Thank you everyone for your support! Watch my full episode with American Shaun Rein who breaks down everything you need to know about the Chinese economy: th-cam.com/video/Vf5yn4sfmaU/w-d-xo.html
8:24 放不下身段 does not mean “put down their bodies to do”, it means those college graduates do not want to “lower their status” and lose face by doing jobs they consider are beneath them.
The American equivalent saying would be, "get off their high horses". This is common in many develop economy. Hong Kong was/is like this for a long time so much so that for the decades, the city has been introducing labor from surrounding poorer countries. It is true in the North America as well.
I assume the young man did say not everyone can work in a building, presumably doing office work. I appreciate what I think is a growing phenomenon here in the US of young adults choosing trades over university educations, since various trades here have shortages of skilled workers and our workers can make a comfortable living working in such trades, at least for the foreseeable future. Perhaps no parallel to this phenomenon exists right now in China.
This is a very interesting topic. During the Gilded Age 1920s, I imagine many Americans were aspired to make quick money not through working in the factories and on farms. Then the Great Depression happened and the ensuing World War II brought US to the height of manufacturing and decades of prosperity...
Hi Cyrus. I purchased an instrument built in Wuhan. Been trying for years to close the deal. Became friends with their overseas sales Manager Sarah, a beautiful young Chinese girl. Told her about your channel and she replied that you're very popular there. So congrats again for your work. Remember what we once chatted about: americans are not only the ones born in the US
Awesome! Yes, I'm doing my best to classify US citizens as opposed to saying Americans, but sometimes the US citizen in me still says "Americans" haha that's a great story! Thanks for sharing
Cyrus, THANK YOU 🙏 What you are doing is what every human being on this earth must do. Be an ambassador between cultures; a peace maker. I have been listening to some people in our beautiful country of America, and felt the pain hearing them spewing nothing but hated. I am not sure what their purpose for living is on this earth. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT WORK, AND STAY BLESSED DEAR BROTHER. I love China and every piece of this world.
I live in the US and I have never seen any fellow citizen express hate toward the Chinese people. Most of us do hate the fascist government of China, however. One reason I hate the Xi Jinping regime is that I care about the people of China and I am sad that Xi Jinping has created so much hardship in their lives.
@@MarkYeung1 You said: _"I live in Canada. Chinese Canadians are generally well treated here."_ An article published by Bloom berg has declared Vancouver the Anti-Asian Hate Crime Capital of North America, having experienced a 700% increase in crimes against Asians.
Bumped into this channel by chance. As an Indian been to China pre covid, Shanghai was amazing. Not a fan of tall buildings but was impressed by the country side which isn’t there in Europe or US. Loved the city and nice Chinese people. Hope geopolitical issues resolve and we could live as peaceful neighbors 😊
I'm curious about what you mean about "the countryside which isn't there in Europe or the US."? The US is filled outside of cities, full of amazing and varied countrysides! Vast forested areas of wilderness, pastoral grassy plains with colorful wildflowers, and gentle rolling hills leading up to mountain ranges like the Rockies, which cover 3,000 miles across North America (from New Mexico to British Columbia are there for all to enjoy. A sub-range of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains is another and is known for the fog hanging around the tops of the peaks, leading to the "smoky" effect which it is named after. And then there is Grand Teton which encompasses 485 square miles of natural beauty. Another is the Sierra Nevada mountain range, which is so vast that it has three national parks and each is full of both breathtaking and serene views, wildlife of all kinds, hiking, camping and other outdoor experiences. Those are Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park. These places are a few among many that offer both serene landscapes, and bubbling brooks, strong rivers and stunning waterfalls of all shapes and sizes. Each of the 50 states has it's own special characteristics. Some have lush green hilly countrysides, dotted with family farms and homesteads, and others have deserts with amazing rock formations that you will find nowhere else in the world. And with all the coastline, there is a vast difference between the variety of shorelines of the East and West coasts, not to mention the marshlands, river deltas and the Everglades. That is just the "tip-of-the-iceberg", and it can probably never be fully explored in just one lifetime. So I have no idea how you can say that the countryside isn't there in Europe or the US, as you can see plenty of it even here on TH-cam, and books and magazines.
Great to hear it! As someone from Ireland I can't help but hope China and India can live and prosper together as friends, it could be such a beneficial relationship for both and India could learn a lot from China as it starts to grow into another world superpower!
Great job, dude. Being a chinese I really appreciate that you show how bad is the economy in Shanghai, my sweet old home. Specially the empty Starbucks with invisible customers. Glad that I have left this country. Well done, love your channel.
I was just thinking this. Culture does have merit. It's not only China that I see this. The U.S. takes freedom for granted to the point where country pride is dying in big cities.
@@jjbiggmann5576 But what Cyrus Janssen has sold was the only humanized one on Earth; while the European based West in endlessly looting and killing, until right now in Ukraine.
@@jjbiggmann5576 Yep he's actually deleted my response above to a comment about how clean it is. I responded that they should take a look at the recent China Fact Chasers video about the litter strewn beaches and the people's total lack of civic concern. I added that fancy Shanghai is hardly representative of China as whole just as those Shanghai PISA ratings some years ago did not represent Chinese Educational performance as a whole.
As a chinese who currently lived in us, this vedio brought me back to my lovely hometown Shanghai😭 Talking about the high unemployment rate, many people will point out two factors. The first factor is that China is transitioning from labor-intensive to capital - and technology-intensive industries, but the latter absorb fewer jobs than the former. The second factor is that the current distribution system needs to be reformed, and young people at the bottom are afraid to marry because they lack money. Many people think the government should copy the Nordic welfare state and tax the rich heavily. All in all, I am glad to see that cyrus is promoting the exchanges between the two countries. As I have met a lot of super nice people since I came to the us, I also hope that more Americans can go to China to see what Chinese really look like.
Actually the Nordic countries tax the middle class heavily to fund their welfare programs. That's where the money is. It might be a good idea for China to do that also, but the first source of money for social programs ought to come from ending the massive stealing and wasting of money by the Xi Jinping regime.
China has many beautiful places and a lot of great infrastructure and beautifully designed and lighted buildings. In America environmentalists do not want anything but solar and wind and maybe some bike paths. Many great parks, infrastructure, and buildings were created in the last 100 years. Unfortunately, we are just sitting on our laurels trying to figure out where our country should go next. Drugs are killing off many who cannot seem to find a place to fit in. We are losing our work ethic as more and more are finding it easier to rely on the government.
Just walking in one upscale area of Shanghai does not mean anything. If anything it shows how light the foot traffic is. Isn't it supposed to be busy with a lot of people ?
Hi Cyrus, deep admiration of what you do to promote China/Western relationships. Love your interview with the young man. There's no question that the Chinese economy (and by extension the world's economy) will have tough times ahead. We Chinese are known for being hard-working and resourceful. We can go through these. Thanks again.
@@TacticalMayoWhat Cyrus contributes to mankind is peace through mutual understanding whilst your lip service only create further division. Who is more human like?
That last guy was like, what do you mean getting better?! It has always been great 😄 China is far from peaking out, their modern superpower moment is just starting.
@@hoomanostovar As a citizen of the US, I would say that our country has deteriorated. Especially with the Democrats in power. They are not that different than the Xi Jinping regime. Still, the deterioration of China is far worse.
The demographics in China are a major headwind for their society to deal with. They are facing a major population decline and an aging society to provide for.
Thanks for showing Shanghai on the ground. You’re a light worker spreading the gospel of world peace my brother. Thank you for your efforts. Pls continue carry on !
Having previously lived in SH for 20 years leaving in 2020 never seen the streets so empty except during SARS and of coarse the beginning of Covid. Peaceful yet sad
Cyrus you're a great man, I like your videos. The boy is really cute. Your Chinese sounds top notch. Thank you for showing us this magnificent country and its people.
Many Chinese welcome Westerners to our lands as visitors. However, many Westerners (but not all) are increasingly regarding Chinese in their lands as unwelcome.
That 28 yr old made a good point regarding the difference in thinking between the younger and older generations. The older generation are usually more concerned about the future and wealth accumulation, while the younger ones just live life day to day a bit more. I think a lot of employers don't realize this when recruiting employees.
LETS PUT IT ANOTHER WAY.............YOUNG PEOPLE ( THOSE BORN PAST 1990S)STILL WANT WEALTH....BUT MOST BELIEVE IN USING THE SMART PHONE/LAPTOP TO MAKE THEIR WEALTH, & 85% OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE DO NOT BELIEVE OR WANT TO MAKE MONEY USING THEIR HANDS/SKILLS...( MY SON INCLUDED).THE OLDER GENERATION KNOW WHAT HARDSHIP IS & ALSO SEEN FINANCIAL TURMOIL, INCLUDING SHAREMARKET COLAPSE, & FOR ME 76+ KNOW WHAT A WORLD WAR MEANS.......SO OUT PRIORUTY ARE DIFFERENT, AS OLDER PEOPLE THINKL SECURITY, YOUNGER ONES, ...SELDOM THINK THAT WAY........U SHOULD VISIT HONGKON, SMALLER FOOD STORES, & TAKE NOTE HO MANY U.S. GRAD WITH HIGH END JOB, WENT BACK TO H.K. TO HELP THEIR PARENTS RUN THE SHOP............NO, TRADITION IF KIDS ARE BOUGHT UP PROPER.....DO NOT LAZ AROUND, & DO NOT RELY ON LAPTOP TO CRATE THEIR FUTURE.....................U CANNOT EAT, LIVEON NOR TRANSPORT WITH BITCOINS NOR IMAGES ART..............WHEN TIME COMES, THESE KIDS WILL CRY WHEN THER IS NO FOOD IN SUPERMARKET TO BUY FROM
Thinking that in a few years young chinese and americans might be fighting not because of hatred, but because of those criminals against humanity that are in power, makes me so sad and angry. Damned economy rulers play with people's lives, and we still, as a race, haven't found a way to take away their power.
Don't worry! Politicians of both countries just shout those hatred words to get political benefits, they dare not to really start a war. Both countries have nukes. And people these days are clever enough not to be manipulated by them.
@@Sandowsky-qk7mq At least not like the US government. Abuse of national security everywhere to sanction others. Look! China is selling sweeping robots to Africa. Washington: What? China dares to openly violate the national security of the United States.
Ordinary? He's showing off one of the most bourgeois city centers in China. These people never go to the average countryside town or anywhere outside these wealth capitals.
"Very real shoot of China’s ordinary people daily life. Really like it" And almost none of his video addresses the title "How Bad is the Chinese Economy? "
@@QuixEnd It may be somewhat higher then other cities since Shanghai is a 1st tier (old style city) But other cities of tier 5 - 1 aren't even that bad I would say they look even beter sometimes.
@@brennencox516 I just feel the contents of his video attractive/interesting , am not interested in how bad China’s economy is. Actually I am more worried about UK’s economy, the inflation is at such whopping 8% that it really affects my daily life.
Good on you for showing how people are the same all over. It is such a shame that governments protecting corporate interests often ruin relations between people who would naturally get along just fine together.
I ‘m so delighted that 28 years old young man so mature and responded your question so open nothing to hide .That ‘s the way should be ! I do hope this generation can speak though their mind face the fact . Those old mindset generations 50’60’ has been fading away and speechless. Look forward !
That little boy's mom was busy fixing for his shoelaces. She wasn't bothered by a stranger talking to her child. If this was in New York here, it could possibly have an entirely different blowback.
They are from Xinjiang, come to Shanghai to buy a down jacket for their child to wear in winter, she is trying on her child to see if it is the right size
Nice to see life in China getting back to normal. I hope Americans wont stick their noses to the Taiwan issue like they did in Ukraine. Greetings from Europe!
US military intervention only makes matters worse as we've seen in many countries including Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syrian and now Ukraine; the only ones benefiting are the US weapons manufacturers.
I hope Xi Jinping doesn't invade Taiwan because he will cause massive suffering for the people throughout the world, and the people of China and Taiwan will suffer the most just as the people of Ukraine and Russia have suffered the most from the Ukraine war.
@@MarkYeung1 Guys you do not understand. Its not Ukraine nor is it Taiwan that decides these things. Putin invaded because NATO and America has ignored all the promises and agreements they gave. The Analogy of that is American ignoring one Chine principle, acting as if Taiwan was an independent country. Which is not. China strives for peaceful reunification but if America is planning to stir the pot, Chinese are prepared to go the forcefully way as well. In Ukraine Putin had no other choice. They refused to give him any guarantees, they trained terrorists to infiltrate Russia. They even refused Zelensky to sign a peace deal in the first weeks of war. Now we see Ukraine in total ruins. Chinese and Taiwanese must do everything possible to kick out Americans out of their affairs or history will repeat itself with Taiwan. And it wont end well for Taiwan.
Rofl…. Did Cyrus just debunk the no freedom of thought and expression in China by interviewing a fan on the streets of Shanghai asking about issues in China. 😎😅🤘
Sure they can say a little of their opinion so long as they don't say something that the regime considers a threat. The people of China know what they are allowed to say and what they are not. When the people of China express their opinion they know the government holds a gun to their head. That is not freedom of expression.
Yet another positive vibe, inspiration and energy filled video from Cyrus. My day is now complete, and it is time to go to bed. Greetings from Melbourne, to all who love this channel.
I am freely reflecting on the cry given to Chinese's economy by distractors and think that this might be a paradox where enemies or jealous nations might witness a deliberate slowdown to influence other's economies.
As a Chinese Canadian who just came back from the Pearl River Delta after 15 years of not being in China, I was shocked to see how incredibly dynamic that region is - Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau, Guangzhou, and Zhuhai all put top tier Canadian cities to shame. Life was very normal for my extended relatives and when I ask them about their economic outlook, they have never been more bullish. Makes me want to move to China!
Go for it and don’t let the door hit you too hard when you leave. Maybe you’re naive (I hope you realize the inhumanity of the regime in China before it’s too late). Do your research
@@Tonymontanayayo You mean the inhumanity of 2 million people using food banks? You mean the inhumanity of 30y/os living with their parents because they can't afford housing? You mean the inhumanity of the government freezing your bank account for donating to a cause the feds don't agree with? You mean the inhumanity of waiting 2 years to see a medical specialist despite being in crippling pain? Oh wait that's Canada LOL
Haha yes! Very different, I was actually really nervous sharing this, I wondered if my fans would like this style, stay tuned I have 3 more videos like this coming this week 👍🏼
Like your videos, please continue to share your perspectives to outside China who have distorted perceptions influenced by the media. I’m an American MNC corporate executive based in shanghai, would love to catch coffee if you are around.
Many Chinese tend to be optimistic and look forward to a bright future ahead. On the other hand, many Westerners (but not all) are increasingly pessimistic and tend to have a bleak outlook of the future.
Your video is real but misguided. Those streets used to very buzzing but now much like deserted ones with just tourists. The economy is very bad and look beyond those tourists streets and beyond Shanghai. Thank you.
Shanghai street looks very clean and rich even the Starbucks looks so modern. China has practically everything and even the fish market looks so clean. Americans think that Chinese people hate them because of the usa’s containment policy and hateful rhetoric of her politicians but Chinese people have grown more mature than Americans do who are indoctrinated by their own media, prepared by their own government to go to war against China. What a shame! As the usa would have gained lots of respect in China if they are more cooperative, friendly and less immature than they are now.
Cyrus, I’d love to meet you in person one day. I’m Chinese American born in Taiwan raised in the US. I’ll be moving to the PH in early 2024 for work and marriage. I’ll be closer to China. Look forward to wonderful discovery
Let me walk through palmer park in Detroit and show you there is zero crime and zero homelessness. And talk to a random kid about how great it is, and everyone is happy.
“The third place” was a demand that exists in Asia long before Starbucks entered Asia. They are very smart to identify the demand and successfully fill the demand. The third place demand stems from a relatively more suppressed school/work and home life in Asian culture.
starbucks has a very consistent quality product why it's successful in China and the place to hang out fits with Chinese culture the way it fits with US culture. however, I will note that US starbucks has shifted lots of it's business to drive thru business. starbucks does not compete in the Italian market for several factors, some cultural, but mostly because local cafe coffee quality is higher in Italy and they're more espresso shot bar oriented.
"the third place" isn't exclusively for Asia, Starbucks, of course, wants everyone to consider them their comfort zone. It's been part of their corporate culture since 1971.
thanks Cyrus for your hard work. In Chinese we say " 读万卷书，行万里路“ which means, you can not only relies on books but also go down to contact the realities and real persons, not just talk to a few people but a lot of them to know the truth. You are definitely well known in China as you have been keeping promoting the friendly relationship of China and US and the West. we all love our own motherland so we need to respect each other and have a peaceful healthy world.
Add me in as a Malaysian-born Chinese enjoying the peace in Singapore who also has Shanghainese relatives. Hell, Cyrus should really just give me his US citizenship while my Chinese mom take up my Malaysian Citizenship and give her Chinese citizenship to Cyrus. All socialists should just take up Chinese citizenships and watch their beliefs unfold into an abyss. I don't even want to go back to visit China again for family visit seeing how extreme and pressurized the situation there - It's the same for many Malaysians in the 1960s who had relatives in the "homeland" when Mao ruled.
Calling Shanghai "This is what China is really like" is worse than calling the Time Square "This is what the US is like." The gorgeous buildings that Cyrus referred to are WESTERN architecture. About 40% of China is still RURAL. While parts of the rural China can be amazingly beautiful, Chinese themselves view country folks as mostly the "low end people" (a term the Chinese created in their caste system where the Communist Party members are well taken care of, while the country folks and laborers are labelled the "low end people".) BTW, the Chinese cannot just become Shanghai residents. It's NOT that one could gain City residence status just by living in Shanghai.
Chinese culture is about adopting whether it food, entertainment, architects, technology. You can live your own lifestyle. I can live my own lifestyle as long as no laws are broken. I don’t need to tell you how to live your life and you shouldn’t tell me how I live my life. It is hard to justify US sending spies, warships, right at China border and accuse China oppressing and threatening them.
China sends spies abroad on a very large scale. Threatening other countries like Taiwan and other around SCS & ECS causes those smaller countries to rebuild alliances with America. If China lets others live their own life style why did it make the 14 demands on Australia?
Hi Cyrus, great video. A few months ago I watched a CGTN show on organic farming in China, which apparently is growing. Do you ever find organic vegetables and fruits in the big city markets?
This is kinda weird mate. Starbucks expansion policy is to overwhelm and colonise an area until it's saturated and that red brick building the Starbucks is in- that's British colonial architecture.
Shanghai is a very unique place, it has architecture noy just from the British but from France, usa, and Japan influence as well I think, at one point in time Shanghai was split between uk, usa, France and Japan
Nice to see you back in china & some updates..Been there few times for some international fairs as well as Guangzhou canton fair way back 20+yrs ago.Honestly did not like the environment & lifestyle there so much.Especially quite disturb seeing dog & snake meats everywhere.But your programs review so much changes.Being Chinese myself but only can speak little mandarin (very impressed with yr PuTungHua) Seeing yr postings in China I hope next year able to visit few of the cities again.Pls Continue your noble sharings to promote encourage better true understandings for world peace & harmony.God bless you & family.👍🙏
China's economy will face many difficulties and decline as foreign companies leave. This leads to tens of millions of people being underemployed every year.
Cyrus, I’ve watched a few of your videos now and find the insight incredibly important. You are just one person but seeing day to day life on the streets of China and being able to listen to average Chinese people speak about their lives reduces the mystery and fear that the western media would have us feel toward the country. The scenes of you walking through the streets are always interesting but the more powerful part of your videos are the interviews with individuals. If you can, I think we would love to see interviews with a larger variety of people of different ages, different social status, and in different cities. Please keep up the good work!
@@felisalpha1534 haha I don't think you even know what you are talking about...name one person that will deny China's economy is struggling? I'm showing the world what Shanghai looks like in this video and people can see it for themselves
Wow you have really opened my eyes ! Shanghai is such an incredibly BUSY city, full of people everywhere!!! 😂😂😂 China is the hope for the whole world! By the way, do you know what is happening in Xinjiang?
It was early in the morning and many stores have gone out of business. My friends there say the absurd covid lockdowns set the country back 20 years and that Shanghai will never be the same. This cannot be disappeared from our understanding, of either there, or at home. It is an ongoing catastrophy.
@@myleshagar9722This a while ago? Things change fast in China. And many businesses seem to be getting back to normal again and new businesses opening up.
Great video and timing too. Scary to think how close we are to war due to US politicians so out-of-touch with people everywhere bc more than ever being absorbed with their own personal gain and fear of competition. Thanks also to youtube.
"being so out of touch" is an understatement. Mike Pence, candidate running for next president, said "it's not my job to be concerned about America" 😂😅😂 and the other 9 candidates pretty much said the same shit silently, emphasizing how "important it is for America to remain the world leader" while all dodging the question about taking care of America back home. "World leader" of conflicts and wars?
Thank you for the great overview, although i don't really think Shanghai is the ideal location to get a good vibe on how China is doing these days. It truly needs a composite view from several other cities south, west and north. Having traveled throughout China since 1989, I always viewed Shanghai as a western culture outcropping that is far removed from the rest of China. xie xie
Absolutely nothing like life in most of China. Same goes for all of the top tier cities. You can walk several blocks north or south from any of the tourist traps and get a slightly more realistic taste. Head north of Meilan Lake or west of Hongqiao Railway Station if you really want to see how different life is outside the city. Better yet, visit any of the villages in Jiangsu.
I've always had a fear about going anywhere near China. Because of my melanin skin and of being born and raised in the US. But after seeing a man with my skin complexion, I was greatly surprised. Thank you for removing this phobia I had about China.
A lot of people I know don't think much of the coffee at Starbucks. For me, I just don't like drinks with a ton of sugar in them. Du sprichst sehr gut Chinesisch.
@@pbworld7858 yep i am - you can live a plant based diet in china but you gotta cook a lot yourself. A lot easier if you life in central shanghai since there are loads of options for restaurants as well but it aint cheap.
Yes, this foreigner came to China to film the collapse of China's economy. If he doesn't get the answers Americans want, this foreigner will disappear for Americans.@@sendittobrandon2012
I love shanghai , i am from Lagos Nigeria , a lot of us have been to china but a lot are also completely soaked in the mainstream media narrative about China and i keep telling them its not like that but they wont listen , hope to be back in China soon myself i wan to see more and rekindle some business relationships. The infrastructure in China is amazing but they struggle to understand. I enjoy your videos
Just to share. I went to Shanghai in early 1986, after I took over the CFO of the Chiina operation of the largest foreign bank, might be you see that as a local bank. Then, we were situated in the alley of a godown building, cheaper rent, as our headquarter buildings had been confisticated. I stayed across the bridge in Shanghai Mansion, close to the office behind the Bund. I went to Lido Hotel with the Branch Manager to take our lunch. And the Branch Manager just scribbled the amount of the bill, on his business card with the cashier, as he claimed credit card was not acceptable there? The restaurant would send its staff member to collect the cash later from our Branch. Night time, we still had curfew, and PLA patrolled the streets in two. Things have since much, that now our Branch has moved to its new Regional Quarters in Shanghai, or perhaps better called China.
I went to Shanghai in 1989. I stayed in a hotel near the bridge ove Suzhou creek. Big European building. Had a good time all the foreign travellers were there. Didn't notice the Police going around in pairs. There was a french style bakery that served French european bread. It was the one food I really missed travelling around China then along with milk & chesse.
@@quanxie-b7f Hi, I now retire in Singapore,and commute very frequently to Hong Kong. I hold much faith in the economy of China, as majority of my retirement savings are H and ADRs of Chinese stocks.
About Chinese unemployment, unfortunately many Chinese companies are moving factories to Vietnam and India to take advantage of lower wages. Making the same mistakes the U.S. made. Manufacturing is the backbone of a country.
Those are low value work. Their wages hace increased and is higher than Mexico. Like US, they outsourced. The unemployment is one part too many educated youth, one part too high expectation. My friend told me young people want high salary, high position and little work. Biased opinion maybe.
Amazed to see the changes. My parents live in China and they visit nyc where I live and let me tell you China lives in 2050. It still needs to work on a lot of internal issues and laws as it’s still a developing country. A lot young people have left the countryside for the city therefore, a lot of local schools eventually closed. No worrries. The remaining kids go to the next larger school. I’d need more than this comment section to share everything my parents and I talk about. Everything from positive and criticism of the Chinese government and xi . Yes criticism of the government is allowed!!
Thank you everyone for your support! Watch my full episode with American Shaun Rein who breaks down everything you need to know about the Chinese economy: th-cam.com/video/Vf5yn4sfmaU/w-d-xo.html
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Which platform did the Chinese guy find you on?
8:24 放不下身段 does not mean “put down their bodies to do”, it means those college graduates do not want to “lower their status” and lose face by doing jobs they consider are beneath them.
well explanation
The American equivalent saying would be, "get off their high horses". This is common in many develop economy. Hong Kong was/is like this for a long time so much so that for the decades, the city has been introducing labor from surrounding poorer countries. It is true in the North America as well.
awesome, thank you for helping out and pointing that out, much appreciated!
I assume the young man did say not everyone can work in a building, presumably doing office work. I appreciate what I think is a growing phenomenon here in the US of young adults choosing trades over university educations, since various trades here have shortages of skilled workers and our workers can make a comfortable living working in such trades, at least for the foreseeable future. Perhaps no parallel to this phenomenon exists right now in China.
This is a very interesting topic. During the Gilded Age 1920s, I imagine many Americans were aspired to make quick money not through working in the factories and on farms. Then the Great Depression happened and the ensuing World War II brought US to the height of manufacturing and decades of prosperity...
Hi Cyrus. I purchased an instrument built in Wuhan. Been trying for years to close the deal. Became friends with their overseas sales Manager Sarah, a beautiful young Chinese girl. Told her about your channel and she replied that you're very popular there. So congrats again for your work. Remember what we once chatted about: americans are not only the ones born in the US
Awesome! Yes, I'm doing my best to classify US citizens as opposed to saying Americans, but sometimes the US citizen in me still says "Americans" haha that's a great story! Thanks for sharing
Cyrus, THANK YOU 🙏
What you are doing is what every human being on this earth must do. Be an ambassador between cultures; a peace maker. I have been listening to some people in our beautiful country of America, and felt the pain hearing them spewing nothing but hated. I am not sure what their purpose for living is on this earth.
THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT WORK, AND STAY BLESSED DEAR BROTHER. I love China and every piece of this world.
Really appreciate the support!
I live in the US and I have never seen any fellow citizen express hate toward the Chinese people. Most of us do hate the fascist government of China, however. One reason I hate the Xi Jinping regime is that I care about the people of China and I am sad that Xi Jinping has created so much hardship in their lives.
@@spafon7799 I live in Canada. Chinese Canadians are generally well treated here.
@@spafon7799 It is the US politicians who created so much hardship in Chinese lives! Not Xi Jinping!
@@MarkYeung1 You said: _"I live in Canada. Chinese Canadians are generally well treated here."_
An article published by Bloom berg has declared Vancouver the Anti-Asian Hate Crime Capital of North America, having experienced a 700% increase in crimes against Asians.
Bumped into this channel by chance. As an Indian been to China pre covid, Shanghai was amazing. Not a fan of tall buildings but was impressed by the country side which isn’t there in Europe or US. Loved the city and nice Chinese people. Hope geopolitical issues resolve and we could live as peaceful neighbors 😊
Nice! Love your goal, wish for the same thing too
I'm curious about what you mean about "the countryside which isn't there in Europe or the US."?
The US is filled outside of cities, full of amazing and varied countrysides!
Vast forested areas of wilderness, pastoral grassy plains with colorful wildflowers, and gentle rolling hills leading up to mountain ranges like the Rockies, which cover 3,000 miles across North America (from New Mexico to British Columbia are there for all to enjoy.
A sub-range of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains is another and is known for the fog hanging around the tops of the peaks, leading to the "smoky" effect which it is named after.
And then there is Grand Teton which encompasses 485 square miles of natural beauty.
Another is the Sierra Nevada mountain range, which is so vast that it has three national parks and each is full of both breathtaking and serene views, wildlife of all kinds, hiking, camping and other outdoor experiences.
Those are Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Kings Canyon National Park.
These places are a few among many that offer both serene landscapes, and bubbling brooks, strong rivers and stunning waterfalls of all shapes and sizes.
Each of the 50 states has it's own special characteristics. Some have lush green hilly countrysides, dotted with family farms and homesteads, and others have deserts with amazing rock formations that you will find nowhere else in the world.
And with all the coastline, there is a vast difference between the variety of shorelines of the East and West coasts, not to mention the marshlands, river deltas and the Everglades.
That is just the "tip-of-the-iceberg", and it can probably never be fully explored in just one lifetime.
So I have no idea how you can say that the countryside isn't there in Europe or the US, as you can see plenty of it even here on TH-cam, and books and magazines.
You don’t think Europe and the US have countryside? Sheesh. Most of the US is empty and Europe is full of country and farmland. Odd comment.
Great to hear it! As someone from Ireland I can't help but hope China and India can live and prosper together as friends, it could be such a beneficial relationship for both and India could learn a lot from China as it starts to grow into another world superpower!
Agree with you
Great job, dude. Being a chinese I really appreciate that you show how bad is the economy in Shanghai, my sweet old home. Specially the empty Starbucks with invisible customers. Glad that I have left this country. Well done, love your channel.
You should not say such slander of your hometown ， China is not doing anything right to you
Yea, agree. Seriously Shang is becoming much less prosperous than two years ago… Too big changes…
You call this empty and bad? Where in the world have you been to? Have you seen Sam Francisco?
😂😂😂
台灣人反串上海人
SIDE NOTE: Did everyone notice how clean the streets are ? OMG that's an incredible achievement for such a huge city. Bravo !
I was just thinking this. Culture does have merit. It's not only China that I see this. The U.S. takes freedom for granted to the point where country pride is dying in big cities.
It’s amazing how clean it is!
Yes, the streets are very clean. Incredible. 😊
Every large city I've been to in China has clean streets with no visible garbage. People there look down on you if you litter, as it should be.
@@MrEroshan not even look down. You will get yelled at haha
Happy to see Cyrus Janssen back China, you are rare humanized American with rational mind to see the problems globally.
@@jjbiggmann5576 But what Cyrus Janssen has sold was the only humanized one on Earth; while the European based West in endlessly looting and killing, until right now in Ukraine.
@@jjbiggmann5576 Yep he's actually deleted my response above to a comment about how clean it is. I responded that they should take a look at the recent China Fact Chasers video about the litter strewn beaches and the people's total lack of civic concern. I added that fancy Shanghai is hardly representative of China as whole just as those Shanghai PISA ratings some years ago did not represent Chinese Educational performance as a whole.
He's a puppet of Xi Jinping.
@sutapasbhattacharya9471 serpentza/laowhy is a discredited source
@@sutapasbhattacharya9471 I am sure that was because of what you said was not reue.
As a chinese who currently lived in us, this vedio brought me back to my lovely hometown Shanghai😭 Talking about the high unemployment rate, many people will point out two factors. The first factor is that China is transitioning from labor-intensive to capital - and technology-intensive industries, but the latter absorb fewer jobs than the former. The second factor is that the current distribution system needs to be reformed, and young people at the bottom are afraid to marry because they lack money. Many people think the government should copy the Nordic welfare state and tax the rich heavily. All in all, I am glad to see that cyrus is promoting the exchanges between the two countries. As I have met a lot of super nice people since I came to the us, I also hope that more Americans can go to China to see what Chinese really look like.
Sure but you will never come back. Of course United States is a much better country
Actually the Nordic countries tax the middle class heavily to fund their welfare programs. That's where the money is. It might be a good idea for China to do that also, but the first source of money for social programs ought to come from ending the massive stealing and wasting of money by the Xi Jinping regime.
China has many beautiful places and a lot of great infrastructure and beautifully designed and lighted buildings. In America environmentalists do not want anything but solar and wind and maybe some bike paths. Many great parks, infrastructure, and buildings were created in the last 100 years. Unfortunately, we are just sitting on our laurels trying to figure out where our country should go next. Drugs are killing off many who cannot seem to find a place to fit in. We are losing our work ethic as more and more are finding it easier to rely on the government.
US China decoupling and high tariffs on Chinese good are the main causes for the high unemployment in China.
they too racist, not gonna happen
First time seen your channel on YT! Mad respect Cyrus for you to speak Mandarin Chinese so well, better than some Americans speak English!!!
Just walking in one upscale area of Shanghai does not mean anything. If anything it shows how light the foot traffic is. Isn't it supposed to be busy with a lot of people ?
Maybe it’s time for work
这里根本不是上海的高档区域 高档区域是静安区
your country walk street busy in 8am？？？？
Hi Cyrus, deep admiration of what you do to promote China/Western relationships. Love your interview with the young man. There's no question that the Chinese economy (and by extension the world's economy) will have tough times ahead. We Chinese are known for being hard-working and resourceful. We can go through these. Thanks again.
Thanks Mark for your amazing support! You’re such a great supporter and always appreciate your feedback
@@TacticalMayoWhat Cyrus contributes to mankind is peace through mutual understanding whilst your lip service only create further division. Who is more human like?
@@TacticalMayo cringe 🤡🤡
@@Lee-wi9tt Cyrus is trying to do what cannot be done. US wants to keep ruling the world and will stop at nothing.
Some stating US when it’s clearly government officials and state controlled media who are behind the strain relationship.
That last guy was like, what do you mean getting better?! It has always been great 😄
China is far from peaking out, their modern superpower moment is just starting.
He was the only one who disagreed. Ask every American about their own economy and they will have the same reaction.
@@shaheemahmed9932 Random American will say that their country has gone to shit in the past decades, actually the opposite of China.
@@shaheemahmed9932 Americans disagree with you. That's why we have MAGA.
@@hoomanostovar As a citizen of the US, I would say that our country has deteriorated. Especially with the Democrats in power. They are not that different than the Xi Jinping regime. Still, the deterioration of China is far worse.
The demographics in China are a major headwind for their society to deal with. They are facing a major population decline and an aging society to provide for.
Thanks for showing Shanghai on the ground. You’re a light worker spreading the gospel of world peace my brother. Thank you for your efforts. Pls continue carry on !
Appreciate the support!
like henry kissinger
So uncritical, has the feel of a paid for promotion.
Having previously lived in SH for 20 years leaving in 2020 never seen the streets so empty except during SARS and of coarse the beginning of Covid. Peaceful yet sad
Agree! I lived in Shanghai 2007-2013 and visited every year until 2019, felt very different than the 2019 vibe
It’s about time that China people awake from dictatorship
Big shoutout to you, Alex, and Jason for presenting the truth. Thank you, Cyrus.
Shanghai is 1st tier what does 4th tier look like
@Cyrus, you brighten up my day with this short video.
Cyrus you're a great man, I like your videos. The boy is really cute. Your Chinese sounds top notch. Thank you for showing us this magnificent country and its people.
Awesome! Thanks for your support!
I hope the western media don't blindly praise China, and don't want to blindly slander China. You have done a good job in this regard
Cyrus, you have done a wonderful job in terms of introducing the real China to the Western world. I am your fan.
Thank you Gregory!
Like the one child law.
Lol yah Nanjing road is significantly more crowded at night than in the morning, glad to have you back! hope you will come back more often~
Many Chinese welcome Westerners to our lands as visitors. However, many Westerners (but not all) are increasingly regarding Chinese in their lands as unwelcome.
老实说翻墙之后，就觉得西方媒体对中国太傲慢与偏见，而且很多美国人已经被美媒洗脑了。
轮子不许说中国的坏话。轮子只靠黑中国吃饭。
老实说翻墙之后，就觉得西方媒体对中国太傲慢与偏见。
老实说翻墙之后，就觉得很多美国人已经被美媒洗脑了。
Even the United States acknowledges the fact that Taiwan is part of China.
Didn't expect your Mandarin to be so good! Bravo, man!
That 28 yr old made a good point regarding the difference in thinking between the younger and older generations. The older generation are usually more concerned about the future and wealth accumulation, while the younger ones just live life day to day a bit more. I think a lot of employers don't realize this when recruiting employees.
So true!
LETS PUT IT ANOTHER WAY.............YOUNG PEOPLE ( THOSE BORN PAST 1990S)STILL WANT WEALTH....BUT MOST BELIEVE IN USING THE SMART PHONE/LAPTOP TO MAKE THEIR WEALTH, & 85% OF THESE YOUNG PEOPLE DO NOT BELIEVE OR WANT TO MAKE MONEY USING THEIR HANDS/SKILLS...( MY SON INCLUDED).THE OLDER GENERATION KNOW WHAT HARDSHIP IS & ALSO SEEN FINANCIAL TURMOIL, INCLUDING SHAREMARKET COLAPSE, & FOR ME 76+ KNOW WHAT A WORLD WAR MEANS.......SO OUT PRIORUTY ARE DIFFERENT, AS OLDER PEOPLE THINKL SECURITY, YOUNGER ONES, ...SELDOM THINK THAT WAY........U SHOULD VISIT HONGKON, SMALLER FOOD STORES, & TAKE NOTE HO MANY U.S. GRAD WITH HIGH END JOB, WENT BACK TO H.K. TO HELP THEIR PARENTS RUN THE SHOP............NO, TRADITION IF KIDS ARE BOUGHT UP PROPER.....DO NOT LAZ AROUND, & DO NOT RELY ON LAPTOP TO CRATE THEIR FUTURE.....................U CANNOT EAT, LIVEON NOR TRANSPORT WITH BITCOINS NOR IMAGES ART..............WHEN TIME COMES, THESE KIDS WILL CRY WHEN THER IS NO FOOD IN SUPERMARKET TO BUY FROM
Because it is difficult for young people to "level up"
Thinking that in a few years young chinese and americans might be fighting not because of hatred, but because of those criminals against humanity that are in power, makes me so sad and angry. Damned economy rulers play with people's lives, and we still, as a race, haven't found a way to take away their power.
It's not right. We just don't like the American government, and we love peace.We all are friends.
@@errorname6088 I believe you. Unfortunately that is never enough to stop economic powers to lead people into wars.
Don't worry!
Politicians of both countries just shout those hatred words to get political benefits, they dare not to really start a war. Both countries have nukes.
And people these days are clever enough not to be manipulated by them.
@@errorname6088because your government is composed of angels
@@Sandowsky-qk7mq At least not like the US government. Abuse of national security everywhere to sanction others. Look! China is selling sweeping robots to Africa. Washington: What? China dares to openly violate the national security of the United States.
Very real shoot of China’s ordinary people daily life. Really like it
Glad you enjoyed!
Ordinary? He's showing off one of the most bourgeois city centers in China. These people never go to the average countryside town or anywhere outside these wealth capitals.
"Very real shoot of China’s ordinary people daily life. Really like it"
And almost none of his video addresses the title "How Bad is the Chinese Economy? "
@@QuixEnd It may be somewhat higher then other cities since Shanghai is a 1st tier (old style city)
But other cities of tier 5 - 1 aren't even that bad I would say they look even beter sometimes.
@@brennencox516 I just feel the contents of his video attractive/interesting , am not interested in how bad China’s economy is. Actually I am more worried about UK’s economy, the inflation is at such whopping 8% that it really affects my daily life.
Welcome back Cyrus! It requires more people like you to bridge up the relationship between China and America. Then the world will become harmonious.
Another great content from you Cyrus. And I didn't know you can speak Chinese.
Good on you for showing how people are the same all over.
It is such a shame that governments protecting corporate interests often ruin relations between people who would naturally get along just fine together.
I ‘m so delighted that 28 years old young man so mature and responded your question so open nothing to hide .That ‘s the way should be !
I do hope this generation can speak though their mind face the fact . Those old mindset generations 50’60’ has been fading away and speechless. Look forward !
China has always had a “third place”-its tea house culture is millennia old
Very good point!
amazing content keep up the work.
That little boy's mom was busy fixing for his shoelaces. She wasn't bothered by a stranger talking to her child. If this was in New York here, it could possibly have an entirely different blowback.
I don't understand why that boy was wearing a winter jacket in a hot summer day.
@hyc1266 Maybe the boy has a crazy mom?
@@drewh3224 Maybe the boy was there for a photo shoot.
@myleshagar9722 Now, it makes sense👍
They are from Xinjiang, come to Shanghai to buy a down jacket for their child to wear in winter, she is trying on her child to see if it is the right size
How can he get away with this? He must have the support of the authorities since the police dont' stop him.
LMAOOOOOOO
Normal? Streets look EMPTY relative to a few years ago. Perhaps this is the new normal.
Nice to see life in China getting back to normal. I hope Americans wont stick their noses to the Taiwan issue like they did in Ukraine. Greetings from Europe!
US military intervention only makes matters worse as we've seen in many countries including Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syrian and now Ukraine; the only ones benefiting are the US weapons manufacturers.
I hope Xi Jinping doesn't invade Taiwan because he will cause massive suffering for the people throughout the world, and the people of China and Taiwan will suffer the most just as the people of Ukraine and Russia have suffered the most from the Ukraine war.
@spafon7799 Great point. I trust Xi Junping will not be as crazy as Putin.
@@spafon7799Taiwan is a part of China！Do you know the history of China！
@@MarkYeung1 Guys you do not understand. Its not Ukraine nor is it Taiwan that decides these things. Putin invaded because NATO and America has ignored all the promises and agreements they gave. The Analogy of that is American ignoring one Chine principle, acting as if Taiwan was an independent country. Which is not. China strives for peaceful reunification but if America is planning to stir the pot, Chinese are prepared to go the forcefully way as well. In Ukraine Putin had no other choice. They refused to give him any guarantees, they trained terrorists to infiltrate Russia. They even refused Zelensky to sign a peace deal in the first weeks of war. Now we see Ukraine in total ruins. Chinese and Taiwanese must do everything possible to kick out Americans out of their affairs or history will repeat itself with Taiwan. And it wont end well for Taiwan.
Rofl…. Did Cyrus just debunk the no freedom of thought and expression in China by interviewing a fan on the streets of Shanghai asking about issues in China. 😎😅🤘
Absolutely!
Yes completely debunked...........absolutely & completely........no question........
Sure they can say a little of their opinion so long as they don't say something that the regime considers a threat. The people of China know what they are allowed to say and what they are not.
When the people of China express their opinion they know the government holds a gun to their head. That is not freedom of expression.
Yet another positive vibe, inspiration and energy filled video from Cyrus. My day is now complete, and it is time to go to bed. Greetings from Melbourne, to all who love this channel.
I am freely reflecting on the cry given to Chinese's economy by distractors and think that this might be a paradox where enemies or jealous nations might witness a deliberate slowdown to influence other's economies.
As a Chinese Canadian who just came back from the Pearl River Delta after 15 years of not being in China, I was shocked to see how incredibly dynamic that region is - Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau, Guangzhou, and Zhuhai all put top tier Canadian cities to shame. Life was very normal for my extended relatives and when I ask them about their economic outlook, they have never been more bullish. Makes me want to move to China!
旅游是个好的选择
Move, we don’t want you here.
Go for it and don’t let the door hit you too hard when you leave. Maybe you’re naive (I hope you realize the inhumanity of the regime in China before it’s too late). Do your research
@@Tonymontanayayo You mean the inhumanity of 2 million people using food banks? You mean the inhumanity of 30y/os living with their parents because they can't afford housing? You mean the inhumanity of the government freezing your bank account for donating to a cause the feds don't agree with? You mean the inhumanity of waiting 2 years to see a medical specialist despite being in crippling pain? Oh wait that's Canada LOL
Really liked this walk and talk. A bit different from your usual videos.
Haha yes! Very different, I was actually really nervous sharing this, I wondered if my fans would like this style, stay tuned I have 3 more videos like this coming this week 👍🏼
Like your videos, please continue to share your perspectives to outside China who have distorted perceptions influenced by the media. I’m an American MNC corporate executive based in shanghai, would love to catch coffee if you are around.
你说得对，他们受到媒体的影响而扭曲了看法，所以多来中国走走就知道真正的中国现状了
Many Chinese tend to be optimistic and look forward to a bright future ahead. On the other hand, many Westerners (but not all) are increasingly pessimistic and tend to have a bleak outlook of the future.
老实说翻墙之后，就觉得西方媒体对中国太傲慢与偏见，而且很多美国人已经被美媒洗脑了。
轮子不许说中国的坏话。轮子只靠黑中国吃饭。
Even the United States acknowledges the fact that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
According to its constitution, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, according to its constitution.
China's economy has been collapsing every day for 5,000 thousand years for the West. And it is this observation that is most reassuring. ❤️🇨🇳
luckily he is not detained or harassed by police for taking video of the true situation on street....
Your video is real but misguided. Those streets used to very buzzing but now much like deserted ones with just tourists. The economy is very bad and look beyond those tourists streets and beyond Shanghai. Thank you.
Shanghai is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Massive and cosmopolitan, you feel like you’ve stepped into a novel when you go there.
Cyrus does not take you down back alleys and show you how millions of Chinese live. He is the unofficial chamber of ecommerce for China.
When I was about to land in Shanghai, flying above the light up city, I knew I would get lost😂😂😂
Shanghai street looks very clean and rich even the Starbucks looks so modern. China has practically everything and even the fish market looks so clean. Americans think that Chinese people hate them because of the usa’s containment policy and hateful rhetoric of her politicians but Chinese people have grown more mature than Americans do who are indoctrinated by their own media, prepared by their own government to go to war against China. What a shame! As the usa would have gained lots of respect in China if they are more cooperative, friendly and less immature than they are now.
Great Cyrus! Those of us who live here take this for granted but the western world needs to see how amazing China is.
Just out of curiosity, did they put you in your dwelling and weld the door shut during covid.
Are all Chinese cities like Shaghai then. Will Cyrus go to smaller cities or the country side where most people still live?
@@Andy-P Check Katherine's Journey to the East to see smaller cities and villages in China.
@@peterlai9018 okay, thanks for the tip
China is a great place. Unfortunately, the communist messed up. Their government needs a reform
Cyrus, I’d love to meet you in person one day.
I’m Chinese American born in Taiwan raised in the US. I’ll be moving to the PH in early 2024 for work and marriage. I’ll be closer to China. Look forward to wonderful discovery
That’s awesome! Congrats on the move and hope to meet you one day 😊
Streets are pretty empty for a city with a population of 26 million…
I loved this video. Can't wait to visit Shanghai in a couple of months time. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Australia.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cool! Thanks
You notice they have plenty of food and clean city's without homeless encampment everywhere
China has such over capacity in real estate then there shouldn't be homeless people right?
Come on man....its only in train to busan
You notice he only filmed in places without homeless people? Doesn't mean they aren't there.
Wow, you need read more.
Cyrus 您好，
難得的一位有正向正義正氣之外國人❤️
祝您和家人身心康健。
Let me walk through palmer park in Detroit and show you there is zero crime and zero homelessness. And talk to a random kid about how great it is, and everyone is happy.
Cyrus mandarin is so articulate.
“The third place” was a demand that exists in Asia long before Starbucks entered Asia. They are very smart to identify the demand and successfully fill the demand. The third place demand stems from a relatively more suppressed school/work and home life in Asian culture.
starbucks has a very consistent quality product why it's successful in China and the place to hang out fits with Chinese culture the way it fits with US culture. however, I will note that US starbucks has shifted lots of it's business to drive thru business.
starbucks does not compete in the Italian market for several factors, some cultural, but mostly because local cafe coffee quality is higher in Italy and they're more espresso shot bar oriented.
Starbucks is being boycotted by some people in America because they can't get their foot off politic. 😂
"the third place" isn't exclusively for Asia, Starbucks, of course, wants everyone to consider them their comfort zone. It's been part of their corporate culture since 1971.
China is very very peaceful country.
Yes, apart from the Indian border, SCS, ECS and Taiwan. At least they are not at war.
@@Andy-P
Indian border = US CIA
SCS = US CIA
Taiwan = US CIA
ECS = US CIA.
@@wroughtforge7547 China is the common denominator. America's allies are rallying behind her. China has no military allies.
@@jjbiggmann5576
Ukraine = US CIA.
Meanings of SCS , ECS ??
thanks Cyrus for your hard work. In Chinese we say " 读万卷书，行万里路“ which means, you can not only relies on books but also go down to contact the realities and real persons, not just talk to a few people but a lot of them to know the truth. You are definitely well known in China as you have been keeping promoting the friendly relationship of China and US and the West. we all love our own motherland so we need to respect each other and have a peaceful healthy world.
Does anyone come here from Mr.Shen's video ?? 😂😂😂
me, hahahaha
Which video?
@@CyrusJanssen公子沈 the latest film. and 你需要走入田野而不是走在大城市的街头，这样你不可能理解中国😅
Add me in as a Malaysian-born Chinese enjoying the peace in Singapore who also has Shanghainese relatives.
Hell, Cyrus should really just give me his US citizenship while my Chinese mom take up my Malaysian Citizenship and give her Chinese citizenship to Cyrus. All socialists should just take up Chinese citizenships and watch their beliefs unfold into an abyss.
I don't even want to go back to visit China again for family visit seeing how extreme and pressurized the situation there - It's the same for many Malaysians in the 1960s who had relatives in the "homeland" when Mao ruled.
Me too. Haha. Really no customer inside Starbucks😂
"How modern and advanced China is" and then Starbucks. Wut. Regression session bro.
Only very rich could afford it, when I was there for 12 years. Me too. $4 for a cookie?
@@myleshagar9722 You must be in Marriot or Hyatt or got rip off $4 I can get a full meal. I usually stay in Marriot, coffee is $10 there.
You have become a well-known public figure.
Very good report, Cyrus .
Calling Shanghai "This is what China is really like" is worse than calling the Time Square "This is what the US is like." The gorgeous buildings that Cyrus referred to are WESTERN architecture. About 40% of China is still RURAL. While parts of the rural China can be amazingly beautiful, Chinese themselves view country folks as mostly the "low end people" (a term the Chinese created in their caste system where the Communist Party members are well taken care of, while the country folks and laborers are labelled the "low end people".) BTW, the Chinese cannot just become Shanghai residents. It's NOT that one could gain City residence status just by living in Shanghai.
乡下人和劳工被贴上了“低端人”的标签？你个看法是错误的，农民工的工资比我们办公室的白领高多了，我们哪敢看不起他们。在中国除了个别超级有钱的富二代，其他人都不会瞧不起别人的，别听风就是雨
You can tell its all a facade. Look how dead the high street is.
Chinese culture is about adopting whether it food, entertainment, architects, technology. You can live your own lifestyle. I can live my own lifestyle as long as no laws are broken. I don’t need to tell you how to live your life and you shouldn’t tell me how I live my life. It is hard to justify US sending spies, warships, right at China border and accuse China oppressing and threatening them.
China sends spies abroad on a very large scale. Threatening other countries like Taiwan and other around SCS & ECS causes those smaller countries to rebuild alliances with America. If China lets others live their own life style why did it make the 14 demands on Australia?
Chinese culture is, but China Communist Party's culture is not ❤ ❤
You think, Chinese culture controls CCP, or CCP controls Chinese culture ?
你是个明白人
Hi Cyrus, great video. A few months ago I watched a CGTN show on organic farming in China, which apparently is growing. Do you ever find organic vegetables and fruits in the big city markets?
Absolutely 👍🏼 organic foods are growing in popularity
@@CyrusJanssen You guys keep getting more hilarious.
What makes something "organic"?
@@peanut0brain 中国一句老话：天下熙熙皆为利来，天下攘攘皆为利往。
The CGTN farming docs are my favorite, their best program imo
This is kinda weird mate. Starbucks expansion policy is to overwhelm and colonise an area until it's saturated and that red brick building the Starbucks is in- that's British colonial architecture.
Shanghai is a very unique place, it has architecture noy just from the British but from France, usa, and Japan influence as well I think, at one point in time Shanghai was split between uk, usa, France and Japan
Wow, J speak such good Chinese! We also like his cheerful positive attitude! Great goodwill ambassador for America!!!
2:44 No customer in Starbucks in Shanghai, Shanghai man! They love coffee. Economy really is bad.
Starbucks sucks though
😃👍🇨🇳 is very safe.✌️👏👏👏
Nice to see you back in china & some updates..Been there few times for some international fairs as well as Guangzhou canton fair way back 20+yrs ago.Honestly did not like the environment & lifestyle there so much.Especially quite disturb seeing dog & snake meats everywhere.But your programs review so much changes.Being Chinese myself but only can speak little mandarin (very impressed with yr PuTungHua) Seeing yr postings in China I hope next year able to visit few of the cities again.Pls Continue your noble sharings to promote encourage better true understandings for world peace & harmony.God bless you & family.👍🙏
你是中国人？老家哪个省的呢？多回家看看，故乡的天也很蓝哦
It's funny how mediocre coffee can become a symbol of status
“Flaunting wealth and ignorance” is not one of the better Chinese virtues…
agree
@@JS-ih7luAgree, but many traditional Chinese good virtues are in decline. Flaunting wealth, on the other hand, seems on the rise.
? Why would we assume Starbucks from China to be bad tho
Like, I doubt that they're just copying everything with no change at all... It makes no sense given how different China is.
China's economy will face many difficulties and decline as foreign companies leave. This leads to tens of millions of people being underemployed every year.
Prices are rising, but incomes are not.
Someone just informed me how bad the deflationary pressure is in China 😂
🤔🤔 many of my friends are telling me corp are pushing back their start date due to our recession in the USA.
Cyrus, I’ve watched a few of your videos now and find the insight incredibly important. You are just one person but seeing day to day life on the streets of China and being able to listen to average Chinese people speak about their lives reduces the mystery and fear that the western media would have us feel toward the country. The scenes of you walking through the streets are always interesting but the more powerful part of your videos are the interviews with individuals. If you can, I think we would love to see interviews with a larger variety of people of different ages, different social status, and in different cities. Please keep up the good work!
Trust me. You can visit anywhere middle of night in China without fear
Ha ha … “incredibly important”? Cyrus is working for the Communists.
Why does western media want to demonize China? I’ve noticed it too and It’s rather disturbing & disgusting.
This just proves how bad China's economy now, good job XD
I don’t think anyone is trying to deny China’s economy is struggling, hence why I’m showing exactly what it looks like 😉
@@CyrusJanssenDid he say you were trying to deny it? You don't need to be nervous like this, I love seeing your previous confidence.🤭
@@CyrusJanssen Thank you for replying me with patience, I admired you for that
Gosh, the way Cyrus pathetically tries to concur with you, he is stuck in a bind.
He will end up just like Navina Heyden.
@@felisalpha1534 haha I don't think you even know what you are talking about...name one person that will deny China's economy is struggling? I'm showing the world what Shanghai looks like in this video and people can see it for themselves
Wow, one day in Shanghai can surely show the ENTIRE Chinese economy. Bravo.
I see you love and passion for 上海& China❤
Let’s pray for the people in China, wish prosperity and happiness for all .
Wow you have really opened my eyes ! Shanghai is such an incredibly BUSY city, full of people everywhere!!! 😂😂😂 China is the hope for the whole world! By the way, do you know what is happening in Xinjiang?
這個說話方式😂我猜你不是英文母語者對吧？
新疆？棉花？别听风就是雨，多来中国瞅瞅
The Starbucks store looks amazing well organized beautiful to hangout.
Nice wet bar there too.
My heart goes to all the common Chinese people who has suffered during pandemic and recent floods. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 and love from India 🇮🇳
My heart goes to all the 1,000 died at the hand of Modi, the butcher of Gujarat in 2002.
Went to new home, they said they don't allow foreigners to buy their property.
But they can buy American properties.
Thank you for sharing!
Amazing how few cars you see for such an enormous city. Makes me wonder how the traffic situation is compared to the mad hectic of western cities.
It was early in the morning and many stores have gone out of business. My friends there say the absurd covid lockdowns set the country back 20 years and that Shanghai will never be the same. This cannot be disappeared from our understanding, of either there, or at home. It is an ongoing catastrophy.
@@myleshagar9722 Thank you. But that was not my question.
@@myleshagar9722This a while ago? Things change fast in China. And many businesses seem to be getting back to normal again and new businesses opening up.
@@dll666 Ok, thanks for the answer.
Great video and timing too. Scary to think how close we are to war due to US politicians so out-of-touch with people everywhere bc more than ever being absorbed with their own personal gain and fear of competition. Thanks also to youtube.
Glad you enjoyed
It won't be US Politician who invade Taiwan. US Politicians didn't invade Ukraine.
it's all a show. kissinger is the great friend of china. so why doesn't he get grilled like the ceo from tik tok ? lol
"being so out of touch" is an understatement. Mike Pence, candidate running for next president, said "it's not my job to be concerned about America" 😂😅😂 and the other 9 candidates pretty much said the same shit silently, emphasizing how "important it is for America to remain the world leader" while all dodging the question about taking care of America back home. "World leader" of conflicts and wars?
Thank you for the great overview, although i don't really think Shanghai is the ideal location to get a good vibe on how China is doing these days. It truly needs a composite view from several other cities south, west and north. Having traveled throughout China since 1989, I always viewed Shanghai as a western culture outcropping that is far removed from the rest of China. xie xie
True true
xie xie 谢谢？
Absolutely nothing like life in most of China. Same goes for all of the top tier cities. You can walk several blocks north or south from any of the tourist traps and get a slightly more realistic taste. Head north of Meilan Lake or west of Hongqiao Railway Station if you really want to see how different life is outside the city. Better yet, visit any of the villages in Jiangsu.
Looks empty almost deserted. The lack of jobs and bad economy have taken a huge toll. Tough times are ahead.
I've always had a fear about going anywhere near China. Because of my melanin skin and of being born and raised in the US. But after seeing a man with my skin complexion, I was greatly surprised. Thank you for removing this phobia I had about China.
A lot of people I know don't think much of the coffee at Starbucks. For me, I just don't like drinks with a ton of sugar in them. Du sprichst sehr gut Chinesisch.
you can get a really good unsweetened cappuchino in the starbucks reserve ;)
@@srypWned Are you in China? If so, what are the plant-based options like (if they do exist)? Do they offer soya/oat milk, etc?
@@pbworld7858 yep i am - you can live a plant based diet in china but you gotta cook a lot yourself. A lot easier if you life in central shanghai since there are loads of options for restaurants as well but it aint cheap.
Thanks for your effort to ensure China is down as reported by media outside China 😂
The young man was adept at sidestepping a direct question so he wouldn't reduce his social credit score. Lol.
自以为是。 你对中国了解多少
Exactly u could he could disappear if he answers wrong
Yes, this foreigner came to China to film the collapse of China's economy. If he doesn't get the answers Americans want, this foreigner will disappear for Americans.@@sendittobrandon2012
不仅如此，他的全部亲戚和跟他居住在同一个小区的邻居也会消失，整个省份都会受到惩罚
@@sendittobrandon2012 不仅如此，整个省份的人都会消失呐
The global era of consumers "shop till you drop" is over.
NO TOURIST. THE STREETS IS EMPTY. NO AMOUNT OF PROPAGANDA CAN ALTER THE BAD ATMOSPHERE
I love shanghai , i am from Lagos Nigeria , a lot of us have been to china but a lot are also completely soaked in the mainstream media narrative about China and i keep telling them its not like that but they wont listen , hope to be back in China soon myself i wan to see more and rekindle some business relationships. The infrastructure in China is amazing but they struggle to understand. I enjoy your videos
来呗，到东莞的话，我请你吃饭
Just to share. I went to Shanghai in early 1986, after I took over the CFO of the Chiina operation of the largest foreign bank, might be you see that as a local bank. Then, we were situated in the alley of a godown building, cheaper rent, as our headquarter buildings had been confisticated. I stayed across the bridge in Shanghai Mansion, close to the office behind the Bund. I went to Lido Hotel with the Branch Manager to take our lunch. And the Branch Manager just scribbled the amount of the bill, on his business card with the cashier, as he claimed credit card was not acceptable there? The restaurant would send its staff member to collect the cash later from our Branch. Night time, we still had curfew, and PLA patrolled the streets in two. Things have since much, that now our Branch has moved to its new Regional Quarters in Shanghai, or perhaps better called China.
Wow what a story! Thanks for sharing Franco
I went to Shanghai in 1989. I stayed in a hotel near the bridge ove Suzhou creek. Big European building. Had a good time all the foreign travellers were there. Didn't notice the Police going around in pairs. There was a french style bakery that served French european bread. It was the one food I really missed travelling around China then along with milk & chesse.
老人家您好！您现在还在中国吗？
@@quanxie-b7f Hi, I now retire in Singapore,and commute very frequently to Hong Kong. I hold much faith in the economy of China, as majority of my retirement savings are H and ADRs of Chinese stocks.
About Chinese unemployment, unfortunately many Chinese companies are moving factories to Vietnam and India to take advantage of lower wages. Making the same mistakes the U.S. made. Manufacturing is the backbone of a country.
Those are low value work. Their wages hace increased and is higher than Mexico. Like US, they outsourced. The unemployment is one part too many educated youth, one part too high expectation. My friend told me young people want high salary, high position and little work. Biased opinion maybe.
Amazed to see the changes. My parents live in China and they visit nyc where I live and let me tell you China lives in 2050. It still needs to work on a lot of internal issues and laws as it’s still a developing country. A lot young people have left the countryside for the city therefore, a lot of local schools eventually closed. No worrries. The remaining kids go to the next larger school. I’d need more than this comment section to share everything my parents and I talk about. Everything from positive and criticism of the Chinese government and xi . Yes criticism of the government is allowed!!