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Guys! Looking for a job, can be a filmer or assistant!
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We love you Ammar ❤❤❤
Hmm I know y’all should throw back a couple of the longer videos and more experience and interactions during Matt’s last 8 weeks.
Maybe find a stranger again to do something crazy.
Great dancing enjoy watching vids thank you
Gonna miss Matt. One of the originals that started my traveling journey. Because of this channel, I solo traveled to Africa for 6 weeks and now have best friends from countries all over the world from people I met there
congrats
You should come to Ghana. Beautiful culture, hospitality everywhere, and good people as well
@@maloney.multimedia my hope is to visit as many countries as I can! I got the chance to go to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia
I admire that so much. I’ve always yearned to go explore what the world has to offer and meet people from all around. How did you finally just jump and do it??
Wow!!!! Fantastic
Man I didn’t realize just how much I miss Matt’s presence. As a Chinese adoptee I also forgot how much I missed parts of China
Me 2
Matt is the best :)
I miss the LA house with the 3 of you and Matt being in every video so much. Those were the best years of CZcams.
As a foreigner living in China, I will it’s so much safe out here. Btw the guys in the uniform are not police officers but security guards
you re right
They are all security guards lol, only one of them is police officer. They didn't actually get the job done
Damn it's rare to see Nanjing being mentioned in anywhere out here, kinda surprised to see it in your username
Only the third one at 8:45 is a police officer .
It is not probably one of the safest country in the world, but IT IS one of the safest country in the world period no if , but , or what!!! On the other hand, AMERICA and Western COUNTRIES are becoming more S.H.1.T.HOLE and racist white peoples against Asian and Chinese and arrogant white countries unfortunately HAHAHAHAHA LOL 😂😂😂😂😃😃😃👍👍👍👍!!! Love my awesome and beautiful China always 💕💕💕🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳 love Vietnam 💕💕💕🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳 love Russia 💕💕💕🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 love Thailand 💕💕💕🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭 love Cambodia💕💕💕🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭 love Laos💕💕💕🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦 love Myanmar 💕💕💕🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲 and love Singapore💕💕💕🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬!!!
I lived in China for 4.5 years, the best 4.5 years of my life……..seriously considering going back in the next 5-10 years forever
我和没在那里和不会，当然。
I'm an American who has lived in China for 11 years, and I want to thank you guys for coming to China with an open mind. So many people who talk about China online and in the media do so with an agenda, and most don't understand the country at all. The reality is that China is not a perfect country (no country is), but it is incredible in many ways.
People in the US are constantly bombarded with negative information about China to the point that they imagine it as a scary, dystopian nightmare. I highly recommend that more Americans and Europeans visit China to see it for themselves. People-to-people exchanges are vital, and if more people understand China better, it will help ease the insane geopolitical tensions.
Yeah. I am now not daring go to the US as a tourist given so many hostile comments about Chinese online
+3000 social credit score
funniest thing ever. Someone asked me if they took a taxi from the airport in New York would the taxi take them to the middle of nowhere and leave them there unless they paid them money. Another time someone asked me if America was more racist against Chinese people than black people. Yes people in China really believed both of these.
@@0xEden.shabi
@@0xEden. "Social credit scores" are another one of those myths, my friend. They do not exist. Like I said, come to China and see it for yourself. Most importantly, come with an open mind.
As a Chinese, it makes me happy to see Americans come to China and truly see the nation and our people. Thank you!
哈?
Theyre not American, they're german. U know no Americans dare to go abroad, right bcos of security problem? And 80% no holding passport
It’s the governments that love to keep conflict. The people aren’t so different when you put that aside.
Blessings to you and your family from the USA! ❤️ 🇨🇳 🇺🇸
Love from Mexico🇲🇽
Great video. But I have to point out:
1. The men in navy blue uniforms with whom you took selfie are actully security guards hired by property management companies. There are not many policemen patrolling the streets as foreigners might think.
2. The tiny car you were given a ride in is designed for grandpas' or grandmas' trip to grocery stores or for them to pick up their grandchildren from kindergartens. That's why there's not much room for adults.
3. People with whom you danced together were wearing traditional clothing of the Uygurs.
I lived in Shanghai near Jing'an temple in 2010-2011 and it was one of the best years of my life… the food, culture, nightlife, and people were incredible. Such a shame that there are many, especially in certain subsections the US, that think negatively of China… but I think that’s slowly starting to turn around.
他们喜欢美国人如果你不在？你知道他们然后说？
How does it feel to be brainwashed by Western media growing up? When you went to China, did you feel the tyranny and dictatorship of the Western media?😂
你在说什么？ 哪国语言翻来的？@@Mark-4158
@@Mark-4158bot
@@Mark-4158who care
As a British person who has lived in China for the past ten years I was confident that their experience would be great and their preconceptions would be quickly dissipated, their eyes have been slightly opened but to really realise how propagandised you are in the west it takes a long time living outside. The irony is that the US advises against travel to China when in reality you are at far more danger travelling to the US. I hope more people visit China and open their eyes, its really one of the best countries in the world to travel, its cheap (or at least it can be), transportation is cheap and convenient, it has unrivalled history and culture and its probably one of the safest countries in the world.
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Very well said.
How are we (British people) treated over there? China looks incredible and the people seem like my kind of people. I would love to visit there.
@@KingDomsKingdom85 theres a british utuber called "living in china" plus "harveys vlog"
Ask them?
I lived in China for almost 3 years and 95% of what I found online about it beforehand was a lie. I LOVED living there due to the people, the amazing food, the adventure of a new place and the beauty of where I lived. It’s such a huge beautiful country that if you traveled non-stop for a year in it, you’d never see it all.
So real. I wouldn’t say everything is a lie, they are indeed strict, but people have so much more freedom compared to what media portrays
@werisetoshine beautifully said. I sadly only went for two weeks with my music department but it was such an amazing experience and two weeks is not nearly enough time. I’ll always remember Beijing and Shizaouzwong (sorry I have no idea how it’s spelled anymore)
Your probably talking about Shijiazhuang~@@greenliter1
@@greenliter1How wonderful! Sounds like you had a beautiful taste of more to come in the future! 😊
@@greenliter1 深圳 shenzhen or 石家庄 shijiazhuang
As a Chinese, I fully heartily thank you guys for showing the real China to the world. Great job!
He also made it look like some oppressive police state toward the end. I think channels like these trick people into thinking they are non biased and showing the "real" China but sneak diss it through out.
@@Alvun416You can go to China to shoot yt, prove your point and prove that the Western media is right. Practice is the only criterion for testing truth instead of looking at the world through your butthole.
真你个头啊
别说了。Calling Shanghai “the _real_ China” is like calling NYC “the _real_ America” - and just as absurd!
@@Alvun416 Because it is true? They are accepting the fact that China is indeed heavily oppressed, but they are still showing us that there are some positives about China. The channels you should be complaining about are channels like serpentza that makes nothing but negative videos about china.
This channel has helped me in so many ways the past few years. From starting to learn how to snowboard all the way through my next adventure of climbing mountains in europa and South America..Covid brought me down in a deep dark depression that I only shared with myself and I was just starting to follow and watch this channel right before hand 2018. I still struggle with depression and such, but with the tools that I've been shown and how to use them, I've managed to want to continue on living and move outward in life with exploration of different countries on a budget, meet new people. I love what this group of people!
Thank you for the courage!
I did a similar thing in 2015 in China, but went out to a remote village on the border of mongolia with no hotels or anything, and the taxi was so confused why he was dropping us in this super remote village. We knocked on doors to find a place to stay. We had one of the best nights of our lives hanging out with the locals and sleeping on their floor. I love China so much and feel it's misrepresented in so many ways.
as with most countries, the problem is the government, not most of the people
Wow! What a hero you are! Do you feel China is not the China we are being shown through media?
@@wonderwall135 In fact, these outstanding people were educated by the Chinese government, and Chinese people have a very high level of support for the government.
@@MarikaMeos Do you think the American media will have any positive reports on China?
@@jonathannorton960 I have no idea. I asked the question :)
as a Chinese I really thank you for helping me get to know more about my country. PS: They are not policemen but normal business security guards
thats what i was going to comment but you did it already
Actually they sometimes exaggerate the "fear" of police to feed the bies of western perception of China - a police state.
But at 8:43, this one is a true policeman😄
the last one is policemen actually
Dancing in the streets is generally not allowed. Chinese people should go to parks or squares to dance. You can dance to your heart's content as long as it doesn't disturb traffic or other people, and there are usually no police there.
Hey!
Your work inspires people all over the world to be kinder to each other.
Greetings from Czechia!
Only found your channel 3 weeks ago but it's so uplifting with the generosity and friendlies from the strangers you meet, it reminds you to forget what the news and media try and tell you and to realise we are all the same under the skin. Love it. 👍
The tiny car you're in is not a taxi, it's just a friendly Chinese man driving his own car to give you a ride
Yes, this tiny car is for the elderly and the disabled. It's forbidden to earn money by that especially in big cities like Shanghai
😭😭 thats so cute
When living in China, I found that people were always so willing to make exceptions for you. There is a lot of 人情…. I’m not sure how that translates in English, human kinship? 😅
That's not even a car, it's actually a modified moto tricycle 🤭. In Chengdu those elderlies drive them and pixxing off so many other cars because they get in your way out of nowhere when you are in a hurry...and you can't do nothing bc they are ELDERs.
but i have to say,in china's town pople will ride it@@ghoststreet7301
As an American living in China for the past 5 years… the majority of the people here are so incredibly warm-hearted and welcoming. There’s so much that people outside of China would never or could never understand or see about life here. I’m so happy that this series is bringing new light into y’all’s eyes, but also the people that watch this video. The minds and souls of the regular Chinese people aren’t broadcasted through news and other propaganda we’re subject to. I hope you’re entire trip is incredible and something to remember! If you have time, come visit Hebei Province Baoding City - I’d love to show y’all around! 😁
As Chinese I thank you for your honest comment! And never been to Baoding but sounds like fun
I had the same feeling about Moscow&Russians.
我在保定工作过一段时间，驴肉火烧很棒
And there are four giant pandas in Baoding❤
Chinese here. But I feel sad when seeing the public opinions shifting towards anti-foreigners on China's Internet due to the economic dropping and political tension. I really hope people from all over the world could live in peace. But, I feel like it's getting worse. I am pessimistic about the relationship between China and America. I hope I am wrong.
It always truly amazes me what you guys are able to accomplish through seeking discomfort. The connections and memories you’ve made throughout these years of doing Yes Theory truly blows my mind. I hope to truly embody the idea of “Seek Discomfort” someday myself. And to Matt, as sad as it is to see you go after so many years of enjoying your presence with the Yes Fam, I wish you the absolute best. And I truly hope you drop in once in a while and surprise us in the videos! Best of luck, and as always, seek discomfort!
I love watching videos like this. It's so nice to see such kind people, such hospitable people, like those who took you in. It gave me the impression that everyone who entered the studio afterwards was smiling. I can't help but be happy with such videos, especially when they see you for the first time and don't know you. In my country the mentality is a bit more nasty and most people are not set up like that, where to shelter people. But that's why you are there to create this content and to show different cultures and different people. Be good people. May everyone who read this comment be healthy and smile at life. Thank you.
As a woman in my 40s, I’m sure I’m not the demographic you’re aiming at but I haven’t missed one Yes Theory video over the years. My favourite CZcams channel. Truly inspirational, eye opening, informative and some really beautiful cinematic storytelling over the years.
You're still young .What's meant for you will never pass you by . Get put and make it happen ❤🎉❤ .Less watching more action 🎬. You'll never be this age again. Embrace it and do what makes your heart sing ♥️.
Loved reading this Brooke! Happy the stories resonate :)
What's that mean, thought we all were in our 40s on this channel 😅
@@marcus3060😂😂😂😂
40s team reporting for duty! 🙋
This video made my heart just explode. China was the first country I ever visited, and I ended up living there for a year. The people are some of the friendliest I’ve ever met and I wish more people would understand that they’re more than just what you hear on the news. Beautiful place with fantastic culture, amazing food, and genuinely good people. 💛
Yes, people need to understand that the people of china are completely separate from their crappy government officials.
Completely agree, went to Beijing for a month and it was great. Nice people, amazing food and interesting culture.
I must say that most of the so called cops in this video are really just security guards who were hired by the property owners… sorry for this revelation😂
@@adelineyan7809最後一個是真的警察，應該是一名警督
You guys are amazing! Thank you for your goodness and kindness and love. Showing us the truth about other people in other countries is amazing. I love your attitudes and thoughtfulness towards others no matter where you go.
Bless you guys. In tough times like the ones I'm going through, watching your videos is a medicine i prescribe to myself and make myself find the time to watch because it always gets me back to the right mindest. I love you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for finally coming to China and showing the world that the only way to understand this country is to come here and experience it.
Chinese? The reality is that most of Chinese are Little Pink (if you don’t know the mood Little Pink, you can look up the definition on Wikipedia). Chinese people are irrationally outraged towards Chef Wang Gang right now on Weibo. The time those guys posted this video is near the unofficial China’s egg fired rice day which is popular among Chinese dissidents! Everybody let’s go to your nearby Chinese restaurant to order a plate of egg fired rice or cook it by yourself to celebrate the special day and support Chef Wang Gang because Chef Wang is about getting cancelled just for uploading a video about how to make egg fried rice on Weibo yesterday because Mao Zedong’s son, Mao AnYing, “was killed in action by an air strike during the Korean War.” (according to wiki) Little Pink think egg fired rice is an insult to Mao AnYing and saw egg fried rice as a taboo. Ridiculous and insane😂
You're so braindead bruh, I'm Chinese and we're definitely not like that, Chinese people knows more than just politics, infact young people in China are somewhat embracing western memes. Our lives don't consist of worshipping winnie the pooh like how you imagined
ciabot@@ryana5435
@ryana5435 That's what Taiwanese people pretend to be, including you, you are also a Taiwanese cyber troll.
@@ryana5435😂😂😂 They were not Little Pink before, but after they knew how much Western MSMs lied about their government they turned into the so-called Little Pink. So you guys are actually the creator of lil' Pinkies 😂😂😂
I'm an American who has been living in China for over 15 years. Post covid it seems like there is a lot more youtubers coming to china and challenging the narrative they see on the media, and discovering this unique and interesting country for themselves! And as you experienced, China isn't nearly or scary or depraved as many westerners worry about (I mean, you got free starbucks! lol) I moved here in my 30's originally for 6 months and I haven't left since because of how much I like it here (especially in comparison to living in the US.) looking forward to your next videos!
I work for the Chinese government. These CZcamsrs are actually paid. Paid propaganda. Those people in the park were actors
Ikr. I also studied in China for a few yrs and life was so fun back then. Parties everyday, I always got back home alone super drunk with taxi after midnight and also walking as a woman it was super safe!
For me it was just like any other country. 100% safer than most countries I've ever been to.
As someone who lives in Taiwan, a country that is constantly violently threatened by China, kindly stfu.
Thank you 👍🙏 we have a saying in China that roughly translate to "It's better to walk ten thousand miles than reading the thousand scroll". Certainly 💯 for your case 😊
Jakenbake is the pioneer of influencers in china
You guys are amazing. You bring so much emotion with each of your videos! Much love and respect for living, loving, sharing and seeking adventures!
You guys are amazing! I've been bing watching your videos for the last couple of days and I love how open to people you all are.
as a second gen chinese immigrant growing up in the states, i can't express how appreciative i am of ya'll for helping the world see beyond the stereotypes. yes china has its problems (doesn't every country?) but it's also full of life and love. can't wait for the rest of this series!
Welcome back to China. Here is your homeland too.
As someone who lives in China, I found it funny how you guys thought it would one of the hardest places to go 24 hours with needing help from strangers. Say what you will about the Chinese government, Chinese people are some of the friendliest and most helpful people on the planet. I'm glad you got to experience that, and that people got to see it. Great video guys.
It is for real
Chinese government is damn awesome
@@shineluvslambiel I ❤CCP 😊
It's not the chinese people; it's the government/police
@@LuvThyMind29don't forget that the government and the police are also Chinese people
Thanks, guys, for a very inspiring and fun video. I have been struggling with chronic depression and getting out of my comfort zone, for most of my life, and your videos are a source of inspiration and motivation for me and I'm sure countless others. Warm greetings and much love from Namibia and good luck with all your future endeavours! 🙏💖🎉
In an increasingly virtual world, it's amazing to see so much humanity in your videos!
Wish you guys the best of luck. Congratulations!
From Brazil
As someone who currently lives in China and has done for 6 years, this makes me so happy. I love my life here, the people are so friendly and life is so comfortable. Of course, when it comes to visas and permits it can get a little stressful, but that's nothing new. I had just as much trouble visiting the US from the UK as I did when I first travelled to China from the UK. Glad you guys finally made it out and are able to educate more people about what life is really like here!
I agree, I also moved from the UK to China around 10 years ago. It shouldn't be easy to obtain the right to live in someone else's country. The UK gives out passports like candy at a sweetshop and this means a lot people moving to the UK are less than desirable. In China, sure you can come study for a short time but if you want to live here long term , you aren't going to get a free ride. That's how it should be.
@@ecarpo3479just go to a travel agency beforehand problem solved🫡
Thank you for your truthful comment!
You have no idea seeing comments like yours means so much for me ! It always makes me said that a lot of westerners picture my country as this “land of taboo” 😅 but in reality they’re just missing out a beautiful place to visit because of stupid politics …
I’ve lived in China and US and honestly all have their pros and cons
@@xueshang1035that’s because most ppl.in the West are brainwashed, if you turn on tv the level of propaganda is such that becomes impossible not to get stereotypes and not only about China, I traveled all over the world and had many surprises .
As an expat living in Shanghai, you are way too worried about the police. They are really not that bad 😂 it’s not a scary place to go and people are generally very friendly and generous
But most of the cops in this video r actually security guards, I didn’t see that many real cops on the street. Maybe people from the west r too sensitive and watched too much anti China propaganda
The air polllution is really bad though, right? I would love to visit China someday but I have yet to find a city that is both easy to get around but still has an okay air at least because my asthma would otherwise just destroy me. Hope you have some recommendations.
@@Shirumoon the air pollution is actually not too bad. It is currently a good AQI rating. We have a few days where it is bad but not very often. It’s definitely not as bad as places like India. China moved a lot of the industrial factories away from the city’s to reduce the pollution. My wife has asthma as has very rarely been effected by the air quality. It definitely recommended Shanghai. It’s very foreigner friendly. Metro systems and taxis are very cheap and most signs are in English which helps. I don’t speak a word of Chinese and I’ve managed here easily for 3 1/2 years
@@billydennis899 Oh then maybe I have confused it with another place? I read about people - sorry if this is too graphic - coughing up blood and stuff which sounds... intense. But from what you are saying, it really seems like an amazing place to visit. Thanks for the reply!
@@Shirumoon I mean that may have been the case in the past. But I have not known anybody to do that at all since I’ve been here. And there are definitely people with asthma living here and are fine. Just the odd day where they might have to wear a mask to protect themselves. But I’d say that has happened maybe 2-3 times in the years I’ve lived here. I think even cities like Bangkok generally get worse air quality than the big cities in China now. I would say not to worry about the air quality if you was to visit here.
You guys make the most lively travelling videos I've seen, the energy that I wish I had around different people/culture, they are pure gold I tell you!
Y'all are amazing ❤️ these videos always spark my travel bug vibes!
As a "Laowai" (foreigner) living in China for 7 years, I can tell ive met some of the most heartwelcoming people. Even with a huge language barrier, body language, a smile and a bit empathy and compasion will be the only communication you need to connect with this beautiful people. Glad this is shown in this series. Love the content guys, keep it up!
I’ve been living in China for 5 years already.People are so friendly and helpful,the only challenge is language and they might get shy seeing a foreigner. It’s absolutely normal here to dance at the square or on the street and the guys with a uniform are just guards,not the police 😊
check my video About China
May I ask what the roles of the guards are? Is it similar to police in the sense they are there to maintain order?
@@Duckduckobtusegoose They are all staff employed by private companies. Their daily tasks are just to guard the door, prevent people from accidentally entering private spaces, open the door for vehicles, or maintain the order of the street outside the company, nothing more. Most of these people are just ordinary support staff.
I think that place belongs to a private company. So the security of the company does not allow pedestrians to dance. May be concerned about affecting business and pedestrian walking.
@@Duckduckobtusegoose Because that place is not a public area. It belongs to a private company. Although there are many pedestrians. Otherwise, those security guards have no right to expel tourists. Obviously, they have jurisdiction over the area. If the area is a public area, people can dance freely (but it cannot affect pedestrian walking). In general, parks can be very free. There are also some street parks available.
love this
Love this channel so much! Thanks for the Hope!
As a Chinese American, I love this video so much.. Just teaching the world our culture and showing a another side as opposed China's portrayal on social media
It's a wonderful culture, and I'm curious why are the police so strict? I was confused why they were waved out of the park, no filming and chatting?
I'm sure ppl are great but the fact that all people are constantly monitored made me decide never to visit even I have always wanted to since I was a kid, but I don't like feeling like I'm on a leash.
Mainland Chinese culture is a lot more privatized in the sense that while there is public surveillance for safety purposes, civilians filming in public is a lot less of a common thing, especially if it's foreigners. Definitely a cultural thing since people are a lot more reserved in general in public. Despite this, there are many mainland Chinese and foreign CZcams channels that do actively film in many Chinese cities, so I wouldn't say this is a widespread thing. Could just be a cop seeing a foreigner group filming with professional cameras and asking them to take it somewhere else. This cop could be an isolated incident too because I don't think this happens too often given the number of videos you can find online of people filming their experience in China. Also had a friend travel to Henan Province back in March who took a lot of videos and pictures for me and received no trouble from the police.
they dont actually track what u do all the time. i would say its similar to the surveillance system in the US, where by suspicious activity online would be raised to the system, and actually many countries do so to counter terrorism. so as long as u dont break any serious laws is fine. using vpn for personal use to surf youtube etc is fine as well
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Help me understand, I'm American 51 years old been taught that China is a communist country and a very scary place to visit. What I see in this video is everyone is so happy and loving to everyone even the police are nice. Help me understand. My personality is just like Stephan. I love these videos I love you all. God Bless
I really adore this video because I'm currently on exchange in China and I am overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers here and how easy it is to become instant friends with anyone. I have had so many fascinating conversations with strangers on the train, with taxi drivers and even people on the elevator. I wanted to add though that the people Matt took photos with were not police - it's funny here but security officers wear practically the same uniforms as police officers so it is very hard to tell them apart even for locals, but there are hardly any actual police on the street so don't worry!
Just don't get hurt they won't help you.
在中国人们有个共识--“有困难找人民警察”，这几乎是我们遇到问题的第一反应。
在中国只要你不违法、不过分的影响到别人，人民警察是不会找你麻烦的。
（有个奇怪的大胆的猜测，因为这条视频很真实，所以很大可能会被限制流量。）
最后，祝好～山河壮丽，诸君慢行。❤️
One of them is a police officer.
@@BuschLatteChinese ppl actually feel safe to be around policemen😊
One of the three people is a police officer!
you guys are a massive inspiration! Keep up the great work!!!
This whole video is so chill and wholesome, and we absolutely need as much China content as you can get, now and in the future. The vibes were just utterly immaculate throughout.
I have lived in China for two years now, and I have got to say: unless you have been here, you really don't know anything about the country.
The police in China are super friendly. Their jobs are to make problems go away (and not necessarily solve them) - it's not perfect, but you never have to be afraid of police causing problems.
Also, being such a big country, nobody cares what you do on the street. It's the opposite of Japan, really. I was a socially anxious person in my small town in Canada, but not at all in China. Just don't hurt anyone or break anything, and you can really do whatever you want (the amount of crazy stuff people do in China is wild)!
Tell me more about this crazy stuff 😄
Well, it's "Crazy" in the real world sense, rather than something you 'crazy' you might see on the internet.
One time I was in a Chinese park, and an older man took a golf club and was just whacking anything and everything on the park's path, as far as he could send it.
Any grocery store (In some cities, not everywhere) has aquariums, where if you buy a live fish, the put it in a plastic bag, SLAM the bag on the counter to kill it, and hand it to you for purchase.
One time in a mall, I kept hearing chick noises coming from every direction - turns out that children had been buying baby chicks and putting them in white plastic bags to carry around with them.
On the less quirky side, on busy shopping streets you can often find impromptu edm concerts, rap battles, hip-hop dancing, skaters doing flips off of anything. Honestly its difficult to remember everything, but if you go out often around town in the busy spots, you will find some strange things.
Point being: with all of this going on daily, you don't need to worry about being socially anxious.@@StefanCreates
You can be free in public places under government management. For example, parks and some sidewalks or commercial pedestrian streets. But in some commercial squares, it may not be possible. Because although it is a commercial square, the square belongs to a private company. There may be security guards there to prevent you from affecting pedestrians.@@komodood
LOL, the best way to overcome social anxiety is to join them(the crazy stuff people).😊
@@echooohce😂😂
Thanks for letting us donate via comments if we can’t financially. You guys rock.
Yes thank you guys, the reason I am commenting 🎉
Same same!!
Me too
Yep this is truly amazing!
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Commenting to donate via engagement, love u guys for this xx
I love this series so much, makes me want to travel even more!
As an American living in China with my wife for over 5 years now. I can tell you that this is 100 percent real with the reactions of the strangers. They are extremely kind here. Don't always listen to the propaganda here guys. It's really not that bad! 谢谢yes theory欢迎来到中国！
Hii! I'm a 19 years old from a small island in the Indian Ocean and i really want to thank you for your time taken in making those videos. I really enjoy your concept. You've change my perspective on many different countries and i have learn a lot from you guys. You give hope to humanity. Thank you very much for that. Peace and love.
I just discovered your channel. Amazing stuff! Binge watching one thing after another!
So happy Matt and Staffan visited China and experienced this amazing city for themselves.
I have been in Shanghai for over 10 years and it’s one of my favorite countries in the world. The people are friendly, they go out of their way to help you and they are always happy. For those who have not yet been to China, you must come and see it for yourself.
Watching this video made my heart sing 😊
This is truly so beautiful! I never imagined China to be like this. The amount of disinformation fed on a daily basis in the US is genuinely insane.
As Chinese I assure you we’re mostly nice and easy going😊 no need to worry about cops they’re most likely not there for spying on tourists and take as many pic you want 😂
China has many cultural differences, but for the most part, they are generous, the food is amazing and you're treating as a laowai mostly with curiosity and respect.
The pollution up North isn't great though.
Only when you see it with your own eyes will you have a different understanding. China is an inclusive, open, friendly country. My friend, you are welcome to visit China.😁
It's not the people it's the government.
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I haven't been this excited to watch a CZcams series in a long time! I'm really looking forward to seeing more videos from China, as it's such a contrast from what the media usually shows and it's beautiful in every sense. Matt, you are a blessing to the community as a whole. We love you and thank you so much for creating this platform for us dreamers, and allowing us to connect and make the unimaginable manageable. One last thing, Matt - even if you say you're leaving for good, you'll always be a part of Yes Theory.
Propaganda 😂
Poor ppl would say it's propaganda,why?bc they can't afford a ticket to China!😂😂😂
Media portrays all people and countries like that when in reality ALL OF US on the planet just want to live in happiness and peace amongst one another. It's the power greedy people that normally set the divide among the human race with color and religion.
西方媒体 美国媒体都会故意诋毁摸黑中国来表明他们很好 怕人民知道真相😂
so true, peace and love are the most important things in this world@@SykotikShadow
“Is there a lot of police? Yes.” LOL, the guys you thought were police were just security guards. It's a commercial district. It's like going to a shopping mall in the United States and feeling intimidated because there are mall rent-a-cops walking around. It goes to show that when you visit foreign countries, you should leave your preconceptions behind.
I love seeing how people of different countries really are. This video has warmed my heart.
I really hope Matt can still make an appearance 1 time a year he’s so amazing to watch and see smile
Yes please 😭😭
I agree with you. I visited Shanghai prior to COVID with my family and two kids. The people are so friendly and willing to help. I have been to over 35 countries and I would say this is my favorite by far. Selfie s with everyone. Specially our kids everyone wanted one with the little ones. Love what you all do.
This is so good! Thank you for this video, really inspiring
Thanks for the videos, they cheered me up when i was at my lowest in 2020. You guys dont know me, but for me, we are apart but close in heart. Keep the good storytelling and good luck matt in your new adventure. Keep your good work changing lifes
This video is ridiculously important right now with the current political tensions, and its blown my mind at how kind and friendly the Chinese people are. Indoctrination works from all sides so there's obviously some people with preconceived ideas about the East and the West, but Yes! Theory are smashing down those preconceptions and bringing us all together as human beings. Thank you from the bottom of my full heart. ❤
Chinese people are very friendly. But some foreigners will take advantage of this friendliness, so it causes a lot of resentment. And some public institutions in China tend to treat foreigners too favourably. This also caused a lot of resentment
Sometimes it's really shocked that the outside world knew very little about China ....
@@aaga721both ways
Oh so it is not a totalitarian communist dictatorship… of course the Chinese people are great, the 1.3 million in Australia are amazing people, but the country itself is a communist shit den.
The video is obviously edited. Sabbatical was in China recently and several (older) people just became awkward and stopped talking to him when he said he was American.
Nice to keep seeing Derin involved with the group, hope we get to see him more!
I really hope to see Derin in the next video!
This is amazing, kudos to the team. 💪🏾
Love that you’re giving back ❤ keep making great videos and spreading joy x
I have a sneaky feeling that Matt will be coming back in moments once in a good while just like Derin. It'll be interesting to see what he's up to say a year down the line. Whatever it'll be though, we know it'll be full of love and passion and wonder
they did specifically say they plan on doing this on the podcast episode with thomas and matt :)
Warmest love to Zhiyong and Emma for being so kind!!! 24:26
What was she asking in return?
@@abhisheksengupta1773it was just a joke since they were asking for a lot. But the awnser is tge experience/memory
@@sleeperagent2594exactly :)
Seek discomfort is such a comfort channel lol. Love you guys!
so inspiring and soothing as usual. thank you for bring the smile guys! :)
I'm from China and the video is so nice. Most of the cops that you've encountered are security from either the mall, or so called "traffic police" who only deals with traffic problems, including controlling crowd flow. There are just so many people from China that every crowd gathering means a potential stampede or other security risks, plus we really do like gather around and look at stuff lol. In those cases just follow their orders and walk away and you are all good. I think the only real cop that you have encountered in this video is at 8:45.
Man Chinese people are so kind .. you really changed the perspective of China for me
This may be the first video I've been able to make it through without crying... I love you guys! Keep on making smiles and changing lives.
We'll miss you Matt!!
Good luck on your further endevours!
I love that your time in China went so great! I visited this beautiful country a few years ago and was amazed by absolutely everything! Most people are quite sceptical when I tell them, but I had the most wonderful time there as well and would love to go back some day!
You're not even a real person.
The way that you guys break down barriers and change perspectives is part of what helps make the world a little happier, safer, and less divided place
Love you guys. God bless you! And increase you in your kindness. 🤲
I absolutely love you guys, subscribed recently though after the video of King Reg!! Love the work you guys do. keep it up, all the best!!
As soon as they met Zhiyong and Emma I literally said to myself “they’re the ones”. It’s crazy how easy it can be to read a person’s energy even just in a video
Love all of the work you guys do. I'm a Chinese-American and it's been painful to see the way my ancestral home country has been portrayed in the media and the rising tensions between there and the country I was born and raised in. I have attachments to both and just wish for peace wherever we can achieve it. Thank you guys for portraying a hidden side of China that many don't get to see. Super sad Matt is leaving but also super glad that Staffan has come so far from meeting you guys randomly for a video in Sweden and now going on all of these adventures with the team. Keep up the good work, 为人民服务!
Why do Americans always put their ethnicity before. Shouldn't it be American Chinese
Thank you for bringing these beautiful videos into our lives.
Loved the video! Keep doing what you're doing guys 💪🏻
I can attest that China is one of the most Welcoming places I have ever visited as a foreigner/tourist. I spent 11 days between Beijing and Hunan Province, and every day was a new adventure full of smiles and conversations with locals. Granted the sheer amount of photos I was asked to be in was surprising, but I was more than happy to make another person’s day if it put a smile on their face
欢迎你来中国游玩工作，，你的留言展现了你是一个很好的人，，可以想象，太多的要求拍照，是一件很痛苦的事情，但你展现了美好的品质，
This is exactly what people need to see. There’s a MASSIVE difference between the the governments of each country and the people of each country. Some governments are better than others but all people are equally as amazing.
The government isn't even bad. If you compare what the Chinese government has done for its people compared to most western countries its not even comparable. If you watch footage of Xi Jin Ping interacting with ordinary Chinese people you can clearly see what a caring an empathetic man he is and how he genuinely cares about the lives of Chinese people. That is why the government enjoys such high support from its people and its leader is loved so much. You are not shown this in the west and it requires actually living in the country to really wake you up.
It's literally the government laying down the base making possible for a harmonious society.
The safety, the education, the wealth. You would find beggars on the street; less smiles while walking; people feeling uncomfortable greeting strangers; kids being warned agaisnt foreigners. But It's literally the opposite; the western media is just trying to blind people from their own governments shortcomings.
You just can't deny that their government did a good service for their citizens.
我同意你的说法，比如虽然美国政府不怎么样，但是美国人民还是很友好的
That's true for the West but in China the government is as caring and hardworking as the people.
Well done guys such amazing video, you inspired me so much to seek discomfort in my life and that led me to visit more than 12 countries this year. Thank you guys!
ur team is perfect try to keep ur work together. love u guys.
I absolutely wish that I could have hosted Matt and Stefan while in Shanghai. I feel like there was a whole other world that they didn't get to see. Shanghai is such a beautiful and vibrant city with so much nuance. But I am so glad that they got to experience it the way they did!!!! We definitely need a Yes Fam Shanghai meet up. Give this a like if you think so too.
I realize that this is a 4 part series so I'm gonna guess that they did a great job seeing the entire city. Can't wait to see the rest of the videos.
Matt's energy is so amazing, this guy is a special soul. Hope he finds what he seeks and we'll miss him a lot ❤
commenting for engagement. I've always been so inspired by Yes Theory, I am going to work my way up and hopefully one day get to do the things you guys do
This is so!! Heart warming!! What a beautiful video ❤
Been living in China for four years and I need to tell that I’m extremely happy you had such a good time and met so many warm-hearted people ❤️
Have you lived there also during the pandemic? Was the lockdown there so bad as the western media presented it?
@@dR1923living in beijing during that entire time i can confirm that it was worse
@@dR1923 It's not that bad. China enjoyed majority of three years without any infection cases. There are a few places with multiple breakouts but overall it is not bad.
@@robbrand922 "enjoyed"? If 3 years of your life living in lockdown means "enjoying", then ok.
@dR1923 You are lying.
During the epidemic, China produced masks, medical supplies and other daily necessities for the world. How did they produce products if China had been in lockdown?
China did lockdown certain areas in order to keep 0 Covid , from time to time and the rest of the country is still productive and people lived in a normal life.
We (the USA) never had a real lockdown. That’s the reason we lost about 1.2 million lives.
Just moved out of Shanghai after 7 years living in China (Beijing as well), it's honestly portrayed as a sad and boring place in a lot of media, but I think its one of the most hard-working and balanced places for work/entertainment I've lived in (out of a lot) and the people are amazing! So glad you guys showed such a great side to the people that is often not shown in the media... looking forward to the China series!!
Why are there so many cops telling you what don't to do? Is it really that strict?
@@montiliop7323 it's honestly not that serious. Cops are just there for security really, which you can really appreciate when you're there cause it's one of the safest countries you can travel to. I think the guys were told to move away mostly because they were filming, which is a bit unorthodox for most cultures, also the Chinese are highly suspicious of foreigners. In their defense, foreigners tend to act really wild in China.
@@thatieg2719 hahaha, steffan and Matt really proved foreigners are behaving weird 😜
But thanks for the clarification, would love to visit one day. Looks stunning!
@@montiliop7323 those aren't cops, they're more like security guards. Real cops are only either in cars or motorcycles, not just walking around. And definitely wouldn't allow you to take a picture with them haha.
They did have a selfi wth the real cop, the rest were just security guards, however@@exxonsnail
I just found this channel! I used to work with Matt in a resto in MTL. Such a nice guy, hope he’s doing well! Love the channel ❤
This video is literally gold. What I especially admire about Yes Theory is the fact the you guys continue to prove stereotypes wrong, and your videos have literally inspired me so much to go out of my comfort zone and learn more about people. Thanks so much for all you do!!
OF COURSE they gave you a lot of food at the restaurant. 😄 They take food and eating so seriously there, it's amazing. "Have you eaten?" can be the same as asking "How are you?". It was SO much fun watching this. Great job guys!
This is due to China's history of poverty. It used to be so bad everywhere, that having something to eat was never guaranteed. Asking someone if that had eaten that day is a more sincere way of ask "How are you?" to the Chinese, and they actually cared if you ate of not.
中国政府为了能让14亿中国人吃饱，在任何时候想吃什么就吃什么。付出了很大的努力！中国成语，民以食为天。
incredible mission, channel, everything!
thank you so much for donating to those children and feeding them even through our comments and interactions!!
I will be moving from Germany to Shanghai in a month, can‘t wait to see for myself what the country - at its core - is all about!
This was such an awesome glimpse into the hospitality and warmth of the Chinese.
You will love it.
welcome to China.Germany is visa free to China.
There are sooo many Germans in China, especially in Shanghai
welcome to Shanghai, I am a Shanghainese moved to Germany 3 years ago😂
欢迎你的到来
I'm from china and i stated watching yes theory since 2019 when i was in china when covid started in china. You guy's video have given me so much energy during the dark times during lock downs. I was quire suprised that yest theory haven't traveled to china over the years yall've been traveling the world and seeking discomfort and i've bee wating for yall to show this beautiful country to the world. The media doesn't even have to tell peope what to think for people to think a certain way. what i mean by that is if u keep on showing only one side of the story to someone, it wouldn't take long for people to form a styriotipical view of a counry (and this is tru for china and the US). I'm so greatful for what you guys are doing for this world, to show the truth, to set aside our differences as individuals and to connect with strangers and learn about eachother. I was actually in shanghai during the time you guys were there and when to the same places, i really hoped i could have met yall in person in my own country. Love yes theory! love Matt! all the best guys! keep it up!
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As always, a heartwarming video. Thank you for what you are doing everyday showing us the kindness of the world ❤