China's Golden Age is OVER!
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I love that you and cmilk usually upload on the same days
"This is killing!" lol, like how you snuck that in.
Good luck in the future and can't wait to see more awesome with this restructure. Take care of yourselves.
What is reason with people practicing their dance in the background?
@@xblcn
There's no reason. They just have nothing else to do.
I like the lady that gave you the thoughtful courtesy of letting you know they were about to start music for the yoga class. That was very respectful. China will do fine when it has nice people like that.
Michael S. This type of group ladies are rejected by all the local Chinese residents because of their music are so loud and the music is so cultural revolution like. There is big wave of shame post on the Internet. Now these type of dancing move into HK . Haha, you do not know how annoying they are. But this is all can be tolerated except the political system
Yeah, to me that would be very irritating. I guess her being all nice about it suppressed my annoyance with sound pollution.
Here in the US it's getting pretty bad too with kids (mostly) listening to their phone loudly in public. Suuuuper annoying if stuck in line or in a building with these people.
Even libraries are not safe, everyone talks to each other or on the phone. It's rage inducing.
Michael S. That was her polite way of asking him to leave.
Chinese are more respectful than western who come to China and badmouthing the country despite using their facilities
@@DELACREMEDELA Winston could not 'read the air'
Blink twice if you are in a gulag.
Black humor is the best!
@Raising Agent⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ uh wtf
@Raising Agent⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻⸻ you're right 🤤
Worst part is that when you mention any of the problems about China to a Chinese........... you know the rest.
Know what???
@@zhwyan2656
China has never done anything wrong ever and anyone who says otherwise is racist
Problems don't exist to the Chinese, there a myth in Chinese folklore.
I am Chinese and I used to live in the US. I returned to China by the end of 2015. After living in China for about 2 years I already realized all those issues Serpentza was talking about, and everything is obviously going backward these days. I appreciate Serpentza for speaking up about those issues. You may assume Chinese are not affected by all those backward rules and propaganda, but for us Chinese with foreign spouses, we're greatly affected. My husband is a foreigner from Africa, we had super tough time in China and we were also not allowed to check in most hotels. There's no long-term solution for us in China so we left this year.
Sometimes it's not Chinese being too fragile, you should really watch your choice of words there. 'To a Chinese' is really stereotypical and a bit racist. Clearly a lot of educated and open-minded, mostly younger generation(with vpn) and some first scholars born in late 60s and early 70s, would think more critically and sure won't be pissed off by what SerpentZA says. There's a particular term 'wumao' referring to those brainwashed communist puppets. While it's very wrong and hateful to say every Chinese is ignoring what's going on with our nation and just attacking those who point out the issues.
Censorship in China is the reason I'm leaving, it's so unbearable
I want to leave too. But the immigrant policy in US is a little hard to me. Sad.
Bye please gtfo u poor third country inbreed fuck
@@JesusJerkOffToo Trump said the very same words They called him a Racist.
you are just giving Your opinion Yes, where is the Racism in that
@@twochaudiomg2578
You're racist. At least be honest about it
@@slz1119 what country do you live in plz.
The ladies are so considerate. One informed you ahead about the music is going to be loud, even though you say ok, the yellow t-shirt still move their music box farther away form you. Nice!
are you one of those cringy metalheads @laser325
Little Man found the booty tickled mumble rapper defending the absolute (in your words) cringiest “music” genres ever founded. And also, nice of you to assume he listens to metal. Take a hike numb nuts
@@-RubenVasquez- ur sensitive
laser325 Interesting! You’re right. We’ve never heard Rap music! We listen metal likes megadeth, Iron Maiden, Slayer
unless you missed it, the guy is broadcasting from san francisco, usa.
I’ve left already.....after 16 years it was becoming increasingly difficult with visas and internet issues. VPNs and being able to access some western media kept me sane, but even that was becoming stressful.
I loved it while I was allowed to, loved most of the people I met, had some truly memorable experiences, but now it’s over!
Another thing - the western financial crisis of 2008 coincided with what I dub the "Color TV" moment of China. SerpentZA and guys like myself in China pre-2007 remember when literally the entire male population wore black vinyl shoes, white socks (MJ style) with black pants, and white or brown collared shirts. Seas of black and white with laowai "Where's Waldo" moments. Then, the streets changed from black&white to color.
How comes?
How come you lived there for 16 years if it’s really that bad? Maybe higher salary than in your own country. You can make easy money there in China
Which city did you live in?
Not everything in life is dependent on salary. As it happens the real wage (that is earnings relative to rent/consumables) is far higher in China than the UK, US and Australia. This is not a 'I love China' comment, but rather how we're being scammed in the west@@linelaine2489
Wow, their golden age was rather short.
If you built your dream house on the foundations of LIES it will crumble sooner or later.
You can't inflate the bubble forever.
For more information look at Japan's history post WW2
Like the life of products "made in china"
China was the most advanced country on Earth for centuries. That's why they called themselves the Middle Kingdom.
@@zarlei6048 key point is "was", after the Mongols they basically became a "hermit kingdom" just as Japan did under the shogunate, japan rapidly industrialized after the restoration of the emperor to avoid being colonized, while China stagnated and under communist rule it lost its soul for "progress"
I'm so grateful for a video like this. My daughter is 5 y.o., born in Nanjing. We moved back to Texas in 2014 because I saw the writing on the wall... always hoping to eventually relocate (back) to Asia...Most likely ROC. One day she will also ask me, "Daddy, what was it like back then?" I have my archive, but pro-style channels like this will be a tremendous supplemental resource. Thank you, Serpentza
@@teczdn When I moved there it cost 4x less. I lived on $500/month
Winston, we gonna watch your vids no matter where you will be. It's not about places, it's all about personalities. All the best!!
So true 🤗
Paul Zuk yeah, i like his video styles and Charakter and he‘s a good person
Stay awesome
Very true, stay awesome.
@@Shenzhou. Could it be because a relationship is a two-way street?
4:24 She was very considerate you filming. Greatly appreciated. Liked!
that is the china We love to see more of! We love the Chinese people, not the cloned Winnie the Pooh.
Agreed, so polite about starting the music.
These are the Real Chinese people. Its the Communist in china who hold the pwoer, that he is speaking about.
I agree. That's not something you'd ever see in the US, at least not normally. If it were the US the ladies would probably be telling him to leave because he's interfering with them. -_-
@laser325 czcams.com/video/aknkofx2bHg/video.html just a start.
Xi Jinping wants to bring back Mao-like China. That's why he has put a lot of effort to reinforce nationalism across China. Absurd nationalism is what caused Mao's cultural revolution.
The worst thing is we can't even speak anything against him. We as Chinese can't do anything to change this absurd reality going on...
China's gender equality rank already dropped to #103 in the world now. It just kept on dropping since this guy came into power. Disheartening reality for Chinese women...
@@Anniemal2022 Wish u go to Korea or Japan , a better ranking in gender equality they have.
@@respectbudda151 None of these North East Asian countries is great for women. In East Asia, maybe only the Philippines is better for women.
Xi is not a Maoist style leader. He is the former governor of our province. We all know that in zhejiang. Nationalism has no place in China now. Stop read fake news!
3 million uighur and many others are in "vocational training camps" and see how a foreigner is also affected. i saw many complains of yours and that's how exactly Tibetans and Uighurs were treated up until now and it only got worst with ethnic cleansing.
@Horst Seehofer if china is not prevented yes it's gonna become 3 billion anytime from now on. i didn't say concentration camps cuz we don't know yet how many killed and cremated.
No worries, Winston! You've made a right move in time. Your instinct of self-preservation won't let you down.
winston doesnt unferstand China.in the past we like capitalism.but these years, it has become shitty！ big gap between the poor and the rich. working hard is a joke coz too many ppl become rich lazily
i know some ppl would be extreme and start to talk about Mao era.No, we need balance, not too capitalist ,also not too communist
@@davidlu1787 so you would rather China go back to 70s
@@davidlu1787 let them go back to their communist roots and rot lol
@@dimelo3027 I recommend you watch ,,Princes of Yen" documentary.
You will not be dissapointed
@@davidlu1787 You don't become rich by working hard.
that's the biggest misunderstanding of most poor people.
You become rich by investing in right place at the right time.
So the critical knowledge is where and when to invest. if you know this, you become rich, if you don't know, you stay poor.
Great Video, I loved it :)
What did you like about it the most?
This is so true. I was born in China. Going back, after a decade, everything has changed so much. I wasn't allowed to stay in cheap hotels. I have to go to those expensive ripped off hotels. It's outrageous. I, however, managed to buy a train ticket with my foreign driver's licence. It wasn't easy though. The girl selling me the ticket over the counter was mad at me for some reason simply because I presented my foreign ID. Damn, I am Chinese myself. It was harsh for me.
What a fraud ! Shame on you, both of you. I can claim myself born as a American,and when I came back to US last year, I was persecuted by racialists since the very landing. Taxi drivers refused to pick me up, hotels rejected me because of my color.When I was alone at night, I was robbed and raped by a bunch of addicts!
Will you be clever enough to buy this story?
It's true foreigners are not allowed to stay in cheap hotels in China, strangely. However I have to say, Chinese hotels, even the expensive, world class ones, in the richest Tier 1 cities in China, at prime locations, are generally so damn cheap anyways, when you compare the price to the west - if you come from the west, that is how you feel.
@@WilliamHouStudio That's a misunderstanding. Hotels in China need to get a license to be certified to offer service to the foreigners. This is basically a privilege to you foreigners! The regulator has made sure that the hotels are most clean,comfortable and qualified for you!
@@hoganhughes3265 You made it sound like a trip to North Korea, you know, where only a selected few hotels are qualified for foreigners, and only the "Best side of Korea" can be seen and photographed XD.
Why give a privilege to foreigners and not treat all equally, like most countries do? The Chinese need to grow more confident than the North Koreans, it really is not necessary to "hide the poor side", people already know it. I guess the license is also for security reasons, as many Chinese (I know the educated ones are not) are suspicious of foreigners' intentions and want to control where they could go.
@@hoganhughes3265 Not a free country. You need a license to service foreigners? Do you need a special license to service children? Or maybe a special license to service disabled people? Why not let the poor cheaper hotels make some money? The only reason is because China wants to give a special image to foreigners rather than let them pick freely OR that they have a financial interest in those hotels. China, the land of the pretending to be free.
Dear Serpentza I've followed you since the beginning. I love your channel and your style. I wish you all the success you can possibly reach in this new phase of your career. Please STAY AWESOME! !
Thank you so much for sticking around so long!
I love people who articulate their observations and opinions to perfection without fear. You sir have my utmost respect and admiration!
LMAO fear of what?? u think the Chinese government have time to find some youtuber and punish him for talking smack? They are too busy collecting all those debts from Trump's oval office!
@@gedup007 if they can't find the time to meddle with something petty and harmless, they make the time. The message is 'control' no matter how small. The Chinese government want all and sundry to know that NOTHING is outside of their control, and NOTHING escapes their notice. Trust me, he's being watched, closely.
You obviously have never been to China to think this way. Talking smack to American police will get you arrested or worse shot. You can talk smack to Chinese Police without fear. So which is the country of freedom?
the only golden age over is for the U.S regime and their waning influence
@MrAauya wow, you're really emotional. It's quite hilarious.
As a chinese, I agree with your view, good one, please make more videos.
This one is great. Thanks friend!
So they Chinese Knocked off the Soviet Propaganda? Gotta start somewhere
LOL the last time the Chinese did anything original was when they invented gunpowder.
@Euro Nationalist this is the first ive heard that accusation thrown at Koreans.
At least you won't see that in California Masculine figures are taboo!
Where did Russia start?
@Thor Hammer yes, those things are everywhere. Yet the scary part in China is that practically you have no rigths. It is still a totalitarian dictatorship, like North Korea, but with the advantages of a fascist capitalism. Nowhere near western freedom.
I respect your constructive criticism of your environment! I’m sure it’s in good faith not in blind arrogance!
Stay awesome!
LOL! You'll only find more of the same in CA! Better brush up on Spanish the replacement language
Vietnam and Japan are good places to experience
Don't you mean shitnam? Japan is much better place.
Vie..what?
At least Vietnam is not as shitty as China.... China is ruled by revisionist crybabies.
@@dingdongchingchong8659 you racist shit
战忽局加拿大分局局长 we have much more freedom and you do
I lived in Zhong Guo (China) in 1984-5.
"Does it matter what color the cat is, as long as it catches mice." was a catch phrase of the time to promote increased production thru competition, the supposed way that capitalists compete.
I found out the color of the cat that runs China is white.
Just got a chance to catch up on your latest videos. As a subscriber before you hit your first thousand, I just wanted to say how proud I am of you for how far you've come. I saw all the hard work you put into growing your channel, and know there must have been so many more challenges behind the scenes. Thanks for giving us all this great content week after week. Happy holidays, man. Stay Awesome.
Lived in Tianjin, Beijing, then Qingdao fr 2004-2015. Finally couldn't renew expert cert even with full backing of my company. I hold mba and multiple degrees w decades of experience. Was told to leave country for 2 years to get more training! To teach English! I saw the beginnings of what you're living in now, felt the sea change. We don't miss the pollution, but I sure miss the food. Wish you guys 'good lucky' mate
I guess that's China's loss, not yours! ... They claim to need so many native speaking English teachers, yet make it more and more difficult all the time ... It makes perfect sense for teachers to need degrees etc if they will be teaching in university or high schools ... but kindergartens??!!! Since when does one need a degree to teach 4 year olds how to count from one to ten in English?! It's really not difficult 😂
Bd Meier Do you know why you were asked to leave? I have seen others live there for longer amounts of time and left on their own accord but was not told to leave.
Why would you need 2 more years in a relevant field experience when you worked in China for 10 years already?
@@realdeal7530 China doesn't want western influence of any sort and that means little ole you. So the purge begins, quietly.
surfallday ... Lol thank you for the friendly response, however I think you'll find that's up to the Chinese government, not little ole you ... You don't get to decide who stays in China and who doesn't ... Just as I don't get to decide if you wish to live and work in a "western" country ... It's up to the immigration department of said country. It's none of my business ... You are also terribly mistaken if you think China wants absolutely no "western influence" at all ... If that's the case then Chinese people should live up to their words and not drive western branded cars ... BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Range Rover, Tesla, Jaguar, VW, Chrysler, Audi, Ford etc ... Chinese people also love European clothing brands more than Europeans themselves 🤔 ... Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Hermes etc etc ... These brands are more popular in China than the "western" countries they originate from ... There are also thousands and thousands of Chinese students studying in the US and Europe, so why would they go to the trouble of moving halfway across the world to study in a western university if they want "no western influence" ?? ... Especially when there are plenty of good universities in China ... China is a great country and has a bright future ahead, due to the hard work of it's citizens, but to say China wants "no western influence" is a little short sighted ... It would be more realistic to say China wants "less" western influence than it currently has, which is more achievable.
I love how you didn’t “orange man bad” watching this channel before really helped me understand trumps strategy where a lot of people didn’t have that perspective.
My thoughts exactly as well.
Best of luck. My only advice would be that where ever you travel and film that you continue to make interesting critical analysis of the place you are in. That's the main reason I watch and what separates from others.. I think your walking and talking and the montages of everyday life are also great features of your videos. The viewer gets a great feel for the place
I think you covered China Pretty thoroughly. Let's see what the rest of the world looks like. Can't wait to see what's in stores for us. Stay awesome
I have been in China this summer, I am half chinese and I can only relate.
you can only 'half' relate, ammirite? XD
The plans you’ve made to the channel sound great. Looking forward to the future videos
To some extent, I agree with you. Let’s see how the history is going.
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your show, "Conquering Southern China" is on USA network television right now!!!! On an NBC channel!!
wait where?
Shit! Really?
which one?
It was on a channel called TBD I think, it is an affiliate channel of NBC. It comes over regular digital television.
TBD only shows programming and short films from the internet. ADV China shows once in a blue moon but not on a regular basis. I've only caught it airing maybe twice this year.
serpentza: Makes a Winnie the Pooh joke
Chinese Government: Makes serpentza disappear
serpentza: [insert surprised Pikachu me]
China's loss. America's gain.
lol I liked that joke and Obama being tiger was funny too
Seriously guys, he can get into a hole hep of trouble. We in the west takes freedom of speech for granted that why we think its funny, but if do not have that what can you image will happen??
Seriously, that's NOT a joke.
If he's a Chinese citizen, he'll surely be disappeared and found prisoned or dead. (NO JOKE)
Fortunately, he'll be not disappeared since he's a foreigner. But be careful.
usually they ask you to stop doing whatever it is they don't like first. if you don't stop, then the harassment starts, and if you still won't quit, then you disappear for a couple days or more. but I see what Winston's talking about. I just got back from china, and since the first time I went there in '08 it has changed tremendously. still I can't wait to go again. fantastic place in so many ways. for the most part, people are free to do what they want, as long as they don't publicly criticize the govt.
Welcome to America m8. You'd love Tennessee. Cheers
8:57 “this is killing” 😂😂
These easter eggs always cracks me up :D
You keep it real Winston. I hope everything works out for you. I'll keep watching whatever you do.
Been in China for ten years. Me and my foreign friends have been talking about the same things lately, and they've all been here as long as we have... many of us are leaving, me, not yet but it's more than clear than the good old days for being a laowai in China are in the past now. We often mention your channel and ADV China as well, it's a place for us to hear things we can relate to. Thanks always for the good content Winston :D
Right now the video on your board is "Why I left China for good!". I watched it previously of this one, I'm sorry it didn't work out in the end.
did that lady come up and polite and gently inform you that the music was going to start and therefore it might disturb your videoing? That is extremely polite and thoughtful
"Winnie-the-Pooh came to power" lmfao! 😂 You'll be blocked from reentering china for that. I think you made the right long term decision.
Just proves how immature Xi is. Trump gets made fun of so much worse. I don't even see the Pooh bear resemblance, but the same way that bullies like to pick on the one that reacts, I feel compelled to call him that now. If Xi knows what's good for him, he'll embrace it and show up to some event wearing a Winnie the Pooh costume. Trump did something similar by having a Comedy Central roast pick him apart and make fun of as many angles as possible. You have to let people get it out of their system and get bored with it.
@@r2dxhate Xi initially allowed people to call him Big Daddy Xi. But then he clamped down on that. I think the term is still banned in Chinese internet.
@@r2dxhate your a wise man. Salute to you.
Be careful with expensive bikes in Brazil. It can be dangerous for you. You probably know what it's like to be in a country with high crime rates.
Between south africa and brazil, it's really a coinflip as to which is worse.
Daniel Belmiro hopefully he won’t get a bullet to his head
Don't buy the hype United States is right behind Brazil in crime and gun violence you can Google it
@@gilly66369 Most gun violence in the US is people committing suicide. I have friends and family from Brazil, the US is not even close, even in the worst ghettos.
I habe followed for years and never subscribed to your posting until now. I believe 100% about postings. Keep up the good work and i do watch your postings.
Please stay safe while you're there, if you continue making videos on topics that conflict with the nationalistic sentiments common throughout China I could definitely see you being a target whether through the public or through the government itself. I would consider relocating if at all possible, but thank you for all of the content you have brought us.
LOL THE PLATOON SPOOF!!!
Subbed when you had bellow 50k. Thank you for all the updates.
I’ve been watching you for awhile and you have helped me understand China’s culture and history. I’m a Canadian who directly interacts daily with Chinese people. I always found them to be kind and respectful. Thank you for your content I’ve learned so many valuable things that helps me understand them and form closer relationships with them. I look forward to your adventures and learning more from you about Asian culture.
Hey pls 🙏 also do research on your own base
Winston, this aged well
You can see my comments on ADVChina - but WinZA, you look hassled in the first part of this video - yet far more relaxed during the California part - times they are a changin' - so time to change I guess ..... best of luck with your new and exciting venture with the boy turned man AKA C-Milk! haha!
On another note, my Chinese wife just got her Italian residence permit renewed for 5 years. Here are some of the things she is entitled to as a result :
- equality before Italian law
- equal access to public healthcare, education, social security (for her, our children, and even her family if they were to move here)
- Full access to the job market, as an employee or self-employed
- Full and equal access to property ownership
- Right to permanent residence after 5 years
- Right to Italian citizenship after 5 years
- little perks like freedom of speech and association, rule of law, etc.
I remember how it used to be the same for me in China, as a laowai married to a local. Oh, wait..
Dont talk crap..most countries need VISA to enter Italy even as tourist .
Italy has the rule of law??
@@dzonikg learn to read so you don't talk crap.
Of course you need a tourist visa to get into Italy, like anywhere else, but that's not what we're on about, is it? What we're talking about is the status of foreigners married to a Chinese national who want to live in China. And that status is as follows :
- no equality before Chinese "law".
- no access to public healthcare, education and Chinese "social security". Will have to pay from your own pocket, ditto for your children if they're not Chinese.
- No access to the job market. Residence permit only allows you to stay there doing nothing (for one or two years at a time). If you're caught working you will be deported. Residence permit can be converted into a work visa, but you need to find a company willing to sponsor you, which most don't do or can't afford to do (procedure is a hassle).
- unfair access as a self-employed, i.e. if you want to start a business you need to put a bag of cash upfront first, to the tune of 100 000 euros. Only other option is finding a Chinese associate, but he better be reliable because in case of legal disputes Chinese "law" will always rule in his favour (see also point 1).
- big restrictions on property ownership
- can never get a permanent residence permit.
- can never become Chinese
- rule of lol?
Same thing, really.
oh look, another semi-literate troll with the logic of a goldfish on ketamine.
@@chunyanhu3867 Only troll is you...if you dont like China dont live there..simple as that.
I found that I agree with every sentence you say.
I always enjoyed your videos Winston. 👍🇨🇦❤️
I'm half Vietnamese, and living in Egypt I watch your videos for the culture and the atmosphere.
I support your decision, looking forward to more content :)
I'm actually worried for him. Who knows what happens at some point when he goes back to china after publicly criticizing Winnie and the government.
@splinkster1 it feels like most all we hear from the media IS propaganda.
no worry, criticize government no problem, don't Do Any activities try to change the government.
@Billy I don't Care About the party name But Care About if This party will lead ordinary people turn wealth or turn poor. But Seems 4 decades Chinese Communist party doing good. All I need to Do is ask Communist party Do More For people.
I don't judge if This is a Capitalism party or Communist party. But Seems nowdays Capitalism party doing bad around the world.
I am not a member of CCP. What I really Care is ordinary life here in China. Don't Care too much As you described.
@Billy No worry, I Take positive to the future.
I'd say they are already in america, it makes sense to play it like this for suspense reasons. If not, yeah probably a bad move putting shade on the Reds while your still in China rofl
I've been watching a huge amount of your videos, and feel this helps the understanding of someone like myself, who has never been to China.
So I think, in your own way, you are promoting international understanding of China.
i have lately been binge watching your videos, i am also now reading pillsbury's "the hundted year marathon" you both are eye-openers for me. please stay awesome and keep on posting.
3:30 “The average Chinese civilian isn’t built like the average Chinese soldier portrayed in propaganda.”
Lol ikr
I really question why you stay there in all sincerity. If Asia is your home, you don't like the West for whatever reason then try one of the many other countries that aren't going down this dark, dangerous path. I genuinely fear for your safety if you keep uploading these negative videos. You know they are seeing this.
It isnt that he does not like the West. He is from South Africa and he left there because of what was going on in that country. He does not like to talk about it but he did eventually do a video on why he left South Africa.
That woman on the Platoon cover 😂😂😂
Firstly, your wife is gorgeous! Secondly, I think your plan sounds like an exciting adventure and a Great idea...both for your channel and for your mental/spiritual health. Can't wait! :)
I don't know what it is, but you look like a new man in that California shot. A change of scenery could help a lot for one's morale. I support you guys' decision 100%.
He didn't have a rice wine hangover when he filmed in Cali
I had the same impression!
900cc's will do that for you.
Greetings from a fossil. In the 1950s many of my toys were made in Japan. A lot them had inertia motors in them. Roll it on the wheels a few times, set it down and it takes off by itself. One thing deeply impressed me. Little cars and such were stamped out of sheet metal and painted like a real car. I am not sure how they did that, but I got the distinct impression the material was cut out of beer cans. They were very, very cheap. Japanese imports were so common we used to say if you turned Hell upside down it would say Made in Japan on the bottom. This was like 10 or 15 years after WW2. When I read The Art of War, I believe I saw a passage about making cunning artifacts to sell to the opposition. He didn't say why exactly. When Japan sought to rebuild their industry, US quality control specialists were sent to them. While quality control methods were well developed in the USA, their use has been hit or miss. Japanese products had an inferior reputation, and with good reason. It looked like they are in dire need of some quality control. I suspect nobody thought they would take it as gospel and run with it the way they did. They left us behind. China could easily do the same. However I don't think they have the national character of copying and improving, at least to the extent the Japanese do. So small beginnings, greater ends. From little acorns mighty oaks grow. And more to the point, pennies add up to dollars. Many drops turn the mill. All it takes once this is realized is a strategic plan. While there was some irritation in the USA at seeing the old antagonist prosper, I has always seemed to me that they took Ben Franklin to heart, while we wandered astray. Whose fault is that?
spot on! explained better than me
John Hardin the west is losing its national idenities, this things are achieved only when the will of the people is United all working towards bettering themselves and country and the Chinese seem to have it in them
Ray Dalio made a speech on the future of world growth. Accordingly, China's growth is going to slow down by 50 percent for years ahead BUT it is still way ahead of USA at its best. Also, do note that China does not have any significant amount of foreign debt, unlike many developed countries.
I feel sorry for Serpentza, he seems to be a negativity magnet! Unlike Food Ranger (a successful youtuber), all bad things in life seem to only happen to Serpentza. I hope he finds peace for the rest of his life.
John Hardin very to the point my comrade, as proud chinese people, witnessing the fast changes going on in our home country is amazing. Picturing 50 years ago, millions of Chinese people were starving to die when the famine came, then 50 years later we are having a good life with the party leading us to the brighter future. Now China is facing a crucial time that stepping up to be the no1 economy group in the world and this hurts some people especially the US while China is getting stronger their advantage and status weakened, they get irritated the same time trying their best to prevent this to happen. No matter what has been shown to people, money talks, wait and see which one can be the strongest and yes we believe in communism, when you grew up with it that became your faith.
Japan has been in a slump for a few decades now. There's a reason why games consoles despite being invented there don't take off like they do in the West. The most common gaming machine is an 80s arcade machine! Japan was a late adopter of smart phones despite being one of the first to integrate live chat and emails into phones since the 90s. There's a reason why cds and vhs cassettes are still available to buy in Japan. Those Asimo robots haven't changed much since being shown off over a decade ago. Boston dynamics seems leagues ahead despite being a far younger company. Technologically they are stagnant and slow to change. It may be due to the falling birth rate. Japan isn't as technologically advanced as we are told. I think it's an image we have of them that is outdated.
Thanks for the info.
“Issa keelling” killed me lmao 😂
Lol....that Platoon reference....epicness
Been here before 200k and seing this change is pretty interesting. Keep up the good work!
Very insightful video thankyou .
I've visited in January and yes there were some hotels that did let me stay even when i got to Shanghai
I have a friend who is from China (she worked there as a lawyer for the government) and she’s been going to school here in the USA for a few years. She’s been telling me the exact same thing about these new trends and recent changes in China. Enjoyed this video.👍
from China？
This is my fourth year in China, and my last contract. China has lost it's appeal to me, unfortunately. And yeah the hotel thing, i have arrived at a hotel after booking, they knew i was a foreigner but once i was standing in front of them i was turned away. You are right it really is getting difficult to justify staying here.
That would be frustrating. Did you complain to your local embassy and ask them to make a big deal about it Internationally? (I wouldn't have)
@@matthewdale7 of course not i went to a different hotel haha i am not a Chinese tourist
You lost your competitiveness so stop complaining. China dont owe you a living.
I think it is because of the history, how can we trust someone from a society that once invaded us.
@@user-nr7rs3mq3m it's also been decades since then. America forgave Britain. It's time for you to forgive as well
oh my fuc, "dhese iz a kil-ing" sound clip killed me
I love the background! It IS interesting and fascinating.
Winston, lets be clear here YOU are the true star here mate, massive respect
I traveled throughout mostly northeaster China in 1996. It was very interesting and I treasure those times. Mostly bicycles and cars on the streets at that time. The highlight of my adventure was the Chinese Folk Cultural Village. It was like a human zoo of mostly or all Chinese minorities. Back then frontier capitalism was at the beginning stages. I almost participated in it and was very close to doing business there. I stayed in several Chinese universities, which provided a very unique perspective that others rarely see. I actually miss that China compared to the one now.
When I was traveling in China, two hotels didn’t accept my reservation... included in Beijing. I was so embarrassed, cus in side of hotel had a clock that showing the at time of the others country’s ... like New York, London.
why they did this they have no vacant rooms？
@@elephantshen3403 you obviously haven't watched the video. China is very racist and discriminates against none Chinese citizens. While Chinese outside of China, say western world is racist when they are comparitively Cosmopolitan and welcoming. You cretin
tony shortland it’s not racism. Smaller Hotels in Beijing are not allowed to keep foreigners. It’s the regulation . If u are traveling with Chinese friend then no problem. In other cities no such issue . They have strict rules for Beijing hotels but that’s understandable.
@@drsmart0078 you are either an algorithm or a CCP. Apologist. Very few hotels in China accept foreigners. However this is becoming increasingly irelivent, as there are ever duingling numbers of foreign visitors to China. A racist and unwelcoming authoritarian regime with its jackboot on the neck of Tibetan People and Hong Kong.
@@drsmart0078 you don't listen!!! Why can any Chinese stay in ANY hotel in the West then, it's a racist regulation. I don't understand why you can't see that..
lmao... That metal gear solid reference was amazing.
As an economy-major student in China , I can tell you that the golden age of China ended 10 years ago 😂
The current situation is actually not an issue which comes from no where, it's the continuation of 2008 economy crisis, combined with a president who gets an awful hand called QiShan Wang, a bad international status, a really tough industrial transformation, a crippled cultural system which was crushed in cultural revolution and most importantly, a party without sense of safety.
The worst part of current CCP is not that it's awful, the worst part of current CCP is that it's not bad, especially to the Chinese. Which means it's really hard to find replacement. If Machiavelli shall alive , he might define the current CCP as a perfect monarch.
As someone who got their post-grad in economics in China I can fully agree with that.
@@hod3e2 well at least you're neutral.
@Shanice Palmer the whole world sucks. Only america from 1950-2000 was the only secure and free time the world will see. All downhill now
Lol the platoon meme
Can’t wait to see you in Japan! Hopefully soon...please stay safe!
Looking forward to the new content in other countries!!!
I've just discovered your channel recently. Fantastic job is what you're doing! Cheers from Hungary!
Thanks for video, glad you are out at the moment.
Amazing eye opening video!
You're a very levelheaded and articulate gentleman.
Well... it is still a communist country... I went to a trade fair in Shenzen a while back... everything was pretty normal until the army decided to march right through the center of it... It was a show of force.. just so people don't forget who's really in charge.
In my travels I've met plenty of Chinese, the ones that speak English have always been very polite friendly people. I think China's biggest fear is civil war, their government is fighting a loosing battle though... if you open your door to capitalism and you give your people wealth and the time to contemplate there existence rather than just wondering where there next meal is coming from then it wont be long before they start to question their own leadership. If china doesn't find a foreign enemy for its people then civil war could well be on the cards.... Sounds familiar right?? just like the neo cons in the USA.....
@@ezioauditore5616 You really didn't understand what I was saying did you.
JonnyC321 China also has a really fast rising Christian population. Everyone knows Christianity = Capitalism
@@NoobNoobNews Oh no it was mao's genocidal killings that are by far the worst. Oh my 50,000,000 were murdered there. Soviet Union: about 35 million
@s002wjh apples and oranges my man.
Chinese wants the rest of the world look at them as a capitalist dominant/run country, but the reality is completely opposite. Corporates in China are controlled by the Communist Party. If you've lived and or run a business in China, this video is very generous about China. I'm sure the guy in the video probably had sh*t loads of stuff he can talk about China and Chinese people.
Every single Chinese people have this pathetic imperialism mind that Chinese people are superior over any human kind. That's why when you go to China, they can be racist and discriminate against anyone other than Chinese, and they believe that being Chinese makes themselves above the law anywhere else other than in China.
China is practicing capitalism? If you believe that, you know nothing about China. If China is a capitalist country, North Korea is also a democratic and capitalist country.
Awesome video! Very impressive
Lookin forward to seeing you in India dude! Hope you guys have a great time!
Good luck man, I think it's a great idea
Stop talking about Winnie the Pooh anymore, We don't wanna lose you. Take care
He is mocking the good and able leader of China, the country he's staying in, and then is appalled that China doesn't accept foreigners to the degree he would like. Personally, I would exile all foreigners who think that the Western political system is better. There are plenty of countries where these people can go to if they want to enjoy decadence and vice.
@@greyeminence2973 If you exile people for thinking your political system is bad, you prove them right.
@@greyeminence2973 Ok how about West expels millions of Chinese.
100 of Chinese for every westerner in China
@@Tonixxy Ok, you expel all the Chinese and then what? West becomes weaker, other countries become stronger. Brilliant move. What you're gonna do next, expel all Brahmins from the West as well?
@@joni8768 Your sophistry is boring. They can enjoy being right somewhere else. The result will be that the country these people are in will accelerate in decadence and ultimately collapse. No good leader tolerates insidious opposition.
I'm glad you guys are building a safe landing place in case you have to get out of there.
Excellent video!
Wait... You're going to other countries? Awesome!
JAPAN! I suggest him going to JAPAN.
Japan is now totally changing into rather bad way.
They've started abandoning their unique culture, strict morals of society etc. Now they're becoming more globalized in bad way due to internet, social media etc.
Go to Japan. You'll experience on the way changing.
@@SuperAceguy seconding this, but personally, I'm just interested in Japan.
Where ever he go,hes a loser
Dustin K. After being in Japan searching job for one whole year, I'm sure he will sit on the street make a similar video, claiming the Japanese government ...
get out of China. son of bitch
Living in Vietnam for the last few months, the artwork stuff is so accurate. They love that soviet-era stuff
You can not compare, in Vietnam you have facebook, no vpn's, People are truly friendly. you have temples churches in every corner.
If you mean historically yes, there are similarities, Vietnam even copied the reforms, i lived in the south and you can not compare the level of hostility you get in China (unless you are a chinese living in vietnam of course).
@@observer2410 I was pointing out the one lone artwork similarity, you are correct
What a valuable video. So much fact!
Totally agree with you. Thank you
danm that suit looks GOOD. @10mins
Anime Balls Deep it’s big
@@jslang2644 DolceANdGabana western trash
It’s ridiculous!
It's Dolce & Gabbana
effrin999 : more stylish than your yellow, knock off crap.
Objective, love your videos!!!
good job!!
great perspective, stay awsome.
I love ur videos. U r a very sensible person. Keep the good work going. I see china with ur eyes.