What Is China Really Doing In Tibet? (
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Tibet. I've always wanted to go there and explore. Nowadays the only thing you ever hear about the place is how China runs it. What was life like there now, in 2023? How has Tibetan society changed?
To visit Tibet as a foreigner, you need a permit and a group tour. It's not easy to go around exploring on your own. But I made it my mission to find some time to sneak off and talk to the real people of Tibet.
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Hope you enjoyed the brief tour of Tibet. I think I have one more video from China and that's a wrap -- see you in the next one.
Look forward to the next one Tommy 🏴
Thanks for these videos. Keep em coming
Hi Tommy, does Yabba-Dabba Do, come from Tabet?
What's the next destination?
I guess it will be Xinjiang
I think some comments can explain why foreigners should be restricted from entering Tibet. There are too few ordinary tourists like Tommy, and too many people like those comments try to provoke political conflicts.
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I didn't expect this comment to receive so much attention, so I want to say a few more words.
My college roommate was a Tibetan from Lhasa. I learned about the terrorist attacks in Tibet in 2008 from him, which was far worse than what I saw on TV. Since then, the government has restricted foreigners from entering Tibet in order to stop terrorist infiltration.
However, as you can see, foreigners like Tommy can still travel in Tibet. Although I can feel that his political views are not consistent with those of the Chinese government (to some extent, even the opposite), he treats all people equally and friendly. He does not aggressively "preach", trying to impose his views on others, or inciting others to hurt others.
I think such foreign travelers will be welcomed throughout China, at least I really like Tommy. Although I may not agree with some of his political tendencies, I can feel his friendliness and kindness, which is enough.
Everyone has their own political views, and there is no need to force consensus. The most important thing is harmony and friendliness.
When the grim reality of a group of oppressed people become labelled as “provoking political conflict” and the Western superpowers and totalitarian CCP government are complicit- that is when fearless change makers needs to rise up- similar to the Tiananmen Square demonstrators. We will last longer than the CCP and that is a promise.
@@sunmatralready using the term Xizang as ur ccp boss has directed you to .
“Provoke Political conflicts” it’s literally an occupied country with it’s culture being erased. People are upset for a reason.
No. They are keyboard warriors. Most of them are cowards in real life. They don't have the balls to stir up trouble. There are also plenty of travelers like Tommy, I meet them all the time and there should never be an excuse to restrict access to a country.
@@Droghba I don't think you know the difference between Xizang'西藏' and Tibet'吐蕃'.
For me this was a short but unique and rare looksee into the real Tibet in the current era. I applaud your friendly and honest approach towards everyone. Your dauntless efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you !
Loved this!
Actually it's Tibet People are friendly to foreigner. If Chinese people go to USA with poor English, that's brave to meet unfriendly people
@@Fu-2-Dai Friendship is the origin of Thanksgiving Day. The Tibetans fought an anti-colonial war against the British who occupied India.🥺
Oh , such CCP dog
Thanks for making this video. My wife is tibetan and she really enjoyed seeing you explore.
Brother you made me cry from tears of joy . I like how you captured everything without saying much .
Feels like a completely different world in Tibet. Very quiet and peaceful environment.
No, it's not.
@@peekaboopeekaboo1165of the three, Bhutan probably has the best living standards.
Since it's quiet and peaceful, please don't disturb them!
Maybe restricting more tourists is the best way.
Because many foreigners don't know the local customs, just like many people don't know the direction in which the "转经筒" rotates.
@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 For your conclusion, I can only say that you have never been to these two places.
@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Bhutan GDP per capita: $3266, Tibet GDP per capita: $8348
10 Minutes into the video and Im so astonished bout how welcoming, open and friendly these nice people are. So nice to see this really warms my heart.
hm what I wrote was for Tibetans not for all of the China videos. I mean they were friendly too, but as soon as he said meigyu ren they went 100% racist fucks. So nah its not the Chinese government. Its Tibetan culture and the right amount of buddhism.@@blardymunggas6884
it’s the same across all of rural china 👍
Who is open? The people on the bus are still being careful with what they say, be very weary of all the things people say in public, no one can truly 'speak out'
@@adamproctor9315 Speak out what? Political nonsense like 'Sleepy Joe out, Maga Trump back'?😆
@@adamproctor9315Typical American mindset
Great to revisit Tibet with you in this video. Thank you. My last time was 20 years ago. Things have changed, physically and many things are unchanged. May all beings be happy.
我在西藏待了超過18年，如果你跟我一樣經歷過2008年的暴亂。你就會明白爲什麽需要限制某些人進入西藏。
當年的事情，太恐怖了。
Especially Westerners, including the Japanese, who like to subvert the regime of other countries and engage in color revolutions or peaceful evolution in other countries, must be more vigilant! 🙄
The only person that can read this that is reading these comments is Tommy.
Lol 🤣 but more than likely true.
Would give anything if I was half that intelligent. People like Tommy are people that I would want to hang around because the intelligent people of the world know that whatever you want to be in life the best way to pursue that is to surround yourself with people that are either already in that profession or people that are striving for the same exact thing, AKA like-minded people.
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Free Hawaii and New Mexico! God damn yanks!
他是洋五毛，允许去西藏的。
TASHI delek . Such a beautiful video. Thanks you so much .
@SabbaticalTommy I hope you persuade the Tibetans to become independent so they can contain the Chinese government and make it easier for the United States to defeat China
Tommy your smile when you said Tibet has the loveliest grannys made me smile too and tears just came out of my eyes unexpectedly... As a Manchu Chinese I've always been fascinated by the diverse culture we have across the nation and I so do hope the preseverance of ethnic cultures will gain more attention. Living in the US for a long time I feel quite sad that I have never been able to actually visit more places back home, especially truly culturally unique places like Tibet. Seeing you interacting with locals lovingly and peacefully, trying to learn their language with another non-native language you learned, exactly like how I imagined the future world would be when I was young, caught my emotions unguard. Watching this video after an entire day of being forced to consume madness on the internet makes me want to pick up meditation again. Thank you so much for the content brother.
我班上也有满族人，现在他们基本上和东北文化融合了
In 2017 June I visited Tibet. Our group consisted touristd from different countries. A French girl, A Israeli girl who had served in the army for 2 years, A Italian women, 2 guys form Ukraine, One Srilanman guy, A retired British air force Aeronautical engineer snd a British young man. We gatherd at Lhasa coming from different places. I traveled from Shanghai all the way to Lhasa by train. It was 15 days trip. We are accompanied by a english speaking Tibetan guide and a Tibetan driver. The tour included Lhasa, Sigatse, Namco the biggest lake in Tibet, Mount Everest base Camp, Man Sarovar Holy Lake and Kailash Holy Mountain. We had 3 day hiking around Mount Kailash. The retired British Army aeronautical engineer couldn't make the hiking because of his poor health. All of us enjoyed the trip tremendously. We saw the progress with our own eyes. We visited many Buddhist monasteries. Saw Tibetan practicing their religion. Saw them wearing Tibetan dresses and talking in their own Language.
Ah, perfect timing for my weekly youtube session! Love your videos. I used to travel for several years myself, and your videos inspire me to do it again some day.
whats your session look like ? id love to have more informative videos and channels like this to watch.
@@dylangregg8370 TravelwithChris is a good travel channel.
You just watch TH-cam once a week?
it's amazing how unbiased you are it's not normal from that part of the world, keep up the good work and take care
It's easy if you don't give a f.
@@musical_lolu4811 there are websites and channels dedicated to exposing all the crazy stuff, getting an unbiased view on the actual people instead of the system can be refreshing:)
I've been to Tibet, there are lots of very nice and frendly people. Thank you for your video!
As you can already see, travel to Tibet is dangerous to your health. I literally knew a friend DIED on her trip in Tibet of altitude sickness. In China we all know that you need to take lots of precautions if you want to go to Tibet but not many foreigners realize that. Hope one day we can all explore Tibet safely and freely.
I have met people claiming to be Tibetan, you are fortunate to have met real Tibetans. A lucky man .
The China episodes are so interesting. I hope you would do them again sometime. I really enjoy watching those as I’m currently learning mandarin as well
So sad your tour is almost over, love every second of it. Your minimal (often nonverbal) critique of places is very diplomatic and keeps the videos entertaining. You let the natives and pictures speak for themselves. It also gives your "rambling" more meaning (like the tibetan rivers) that, hopefully, people take a closer look.
如果你喜欢慢生活可以选择西藏。但我怕高原反应。
Hey Tommy,
My name is Noah. I'm from the south east. I have been watching you for a while now. One of the first videos I watched you in you were in the slums in Africa out on the water I forget which episode it was. It was a good episode it showed your character and I really like how your attitude is and how comfortable you are around anybody I look up to that because that's the way that I am and there are very few people that are real like this you are one of the only people that I can say I truly believe without a doubt in my heart that you have no racist bone or thought in your body AKA mind. You love everybody! You want to explore the world and explore different cultures and beat you people and learn new things and have new experiences and explore your spiritual side and you are not for no religion, you see the world in a similar way as I do and I'm sure there are others like me who filled the same or a similar way. Anyway you have my full respect sir love your videos love what you do you're doing what I would give anything in the world to do but I am not even half as intelligent as you. year quickness to learn a new language is mind-boggling in my personal opinion. There's no way my mind could just learn a new language as quick as you do and then you keep it it seems like and it's so easy for you to figure out what someone is saying even if you don't really know that language. Kudos to you my friend. 👍
Thanks Noah
Hey man. What you have given us is of infinite worth. ❤
An American tourist who pursues free travel found the joy of wandering around in Tibet.
8:21 What a sweet interaction🥰. This is what traveling is all about out for me, having these small interactions are typically what stays in my mind for many years.
Thank you for taking me along in your adventures of Tibet.
There’s a painful reason why foreigners are still in a controlled state to visit Tibet/Xizang. During the old days, Tibet is a free place for foreigners to go. Some of the bad ass came in and created a lot of chaos.
There are so many vloggers on china... but i somehow enjoyed your laid back nature. The way you present the whole experience is very impressive actually, moreover the way you respond to the locals is very sweet and positive. Thanks a lot...!
Check “Little Chinese everywhere” she also create good vlogs
the language situation in Tibet is much better than it was in Walse
In the old days, Welsh kids were punished for speaking in Welsh in the classroom. While Welsh is now studied in school, the damage is already done. A whole generation made to feel ashamed of their own language. It was worse in Ireland where now only a small percentage are truly fluent in Irish.
In fact in Tibet, even if u are a han Chinese kid, u have to learn Tibet in school, imagine if a English kid move to wales and he have to learn welsh or he'll fale the school
This is a lie. The kids are losing their mother tongue. The conversation with the teen on the bus who studies in Chengdu is one example. The boarding school system will destroy their language and identity within a couple generations.
thank you brother made me feel like I'm in Tibet! hope you get more chances to explore our beautiful Tibet
如果有更多像您这样的Vlogger，我相信不同国家的人之间可以更容易消除误解和隔阂，非常感谢！
If there are more Vloggers like you, I believe that misunderstandings and barriers between people from different countries can be more easily eliminated. Thank you very much!
应该把乱吹西藏怎么没有人权的人送到解放前的西藏让他们提验一下 ‘人权’ ，看看解放前西藏的阿姐鼓或类似的
I've been to Lakdak and Nepal several times. Tourists/trekkers/foreigners also need permission to be able to get into some areas. Tibet always on my to-go list. Great content!! Thanks
Ladakh is part of Tibet
@@TsungmeyTibet is a part of India💯💯🔥🔥😎😎😎👿👿😈👿😈🔥🔥💪💪💪
@@AmitKumar-fx2kyIndia was not actually the name of a country before the British colonized it, and the South Asian subcontinent had never been truly unified in its thousands of years of civilized history. In other words, before the British came to the South Asian subcontinent, India was just a geographical term, not the name of a country.
shut up wumao@@Tsungmey
@@yilizhang2175 Cope, it is now, and has been unified several times by several kingdoms and empires
Thanks for uploading and sharing us this wonderful video. I love Tibet
This tour has been a great peek into Tibet. I was fortunate to go on a very similar tour during a break period while studying abroad in China and I absolutely loved it. The Tibetan people are so incredibly warm and hospitable. I've been wanting to return since.
It's heartwarming to see people trying to talk in each other's languages even most of times it's just simple greetings. Communication saves relations, even between civilizations.
After they have hanified Tibet, and destroyed all Tibetan insignia, sure
Great Video, Tibet is always amazing, People are wonderful!!!!
People are oppressed and face harsh racism as a way of life
Yep! I know, coz I m Tibetan. 😂
@@MikAnimalBullshit
I love my hometown
no no no，you don,t know tibet.there is no discrimination.tibetese and chinese are famly.You can see this in the video.
good speech in the end of video, goog job dude, you are an honest international friend. you used your camera to record the real Tibet.
I grow up in China. When I was in High school, I had two Tibetan classmates. They are very nice and they only speak Tibetan to each other. They told me their education fees are paid by the government, their accommodations are paid by the government. They studied in Shanghai during junior school, and came to Chengdu for high school. They have so many privileges than Han people in China. And their house back in Tibet are built by the government, I was very amazed and somehow felt unfair. Because my Han parents worked their ass off to provide me everything. But now I understand and I think it has to be done this way, and now, they work in the fashion industry in Shanghai as fashion designers translating the Tibetan culture into Han people’s everyday wear. Isn’t it amazing things turned out this way? I’m merely sharing my knowledge as a native Chinese regarding how Tibetan people I met are treated as I grow up. I know shit happened in 2008 but I simply hope the media could be more fair and stop stirring things up on social media to cause riot again in Tibet like how Trump is using Twitter to stir America up. We lived in peace before, and the riot forced government to take drastic measures that even made the media go wild again somehow.
Thank you for the cute story. You’re a great speaker for your lovely government 🫶🏾🤭
是的，中国的少数民族有太多的特权，汉族只能养一个孩子，而少数民族可随便养呢
@@coconut2212 brainwashed a**h*le ,keep believe what you believe
@@yuemeili1368hi 开放三胎了呢 您要是愿意 请尽情的生～
@@Barji-r4y 是啊，这还用你说吗😂
You should have taken a land cruiser from lhasa to kathmandu with a tour group. Its how you get to see the rest of the country and meet some of the rural people. Its a brutal journey but worth it.
Yes! I did that almost 15 years ago. Amazing journey. Especially spending the night ar the little monastery near Everest basecamp. Absolutely magical.
I don't know if he can, since he's supposed to be tagged to a tour group. Maybe the paper work would be very difficult to do.
Ok
@@ageoflove1980I did it as well.... magical...this video brought me do many memories I hope did it to you too
@@chinaman1 You believe this propagandist a@hole?
I’m engineer working in Tibet, I’m glad that you enjoy your trip in Tibet.😊😊
Thanks Tommy. Seems like I haven't seen a video from you in a while. Now there are a few available. As always you provide great entertainment. I find your videos actually uplifting.
My uncle visited Tibet and told me a true story that a German tour group made some locals hold up a banner reading "Free Tibet". That caused the poor Tibetian who was unable to read the banner get arrested and god knows what interrogation they went through.
It made me very angry and upset about the actions by these westerners.
For every 10,000 good foreigners, there could be one, harbouring ill will, not towards Tibetians, but anything CCP does. And probably more among them who are unhappy about CCP for what they hear on western media, subconsciously keeping an eye out for issues to pick on with China.
Im not sure if you can imagine, people exist who are self righteous and holier than thou that would try to put opinions into the minds of pure, carefree people who just wants to mind their own lives.
I would keep an eye on foreigners since there is an active one sided propaganda against the country. You would do the same if someone is trying to intervene and "save" your people from your govt. too.
Why is china so restrictive you asked. Tibet is a hotspot of a target for propaganda after all.
I can sense even in your video, you held back from saying too many good things about china in fear of backlash. Sorry if that is your environment.
So indeed, my uncle's said his sim card was tapped, and his tour was very restricted. How he knew, he was interviewed by cops about the word bomb, mentioned, but its taken out of context and has been clarified. He is all fine, believe it or not, they are very respectful towards tourists even during interrogation.
Felt utterly restrictive, but he understands the paranoia. He's not putting all the blame on the Chinese govt., he puts half the blame on the aggressive western propaganda that is trying to sway the local's minds.
Every country has skeletons in their closets. I wish America and their allies will stop trying to pick on only the bad things, talking shit about china, its so racist and hypocritical.
I wish more westerners will spend more time enjoying asia and china, I see this place as the future. Its thriving, extremely safe, friendly and people are living good lives.
Western countries are going through the painful process of cutting off from china, i find that self mutilating and it is affecting people living in west more than in china, I know because i live in one.
I hope more people will take step back, put things into perspective, visit other countries and learn that people everywhere just wants to live their lives normally
It is not what the politicians and state media propaganda try to portray.
Why? Are you for Tibet independence? If so, you are expected to sacrifice your life for your cause!
So let me get this straight.. a tibetan was arrested and interrogated by the police for just holding a sign saying Free Tibet? Please remind me who the bad guy is in this story
Long time subscriber, just like to say I really enjoy your videos, you're quite unique in as much as you research the history, and don't judge and and in most cases have a good command of the local language, which is especially unique for an American, and adds so much to the content with the interactions with the local folks. so good for you, look forward to your videos
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Thanks my friend
@@SabbaticalTommy hope u visit tibet again in the future!
Well one thing is certain, Chinese regardless of ethinicity treats Americans 10x better than most Americans treat Chinese.
My wife is half Filipina, half Chinese. She's currently in the Philippines helping her parents, and it's the same way there. Filipinos treat Americans better than their own people. They hold Americans, and I'm sure other foreigners to a higher standard. When my wife and her brother were pulled over, the Filipino cop was being a prick, so she called me and put the phone on speaker. When he came back from his car, he heard her talking to me in English and immediately changed his attitude. He said, "Have a nice day," and left instead of giving them a ticket like he said he was going to do. She has gotten out of many problems by calling me. When I go there next summer I'm sure I'll be treated well while there like I was in many countries I've been to.
@@sabik6979 Chinese treats foreigners better than locals out of courtesy and hope that they enjoy your stay but not to say they treat locals badly. In America and Australia, 2 places that i have experience with, they treat us Chinese like shit, not all but many.
Most Americans are Jewish, what do you expect
This was great. Your frustration is understandable, yet you handled your visit well. Thanks for giving us the tour.
I really enjoyed seeing your interactions with the locals. Tibetan culture and languages are a true gem that I hope can be preserved.
Most impressed how quick you pick up Chinese and able to even converse ❤❤❤
Tommy lived in China for several years.
Your videos are so spontaneous, which makes them quite unique 👍👍👍
As a Chinese, I really appreciate Sabbatical's video. It's real and immersed. It doesn't praise or criticize deliberately, just feels and shares.
But the title is subtle and reflect on his understanding, or lack of it.
I think his political views are quite obvious…
@@cxy-s5k 他讲布达拉宫历史时完全把Tibet和China独立开来说的，在许多视频里偶尔会有subtle的神情和欲言又止的断句……怎么说呢，大哥深度游拍摄相对客观真实，且我相信他对中国有不一样的感情，但还是免不了带了一些西方色彩
It's strange that I "travel" in Tibet/Xizang on youtube firstly as a Chinese haha. Glad to see that ppl in there is kind just like ppl in my home. Thank you!
Tommy your videos are always incredible. I would love to travel to China just like you, but I’m sure I won’t live up to your language standards. This video was especially good everything about it. Great job great capture.
No need Chinese language, promise you can get anywhere you want without any obstacle in China, Chinese people are most warmheart and friendly over the world
If you go to the city like shanghai. You don't need to worry because people can speak some simple English words.
Greetings from Western Australia. I'm going to Shanghai next year and then I'm taking the train to Tibet. I can't wait to go. I love your vids. Stay safe.
Smart move, I think that is the better route to visit Tibet freely, first visiting the main western chinese cities, and go to Tibet from there.
@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Of course, they don't have the structure to monitor each single tourist 24/7.. they only have checkpoints throughout the main parts of the region. And he was not alone, but accompanying his tour group, he just made a minor detour from them, no big deal. You can't visit Tibet like you can visit Paris and walk wherever you want alone by 90 days without any goverment NPC bothering you.
I loved how you showed specially the very local side of tibet and it’s people and your short interactions with them. N I loved your explanations over every corner you went. 👍
There was no need of permit to visit Tibet before 2008. Unfortunately some governments kept sending agents and extremely biased “journalists”. Therefore the permit process was put in place.
I used to be an exchange student in central Tibet, and I had one of the most unique, fantastic experiences there. I still remember the friendly local student and the impressive snow mountain behind the school that I exchanged to. I got to talk to the local students and learn Tibetan culture, and I noticed the shift of young Tibetans from more traditional to popular Chinese pop and fashion culture. People were very faithful and friendly, and the most exciting thing for me was picking fossils by the snow mountains and eating lunch in the middle of nowhere in Tibet since we were driving across the part of Tibet with zero modern infrastructure. ( The ladies had to hide behind the car for the bathroom bc we stopped in the middle of nowhere with miles and miles of edgeless flat grassland ) The wild animals were also a sign to see in Tibet, and my Tibet classmates also almost got us in trouble by offering us the decorated skulls of a dangerous species before I left (I took a regular Yak skull one instead of the 20 years in jail one at the end). It was indeed one of the most unique and meaningful trips for me.
this shift is called colonization.
@@nathan_408 China was colonized by Nike and KFC, and so were they.
@@nathan_408yup. They did that in Hong Kong too, first starting with language by imposing Mandarin on official documents and news channeled. Lose the language and you lose the cultural identity associated with it.
An additional note, China markets infrastructure as a way of uplifting the Tibetans to prove they’re better in a colonial mentality. However the Tibetans had let go of materialism and physical aspects of reality thousands of years ago, they seek instead the immaterial and metaphysical aspects of reality. The Kaifeng Jew who fucked China starting during the Ming and now rule China via the CCP attack and suppress the Vajrayana from being practiced and so the Tibetan Buddhists are dissatisfied despite having the infrastructure amenities other peoples globally want. Tibetans want their teachers back.
@@NarasimhaDiyasena So what do you think about the Kingdom of Savoy promoting Tuscan breeding to unify Italy, Prussia promoting Standard German to unify Germany, England & Wales, Castile & Spain .......?
If you know history, you can see the strong connection between Chinese, Tibetans, and Cantonese in terms of blood, language, history. BTW, I have been to Tibet where there are many people who are free to study Buddhism for the whole life with specially established Buddhist schools. From the first time the central government in Beijing governed Tibet 800 years ago, it has been administering it with specialized religious administrations and with local self-governing organizations.
The emphasis on identity politics, the creation of a narrow nationalism, and the practice of self-determination of peoples is emphasizing differences and exacerbating contradictions, as in the case of the Balkans and the Levant. Today's concept of "China/Zhonghua" was created in the modern era, in contrast to the Ottoman and Turkic examples, by promoting the concept of a multi-ethnic state from the narrower "Han/Sino" mono-ethnicity of the past, a new national identity that includes the idea of a multi-ethnic state in a symbiotic relationship. This new national identity includes the idea of the symbiosis of multinational states. In government-established schools, Uighurs and Mongolians are learning Mandarin along with their own cultural history in Uighur and Mongolian. If you have a chance, please go there and see for yourself, as this TH-camr did, and get in touch with real people to learn the facts.
@@NarasimhaDiyasena Dude, this is how history made.
Man you were like a celebrity on that bus 🤩 And wow that scenery ... pretty amazing stuff
I really enjoyed your videos cause you showed us many different location of Tibet. I am from Tibet and I have been in Newyork in recently and it was amazing too. So you are from Newyork and you have seen other wonderful view of Tibet landscape.
Tashi delek my brother my name is Dorjee. I was born in Tibet but right now I am in America I am really enjoy watching your video. Thank you so much. I hope one day I will see you in Tibet.God bless you.
Support china or free tibet?
Absolutely cool! Thanks for sharing the simplicity of your travels... greetings from Palm Springs, CA.
It’s great that the Tibetans, Uyghurs, Miao, and other minorities speak Mandarin Chinese well. The West in trying to instigate trouble, say it’s a form of ‘cultural genocide’, which is simply BS. ALL countries, including my own, Singapore, promotes a ‘common’ language that UNITES ALL citizens. In Singapore’s case; it’s English. It’s the language used in business, commerce, education and public institutions. It unites the Malays, Chinese, Indian, Arab, Eurasian, and other Singaporeans of diverse backgrounds. The USA, UK, Australia, France, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Iraq, Morocco and every other nation, promotes the use of at least one official national language. So, it’s vicious and evil of the West, especially the American government to suggest these lies (cultural genocide) when they promote the same thing no matter what the cultural background of the American person. Everyone is expected to speak, write and read American English if they want to fine a job, study or speak to a public official. I loathe the double standards and hypocrisy of the West.
That’s quite a video u made there .I was just cruising though the TH-cam videos and your video got my attention . Really liked the way you presented ❤ simple yet a strong and brave one
Your videos are great. You are a blogger who takes deep photos of the lives of people at the bottom. Unlike other bloggers who only shoot skyscrapers, beautiful shopping malls, high-speed high-speed rails, etc., your works are great.
Urban landscapes are not necessarily bad content. That’s a reflection of an ever changing city in a country foreign guests visit.
Everyone has its own tastes and preference
There were quite some battles there near Gyantse when the British army tried to conquer Tibet back in 1904. That palace/fortress there around 11:50 was actually stormed in a siege. Many Tibetans died as a result of this expedition and they were left with unfavourable trade arrangements and a large debt. An unconvenient truth for The West in their attempts to critcize China for their occupation of Tibet. Two wrongs dont make a right though, so not being pro-China here or whatever, just sometimes dont like it when Western media show this "holier than thou" attitude now and then.
@@yapyapyap2805 "Tibet is part of China as Scotland is part of the uk"
Im not sure that comparison goes the way you seem to hope it would. :D
@@rcbrascan White people in the eastern hemisphere debate that everyday because they have nothing better to do.
British invasion caused between 5000-8000 Tibetan lives.
Chinese invasion caused 1.2 million Tibetan death, 6000 monasteries destroyed. So there's no comparison.
The US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada did not exist when Tibet became part of China! China does have a sin, and that is the invention of gunpowder. China should probably apologize to the indigenous people of Africa, America and Australia!
@@FatherLand56 There is no evidence for your lies, but there are videos on TH-cam, where girls are skinned into drums and girls' bones are made into magic tools. In the past, 90% of slaves in Xizang served 10% of the nobility. Your avatar indicates that you are a skinned person, and your lies are not as good as the actual skin of a girl.
我之前去西藏，因为高原反应在医院呆了一周，然后就回去了😂
你是不是飞机去的😂我自驾去是完全没高反的
The luxury you have that every Tibetan envies. Our homeland. And thank you for travelling to Tibet. Mesmerising experience.
Dude is chilling. That’s positive stuff I’d like to see
I think Tommy's view is generally objective. Let's talk a bit more about the permit. As a Chinese, if I remembered it correctly, there was not such a permit thing in the first place, until some so-called "reporters" or "journalists" filmed their footage and deliberately edited in a way to cater to western audience, even had to twist the facts and made up some stories, then the government has to make sure that all coming foreign visitors are coming purely for a travel, not anything else.
When I visited we did have to show our passport and our permission to be there when crossing towns. This tracks. 😁
Thank you for your real journey to Tibet. Appreciate!
Why do foreigners need a permission before visiting Tibet？ I think you should ask CIA and MI6 instead of asking Chinese government.
Why do we need permission to visit Area 52 in the United States?
这简单的视频得到极多的评论与观看，应该是在台湾油管的管理者们的推荐。不简单
Darn I wish there was more footage from Tibet!!! You have become my go to travel blogger!!!
Before the March 14 incident in 2008, foreigners could travel, hike, and climb mountains in Tibet at will. They could live anywhere, drink beer, make friends, and chat on the side of the road. But after the March 14 incident, police investigations found that the violent incident was planned and implemented by foreign organizations, so they strengthened control over foreigners. So you should ask the CIA why they planned those incidents.
To understand China, one must also need to understand the US led western anti-China movement … for example “Congress Proposes $500 Million for Negative News Coverage of China
The effort to counter China’s ‘malign influence’ would fund negative coverage of China’s Belt and Road Initiative-while also beefing up the U.S.’s international lending.”. There have been other “kinetic”approaches adopted by this movement such as the physical interference and violence took place in the past in Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Tibet. Give the chinese government a break to protect its racial harmony and peaceful existence!
Your statement may well include real facts but how you spin them sounds a little too close to being PRC propaganda for my comfort.
@@juliebongers In short, facts make people uncomfortable. And that's part of the reason why your Media had been lying to you.
@@juliebongers This commentator's user name looks computer generated, probably a CIA paid agent.
@@dominikk-96
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"February, the contractor that worked on the anti-vax campaign - General Dynamics IT - won a $493 million contract. Its mission: to continue providing clandestine influence services for the military."
That is just ONE company that we are giving half a billion dollars to.
@@juliebongers you are definitely CIA robot
“I said Tibetan people are nice, I didn't say they weren't sexist” this make me crack up😂😂😂
Peace brings prosperity.
Anyone who propagates conflict is not a good human being.
Well done bro.
Peace …..🦞
That was Amazing Tommy very interesting Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing Tibet to the world as a foreigner, it’s a huge meaningful thing. We’re welcome people all of the world come to China, to see the real China, including the real Tibet
Real China???? Taiwanese are laughing at you guys.
Restrictions on foreign visitors? Of course. Because most westerners will sneak into Tibet with their prejudice and biasness to do bad things, doing their every bit to destroy China's effort for a better Tibet for the people. You are probably the very few that can put a positive spin on your trip to Tibet. Thank you for what you did.
There are restrictions everywhere in Tibet since 1959 because China occupied Tibet. Tibetan are not happy with Chinese intrusion into Tibet and they will keep on fighting for INDEPENDENCE from generation to generations. Free tibet. Chinese eat insects and dogs but tibetans are buddhist.
I'm sincerely interested in what you mean. What kind of bad things would other foreigners do?
Even I am interested to know what kind of bad things!!! And also what are China's "effort" for better Tibet ??? Can u list some and enlighten us all .
Many western media sneaked into Tibet and made fake happening in a peaceful Tibet. Their objective is to smear China peaceful rise. China is doing a good job for Tibet, now with good infrastructure like train, road, and allowing freedom to practice Buddhism.
Many western media sneaked into Tibet and made fake happening in a peaceful Tibet. Their objective is to smear China peaceful rise. China is doing a good job for Tibet, now with good infrastructure like train, road, and allowing freedom to practice Buddhism.
Watching your video reminds me of traveling to Tibet
It's so beautiful!
Must come once in life!
The scenery is really beautiful
From many comments you can see why this place is restricted for foreigners. Just too many people want Tibet to be in chaos and benefit themselves.
This video especially touched my heart. I felt such a warm smile the whole way thru Tibet, especially the glacier❣️
How in the hell could you tolerate it in just a
t- shirt?!? Why didn’t you buy a jacket or hoodie while you were there?
Thank you very much. I have a special place in my heart for the Tibetans. Your way with people is very sweet. Speaking Chinese from English is amazing in itself to me(!) & honors them. Good on you.
With Love & Gratitude
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Thanks Tommy from all the Tibetan’s living abroad. We’ve only heard of Tibet from our Grand parents and to witness it through your lens had been great treat to our eyes. We feel seen and we miss out home so much more than ever.
come back and see what tibet is real like
Just go visit someday. Of course don’t go if you’re actively advocating for Tibetan independence or something 😂
Tibet is nothing without Tibetan language its like uk without English
@@MissionUtopia__ Did you watch this video? The language is still there
@@ckjl7704 mandarin is mandatory is schools no one is allowed to speak tibetan its a slow strategy to make them chinese and destroy Tibetan sentiments and most monks are Han chinese not real tibetan
Due to the occurrence of serious terrorism incidents in Tibet and Xinjiang in the past, the Chinese government implemented strict measures to control foreign individuals, resulting in no further terrorist events. China's primary concern is stability and improving the standard of living. The presence of terrorism in the region hinders economic development. Without understanding Chinese, young people cannot find better job opportunities. Poverty can lead to extremism and hatred towards wealthy Han Chinese. The country has paid a high price to maintain stability. Subsequently, both Tibet and Xinjiang implemented stringent measures, such as restricting foreign visits and mandating free education for children. Young people are also required to learn Mandarin and are assigned jobs accordingly. So, the so-called "camps" mentioned in the media are like this. Tibetan and Xinjiang students receive completely free education and are assigned jobs. The government provides substantial subsidies for infrastructure development. Now, young people in Tibet and Xinjiang can speak Mandarin, have become wealthier, and conflicts have diminished. Other provinces have seen an increase in tourism. The living standards and life expectancy in Tibet and Xinjiang have improved. This reflects the difference in thinking between Chinese and Western cultures. Chinese people prioritize stability, while Westerners prioritize freedom.
You can't force minorities to learn your language, you shouldn't interfere in their culture period. There are generation of chinese people in America that doesn't speak a single word of english and they were never bothered or force to learn American language or culture.
@@TheBorz0 How do you think Native Americans are able to live in the USA? They need to learn English and go live in other cities for jobs. It's literally the same, but Tibetans at least have their own province, unlike Native Americans.
@@TheBorz0 Are there Indians who don't speak English but have their own state in the United States and live well?
That scene on the bus when you're talking to those young people, that's the kind of thing I like to see. It's so real!
你的中文说的太好了👍🏻
Great videos Tommy! Love your content
Sir thank you very much support for our Tibet and Tibetans.❤
If you really wanna know about Tibet come to India Place Called Dharamsala ❤
在这种高原地带，特别是你还有一点高反的情况下，感冒是有可能致命的。这就是为什么那个出租车司机一直提醒你不要感冒。确实应该注意保暖。
FREE Tibet 🖕🖕
Just to be fair. The fact that he's a foreigner and he's in Lahsa, a big mordern city in Tibet, probably create a different experience compared to say if he's in remote villages there. However, that's still real interaction with Tibetans and it shows a different side of Tibet than the one commonly depicted by West Media.
According to western media, Tibetans have no freedom and everyone is forced to be Chinese and Tibetan culture is being destroyed everyday so they need to be freed from the control of the CCP. But looking at the current state of Tibet, if they were never absorbed into China, I would imagine Tibet would be far worse. They couldn't build any lasting infrastructure in Africa given decades, they wouldn't be able to do crap for Tibet as well.
Any foreigner that visits Tibet will find it very different from what Western media has portrayed. You can say the same thing for any city in China.
I mean the brutal massacre and exile of Tibetans had been long past that now, so obviously it'll be very different and look different than what the western media talks about because it talked about during china brutal merciless dictatorship that forcefully invade and annexed Tibet from helpless and harmless Tibetans😢
@khasidailyfact6371 There was a group backed by the US who tried to lead an independence movement. They were armed and violent. The army was called in to suppress this attempted regime change. When the IRA tried the same thing in Belfast, the British army and tanks rolled in and maintained order. Did you protest against that? Tibet has been part of China for over a thousand years, and the unrest fermented when foreign power tried to drive a wedge between the locals and the government. The US just passed another bill for 1.6 billion dollars to "promote democracy" around the world and to teach media on how to "counter" China. So, the allegations of oppression, slave labour, and child labour will continue. These lies are almost comical. There is no labour shortage in this country of 1.4 billion, and the cotton farms have been using machine harvesting for decades. If there is even a shred of evidence of slave or child labour it would be parade in the Western media every day for years. That's what the 1.6 billion dollars are for.
The driver and tommy definitely had father son energy
as Chinese, we welcome all the guests as long as they obey Chinese law, just like we will obey the law where we are visiting. btw, personally I am pretty sure the restrictions will be lifted up in a few years, because the restrictions are also protecting Tibet people, They are too naive to believe anyone.
When you smile and say hello to other human beings ... we don't call it naive. We all know for the fact that the Chinese government welcomes guests or tourists in Tibet with a lot of restrictions and heavy surveillance. Their restrictions is not to protect Tibet but the hide the FACT.
@@sonamgangsang534 I checked your channel then I found out why you are so negative to Chinese government. But no matter how many lies you say, Tibet people like their life and support the government more and more that must prove something.
Loved this, somewhere I will never get to, so I am travelling with you & enjoying it so much. I travelled a lot when I was younger but never went to the East or the Middle east, Africa etc so THANK YOU for your time & sharing your adventures, only thing I wont have is a souvenir lol
Tibet had improved tremendously under Chinese rules. Their citizens are not deprived! China most significant wants water, electricity and huge landscapes and minerals deposits in Tibets! India definitely wants that too!
The dog looks at you so peacefully. That says a lot.
As did the cow.
i think you've mistaken... china does not need outside approval for the good works they've done to their own people.... that's a very colonial mindset
I was moved by that little girl, I am Chinese,and look at her family I can know that maybe their not rich and the education for that girl may also poor, she have a little resources to learn English but she is so brave to catch the chance to learn or practice her English ❤❤❤
Your Chinese is fantastic, and it proves to be the most useful tool - - and the little Tibetan you speak too is great to see. But man, it's cool to see Tibet and the interactions with locals you were able to see
I hope your China trip isn't over yet! Would love to see you go to Yunnan and sample all the different tea
And interact with there Dai people
"Let's get on this bus and take it where ever it goes"... love it! 😂
Only the rich can travel so recklessly.
i really appreciate your videos about China. THANK YOU SO MUCH.