Anyone planning to visit China would do well to wait until next year-experts in Singapore are predicting the virus will be around at least until the end of the year.
Welcome to China, and welcome to discover China's goods and bads, also compare what you see with what you thought. Wish you have a nice trip~
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Compared to what the western goverments do in this covid 19 outbreaks, the Chinese government, indeed is not perfect, but does the best job so far. Now, China is the safest country to avoid getting infected. PS: thumbs up also to Korean government , nice job.
actually, from a native perspective, covid 19 really exposed a lot of problems in our government. But i believe it's what make a government and country find the way to become better.
Fellow Englishman who has been in Chongqing for six months. Agree with everything you are saying, hitting the nail on the head. I'd had serious reservations about moving here and had a pretty negative image of China because of the way it it portrayed in the media. When you live here though you realise how agenda driven the west is against the country. I love life here and the local people have been brilliant to me in helping me to adapt.
Yup, I am quite boring talking with people who only living under US apps. They say every thing racist and full of arrogance, Reallity is they are just morons.
@@spankythemonkey9828 people shouldn't just rely on media, i am sure they will stay positive and happier. just travel around the world and see with your own eyes and don't worry about the language barrier. i am pretty sure you will deal with it quite good. you can use "google translator" which can translate the chinese characters by scanning them and by using voice notes as well.
@@dronezone8399 agreed. But ironically, most of the time they think you are brainwashed deeply. 😂. Traveling will definitely make people open minded. And don't wanna live in propaganda anymore.
@@spankythemonkey9828 ,I do not think you need to hold yourself back. Just look at Poppy (her channel is 'Where is Poppy'); she is an American who can't speak Chinese but has been all over China. Indeed, I believe she stayed in China for over 14 months!
It's okay to take a leap from where you are now to China and live a holiday life to explore China before you make the decision of working or living in China for longer. Worth a try
Sometimes we need a change in attitude and a change in latitude as they say. I’m 73, came here seven years ago to teacher for a couple of years after teaching history and geography for 40 years. Four years ago I met the most wonderful woman I have ever known. Now I know I made a great decision. I understand you completely.
It is good to see you on the streets again Man. When we are young most of us don't have the vision to see what is to come. It is an individual effort to see and know what we want to do in life. You have made the right decision moving to China, use the opportunity and make the best of it. I love China as well, and I will be back sometime this year.
Great to hear someone with quite similar experience, I honestly feel the same way about China. I’ve lived and studied in China and it’s simply an amazing country! Living in China and experiencing it myself definitely helped me to extend my perspective in many ways, couldn’t be more grateful. ❤️🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳
I totally feel you! I'm from China and I'm living in the US right now. I have been living here for 7 years and I have lived in England, Australia, and the Philippines before (more than 3 months for each country). All these experiences made me an open minded person. I truly agree with you that you won't understand a culture unless you really live there and know the people. The news about China here at the states are 99% negative. Not only they pick all the negative news to tell Americans, but they twist the fact and talk in a negative perspective. But I believe this happens in every country, not just the US..
I dont agree when you said it happens to every country. The US government has an agenda to suppress China to becoming number one. A lot of their media are tied to the government. I cant remember exactly who. I think is Mike Pence said openly that the US has to stop China by all means to get to that pt.
David Lee ... Exactly ..... About 80% of the anti China news originates from the USA. China is catching them up economically, so they have an agenda ... The US media is far more anti China than media from any other country ... The media in most countries is pretty mild compared to Fox News, for example ... Fox is literally addicted to China bashing.
Your voice has been valuable in documenting this global event. I've totally enjoyed your inside views living in China. It seems like a more civilized society than America in many ways; a different way of perceiving, but we are all humans in the end after all (except psychopaths); we all stop for stop signs no matter what country we live in.
Travelling (better still, living abroad) will always teach you things you never get from books. It's an education books cannot offer you. If done with an open mind, you will realise most news items have their own shortcomings.
Thank you for your story...follow your heart...when I was younger than you I switched universities because the professor taught a style of Spanish that is only used in a part of Spain. (A side note.. I lived in Mrs Tabery home in Italy when I was in 1st grade I had to attend the 4th grade in Italy as that was when English was used within the teaching environment, a win win for all.) My family traveled the US and Europe in a VW bus back in the 60s . I returned to Mexico ready to stay there until I had mastered the language! Well I passed the class even when the professor broke from Spanish to English to tell me what a preperational phrase was and I responded in Spanish...he was so upset that he stormed out of his class of 4....I've made it to 60+ and I don't teach English unless you just want to hear my story and my English is excellent! After our Spanish school time was over another American and I stayed on in Mexico to travel and learn more about the culture. (One of my goals was to be fluent in Spanish and it was an evening in Oaxoca that 3 guys were following us and talking in Spanish and were making plans for the American girls (us). Two things happened that evening, the shocked facial expressions and I knew I was fluent! Learn the conversational Mandrian, the culture and some culinary favorites, they will be with you the rest of your life! There are millions of good people around the world. Look forward to seeing a video like this one, my motto make new friends but keep the old one is silver and the others gold. For past 15 years I have taken a vacation of at least a week with some girlfriends (6-15) of them. About a decade ago I was designated the 'find what the locals do when they have time person's. I love this job as I get to meet new people and to date have been fun and time well spent! A hotel on the island was having an open house to celebrate 50 years of service to the community. I was invited to attend, with my friends, by an islander who had been walking her Golden Reteiver the night before. We helped clean up and then about 20 islanders and us Midwesterners went for a walk on the beach. It is so easy to fall back to what is known but the world is a fascinating place! China is on my bucket list so please share your adventures!
Great perspective and coming from the UK myself, I feel Brits who live in China are much more straight forward and non pretentious about what their experiences are there. What amazes me is people who has this irrational hatred for a country and it's people (whether it's China or some other country) which they have no affiliation to. Instead of worrying about their own local community issues, they are far more concerned about what another culture eats, drink, do or even what their local traditions are. Perhaps these people turn a blind eye to their own country's problems and focus on another to make themselves appear as though they are more superior. For whatever reason I feel sorry for these people because you must have a very boring and sad life to be concerned about other people's way of life which you have absolutely no association with.
Spot on. As a Chinese, we don't mind people feel curious about our culture, or criticize our bad sides in good intentions. But discriminating us or our country based on biased resourses or poor knowledge of us is absolutely unacceptable.
Hi bro it is a really good channel . You are quite different from BBC. I cannot believe my eyes . You tell the truth to the world. Keep going. God bless you.
Thank you so much for doing this. I am living in SZ too and just started to use TH-cam no long ago. But when I searched for things about China all I could find is channels like Laowahy and it really hurts my feelings as a Chinese. So thank you!
laowhy86 married a Chinese wife and lived in China for many years, but he did not assimilate into Chinese culture. His Mandarin proficiency is poor, and he doesn't really seem interested in making local Chinese friends (all he seems to be doing is hanging out with other expats like serpentza) and he doesn't consider China his home, nor Chinese people as his fellow countrymen.
I used to watch his channel too, now I don’t, not because now he anti China or anything. I remember why I unsubscribed his channel. There was one time, he took his daughter on the street, and someone maybe touched his daughter or something, he immediately blows up. And shout to him f your mother in Chinese. That’s just disgusting. He living in China long enough, I bet he knows that’s normal for a Chinese people touching a child, because he like her and that is the way Chinese people shows his friendliness . He blows up immediately, like he disgusted by that person , it’s truly shows not only how racist he is, also show his true characters, he look down on people that are maybe poor, that person didn’t dress that well
@@Shenzhou. It's called 'white privelage' guys like him expect to be treated like God's in the East and when they are sorely disappointed they become bitter lol
@@jayrodprime laowhy86 also has his Caucasian South African buddy, serpentza, who grew up in South Africa before coming to China and serpentza complained about China incessantly, constantly comparing China to the West, even though he spent his childhood in South Africa. serpentza spent over 10 years in China, and yet he refuses to assimilate into Chinese culture and traditions. His Mandarin proficiency is poor, and you can't hold intelligent conversations with him in Mandarin over everyday topics, because his vocabulary is only that of a 7-year old. He doesn't seem make any local Chinese friends (apart from his wife) instead he hangs out with other China-hating expats like laowhy86.
I really enjoy your videos Barret, you bring a lot of hard truths that people need to learn, you're very wise to digest the experiences you've been experiencing the way you have. Good on you on being a student of the world with a critical mind, I admire it.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I came from China to UK 30 years ago. Your description of experience in the 1st year resonates so much with me. The risk is and will be awarded with huge wealth of life experience with different cultures and a completely different perspective of the world. Glad you are enjoying it. I enjoy watching your video. Your commentary is articulate and objective, which gives me a perspective of China in a different angle. Keep up the good work!
This reminds me of some years back; a lad (a Mancunian) at work was asked what he'd have for lunch. He said all he ever wants to eat are burgers & chips. He thinks they are the best food in the world. He doesn't like nor want to try any other types of food 'cos that was what he ever had all his life. You on the other hand have made that leap out of your box, not easy but well done.
l don’t know why your video is top of my recommendation, but l just click it out of my curiosity, and it turns out that l agree most of your saying. I really admire your bravery that made a huge step to come to a unfamiliar country and live for like a year. So far, the most brave decision that l put my self through is to travel alone to Thailand, and honestly it’s the best experience that l have experienced. People are lovely and friendly there.
Good to see your life is eventually back to normal. There is no perfect place in this world just like there is no perfect person. You are entitled to tell people your feeling or experiences of living China including positive and negative ones. We Chinese are working together to make our country better. Take extra care and stay healthy during COVID 19 period.
Thank you for putting things into perspectives! Born and raised in Shenzhen myself, just wanna let you know we are more than happy to have you here with us. Stay safe and strong.
During this special time and as a Chinese student in the US, I really enjoy your video. I was asked all the time by people around me about Chinese politics in a tone that they feel sorry for me growing up in a awful country and getting brainwashed. And I feel they won’t really believe me even if I tried hard to explain every time. I always try to look at the light side of things and issue like this isn’t that deep for me. I grew up happily and learned a lot about the world outside (even though internet was restricted lol) in politics class all the teachers I had taught me not only the Chinese politics but also different systems in other countries. I remembered learning the mistakes my country made in history which is very educating. To me the form of politics isn’t as important as the life of people. With a rapid growing economy in China today, I’m confident that China will find its way to one of the best nations to live, with love, open mind and kindness to the others.
It takes courage to recognize your obstacles, face them, and then take the leap to do something about it .. take pride in that. From what I can see you're also very fortunate to have the love and support from your dad. Enjoy all life has to offer!
Good job!!!! Hi from London..... Glad to see you settled well in Shenzhen...... It’s beautiful city. Been here in London nearly 20 years now, still feel myself a half foreigner somehow......Language is a big deal, plus culture shock as well......another thing is the hostile attitudes of some main stream medias towards China, Chinese people and Chinese culture are not helpful. If they are less judgemental and hypocritical then they could understand China and Chinese people much better......which also sometimes make me hold back......I was called Covid-19 3 times in street when back from shopping.....I was feeling really hurt. However, london is a metropolitan city with quite a open-minded culture. I have faith in ordinary people here and the most people are kind and reasonable. So I put the personal negative experiences aside and signed up for the voluntary work during this unprecedented time. Currently helping the 3 elderly people with their weekly grocery shoppings......as they have no one to rely on......see their smiles make me feel rewarded......living abroad has opened up my mind and also taught me a lot, be humble, be respectful and be positive.....have faith in people, things will change......hope you keep head up whatever you may experience in future.....China is very civilised country and Chinese people are warm hearted......
First time watching your video. Like your cute London accent, which remind me a lot the days I lived in London. I'm Chinese, and I have been living in UK and Canada. It is truly a valuable life experience to live abroad. It can open your eyes and improve your cognitive that you might never learn in your country. Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoy your stay in China♥️
Thank you for the honesty, your Dad living in China makes your transition so less scary. Sometimes change is good. Hating all your jobs and living for the weekends is what all 20 somethings have gone through. It's good you realize it was unhealthy.
congratulations! great to hear your experience of living in China for one year! I believe your Mandarin will be be better and better. with Chinese language, you will understand Chinese history and culture deeper, most of Chinese people:'s behavior is strongly shaped by the long history and traditions. Wish you happy and stay energetic!
I have been working from home since last week in Chicago, I am feeling sad and frustrated sometimes, but knowing that people in Wuhan who stayed home for almost 2 months, and kept supporting each other during the tough time, I have only deep and sincere respect to those people. Hope everyone will stay positive and healthy.
really appreciated your deep insight of things!let"s learn our difference with experiencing it, let"s understand each more and let"s live together peacefully and in harmony on this earth!thank u!
Thanks for your sharing, and good to know your life changing experience in Shenzhen. You reminded me it also changed my life 15 years ago. I don't know how, but I fully understand how you feel, and experienced in this place. I got married and had baby in Shenzhen, lived there for 6 years and back to HK. I would say living in Shenzhen is my best experience in my life. I still want to live in Shenzhen someday. I really love the place, food, people there. People there are more sincere and helpful than in HKers today in general. Also, people in China or Shenzhen are much more energetic, they are full of hope, that inspire me. Some of them are even in quite bad economic situation, but they are still smiling and willing to help other people. I think this give you hope and energy too. Shenzhen is like young people, it's changing everyday. And people there are willing to work hard to earn a better life. Hope you and your dad enjoy life in China and keep your channel posted.
Glad to see Shenzhen is getting more and more alive again. I might not know what you have been through, but I can more or less relate to that. Well, YOlO! make the best out of it. ;) Yes, learn a new language is a cool way to understand a culture. you can do it.
Very true. Ethnocentrism is extremely prevalent in English speaking countries. As someone who fluently speaks three languages, its true that you can explore a different perspective when you learn a language because languages reflect how those who speak that particular language think. It's a pity for those people who become so close minded because of this arrogance.
神州 Shenzhou I’m fluent in three dialects of Chinese: Cantonese, Taishanese, and Mandarin. I’m also fluent in English and Japanese. For background, I’m a Chinese American studying Japanese in college.
"Learning the world with your eyes instead of your ears". I can't agree with this words more. When I was in China, I learn western world from media. But I didn't completely believe it. So I went on travel. It really feels like a frog jumping out of the well and seeing how big the real sky is, not just from the bottom of the well.
I think you expressed yourself very clear and fair. you have already begun to understand where/why the ignorant bias comes from. As a Chinese , we have maybe 10% population could speak English , and some of them speak fluent English.many of us have the experience being abroad, so since long time ago, we had known the bias and the turth behind. Thank you for getting that point, and bty, welcome here.
This is certainly one of your BRILLIANT videos Ollie! Thanks for sharing your very interesting and insightful story! You raised so many excellent points in this video and there was one in particular which totally resonated with me. And that is the super importance of finding out the truth for yourself and to never just take other people's words for things! It's one of my most important principles in life! My number one motto in life is: COMPETENCE, not confidence!! And this other one is not far behind!! Just on a side note, are you a believer in fate Ollie? Do you believe that it was possibly your destiny to be where you are today? Nonetheless, well done on taking this leap of faith as it is certainly not easy! And also well done on learning and being quite proficient in a new and difficult language!
After watching this video, personally I don't think it's fate, it's the uploader's own decision himself to drop everything and fly off to China and experience our country. Then afterwards, there was that period of homesickness he felt, but he didn't give in to it and he chosen to remain in China instead of boarding the flight home to UK. I personally believe its his own willpower and decision that created his circumstances today, not the whims of fate. It's just my opinion that's all.
Great video. Just found your channel. This was recorded on the day after I returned to Shenzhen. After 4 years I went home for a little while, then the virus hit but I decided to come back. I first came here after my parents passed away and I just wanted to do something different. I am older, but it must be fantastic for a younger man like yourself. I find many wonders around Shenzhen. Good luck.
Hello, I left China backing 2014. I was being adopted by American family. I am hoping to go back in China for my university life there. My goal is Nanjing university. I also lived in Shenzhen for my entire life when I was in China. I can’t wait to go back. Good luck on your future. Great video 🥰🥰🥰
Excellent video. I’m from the US and I used to believe the negative things about China, then I went there and completely changed my mind. Now I am moving to China in June and I’ve been fortunate enough to meet amazing friends and an incredible girlfriend who have introduced me to great food and a deeply fascinating culture. People in the West and especially the US can never understand China unless they actually go there with an open mind.
Continue to share things objectively, there will always be haters but also know there are people like me who love what you are doing- speaking the truth from your very own experience
Found your channel today and watched several episodes in one go. I'm actually in a reversed situation as you as such I'm a Chinese lives in the UK. Your videos put a smile on my face but also made me a bit homesick. Shared 4 or 5 videos on my Facebook. I must really like your videos! Anyway, have fun in China. 🇨🇳
Hi Ollie I totally agree with you. I’m also from Shenzhen and currently studying in Stockholm. Like you said, merely traveling wouldn’t give you the whole picture and in-depth experience of what’s really going on in the opposite side of the earth. You have to live, work or study in there to make any informed decision and come up with your own non-superficial understanding of another country and culture. Keep it up Ollie. God bless you and your family.
Subed. Was just gonna support you for providing a more unbiased perspective on China, but your personal growth is obviously very impresssive too. It's never easily to leave the comfort zone and truly become aware of the outside world. You seemed to have developed from just a normal young western dweller into a real citizen of the world. Hope you inspire more people to travel, and adopt an open and curious mindset like yours.
Hey, I just want to say thank you guys for having this channel and speak up for China. Seeing you guys walk around my neighborhood makes me homesick. Wish you to enjoy your life there and discover the more interesting sides of real China. Cheers.
Marco Polo (1254-1324) lived in China between 1271-1295. Try to picture what a quantum leap it was for young Marco to go east with his uncle. Check out books on Marco Polo. China is re-emerging on the world stage after a deep slumber. As Yale professor Stephen Roach wrote recently, "When China sneezes", the world needs to pay attention. By all means learn to speak Putonghua (Mandarin), to read & write Chinese too. Make friends. To live in a first-tier Chinese city in 2020 is living on the pinnacle of modernity. What a contrast to every other cities on earth at this time! You're a lucky guy.
I agree with everything you said. I'm African-american and all the schools I've been to has either Spanish or no foreign language classes. Now I can teach myself languages (thank god for the resources we have now on the internet). I'm currently teaching myself portuguese and mandarin and looking forward to speed some time in China in the future.
Like father like son. You both make best effects bringing truth and positive image of China. I have just one personal question. Do you have plans to get marry Chinese girl? As per my view they are beautiful, loving and caring.
I hope you can learn Mandarin better than other ppl. I met soooo many ppl, they never learn Mandarin well. even after a few years. there has a lot of opportunities if Westerners good at Mandarin.you can find a good job in the future. between country and county, work in government or big companies.
Seeing you now, makes me think back when I went to the UK at 15 years old and I am now 35. I was studying and getting used to the culture. But being away from my parents and spoke little English at the time made my life extremely difficult. Eventually I went back to my home after less than 2 years there. I truly hope that you enjoy every moment in china regardless the situation. Wish you nothing but the best and same for your father. Highest of regards
What you said is true. You will only really understand a country once you live there. And its totally encouraged for people to travel to learn new perspective.
Sometimes you have to literally move out of your place just to be able to think from another point of view. I wouldn't believe what you said about the media if I hadn't really had that kind of experience. It takes time and one's own experience. Thank you for sharing that!
You are very fine young man, brave to explore different country different culture, honestly respect the different. I agree your view point very much, if want to know the true just go there, live there, learn the history, culture. Of course there are some foreigner specially from the west live in China even married with Chinese, but never understand China, because they were always put themselves in the opposition side of Chinese. I am Chinese live in US, I know people in both country all are great people, but the politician and media make people more difficult to understand each other, they make the world more divided!
Those foreigners who married Chinese wives and lived in China for several years, but fail to assimilate into Chinese culture because they don't bother to pick up the language (their Mandarin proficiency remains poor) or make local Chinese friends. I'm looking at people like serpentza and laowhy86 especially.
as a Chinese, i completely agree with your perspective,visiting a new place or a new country is surely a new experience for people. if you don't mind, i'd like to recommand you to go to some rural areas in China, you will definitely feel different!
i try to convince my son , who is now in Canads about finishing College, to go back to China for a year or two, but has not been successful. I'm Chinese and I lived in U.K. (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland) and Australia for a number of years. I love and respect both cultures and ways of lives. But at the end, you can only choose one place to live. I hope you can share more of your experience in China, I think this would be inspiring and enlightening for youngsters like my son. Well done.
hi Handsom, I counldn't agree with you more, and truly applause for your decision to stay on in China. There is a quote that says, 'The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new lands but in seeing with new eyes.'!
Agree with you. Sometimes it’s hard to explain your own various experience to the people who didn’t have. I am a Chinese and I lived in London for a year and a half. I love my own culture and I love London, of course there are pros and cons. I did notice that some people from western know little about China and vice versa. Every time I tried to tell sth different from the media to my family, they always think I have a washed - mind, but I am just telling what happened on me, I don’t even say an opinion. We need to put more efforts to encourage culture exchanging ourselves not only through the mainstream media. You did a good job!
No, the reason why English is very important is not because it is international but because of the western supremacy and eurocentrism. It is thanks to the colonialists ancestor who killed, enslaved thousands of people. Take a look at the history and you will understand. Ancestors of Africans, Native Americans, Indians, Chinese suffered from your country Great Britan or Spain, France, Germany, Netherland, Belgium and so on. I appreciate your positive efforts and videos and that is why I have subscribed your channel. Just to let you know that is not coming only from selfishness but arrogance and superiority complex.
@@homegrownandstoned2032 if some one does not say that you pimples is beautiful that person must be a CCP TROLL , what kind of logic is that ? The Deluded global mode movement, made in America ? Ooh damn, ,,, China had have the best progress in all aspect faster and extremely sufficient compare to all western countries i had experience so far , do i worry some Western trollers labeling me as 50Cent just because i am telling the objectively truth ? NO, i dont , not even a bit of, Why should i worry of telling the objective truth and because of that the western hordes treat me with stereo type corny hostile manners ? The pseudo reality only work for shallow minded peoples ,one who have 10 cm deeper thought than average people, he or she wont even move an per thousand inch by western ideas about what the ideal form means to be, I love my Asian mode, without being Chauvinistic, in that mental status i could see the west with mutual respect, if i see myself being uncertain the west would be absurd in my eyes,, To understand other peoples value you must know your own, American dont have value for their own therefore they see China with the same attitude , you are what you are , its called the psyche reflection, further more the sublimation , when you see little imposdible for you to have rich imaginations,, the west had been represnting themselves as global trend setter, with excesively narrow mindedness, its surprising me deeply how China and Chinese so naturally Cosmopolished , thats why Chinese can live everywhere on earth the west only somewhere, This is just passing by little lecture for all the western trollers like you, about what is imaginable and what is not,,,
I agree, the English language actually originated from a small place on the world map, called England that's all. British Colonialism is the reason the English language came to dominate the rest of the globe and the size of the British Empire is testament of how such a small nations language can gain influence.
I'm much older than you are and I've been spending close to 6 months out of a year living and doing business in China. I couldn't agree with you more about not jumping into conclusion about things until you personally experiencing them. Happy travel and love to hear more about your integration to living in China. How you make a living there and how a young foreigner can get started there. I'm trying to encourage my son to do the same.
China is not perfect, but is also not that bad as what western media told u.
thank you for saying that, 谢谢你这样说
Agree, and also, US is not perfect either. Far from it actually.
No political system is perfect, but China now stop exporting ideology, but The West are still doing this trying to crash Chinese regime.
看了一下评论，称呼CCP的几乎都是台湾人，而且是没去过中国大陆的台湾人。我们不善争论，只会做好自己的工作，你们请继续表演
keith Dan 美国更严重，台湾只是跟屁虫
诶美国跟糟糕其实…… 不过我遇过的台湾人都挺好的只是那都会有一些没见识和没知识的人… 好多美国人和英国人又都只看新闻或者网上发布的东西，看到什么信什么的。
이형진 你错的离谱，台湾的媒体比西方媒体更恶心，你遇到的只是伪装的好，我的同事有到大陆快10年的，还是一副傻屌样。
自自冉冉迎新春戰戰兢兢過大年 真的？哇-
自自冉冉迎新春戰戰兢兢過大年 不过这现实新闻和媒体真的好吓人……
Man I love this channel! I’m an American and I totally agree with you!!! I’m planning to visit China next year! God bless you man!
You should, it's a very interesting place 😃
Barrett , 👍👌
Anyone planning to visit China would do well to wait until next year-experts in Singapore are predicting the virus will be around at least until the end of the year.
@@nikazure5288 actually, it don't need such a long time to overcome the case. Maybe in May the condition will be OK totally.
Welcome to China, and welcome to discover China's goods and bads, also compare what you see with what you thought. Wish you have a nice trip~
Compared to what the western goverments do in this covid 19 outbreaks, the Chinese government, indeed is not perfect, but does the best job so far. Now, China is the safest country to avoid getting infected.
PS: thumbs up also to Korean government , nice job.
actually, from a native perspective, covid 19 really exposed a lot of problems in our government. But i believe it's what make a government and country find the way to become better.
@@abendzhang2869 can't agree more. 真的是这样， 发现问题会越来越好的
尽善尽美是不可能的，但是从这次疫情能看出来，国家重视人民生命财产，努力控制疫情减少死亡人数。全中国的人民用行动表示了对政府工作的支持，同时也涌现出很多优秀的医护人员、志愿者……在过去的一个月里，许多问题得到了解决，我相信在未来遇到困难，我们也一定能共同克服。
Abend Zhang 不是因为疫情才发现问题。政府效能低下，不负责任等问题早就有了，大家心里清楚。只不过，出现了实在需要问责的情况。一场疫情改变不了什么
@@xinshao5202 我对政府没有敌意，但是确切地说所出现的负面问题也许真是无法在限制舆论完全靠组织自洁的情况下根除的。
Fellow Englishman who has been in Chongqing for six months. Agree with everything you are saying, hitting the nail on the head. I'd had serious reservations about moving here and had a pretty negative image of China because of the way it it portrayed in the media. When you live here though you realise how agenda driven the west is against the country. I love life here and the local people have been brilliant to me in helping me to adapt.
honeymoon period?
Are you in Chongqing, too? When we meet, I can treat you to our special dishes
you are not pro china, your eyes have been opened just like mine did 6 years ago. keep it up mate!✌
Yup, I am quite boring talking with people who only living under US apps. They say every thing racist and full of arrogance, Reallity is they are just morons.
@@spankythemonkey9828 people shouldn't just rely on media, i am sure they will stay positive and happier. just travel around the world and see with your own eyes and don't worry about the language barrier. i am pretty sure you will deal with it quite good. you can use "google translator" which can translate the chinese characters by scanning them and by using voice notes as well.
@@louiswu6300 dude just ignore the arrogant and dont be bored and worry because of some brainwashed people. peace!✌
@@dronezone8399 agreed. But ironically, most of the time they think you are brainwashed deeply. 😂. Traveling will definitely make people open minded.
And don't wanna live in propaganda anymore.
@@spankythemonkey9828 ,I do not think you need to hold yourself back. Just look at Poppy (her channel is 'Where is Poppy'); she is an American who can't speak Chinese but has been all over China. Indeed, I believe she stayed in China for over 14 months!
If I were young today, I would also work in China given the opportunity. Great decision. Enjoy your life!
hope you could visit here one day, its definitely gonna be a good experience
never too late
It's okay to take a leap from where you are now to China and live a holiday life to explore China before you make the decision of working or living in China for longer. Worth a try
Sometimes we need a change in attitude and a change in latitude as they say. I’m 73, came here seven years ago to teacher for a couple of years after teaching history and geography for 40 years. Four years ago I met the most wonderful woman I have ever known. Now I know I made a great decision. I understand you completely.
It is good to see you on the streets again Man. When we are young most of us don't have the vision to see what is to come. It is an individual effort to see and know what we want to do in life. You have made the right decision moving to China, use the opportunity and make the best of it. I love China as well, and I will be back sometime this year.
中国欢迎您
Great to hear someone with quite similar experience, I honestly feel the same way about China. I’ve lived and studied in China and it’s simply an amazing country! Living in China and experiencing it myself definitely helped me to extend my perspective in many ways, couldn’t be more grateful. ❤️🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳
I totally feel you! I'm from China and I'm living in the US right now. I have been living here for 7 years and I have lived in England, Australia, and the Philippines before (more than 3 months for each country). All these experiences made me an open minded person. I truly agree with you that you won't understand a culture unless you really live there and know the people. The news about China here at the states are 99% negative. Not only they pick all the negative news to tell Americans, but they twist the fact and talk in a negative perspective. But I believe this happens in every country, not just the US..
完全同意你的說法 就好像我住喺香港 這裏的年輕人 都是給傳媒洗腦 ，說中國是邪惡社會 但是呢班年輕人從來未到過內地 ，只相信 報章的假新聞， 對大陸產生仇恨 ， 繼而破壞香港社會出來暴動， 我住喺香港感到很心痛。
I dont agree when you said it happens to every country. The US government has an agenda to suppress China to becoming number one. A lot of their media are tied to the government. I cant remember exactly who. I think is Mike Pence said openly that the US has to stop China by all means to get to that pt.
David Lee ... Exactly ..... About 80% of the anti China news originates from the USA. China is catching them up economically, so they have an agenda ... The US media is far more anti China than media from any other country ... The media in most countries is pretty mild compared to Fox News, for example ... Fox is literally addicted to China bashing.
@@bobobee4829 we feel your pain too
之前国内的言论我觉得都还好，就是因为国外不断的攻击国内，开始有人意识到我们也需要一定统一对外的意识形态，但是相比之下，我觉得国内比欧美和澳洲的媒体公正多了，起码没有什么假新闻
Your voice has been valuable in documenting this global event. I've totally enjoyed your inside views living in China. It seems like a more civilized society than America in many ways; a different way of perceiving, but we are all humans in the end after all (except psychopaths); we all stop for stop signs no matter what country we live in.
说实话，youtube上还能看到这样的视频挺神奇的
我们得外宣靠网民🇨🇳
为什么这么说呢？理应什么样的观点都可以看到的吧
@@Ayaron427 youtube 有个隐藏的删除机制，你会发现youtube，google之类的全是反华的
限流，删除粉丝……可以看看火锅大王视频
Aaron Lee 关于说中国好的不是限流就是被删。。。
Hope you have a wonderful life in China
Travelling (better still, living abroad) will always teach you things you never get from books. It's an education books cannot offer you. If done with an open mind, you will realise most news items have their own shortcomings.
Thanks for telling the truth, you are awesome 😘
Thank you for your story...follow your heart...when I was younger than you I switched universities because the professor taught a style of Spanish that is only used in a part of Spain. (A side note.. I lived in Mrs Tabery home in Italy when I was in 1st grade I had to attend the 4th grade in Italy as that was when English was used within the teaching environment, a win win for all.) My family traveled the US and Europe in a VW bus back in the 60s . I returned to Mexico ready to stay there until I had mastered the language! Well I passed the class even when the professor broke from Spanish to English to tell me what a preperational phrase was and I responded in Spanish...he was so upset that he stormed out of his class of 4....I've made it to 60+ and I don't teach English unless you just want to hear my story and my English is excellent! After our Spanish school time was over another American and I stayed on in Mexico to travel and learn more about the culture. (One of my goals was to be fluent in Spanish and it was an evening in Oaxoca that 3 guys were following us and talking in Spanish and were making plans for the American girls (us). Two things happened that evening, the shocked facial expressions and I knew I was fluent! Learn the conversational Mandrian, the culture and some culinary favorites, they will be with you the rest of your life! There are millions of good people around the world. Look forward to seeing a video like this one, my motto make new friends but keep the old one is silver and the others gold. For past 15 years I have taken a vacation of at least a week with some girlfriends (6-15) of them. About a decade ago I was designated the 'find what the locals do when they have time person's. I love this job as I get to meet new people and to date have been fun and time well spent! A hotel on the island was having an open house to celebrate 50 years of service to the community. I was invited to attend, with my friends, by an islander who had been walking her Golden Reteiver the night before. We helped clean up and then about 20 islanders and us Midwesterners went for a walk on the beach. It is so easy to fall back to what is known but the world is a fascinating place! China is on my bucket list so please share your adventures!
Thanks for sharing your story with me Susan 🙂
你真的很棒 我很喜欢你说的不能活在自己的comfortable little bubble里面
我从中国来到欧洲学习 也是和你差不多的理由 想改变自己的生活 也一样扩展了自己的眼界 我非常能理解你的体会
希望你在中国的生活可以越来越好 加油
Great perspective and coming from the UK myself, I feel Brits who live in China are much more straight forward and non pretentious about what their experiences are there. What amazes me is people who has this irrational hatred for a country and it's people (whether it's China or some other country) which they have no affiliation to. Instead of worrying about their own local community issues, they are far more concerned about what another culture eats, drink, do or even what their local traditions are. Perhaps these people turn a blind eye to their own country's problems and focus on another to make themselves appear as though they are more superior. For whatever reason I feel sorry for these people because you must have a very boring and sad life to be concerned about other people's way of life which you have absolutely no association with.
That’s the point!
Spot on. As a Chinese, we don't mind people feel curious about our culture, or criticize our bad sides in good intentions.
But discriminating us or our country based on biased resourses or poor knowledge of us is absolutely unacceptable.
That's it！
TH-cam didnt ban this vedio...amazing.
Hi bro it is a really good channel . You are quite different from BBC. I cannot believe my eyes . You tell the truth to the world. Keep going. God bless you.
you're the youngest vlogger for China that I know so far. You & your dad are so special. I love to watch you & your dad together.
Thank you so much for doing this. I am living in SZ too and just started to use TH-cam no long ago. But when I searched for things about China all I could find is channels like Laowahy and it really hurts my feelings as a Chinese. So thank you!
laowhy86 married a Chinese wife and lived in China for many years, but he did not assimilate into Chinese culture. His Mandarin proficiency is poor, and he doesn't really seem interested in making local Chinese friends (all he seems to be doing is hanging out with other expats like serpentza) and he doesn't consider China his home, nor Chinese people as his fellow countrymen.
I used to watch his channel too, now I don’t, not because now he anti China or anything. I remember why I unsubscribed his channel. There was one time, he took his daughter on the street, and someone maybe touched his daughter or something, he immediately blows up. And shout to him f your mother in Chinese. That’s just disgusting. He living in China long enough, I bet he knows that’s normal for a Chinese people touching a child, because he like her and that is the way Chinese people shows his friendliness . He blows up immediately, like he disgusted by that person , it’s truly shows not only how racist he is, also show his true characters, he look down on people that are maybe poor, that person didn’t dress that well
@@grumpyrabbit1934, I'm sure others look down on him too which he totally deserves! These things go two ways (as they should)!
@@Shenzhou. It's called 'white privelage' guys like him expect to be treated like God's in the East and when they are sorely disappointed they become bitter lol
@@jayrodprime laowhy86 also has his Caucasian South African buddy, serpentza, who grew up in South Africa before coming to China and serpentza complained about China incessantly, constantly comparing China to the West, even though he spent his childhood in South Africa. serpentza spent over 10 years in China, and yet he refuses to assimilate into Chinese culture and traditions. His Mandarin proficiency is poor, and you can't hold intelligent conversations with him in Mandarin over everyday topics, because his vocabulary is only that of a 7-year old. He doesn't seem make any local Chinese friends (apart from his wife) instead he hangs out with other China-hating expats like laowhy86.
I really enjoy your videos Barret, you bring a lot of hard truths that people need to learn, you're very wise to digest the experiences you've been experiencing the way you have. Good on you on being a student of the world with a critical mind, I admire it.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I came from China to UK 30 years ago. Your description of experience in the 1st year resonates so much with me. The risk is and will be awarded with huge wealth of life experience with different cultures and a completely different perspective of the world. Glad you are enjoying it. I enjoy watching your video. Your commentary is articulate and objective, which gives me a perspective of China in a different angle. Keep up the good work!
Cheers Jason
This reminds me of some years back; a lad (a Mancunian) at work was asked what he'd have for lunch. He said all he ever wants to eat are burgers & chips. He thinks they are the best food in the world. He doesn't like nor want to try any other types of food 'cos that was what he ever had all his life. You on the other hand have made that leap out of your box, not easy but well done.
As a Chinese, I totally agree with all you said. Wish you good luck and happy in China.
l don’t know why your video is top of my recommendation, but l just click it out of my curiosity, and it turns out that l agree most of your saying. I really admire your bravery that made a huge step to come to a unfamiliar country and live for like a year. So far, the most brave decision that l put my self through is to travel alone to Thailand, and honestly it’s the best experience that l have experienced. People are lovely and friendly there.
Good to see your life is eventually back to normal. There is no perfect place in this world just like there is no perfect person. You are entitled to tell people your feeling or experiences of living China including positive and negative ones. We Chinese are working together to make our country better. Take extra care and stay healthy during COVID 19 period.
Thank you for putting things into perspectives! Born and raised in Shenzhen myself, just wanna let you know we are more than happy to have you here with us. Stay safe and strong.
Been long time western media painted our eyes about China, until i got a chance travelled there seeing myself. Wow.. It is amazing county.
During this special time and as a Chinese student in the US, I really enjoy your video. I was asked all the time by people around me about Chinese politics in a tone that they feel sorry for me growing up in a awful country and getting brainwashed. And I feel they won’t really believe me even if I tried hard to explain every time. I always try to look at the light side of things and issue like this isn’t that deep for me. I grew up happily and learned a lot about the world outside (even though internet was restricted lol) in politics class all the teachers I had taught me not only the Chinese politics but also different systems in other countries. I remembered learning the mistakes my country made in history which is very educating. To me the form of politics isn’t as important as the life of people. With a rapid growing economy in China today, I’m confident that China will find its way to one of the best nations to live, with love, open mind and kindness to the others.
I watched 6 ads in their entire lengths to support you guys. Couple of them are really long. Thankfully no epoch times.
Epoch Times, NTD, American Thought Leaders, Shen Yung, and others are all started and financed by Falun Gong. They are an evil cult.
haha i just scroll down and read comments whenever minutes long ads are playing.
syncmaster915n - I did the same things smarties
Oh boy I never knew they don’t get paid if I skip the ads 😿 will never skip again for channels I like any more. Unless it’s one of those hour long ads
Spot on
It takes courage to recognize your obstacles, face them, and then take the leap to do something about it .. take pride in that. From what I can see you're also very fortunate to have the love and support from your dad. Enjoy all life has to offer!
Good job!!!! Hi from London..... Glad to see you settled well in Shenzhen...... It’s beautiful city. Been here in London nearly 20 years now, still feel myself a half foreigner somehow......Language is a big deal, plus culture shock as well......another thing is the hostile attitudes of some main stream medias towards China, Chinese people and Chinese culture are not helpful. If they are less judgemental and hypocritical then they could understand China and Chinese people much better......which also sometimes make me hold back......I was called Covid-19 3 times in street when back from shopping.....I was feeling really hurt. However, london is a metropolitan city with quite a open-minded culture. I have faith in ordinary people here and the most people are kind and reasonable. So I put the personal negative experiences aside and signed up for the voluntary work during this unprecedented time. Currently helping the 3 elderly people with their weekly grocery shoppings......as they have no one to rely on......see their smiles make me feel rewarded......living abroad has opened up my mind and also taught me a lot, be humble, be respectful and be positive.....have faith in people, things will change......hope you keep head up whatever you may experience in future.....China is very civilised country and Chinese people are warm hearted......
First time watching your video. Like your cute London accent, which remind me a lot the days I lived in London. I'm Chinese, and I have been living in UK and Canada. It is truly a valuable life experience to live abroad. It can open your eyes and improve your cognitive that you might never learn in your country. Thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoy your stay in China♥️
Thanks for sharing your personal experience, very educational. All the best!
Thank you for the honesty, your Dad living in China makes your transition so less scary. Sometimes change is good. Hating all your jobs and living for the weekends is what all 20 somethings have gone through. It's good you realize it was unhealthy.
congratulations! great to hear your experience of living in China for one year! I believe your Mandarin will be be better and better. with Chinese language, you will understand Chinese history and culture deeper, most of Chinese people:'s behavior is strongly shaped by the long history and traditions. Wish you happy and stay energetic!
I have been working from home since last week in Chicago, I am feeling sad and frustrated sometimes, but knowing that people in Wuhan who stayed home for almost 2 months, and kept supporting each other during the tough time, I have only deep and sincere respect to those people. Hope everyone will stay positive and healthy.
really appreciated your deep insight of things!let"s learn our difference with experiencing it, let"s understand each more and let"s live together peacefully and in harmony on this earth!thank u!
Thanks for your sharing, and good to know your life changing experience in Shenzhen. You reminded me it also changed my life 15 years ago. I don't know how, but I fully understand how you feel, and experienced in this place. I got married and had baby in Shenzhen, lived there for 6 years and back to HK. I would say living in Shenzhen is my best experience in my life.
I still want to live in Shenzhen someday. I really love the place, food, people there. People there are more sincere and helpful than in HKers today in general. Also, people in China or Shenzhen are much more energetic, they are full of hope, that inspire me. Some of them are even in quite bad economic situation, but they are still smiling and willing to help other people. I think this give you hope and energy too. Shenzhen is like young people, it's changing everyday. And people there are willing to work hard to earn a better life. Hope you and your dad enjoy life in China and keep your channel posted.
Glad to see Shenzhen is getting more and more alive again.
I might not know what you have been through, but I can more or less relate to that. Well, YOlO! make the best out of it. ;)
Yes, learn a new language is a cool way to understand a culture. you can do it.
Very true. Ethnocentrism is extremely prevalent in English speaking countries. As someone who fluently speaks three languages, its true that you can explore a different perspective when you learn a language because languages reflect how those who speak that particular language think. It's a pity for those people who become so close minded because of this arrogance.
Would you mind if I ask you which three languages are you fluent in? Mine's Mandarin, English and perhaps, a bit of Japanese.
神州 Shenzhou I’m fluent in three dialects of Chinese: Cantonese, Taishanese, and Mandarin. I’m also fluent in English and Japanese. For background, I’m a Chinese American studying Japanese in college.
LOL, your name is the same as our big boss.
watched from start to end.
I like your perspective, no bias, just being honest of what you saw and experienced. Good luck to your foreseeable future in China.
"Learning the world with your eyes instead of your ears". I can't agree with this words more. When I was in China, I learn western world from media. But I didn't completely believe it. So I went on travel. It really feels like a frog jumping out of the well and seeing how big the real sky is, not just from the bottom of the well.
I think you expressed yourself very clear and fair. you have already begun to understand where/why the ignorant bias comes from. As a Chinese , we have maybe 10% population could speak English , and some of them speak fluent English.many of us have the experience being abroad, so since long time ago, we had known the bias and the turth behind. Thank you for getting that point, and bty, welcome here.
This is certainly one of your BRILLIANT videos Ollie! Thanks for sharing your very interesting and insightful story! You raised so many excellent points in this video and there was one in particular which totally resonated with me. And that is the super importance of finding out the truth for yourself and to never just take other people's words for things! It's one of my most important principles in life! My number one motto in life is: COMPETENCE, not confidence!! And this other one is not far behind!!
Just on a side note, are you a believer in fate Ollie? Do you believe that it was possibly your destiny to be where you are today? Nonetheless, well done on taking this leap of faith as it is certainly not easy! And also well done on learning and being quite proficient in a new and difficult language!
After watching this video, personally I don't think it's fate, it's the uploader's own decision himself to drop everything and fly off to China and experience our country. Then afterwards, there was that period of homesickness he felt, but he didn't give in to it and he chosen to remain in China instead of boarding the flight home to UK.
I personally believe its his own willpower and decision that created his circumstances today, not the whims of fate. It's just my opinion that's all.
@@Shenzhou., sure. That's fair enough.
Congrats on the 1st anniversary! I am so glad you enjoyed the experience.
Going out, seeing more is absolutely a logical way to know something, other than believing blindly. All my best !
1:03 When you crossed the red light, the old Chinese couple behind you stopped and waited for the green light. lol. 😄
you are the bridge of New China and West.If western media says no, you do it then. Respect.
Great video. Just found your channel. This was recorded on the day after I returned to Shenzhen. After 4 years I went home for a little while, then the virus hit but I decided to come back. I first came here after my parents passed away and I just wanted to do something different. I am older, but it must be fantastic for a younger man like yourself. I find many wonders around Shenzhen. Good luck.
Hello, I left China backing 2014. I was being adopted by American family. I am hoping to go back in China for my university life there. My goal is Nanjing university. I also lived in Shenzhen for my entire life when I was in China. I can’t wait to go back. Good luck on your future. Great video 🥰🥰🥰
welcome back when our country turn to be better.a graduate student from nanjing university
千秋指白头 你好啊，我想请教一下经济学在南京大学如何？我想要报考经济学专业😄
Katina Lin 经济学在南大很好 加油
Katina Lin 经济学设置在南大商学院下面，该院的师资，生源应该是在学校里最优秀的之一（因为自己学校，不敢夸的太好），财力也很不错（独立的学院教学楼，硬件条件优秀），毕业生就业于各大银行，基金，证券公司较多。但是得承认，相对于北京上海高校，实习可能还得去北上，稍少主场之利。
千秋指白头 谢谢你的回应。😊我还想稍微问一下奖学金方面，我在官网看到有奖学金设置给外国留学生。您觉得以我我的条件能拿到奖学金的几率多大？我个人得要承担起学费，所以真的想得到奖学金如果被录取的话😣
Excellent video. I’m from the US and I used to believe the negative things about China, then I went there and completely changed my mind. Now I am moving to China in June and I’ve been fortunate enough to meet amazing friends and an incredible girlfriend who have introduced me to great food and a deeply fascinating culture. People in the West and especially the US can never understand China unless they actually go there with an open mind.
Spot on Ryan and everyone I know in the same situation says the same thing
Seeing is believing, just ignore the suckers who are jealous or been misled by fake media
Continue to share things objectively, there will always be haters but also know there are people like me who love what you are doing- speaking the truth from your very own experience
Jumping out of your comfort zone is hard, all the best and good luck !
OMG, my parents' home is two blocks away! I can't believe I just came across this video on my feed. Nice to meet you!
Glad to see some real and un-exaggerated footage. Thank you so much!!
Found your channel today and watched several episodes in one go. I'm actually in a reversed situation as you as such I'm a Chinese lives in the UK. Your videos put a smile on my face but also made me a bit homesick. Shared 4 or 5 videos on my Facebook. I must really like your videos! Anyway, have fun in China. 🇨🇳
Hi Ollie I totally agree with you. I’m also from Shenzhen and currently studying in Stockholm. Like you said, merely traveling wouldn’t give you the whole picture and in-depth experience of what’s really going on in the opposite side of the earth. You have to live, work or study in there to make any informed decision and come up with your own non-superficial understanding of another country and culture.
Keep it up Ollie. God bless you and your family.
Subed. Was just gonna support you for providing a more unbiased perspective on China, but your personal growth is obviously very impresssive too. It's never easily to leave the comfort zone and truly become aware of the outside world. You seemed to have developed from just a normal young western dweller into a real citizen of the world. Hope you inspire more people to travel, and adopt an open and curious mindset like yours.
Do you notice "courage" popped up at 4:25? haha, it proved you did the right choice from following your inner voice.
I really proud of you man.I mean you adapt the life in China it's incredible. I appreciate it!
Always be objective because there are always two sides in a coin. Be open minded, not prejudice. Trust the facts, not speculations. 👍👍👍
Hey, I just want to say thank you guys for having this channel and speak up for China. Seeing you guys walk around my neighborhood makes me homesick. Wish you to enjoy your life there and discover the more interesting sides of real China. Cheers.
Marco Polo (1254-1324) lived in China between 1271-1295. Try to picture what a quantum leap it was for young Marco to go east with his uncle. Check out books on Marco Polo. China is re-emerging on the world stage after a deep slumber. As Yale professor Stephen Roach wrote recently, "When China sneezes", the world needs to pay attention. By all means learn to speak Putonghua (Mandarin), to read & write Chinese too. Make friends. To live in a first-tier Chinese city in 2020 is living on the pinnacle of modernity. What a contrast to every other cities on earth at this time! You're a lucky guy.
I have similar experiences living in South Korea for the past 3.5 years. Love your videos, keep going strong!
it was wonderful video. I liked it very much. Thanks.
I agree with everything you said. I'm African-american and all the schools I've been to has either Spanish or no foreign language classes. Now I can teach myself languages (thank god for the resources we have now on the internet). I'm currently teaching myself portuguese and mandarin and looking forward to speed some time in China in the future.
Like father like son. You both make best effects bringing truth and positive image of China. I have just one personal question. Do you have plans to get marry Chinese girl? As per my view they are beautiful, loving and caring.
Lol
You should be proud, Barrett, and keep on having fun in life exploring more cultures around the world.
Thanks Hao
I love Shenzhen too!
You did an amazing job when coping! I love to see you share this video. You have this great courage in you.
Your doing a great job 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Leave your comfort zoom and broaden your mindset. Totally agree.
Barrett父子加油! 武汉加油! 祖國加油! 日本加油! 世界加油!
Hilton Hi 为大家都祷告吧…… 武汉，中国，日本，韩国，世界的医生们… 加油哦！
Thanks for sharing your experience, young Barrett! Stay safe!
I hope you can learn Mandarin better than other ppl. I met soooo many ppl, they never learn Mandarin well. even after a few years. there has a lot of opportunities if Westerners good at Mandarin.you can find a good job in the future. between country and county, work in government or big companies.
Seeing you now, makes me think back when I went to the UK at 15 years old and I am now 35. I was studying and getting used to the culture. But being away from my parents and spoke little English at the time made my life extremely difficult. Eventually I went back to my home after less than 2 years there. I truly hope that you enjoy every moment in china regardless the situation. Wish you nothing but the best and same for your father. Highest of regards
Happy Anniversary !!!
What a story! Very inspirational. You are a good story-teller.
you came to the right city and country.
What you said is true. You will only really understand a country once you live there. And its totally encouraged for people to travel to learn new perspective.
Respect difference, 👍
You are absolutely right. Keep learning, experiencing and being happy.
So true about the media
Sometimes you have to literally move out of your place just to be able to think from another point of view. I wouldn't believe what you said about the media if I hadn't really had that kind of experience. It takes time and one's own experience. Thank you for sharing that!
You are very fine young man, brave to explore different country different culture, honestly respect the different. I agree your view point very much, if want to know the true just go there, live there, learn the history, culture. Of course there are some foreigner specially from the west live in China even married with Chinese, but never understand China, because they were always put themselves in the opposition side of Chinese. I am Chinese live in US, I know people in both country all are great people, but the politician and media make people more difficult to understand each other, they make the world more divided!
Those foreigners who married Chinese wives and lived in China for several years, but fail to assimilate into Chinese culture because they don't bother to pick up the language (their Mandarin proficiency remains poor) or make local Chinese friends. I'm looking at people like serpentza and laowhy86 especially.
as a Chinese, i completely agree with your perspective,visiting a new place or a new country is surely a new experience for people. if you don't mind, i'd like to recommand you to go to some rural areas in China, you will definitely feel different!
Welcome to China!
We welcome everyone who friendly
There are a lot of defect in China but I think it will be more better in the future!
i try to convince my son , who is now in Canads about finishing College, to go back to China for a year or two, but has not been successful. I'm Chinese and I lived in U.K. (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland) and Australia for a number of years. I love and respect both cultures and ways of lives. But at the end, you can only choose one place to live. I hope you can share more of your experience in China, I think this would be inspiring and enlightening for youngsters like my son. Well done.
hi Handsom, I counldn't agree with you more, and truly applause for your decision to stay on in China.
There is a quote that says, 'The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new lands but in seeing with new eyes.'!
Good to hear your change and hope your experience in China can help your future endeavour!
Am in luv with china
Agree with you. Sometimes it’s hard to explain your own various experience to the people who didn’t have. I am a Chinese and I lived in London for a year and a half. I love my own culture and I love London, of course there are pros and cons. I did notice that some people from western know little about China and vice versa. Every time I tried to tell sth different from the media to my family, they always think I have a washed - mind, but I am just telling what happened on me, I don’t even say an opinion. We need to put more efforts to encourage culture exchanging ourselves not only through the mainstream media. You did a good job!
No, the reason why English is very important is not because it is international but because of the western supremacy and eurocentrism. It is thanks to the colonialists ancestor who killed, enslaved thousands of people. Take a look at the history and you will understand. Ancestors of Africans, Native Americans, Indians, Chinese suffered from your country Great Britan or Spain, France, Germany, Netherland, Belgium and so on. I appreciate your positive efforts and videos and that is why I have subscribed your channel. Just to let you know that is not coming only from selfishness but arrogance and superiority complex.
Home Grown And Stoned idiot brainwashed
I mean fair tbh
Home Grown And Stoned oh wait so colonism didn’t exist then huh -
@@homegrownandstoned2032 if some one does not say that you pimples is beautiful that person must be a CCP TROLL , what kind of logic is that ? The Deluded global mode movement, made in America ? Ooh damn, ,,,
China had have the best progress in all aspect faster and extremely sufficient compare to all western countries i had experience so far , do i worry some Western trollers labeling me as 50Cent just because i am telling the objectively truth ? NO, i dont , not even a bit of,
Why should i worry of telling the objective truth and because of that the western hordes treat me with stereo type corny hostile manners ? The pseudo reality only work for shallow minded peoples ,one who have 10 cm deeper thought than average people, he or she wont even move an per thousand inch by western ideas about what the ideal form means to be,
I love my Asian mode, without being Chauvinistic, in that mental status i could see the west with mutual respect, if i see myself being uncertain the west would be absurd in my eyes,,
To understand other peoples value you must know your own, American dont have value for their own therefore they see China with the same attitude , you are what you are , its called the psyche reflection, further more the sublimation , when you see little imposdible for you to have rich imaginations,, the west had been represnting themselves as global trend setter, with excesively narrow mindedness, its surprising me deeply how China and Chinese so naturally Cosmopolished , thats why Chinese can live everywhere on earth the west only somewhere,
This is just passing by little lecture for all the western trollers like you, about what is imaginable and what is not,,,
I agree, the English language actually originated from a small place on the world map, called England that's all. British Colonialism is the reason the English language came to dominate the rest of the globe and the size of the British Empire is testament of how such a small nations language can gain influence.
I'm much older than you are and I've been spending close to 6 months out of a year living and doing business in China. I couldn't agree with you more about not jumping into conclusion about things until you personally experiencing them. Happy travel and love to hear more about your integration to living in China. How you make a living there and how a young foreigner can get started there. I'm trying to encourage my son to do the same.