So Bangkok is preferred because can watch Netflix and can talk bad about the local government but not Royal family? What about safety, health care, transport, support of elderly, political stability, history culture, facilities, etc. What is a fact is in China and Thailand the elderly won't get robbed and shot whereas in USA highly possible.
I have a VPN in Australia. Your lack of interest in travelling is the most unusual. There is nothing to do in China other than watch TV seems to be your position. China is a very large and diverse country and it will take me the rest of my life to see a fraction of it. I have done my research, and it is less hassle to retire in China than Thailand or any other SE Asian country. Just because you don't want to leave you television doesn't mean the vast majority of people looking for a place to retire are the same. You need to get out more, old mate.
@aishiteimusu I totally agree. The video does seem overly focused on TV shows, language, and not speaking out against the government. But language issues also exist in Thailand and Cambodia, so not sure why it's only a negative in China. Plus, you can easily communicate using phone translators - everyone has one. If anyone craves western TV and media - use a VPN. It's so easy and not a big deal. And for me, I see myself as a guest in someone else's country, so it's not even my right to speak out negatively in a public fashion. (Most everyone speaks their mind in private, even in China.) Agree the visa rules DO suck. So limited. And that one thing will likely keep me out of China retirement. But in the short term, OMG the travel opportunities. And the unique culture. And the people... much more open and friendly to foreigners in China than in Thailand (in my experience). Also, why not Malaysia? That surprised me. Didnt say why not.
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I don't agree with a lot of your positions here, but some I do agree with. Just remember you are speaking as an Anglosphereian (the Euro/Anglo-American sphere of influence, historical colonizer based privilege's, etc.). Don't get me wrong, your culture is what it is, and thus your worldview is a product of that culture. You cavalierly say "you won't get things that you like [in China]", and "there's really nothing for you [in China], it's just going to be a headache" As _Individuals,_ our worldviews will differ based on our unique experiences and circumstances. So I get that your review here is not directed at someone that looks like me, or has the history of oppression living in your Western world. I noticed you for some unknown reason don't like Malaysia, and didn't mention Vietnam? Is it because the Vietnamese know how to deal with colonizers? Whatever it is, I wish you well in your remaining years.
Best pod! very informational.❤
Hello James ive following your video s for a while , i chose Cambodia , for retirement , Thanks for the info !
So Bangkok is preferred because can watch Netflix and can talk bad about the local government but not Royal family? What about safety, health care, transport, support of elderly, political stability, history culture, facilities, etc. What is a fact is in China and Thailand the elderly won't get robbed and shot whereas in USA highly possible.
Noted.
I have a VPN in Australia. Your lack of interest in travelling is the most unusual. There is nothing to do in China other than watch TV seems to be your position.
China is a very large and diverse country and it will take me the rest of my life to see a fraction of it.
I have done my research, and it is less hassle to retire in China than Thailand or any other SE Asian country.
Just because you don't want to leave you television doesn't mean the vast majority of people looking for a place to retire are the same.
You need to get out more, old mate.
thanks for sharing
@aishiteimusu I totally agree. The video does seem overly focused on TV shows, language, and not speaking out against the government. But language issues also exist in Thailand and Cambodia, so not sure why it's only a negative in China. Plus, you can easily communicate using phone translators - everyone has one.
If anyone craves western TV and media - use a VPN. It's so easy and not a big deal. And for me, I see myself as a guest in someone else's country, so it's not even my right to speak out negatively in a public fashion. (Most everyone speaks their mind in private, even in China.)
Agree the visa rules DO suck. So limited. And that one thing will likely keep me out of China retirement. But in the short term, OMG the travel opportunities. And the unique culture. And the people... much more open and friendly to foreigners in China than in Thailand (in my experience).
Also, why not Malaysia? That surprised me. Didnt say why not.
Thank you James for your diversity of subjects.
I never had a problem watching anything on the internet I wanted. VPN use was never an issue
When in Rome you do as Romans do
The Terracotta Army . .- Amazing 😮👀. . .🤔🤔 👍👏🙌Craftsmanship 🎯
Much of the older musik like at the close is Very - inviting to the 👂🦻, . . & Spirit . .
ya - hear ? 👋. . .💨
I don't agree with a lot of your positions here, but some I do agree with. Just remember you are speaking as an Anglosphereian (the Euro/Anglo-American sphere of influence, historical colonizer based privilege's, etc.). Don't get me wrong, your culture is what it is, and thus your worldview is a product of that culture. You cavalierly say "you won't get things that you like [in China]", and "there's really nothing for you [in China], it's just going to be a headache"
As _Individuals,_ our worldviews will differ based on our unique experiences and circumstances. So I get that your review here is not directed at someone that looks like me, or has the history of oppression living in your Western world. I noticed you for some unknown reason don't like Malaysia, and didn't mention Vietnam? Is it because the Vietnamese know how to deal with colonizers? Whatever it is, I wish you well in your remaining years.