💯 that's awesome
你的评论太棒了 10年前这样的模式也很难出现，就是这十年开始，政府确实有很大的改变。
In China， the government was criticized every day. Who said we can not criticize the government. 🙂
You called that performance at its best 👍🏼
Welcome to China, Ben! We’re so thrilled to have you here!
Ben Norton has done his research and studies and is very accurate regarding world geopolitical facts. Great work, Ben. Keep up the good work.
Ben, one point to clarify with your excellent summary: US tech companies exit China primarily because they couldn't compete with local businesses (e.g. eBay, Amazon, Uber, PayPal, Groupon, etc) or because they refuse to follow Chinese laws (e.g. Google, Meta, etc). It's actually not Chinese government industrial policies that prevent their presence but rather the local competitors are too good for these US monopolies.
You said it. Well done!👍👏
It's a good think Google and Meta is out of China. They're US spies.
This involves sovereignty. The Chinese government is only asking these companies to keep the Chinese data within China, but the US government is asking these companies to transmit the data back to the US so that the CIA can use the data to control China.
I heard that FB refused to let China into their messagings to help the fight against Uyghur Terrorism which was very serious back in early 2000s.
Meanwhile, as it was revealed later by Snowdon, FB was more than happy to cooperate with NSA or with the Democrats during the Biden election.
The Chinese government has total control over industrial policies. Regular competition doesn't exist in China.
Congratulations Ben. I decided to see China for myself this past summer. And it was a incredible and eye opening experience. Definitely plan to return frequently and continue to advocate against the western nation’s new Cold War.
You have not seen how the CCP infiltrated the US, somehow you are lopsided too. Nothing happened for no reason. It always take two hands to clap or two person to tango.
Peace ✌️
世界应该存在两个超级大国互相制衡，这样才能有利于一些小国家的发展，世界也不应该只有美国式民主这一种制度，而是应该容忍其他制度的存在。
欢迎来中国🎉🎉
Thank you for your work. I am Taiwanese American and came to the US when I was quite young and finished all my school through MBA in the US. I was alarmed during the Obama years when I noticed a lot of media, especially NYTimes that I've been reading since junior high and is the left's flagship publication, started running articles on China that clearly don't have the facts right and often more opinion than news.
Things have gotten worse since then of course and you basically won't find any positive or even neutral report on China, it's always bad bad bad. Some of the negative news are so outrageous it's basically evil caricature and could be easily debunked but it's re-re-reported as facts.
The same is happening when the US is being describe as an evil empire, a lot of exaggerated news recounts.
没有这个国籍吧，你祖先是不是大陆过去台湾的？
@@bangfengshen 英文好一點再到國際的平台上來, 不要在這邊幫中國人丟人現眼, 這裡Taiwanese指的是從哪裡來, 不是指國籍. New Yorker指的是從紐約來的人, 不是紐約國公民
@@Peizxcv 国际你家的？ 我丢人现眼，呵呵。 今天不想和你吵。真骂起来，你也是输，繁体字，
@@bangfengshen 你還和諧自己的發言啊? 真的是丟人現眼, 看了正體字還不知道是中文呢🤦♂️🤦♀️🤦
Thank you Ben! This is one of the best videos about and understanding China that I have ever seen. You claim not to be a China expert, but your knowledge and understanding of China is far above most China experts on youtube, even only with your one month stay in China. I am so happy that you have chosen your PHD course in China. I'm hopeful that there will be more intellectuals and academics from the G7’s that will take after your steps to experience China and tell the truth to the world.
all he has said so far in this video he has only learned since moving to China..
It is of great absurdity that most of the world population has been delibarately made to believe the fake news about China for a long time and kept in dirty blindness of ill intended propaganda against a concrete example of human development Chinese progress within a short 70 years of incredible dignity. No any country has been in position to do that other thann China. China has had four illigal criminal European invesions and occupations for the lust to loot and misuse in the last three centuries, from Germans, French, English, Japanese and presently Americans are intending to stretch and block the Chinese advancement. Inspite of all their illinteded causes China did not surrender and circcumber to their evil goals. Truly they have messed up China and the rest of the world by imposing their will on others, but they have and will fail, it's too late. *China has is local masses as a population advantage to ensure a critical mass of internal markets, they possess along historical cultural integrity and knowledge. It is unfortunate that the western hegemony of imperial quest to cheat and unfaithfulness is still being imposed on the rest of the entire western world and kept imperially enslaved. Look at the instability it is causing now it central Europe, Africa and Central and South America immigration. The big masses of migrants and immigration is as matter of result imperial exploitation through denial of economic soveignity which has hindered real human development. In the end new economic wars are now occurring as a vaccum in new world order has hence occured. Further instability will ensue since perpetual exploitation can never be reversed by old imperial models. The so called western experts on China should better take away the dirty rugs from their eyes blinding them to see the truth and reality about issues of geo global concern. China has bypassed their simplistic speculative misnorma of fake information. The reality of keeping the west in darkness about truth about China has tangible negative effects of longterm sleep in cormnfatable zone of deep sweet dream of western imperial supremercy that is long overdue, they need to wake up. China has readily strengthened its grip on cheap row material sources the markets in the global south, etc. The emergency of a new market place independent of dollar as an official exchange currency is in pipeline. It might one day occur that the Wall Street /London Stockmarkets only bear a mere low profile in world trade. The plundered resources of the global south in colonial times are being misallocated in senseless exhubillant luxeries and military spending and soon they will disappear for good. *Sooner or later China will be in position to assist the global south rebel and avange by imitating the Chinese model to disolg the imperial dictatorship of cdinyial of human peaceful co-existance and hence regain their sovereignty too. Let the imperial forces first fast weaken themselves in long dream and unnecessary economic and physical wars in Europe, USA political marcination of cannibalisation, etc. What one can't imagine Americas pitfall of re-election a criminal person in State House in names of president and leader of free world again in 2024 and still call that a democratic process of progress! The world is watching! The world is awakened already, and Ben you a direct result of this new development. Your contribution is a good step to enlighten the world. Ben I will follow your report!
I travelled to China during its big pivot, in early 2000s, and I will never forget it. Seeing the rickshaws and BMWs side by side, the fervour and energy of the people, the hope and kindness, the belief in a future for their children, and obviously the technological and social developments... like the Shanghai housing that tore down all these old apartment blocks and shanty towns to build up a bunch of gorgeous balconey'd apartments, critically: moving the poor in the shanty towns INTO the expensive apartments newly built FOR THEM. .... I remember the expats and their hubris, arrogance, condescending perspective of 'these monkeys grubbing around for our dollars'. The West has corrupted itself financially, politically, and even spiritually ever since then. Meanwhile, China maintains a long term perspective where it's a bright future full of ambition, better quality of life and growth. I've been wanting to go back and visit China... this video is certainly urging me to do so, sooner rather than later.
''The West has corrupted itself financially, politically, and even spiritually ever since then.'' Yep, due to this hubris, arrogance, condescending perspective which has not changed one bit all this time...
I really enjoy reading readers' accounts of their experiences in China, which are also precious memories for me as a Chinese.
Thank you for sharing.
I, too, enjoyed your account of China in the early 2000s. I hope you'll make the trip back. In the meanwhile... if you're not familiar with these two TH-cam channels: Katherine's Journey to the East and Our Chinese Life, do check them out. 🕊☯
Spot on with the hubris of Westerners living in Shanghai. They are as welcome as the British in colonial India. The Chinese is just too nice to run them out.
China is not a country. China is a civilization.
Ben, I know a bit about the country - studied, and visited a few times. You did very well indeed in this video. Yes, it was quite a long video - but all excellent. An 81 year old in NZ.
I really enjoyed this presentation. As an African, I dream of the potential Africa has (the vast land mass, internal market size, natural resources, & human resources) to mirror China's model & become even better. But there are 2 problems...
1. Western economic stranglehold by clandestine policies of the WTO, World Bank, & IMF that stop African industrialization.
2. Fragmentation into 54 sovereign governments that are individually weak, but not willing to collapse into one nation. This lack of political will is also complicated by the vast ethnic diversity that's not easy to galvanize. Thankfully, the youth think differently.
I believe tribalism is what's keeping african nations to remain divided and conflicted. Tribes should learn to tolerate and cooperate with each other so their nations can go ahead with its development. They should be more loyal to their country rather than their tribes.
if u r one day becomes a leader in one of the countries in africa. get rid of or reduce corruption like china do, then your country will prosperous
Even the CCP officials have repeatedly said that their model cannot be replicated anywhere else. That it works well in China, but only in China. Other countries must find their own paths.
So take China and their accomplishments as inspiration. Not as a model.
Take them as an inspiration that a non-Western country can also developed on their own path. Without having to bend down to Western domination.
@@johnyossarian9059 That is why I gave a disclaimer. The Chinese model is beautiful, but only for China. Africa has added layers of complexity that the Chinese don't have. So all we can do is learn from China and develop our own model. But you must admit that whatever the Chinese are doing is worth admiring.
@@fannyalbi9040 If you peel through the layers of corruption in Africa you will see the face of Western governments on the other end holding the puppet strings to the WTO, World Bank, and IMF. It's all by design. And at the core is the insatiable greed of the West for African resources. They want access to our resources for very cheap (under corrupt governments) or for free (under warfare).
Welcome to China Ben! Moving from Manchester, England was the best decision I ever made!
I’ve lived in the US all my life but have yet to find the democracy and freedom of speech that the US brags about to other countries on a daily basis! In fact, every time I tell the dirty truth about the US all the US media blocked my comments and gave me a stern warning to not leave such a bad comment about the US again! Some freedom of speech and democracy that is, eh?
I have just watched about 21 minutes and every word about China is true and inspiring,
Bravo Ben! Had no idea you're in China. That's so awesome 👏👏
There are a few things I knew about China, but there are so many more things I do not know about. Thank you for furthering and broadening my knowledge of this great and intriguing nation! As always Ben, the quality of your reporting is truly remarkable!
This has to be one of the best geopolitical channels out there. Nicely done!!!!!
Sovereignty is one of the keys to China's economic success. It enable this country to retain most of the benefits of its economy growth to itself to generate further growth, instead of largely being taken away by foreign companies. It also enable this country to defend itself well during trade war, technology war and even a hot war.
Congratulations!!! The best lecture on international politics and economy! So happy that you are doing a Ph.D in ecnomics in China. Wth your wisdom and western cultural and languages experience you will contribute greatly to Mankind! I watched your whole video and you made my day! thank you!
Ben, thank you very much for your insight about the real China. The US and its white European allies just jealous how China able to improve so fast. When the US Congress passed laws to forbid China in the Space Station, China built its own Space Station. When the US control the GPS system usages in China, China built its own GPS system. The US still think they can be the policeman of this World forever. The US want to in control every countries in this World. If that country doesn't follows the US policies,. the US CIA will demand a regime change. The US government is supporting the US Military Industrial Complex which make a lot of money to lobby the Congress. That has been all the reasons the US government always want to start a war for any reasons.
But China finally has wake up, catching up the US so quick and has the gut to stand up face to face with the US government especially the US military. This world should thank China. Without China this world will be in a much much worst shape.
As the the famous French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once said about China, “There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! For when he wakes, he will shake the world.
Finished watching the whole video - one of the best unbiased stories on China.
Congratulations Ben!
I hope you have time to explore the chinese culture academically from its ancient philosophers. That explains a lot about the way the Chinese think, traditions are taught in schools & passed down in families, of course, there are always many that traditions do not inspire.
For the old timers, time has moved but the heart stays the same.
Wish you a good journey.
I travelled for 6 months in western China. The high mountains of Sichuan and Qinghai province. The infustricture is phenomenal. The roads are in superb condition.
Dear Ben
This look inside china was rich in details and valuable that I couldn’t believe any person young as you are possessed such vast knowledge and using it against all the propaganda of imperialist against china’s attempts to achieve sovereignty . You are helping our young generations ,belong to this time to understand the true value of sovereignty.
Wish all the best for you in your undertaking journey.
As a Chinese living in Shanghai, China is not perfect, but believe it or not, the people and government living here are using their own efforts to build China into one of the most suitable places to live in the world
good luck to your nation
How much you got paid for saying this...lol 😂
@@herchickenlegs4 Unfortunately, not enough to buy you another chicken leg.
@@jivvyjack7723
Lol, suggest you give her half a chicken leg 😅
very well said, i visited and i can also tell the country its nothing like they mention in the press. Good luck and all the best!
Fascinating video! I'm really looking forward to learning more about what it's like to live in China from an unbiased source. Thank you for your work.
Hi bro, you just gained a subscriber. I'm from Africa but I must admit your videos are incredibly educative and informative. Thanks for impressive geopolitical insights.
In my opinion a country must have digital, energy and food sovereignty, otherwise is a dependent country like my homeland Brazil. China is overcoming all challenges making imperialist countries (namely USA) very fragile and angry. Excellent video and success Ben
Greetings from Brazil
YUP. it is quite hard when you live under a hegemony. just like a good student has to overcome a bully in high school. the US is still a toxic country for our earth. yes. itself is rich. but it never wants other countries to be as rich as itself. unless you are just a little small one and be an ally with it. thank god China is huge and strong enough to anti US. without China. US can rule our world for next century.
rule means it can do whatever it want.
I wonder how many countries in the world have digital sovereignty...
I’m so sad… Brazil has a very large amount of the land for farming…but still many people are starving, since the major agriculture companies in Brazil are all Americans…
@@Dongdong-xg3rm Yes you're right. Here in Brazil should have a fair agrarian reform like in China in 1949. It's never happened due the handful landlords (international groups like Cargil, Dreyfus, Bunge Wilmar) that holds large amount of lands producing monocultures. Small farmers doesn't have their own land to produce and the lawmakers want to discriminate social movements like (MST) who defends agrarian reform. So sad indeed.
Include Europe (exclude France)
Ben, you’re simply the best!
I wish more foreign journalists will visit China to gain a better understanding of the country.
Hope this traitor comes back to the West☠️☠️☠️☠️
大多数都是过来造谣的。。
except CNN，BBC.......
Ben, thank you very much for your insight about the real China. The US and its white European allies just jealous how China able to improve so fast. When the US Congress passed laws to forbid China in the Space Station, China built its own Space Station. When the US control the GPS system usages in China, China built its own GPS system. The US still think they can be the policeman of this World forever. The US want to in control every countries in this World. If that country doesn't follows the US policies,. the US CIA will demand a regime change. The US government is supporting the US Military Industrial Complex which make a lot of money to lobby the Congress. That has been all the reasons the US government always want to start a war for any reasons.
But China finally has wake up, catching up the US so quick and has the gut to stand up face to face with the US government especially the US military. This world should thank China. Without China this world will be in a much much worst shape.
As the the famous French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once said about China, “There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! For when he wakes, he will shake the world.
As a Chinese, I don't want my competitors to know about China. CNN and BBC should continue to report fake news about China
Thank you for educating people of the USA on the advancement of China. The majority of people here have never travelled outside of the USA. ❤❤❤
Wise move Ben! I’m an Australian living and working in Shenyang, up in the northeast of China. Fascinating history in this area.
As an Chinese background Australian, I am curious how you feel the winter in Shemgyang 😅 I believe Most of Aussie will choose to live in Southern China If possible. Very brave choice for an Aussie. Wish you enjoy different culture, food, lifestyle and of course weather too (at least you will have more opportunities to snow skating)
Im the opposite of you, coming from shenyang now living in melbourne. really miss all the food back home.
@@LjGlau 我在美国，我只能说中国食物no.1
Hi Matt, I am a Shenyangian living in Adelaide. Wish you the best in my hometown. People there are loud 😂, but I do miss the crowds. Food comes in big serves, eat more and Ganbei
I’m a trooper, Ben! It’s always a pleasure listening to you. You get everything spot on. China is so misunderstood and you bring all the misunderstandings into perspective. Amazing journalism, as always! Good luck with your new life in China. I’ve no doubt it will be as enjoyable as it is informative. Thank you for all that you do💗
Congratulations , hope you enjoy your new home and I look forward to seeing how your perspective expands.
I cried a few times over the span of this deeply humane and profoundly comprehensive analysis, especially when you acknowledged the horrendous invasions and colonization of China conducted by the extended West Imperialist war machines merely a century ago.
The majority people from the West that I’ve encountered either were not even aware of this portion of world history, or that they simply shrugged it off. Some British aristocrat even had the audacity to accuse Chinese for remembering the atrocious war crimes that the British Empire has done to China, saying that China shouldn’t have kept the summer palace in the form of ruins, for it will inform the future generation of what really happened.
The sheer malignant intent and blatant selfishness, I can’t…he was not even a bit ashamed of what he said!
We’re not looking for revenge, we keep the ruins simply to remind ourselves to never be slaughtered and burned down and humiliated and robbed by any foreign power ever again, and that is not allowed?
That’s why I find your honesty and introspection so rare and precious. It takes real courage and decency to say what you’ve said in this analysis, and for that you have my utmost respect.
One other part that brought me to tears was when you talked about Venezuela and all other horrendously exploited and suppressed South American countries. Every country on this planet deserves to be a country of their own, this is a basic fact that so many in the West, especially the ones that have been sucking the sweet sweet colonization juice for centuries just oh so conveniently overlook. I feel for these African and South American countries deeply, and it’s so soul-healing to hear someone else say it out loud to the world.
Only people who are truly able to empathize have the opportunity to see the world as what it really is, objectively, from all angles. This is such an unusual gift and I’m so glad that I stumbled upon your channel today.
Wishing you the best of luck studying and living in China! Be aware of the Neoliberalism indoctrinated CIA mouthpieces that are lurking in many social science majors in Chinese universities tho, and of course the nefarious US government funded NGOs LMAO. Other than that, enjoy your time in China, if there’s anything I could be of help don’t hesitate to reach out! I’m just a normal concerned citizen of the planet, but I’ll do all that I can for a kind hearted friend like you. Hopefully our paths will cross soon in the future!
Ben, thank you very much for your insight about the real China. The US and its white European allies just jealous how China able to improve so fast. When the US Congress passed laws to forbid China in the Space Station, China built its own Space Station. When the US control the GPS system usages in China, China built its own GPS system. The US still think they can be the policeman of this World forever. The US want to in control every countries in this World. If that country doesn't follows the US policies,. the US CIA will demand a regime change. The US government is supporting the US Military Industrial Complex which make a lot of money to lobby the Congress. That has been all the reasons the US government always want to start a war for any reasons.
But China finally has wake up, catching up the US so quick and has the gut to stand up face to face with the US government especially the US military. This world should thank China. Without China this world will be in a much much worst shape.
As the the famous French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once said about China, “There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep! For when he wakes, he will shake the world.
很棒
It was so true that most of the social sciences & studies in China are subconsciously controlled by western influences. They are de facto the mouthpieces of western media and “NGO”s!
@@realbnb *I don't understand @ **14:35** how is the productivity level jumped by 1/3 from $60,000 to $80,000 in 2 years during the pandemic ... that is what China does in 10 - 20 years 🤣*
As Chinese, we never deny the help and technological assistance we recieved from the west in the process of development. But we are also aware that a large part of those assistance, both from the foreign governments and from the corporate, are out of the consideration of making profits. Just consider the money the western companies made from selling planes, cars, all kinds of machines, softwares...most of the money we use to buy this were earned by decades of hard working in factories, farms and other low-end production sections. I remember Xi mentioned the number of shirts we have to sell to buy an plane from boeing. The west coorperate with us because of the low-cost labor and huge market.
It is their inention to stay that way, cheap labors, big market, not competing with them. Look at the crazy sanctions US and her allied imposed on China and the western media's bombast propganda of China.
I've been living and working in China since 2013 and if I can retire here I will be ecstatic. I love my home country, but China is where I feel safest and capable of achieving my goals. Thank you China! I agree that the Chinese govt. always makes sure its sovereignty is protected. I work in the education publishing field and foreign academic publishers can publish if they work together with Chinese publishers. This prevents foreign publishers gaining monopoly, supports sharing of knowledge and skills between foreign and domestic, and also ensures foreign ideologies are kept out of China.
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I watched my first video from your chanel yesterday about " How China became the world's superpower". Very well analysed used by many datas. Today I subscribed your Chanel when I watch this video. I am Chinese-Swedish and I back to China in September last year, before this visit, I was in China 2012. I found out how astonishing China has developed. Two major things that I was reacted most, no more smokers in the public areas and no more car horn everywhere and anytime. The whole society is so harmoniously and advanced. Please keep us update with good quality videos. Thank you! 🙏
Watched it from the beginning all the way to the end. Great analysis and looking forward to more reporting as you get further insights while on the ground where the action is happening. Cheers.
This is probably Ben's video that I watched from the first to the last second of the video...and it is his longest video too!
30:39 China was forced to create its own geo-location system when the US randomly decided in 1993 that a Chinese cargo ship (Yinhe) was carrying chemical weapons to Iran and cut-off their access to GPS. The US also forced surrounding middle eastern countries to refuse docking rights to the ship, so it was stranded at sea for 24 days, and the sailors almost starved to death. The US issued no apology, but instead blamed China for its own mistakes. Business as usual 🙄
The Arab elites are pathetic. Glory to China.
China was banned from entering the International Space Station. So China built its own.
Excellent presentation! Thank you!❤
I have to comment on this excellent video. This is one of the best video in this channel. Despite having stayed in China for 21 years, I am still learning a few things from this video, mainly how the pieces are constructed to form the basis of national sovereignty. I hope Ben will discover more about how chinese people and its leaders thinks which is quite different from the west. China is a good place as a base for non-western aligned journalist as it is safe, comfortable and is a nexus of information where new ideas and tech are exchanged and developed. The downside is the gov is very strict on publishing content in Chinese internet space, but most just get censored instead of being arrested, deported or harmed. Just as long as the content does not incite an uprising movement against the gov it will be no problem. Getting around or getting used to minor censorship is not a big problem.
Please Enjoy your peace, the freedom ,the prosperity, and good quality of life here in China. Just don't Mess with the Government of China . China is not the West . If u must . Go back to your own Democratic country . There u may kill each others & make all the riots u wish . But Not in China. 🙏 ❤ incredible China 🇨🇳 ❤
这是我在youtube上看到的最准确的评价☺
There is one lesson to be leaned by westerners when living in China. China practices Confucius teaching which advocates harmonious living and not confrontational behavior which is practiced in the US and the West. The Chinese people revere the head of government ( In the past the Emperor) who is supposed to look after the well being of all the people and therefore not to be subject to criticism by anyone to cause civil disturbance. In the past, the people can write to the Emperor to suggest improvements but not to write to criticize him. Confrontational behavior is not tolerated in Chinese culture. In the US , anyone can criticize the President every day and is acceptable. You can call Joe Biden as being senile and is acceptable., but you cannot do the same in China not because of human rights issue but because you show disrespect to the leader of the country and you can cause social unrest and affect social harmony. All the American companies abide by Chinese laws and social behavior for many years and happily making good fortune without causing social unrest. Ask Apple company why it makes so many iPhone in China for so many years and not wanting to move out until the US government pressures it to dis-couple from China. The Chinese government does not censor anyone as long as he does not criticize the government from his own perspective or on behalf of a foreign country.. You don't go and visit your friend;s house and start to criticize his wife being ugly or his children being stupid or his grand father being senile, do you? Why not criticize as it is your human rights?
As we all know, the United States has a habit of inciting riots and even subverting the regimes of other countries through "freedom of speech", and China has to be on its guard. A secure and stable social environment is also an important factor in China's rapid economic development.
@@michaelloong964 Would you practice "harmonious living" when you saw the government mistreating people? In other words, would you act SELFISHLY, to save your own skin, and let your neighbor be ruined, without saying a word?
The original concept of "free speech" came from the religious struggle of the reformation in Europe. At that time, the Papacy (Roman Catholicism) ruled in the religous realm, and had alliances with the state powers. Any who spoke up to reform the evils of the church were considered enemies, and were oppressed and suppressed. Yet the church, and the kings at that time, were often guilty of gross sins, and abuse of the lower classes.
You are assuming that every protest against government is illegitimate, but if government is oppressing and abusing people, the people need to protest, even if it means just not cooperating peacefully with commands that compel you to harm your neighbor.
You simply have no concept that a government with unlimited power could actually do evil things! How naive! Have you read no history?
This video has been very informative. Yes lobbyists are legal in western countries, but not in China. Think they've learned from our mistakes. I appreciate your work.
Lobby is not the problem for them, China bans drugs(death penalty), casino and prostitution, think about it.
@@lawrance6540 China allows both casinos and prostitution in Macao, along with prostitution in Hong Kong. China doesn't really need lobbyists when they survey the people directly.
Macau and HongKong are under the ‘ one country two policy’ system. As historically Macau n HK were under long periods colonial culture which gambling and prostitution were legal. Policies for Macau n HK are interim( eg for 50 years). Those will be changed gradually towards to the rest of the nation.
@@yonanyonan While it's likely that China stamps out vices in Hong Kong, I suspect that Macau will continue to have legalized gambling and quasi-legalized prostitution for the indefinite future. Macau exists as a "relief valve" for vices that are not acceptable in the greater mainland. If China were to clamp hard on gambling and prostitution in both HK and Macau, they'd end up having to deal with an groundswell of underground gambling and prostitution which are more exploitative and harder to deal with. So keep it legal in Macau, where the government can more easily manage things.
Awesome. I've been living here in China since 2007. Totally agree with everything you have said. Jiaoyou Zhongguo
You're just an amazing guy, Ben. Taking this bold step to live and learn more about China and correcting the Western narratives is a big step from saving the world from the Western War Mongers. Welldone for the great content.
And you have the most beautiful color eyes. 😄😄
This video itself could be the basis of a very good thesis. I can't agree you more on your view of China. I was born in China in the 70s, and lived in Europe and America for over 15 years before moving back to China. I have experienced the entire opening up and reforming of China in the last 4 decades. With the comparison of Western government, I can clearly see a more ambitious, effective and capable government in China, that protects its people well.
Another great video .we all need this kind of knowledge . Thank you.
May your stay in China be fruitful, joyous and fortuitous. May you continue educating your subscribers. Peace
i really want to got to China to study economics for the exact same reason. thanks for this video Ben.
马克思政治经济学是中国经济底层基础
BFSU Beijing is a good choice
@@creatormaxi8324 ❤️
Ben, you are awesome!!! You are the rare person that has both brilliant economic insights and empathy for the people impacted.
I would love to see you engage with Jeffery Sachs, a world economic active practitioner..
So touched! Can’t believe we have a person like you in western countries in recent years. Keep it up and enjoy your life in China!
Ben, I've been following your channel for a long time. About a year ago I started to think you should move to China and do your work from there.
So, congratulations you did it!
Your channel really deserves 100's of thousands more subs.
First time in my life hearing a foreigner use “west Asia” to refer to the eurocentrique so called “Middle East”. Bravo bro
The quality continues to improve, keep up the great work Ben!
Informative as always but looking forward to hearing more personal experiences from Ben Norton!
The world need more people like Ben Norton
Oh WOW! You just spoke everything I wanted to say. So glad to see you coming to China! 100% support you!
A fascinating video Ben. The amount of researched information you have imparted is amazing and so much of it is unknown to us in the UK. Thank you for all the work on this production. 🙂
反正别信bbc，认真的，尤其是关于我们人权的😂
Ben thank you for sharing your point of view and good luck to your study in China. In a year or two, you should be able to speak and communicate in Chinese which helping you to do your research further. Take care!
Welcome to China, I've been here for 12 years and it's excellent. Seeing is believing.
Comprehensive, comprehensible, and brilliant.
Good luck Ben with your PhD program.
I’ll miss your presence here in Nicaragua Nicaragüita but am also really excited for your future. You’re obviously gifted with languages, and the idea of a fluent Spanish and - 10 years from now - proficient Mandarin speaker too, with Devt Economics advanced smarts, close understanding of China, and already honed geopolitical smarts…Well, you’ll be making needed interventions on behalf of so much of the world!❤
Yes I joined you till the end. Thanks so much for this report. Your honesty is striking. Good luck and succes with your study.
So touched to see an english speaker analyzing China in a different view. As a Chinese citizen, hope there's more and more people understanding China through your video. Sincerely thank you❤
Plz suggest any application which is in english wiebo is all in chinese
@@farhanikhat284 Perhaps there's none😅Because almost no Chinese speaks English
Hi Ben! I want to also move to China and experience it as a citizen. Congrats on your PhD! What a great place to study economics
In Florida real estate is making a major shift , wall street is finding out that monopolizing the housing market was a bad idea , they can't sell the houses at a 40 percent discount,and 80 percent of the Condos have been deemed worthless...
Ben - your knowledge and delivery of the subject matter are Excellent. You are one of the best ❤
Brilliant Ben. So grateful for your work.
Always honest, frank, concise and no bullshit! Thanks Ben! You are the best!
Great video. The world needs more people like you to make the world safer. Thank you.
Seriously I'll put this man's even keel and fact based explainion on a debate stage against anybody to debate world geopolitical matters. He will crush them! Thank you for your logic based content that promotes understanding than the other war mongering contents calling for war.
So so glad I stumbled upon your channel. You have probably the most clear headed smart unbiased analysis about China on YT. Choosing to study Economics in China is 👍 Just subscribed and keep up the great work ❤
Thank you Ben for your unbiased fantastic analysis on China economy. I really enjoy your video and look forward to the next one.
He's a tankie.