Why I choose to live in China 🇨🇳
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- I've been in China over a decade. In this video I give some reasons as to WHY I choose to stay here...
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Thank-you for sharing your personal reasons why you call China home. Where in the US were you raised?
Have I told you lately how amazing you are? 🌹 Well, as you know, I try to keep kinda private on here, but I'll say this, I'd be considered somewhat of a southern boy. :) How 'bout yourself?
@@chopsticksandtrains I am in Colorado, Denver Metro area but love getting up to the mountains in our RV camping. Our favorite place to camp is near Steamboat Springs. Have you ever been here?
@@chopsticksandtrains I kinda figured you're from the south, what with the country and western edition of "Don't Touch Her" 😂
@@turquoise950 I can only imagine how beautiful it is out there! Haven't been out there. Closest I've been to there is Salt Lake City, Utah where I met lots of Mormons and almost broke my neck trying to snow ski! Soooo beautiful out there though.
@@Ed7501 Smart man!
It is an interesting video. when I was studying in North American ,the racism towards Chinese ethnicity is very often,just most of racism from adult are invisible or micro aggression, although sometimes some of them still behave quite aggressive. I think there is racism situation in China, but it exists all over the world. That is the issue need be improved in the worldwide, but it is hard to be improved . And I think at least it is very rare to face physical attack in China,they just comment on the internet 😂.I can feel your emotions and thoughts towards China are quite complicated. ,which is the real situation for most expat who live abroad
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes you're right - every place has its good and bad points. China is a mixed bag, but there are many amazing things about it as well!
Sorry to hear what you went through during the pandemic. The “no foreigner”thing was no about discrimination. I figured what happened was they can’t fill passports in the data system built in exigence. So you need
to do the Covid test by regular course of the hospital, which allows passports. They can’t be “flexible” cause the consequence was too serious for them to take. (One missed out infector may lead to a tremendous disaster）It was not about you being a foreigner. Nothing personal.
Thanks for your nice comment. I realize that there are always going to be some reasons/excuses - but the way the whole thing was set up was just discriminatory by nature. To force foreign visitors to go to the emergency fever ward for testing is unacceptable. I don't solely blame the workers, because like you said, they may have thought couldn't test me apparently because I didn't have a Chinese ID card, but I do blame the workers for being extremely rude to me though, and not making any effort to help. But you know what, the workers were confused and not a single one of them asked a manager or someone if there was a way they could test me. If they had tried, I believe something could have been done. They just saw a foreigner there and didn't want to get near me or try to help. They all told me "you can't get tested here". I told them my girlfriend was injured and in ICU and I needed a test to be able to enter the hospital and take care of her... but they didn't care one iota. The coldness and heartlessness I saw was beyond words. But to be honest my friend, that's only one small example of HUNDREDS. Like I said, I could literally write a book on it.
@@chopsticksandtrains sometime I wonder why westerners like to interpret everything negatively about China? Every one "was forced" to do test nearly daily for a period of time, most helpers are volunteers, they are kind and helpful as I experienced it. Are there rude people? Definitely sure, maybe they are not experienced, their work load was huge to make them not in bad mood, if so, you should report them, no need to get personal. Actually, I dont know if what you said about rudeness of workers are truth since it is only your single-sided words, and i have not experienced such things in my whole life, but it seems that you are very personal about covid control in China.
I really enjoy your video about normal city scenes and some food, i thought you quite enjoy your life in China, I might be wrong. But if you really don't like China because covid experience, actually it is not that big deal to bring your beloved girlfriend back to US together. Unlike many Chinese immigrants in US who want to return back to China but not able to due to consideration that they have uprooted from China for many years and with all the "burdens" of responsibilities to their families and chidlren, job, retirement funds.... you are more free, don't need trap yourself in an resentfulness in a foreign country.
@@wyz9815 The rudeness I faced in China during Covid was by far the worst I've ever experienced in my life. Whether or not you believe it, I actually don't care. I have a lot of it on video - so maybe someday I'll release a video about it, but I don't want to do that because I'm trying to not show China's bad side too much. But comments like yours are quite annoying since you doubt me and minimize my experiences here during Covid. You have no idea what I went through, I tell a bit about my experience and you say you doubt me... so, screw you then. Also, don't try to compare those Chinese who moved to the US (and continue to) who plan to stay there permanently as if the numbers are comparable. There are comparatively very few Americans moving to China. Did you not see the recent 走线 videos? Also, thanks but no thanks on your advice on what I should do or where I should go. It's my life. I'll live mine, and you live yours.
Say no more! The first 2 reasons would suffice! Livelihood and a romantic relationship! Wealth and love ❤🤑
Thanks for watching and commenting!
You can leave that place which ruled by a moody dictator whenever you want, but most of the ppl who grew up in there can't 😂
Malaysia and Taiwan are good options for you if you ever decide to leave. However, the steamy hot tropical weather in those places is not for me.
Ya know, I've never been to Malaysia. I need to make it out there for a visit!
@@chopsticksandtrains You should definitely check it out! very multicultural, English friendly, since you speak Mandarin, it will be such a bonus living there too!
I had similar reasons why I lived there; good job, girlfriend, and travel hub. However, my employer went bankrupt (Web), the pandemic started (I left right before major restrictions) and long distance relationships are doomed. That being said, I'm happier back in the US.
Ohhh, interesting timing on your departure! So you were in the US during the majority of the pandemic? Sounds like you left at the right time!
@@chopsticksandtrainsYeah, I saw the signs that this outbreak was getting worse than the others (Ex SARS, H1N1, etc), and didn't stick around to wait it out. I actually made a whole video about it (Why I left China a second time). Riding it out in Florida was the best decision by far.
Hello as a new viewer who found your channel before (forget how, but long story short) , wow this is a amazing video and amazing work that is being done here for this one, this is some real pieces of gold being found and best gives the understanding for why foreigners will want to live in china (many reasons for that). Overall, very interesting and cool video and liked it very much
Subscribed , looking forward to more amazing content that you make, you are awesome!
Thanks for watching and leaving that nice comment! 😊
By the way out of my own curiousity, may i ask the following questions:
1. Why do decide to be posting videos on youtube about the different places you go to in China and that of Asian countries and reasons for you posting videos on youtube?
2. Any comments or thoughts that you want to give for people that posts videos about China (also the area i spend most time trying to figure out which is videos and content about China) and what do you think of these content and videos?
@@chopsticksandtrains You are welcome, enjoy and have a nice day and continue to watch the videos that you post here on youtube
@@ChinaLover-sd2iz I make videos to document my travels and share the experiences with people around the world. Some people may want to travel but can't... so they can experience it through me. Also, I enjoy the process of making videos - it's a great creative outlet and a fun hobby. As for your second question, I don't really watch many other people making China-related travel videos. Most of them are travel couples passing through, talking about things they don't understand, and I just have zero interest in that kind of content. My China vids are the best. :) 我太谦虚了，是不是 （开玩笑） Thanks for your support and I'm happy to have you here as a viewer!
Awesome Video man - lots of interesting insights that we wouldn't know any other way. and Kudos to you, the COVID19 experience sounds nuts!
Yo, RyFly - thanks for watching brother! Hope you are doing well!
Yea, unless you go to nyc or Cali or Taxes, everywhere else feels pretty much the same. You drive on highways for hours and get off the highway and theres a wendys and a gas station.
Sometimes it does feel that way... but there are a lot of hidden gems all across the US.. Just gotta know where to look!
China is NEVER boring. Frustrating….frequently. Mind-boggling….constantly. But boring….never. It’s culturally so different from the West that it always provides mental stimulation. China was never weird in the ways Marco Polo stated…..but the reality of China is just as weird as Polo’s imaginary descriptions. A foreigner will never be bored….but they might tear all their hair out.
Very true comment!
Yeah back home I get bored. I enjoy the daily challenge of living abroad (especially China). Waking up in the morning knowing you have to go sort out a problem at the bank (using Chinese) and then succeeding, ordering something or complaining about a problem on the phone (in Chinese) and getting it resolved. That daily stuff. Overwhelming when it all happens at the same time but brings a good sense of accomplishment.
Thank you for telling us why you continue to live in China. I have similar reasons to continue living in Ecuador instead of the USA.
Ohhhh, Ecuador, 'ay? Sounds interesting!
@@chopsticksandtrains Ecuador is marvelous. Even though it is WAY smaller than China, it has every climate one could wish for. I live in the Andes Mountains at 8400 ft so it is cooler than the coastal cities.
中国有很多缺点，也有很多优点，中国是一个超级大的国家，但是每个人只能从自己的角度出发看问题，要综合评价中国怎么样真的很不容易。我2023年初来到美国留学，到现在为止也发现了美国好和不好的地方，对我来说美国现在物价实在是太高了，而且国际学生找工作很困难，可是有些人不这么认为。anyway 这是一个很好的youtube频道，我会保持关注，祝你事业顺利，爱情和睦。
嘿，朋友！谢谢你的支持。你说得对。中国就是地方大，美国也是。不能那么简单的解释和形容全国的情况。这么大的地方肯定会有很多方面比较复杂，不太好解释。在中国人家几乎都会跟我提出来美国的缺点。他们一位每个地方，每条路全都是流浪在吸毒啥的。也以为每个人都拿着枪，遇到很小的问题就愿意开枪杀人。每天听这些话我有点累，哈哈。那你在美国肯定会经常听无知人向中国说很多乱七八糟的。你，和我，可以诚实帮助我们自己的老乡多了解对方的国家。中国人会愿意听你的，他们会更相信你 - 也可以告诉他们美国的现实到底是怎么样的，因为你住在那边， 你知道的多， 而且你知道的是现实而不是宣传。我也经常告诉美国人中国现实到底是什么样的。我在这个频道说的都是实话，没有宣传，没有偏见，不会拍马屁 。希望你会继续支持我，你这种人真好啊， 很好沟通！祝你一切顺利愉快啊！
@@chopsticksandtrains在我看来这些是住在“敌国”要付的代价，但敌意确实是美国挑起来的，看看你们的媒体是怎么造谣的什么中国种族灭绝的，中国媒体可没有这么造谣过美国，住在这里你所抱怨的这些就是你必须承受的，就像那些住在美国的中国人整天被吼go back to China一样。
Thanks for sharing! Those reasons make perfect sense. Taiwan, the Philippines, or Thailand might also make good future home bases considering your criteria.
Those would all be great options.. To be honest, I'd be happy in almost any Asian country. I think I was Asian in my previous life. 🤪 I just get along with people in this part of the world very well.
@chopsticksandtrains I can totally relate :) Holla from 🇺🇸 😊
@Anonymous------ what an ugly thing to say! How would you feel if Americans said that kind of thing to Chinese living in the US?
I stay there in China for many of the same reasons, but my Chinese wife prefers to raise our kids in the US. So now I travel back and forth between our Chinese and US homes, staying about 9 months per year in China for work. That travel makes a lot of things clear. First, Americans treat my wife very well. Second, Chinese xenophobia and racism has not gone away. My kids and I are discriminated against in China. The company I cofounded there is often overtly racist against non-Asians. If you live in China full time, you get used to it, but when you experience both cultures simultaneously, you know better.
What an interesting comment. Thanks for sharing your situation and story. The part about xenophobia and racism in China is something that most people don't realize and are surprised by when the learn about it. All the best, with everything! Sounds like you've got plenty to keep ya busy!
IMO, it's inherently US citizens need to be more tolerant (some just on the surface) of different races being a melting pots, otherwise the country would not function, I'm not making excuses, but it's probably come down to individual sensitivity because I hear same stories in Korea or Japan, these are all homogeneous society and low tolerant for certain behaviors (totally normal in the West) yet some foreigner are loving it in those countries!
As far as xenophobia, I guess it goes both ways as long as on a governmental level it's hostile and bot governments will paint the other as evil, like I said on the surface Chinese are not discriminated against here, but also there are some McCarthyism going on on a governmental level for Chinese scientists etc.!
Just an American Chinese thought!
@@idofdm7625 Even if you are American, it's obvious that you didn't grow up there. It's easy to see from your English and from you comments it's clear that you are somewhat of a Chinese nationalist. That is all fine, but please stop lying. Is that OK? That's my only requirement for you.
@@idofdm7625 I'll just respond by saying it was my wife's choice not mine. She didn't like the discrimination directed at our kids. And my wife is a Chinese mainlander. Interesting how a Chinese didn't like it when she was exposed to normal discrimination in mainland china. One of the dumbest excuses I hear to "justify" mainland xenophobia is the statement, "we're not an immigration country." That is really just an admission that xenophobia is official government policy. Being or not being an immigrant country is the choice to discriminate or not, it is not a justification for discrimination. Anyway, thanks for your comment, but it is not the foreigner's fault. it is how China is, and it is how Chinese deflect instead of facing it and fixing it.
What did I lie about? If you're talking about our government targeting Chinese nationals, there were a few cases of false accusations, there're also Chinese government agents busted, I don't doubts that! I've never live in China, I may be China leaning doesn't make me a Nationalist, that's the reason I'm so annoyed, nowaday anyone doesn't agree with Western narratives are CCP shills, basically get down to name calling! Wumao, Emperor Xi, Tofu this that are all in that categories!
There are as few as they may be White Amercans support Chinese policy, mostly socialist or anti war leaning! Exactly because our government neglect it poorest of poorest!
Talking about lying I actually watched one of your supporter posting videos about China had homeless videos, the footage he show clearly is sort of encampment whatever the situation is, it like showing students protests encampment here and say they're homeless here! That's lying! Ironically one of the foreigner commenter of his video stated in the city he live, locals government had facility training unemployed vocationally for job like construction!Comparing the West with China is comparing apple with orange! Here in US if you can not afford a roof over your head, you end up on the street, Chinese mostly are subsistence farmer before urbanization, they may just go back to rural life!
I get what you guy are complaining a out! That's why I said all individuals perspective! "Jerry take on China " live with the same condition in China! Is he allow to had different view!
My point is even if I live in China, I may or may like it there but I probably do not think I have any say on how that land was run or people will behave, society don't change overnight! I visited China in 1984, the only things I can tell you is night and day with today! So I understand some Chinese are ultra nationistic and considered they had arriveed, may be premature, but it's what it's! I had adopted to living in different countries a couple of time, immersing myself to learning the languages and culture in fact I lose much of my Chineseness! Especially someone chose to marry a Chinese national and don't respect there view is heading for divorce, As overseas Chinese, even amoung ourself we may joke about mailander aggressiveness but I understand where they're coming from just I understand where African Americans coming from, no hated need!
My final shot to you will be if you want to judge my English! If you can one day converse with me in Chinese fluently, then you'll gain my respect, of course with you hated you probably think it beneath you to do "When in Rome" practice!
As US citizens for 40 years, my advice is get the F out of there, if you hate it so much and in US you can dig out Chinese mishap on internets and start a ant China channel you can make a good living with a million followers!
I'm a positive person, no matter how cringe some mainlander make me feel sometime, I just hate hate fill sentiment anywhere!
Ok, thanks for sharing.
Appreciate ya, friend.
Subscribed. This is a good and honest video.
Thanks for the sub! Greatly appreciate it!
The reason why I choose to stay in the USA instead of going to China is because I can preach the Bible here in the USA.
God bless, brother! Keep doing the good work!
Well said. Anyone who is purposely living in China or visiting China is supporting an intolerant, hateful regime.
I hope I didn't offend you. I think America needs the Bible more than China.
I tried low key handing out Bibles in Shenzhen LOL.. That....... didnt end well. I got them handed out but kept having to move around...
lots of churches in Shanghai ...
I watch both you and Serpentza ( The China Show ) and I enjoy watching multiple perspectives. Thank you
Glad to have you here!
Serpentza is a racist. Everything he says is a lie.
@@Anonymous------ 哇，小粉红色很沮丧！😭
tbh i just thought you moved there cos you wanted to meet a chinese girl LOL, bro i know all about the treatment during covid. I had to flee home to Canada from HK it was bad in HK i can't even imagine the discrimination in the mainland. Just before it got really bad my wife and I went to Japan as we do all the time, and old men on the street be yelling at her cos she is Chinese "go away we don't want your covid" it was a wild time to be alive. Really showed alot of people's true colours all over the world. I do wonder what you're going to do when they start their Taiwan invasion... and yes it is an invasion. I know you can't admit it because of reasons. But it is what it will be. You'll have a hard decision to make do you stay or do you go... As for me and my wife we are leaving she wants out cos mainland work ethic has finally landed here in HK, no peace at home bosses calling and texting all hours etc etc she also sees the coming invasion as not good.
Yes, it most certainly was a wild time to be alive. Haha... The unexpected byproduct of staying in China during covid and facing all that insanity is that I have MUCH thicker skin now, I think things out a lot more (especially in conflict - I can stay cool in the midst of battle - verbal battle, that is) and my self-control has improved a lot. But yeah, I definitely know where I (and all foreigners) stand here in China now. Thanks so much for the support and the great comment!
I wish I was in a better financial situation so I could contribute to your channel in more ways but I will always like,comment & share your content ☺️
Hey Alice! Thank you so much for doing what you do! That's always soooo amazing of you! Everyone supports in different ways and I equally appreciate everyone here with me! 🌹
Nice vid. I like it.
Thanks Snark! 😎🤝
Is that you in the thumbnail?
Haha, take a wild guess
bro, im chinese and im struggling with my new job in Canada. I had kind of same 3-5 reason as you had. It is not smooth but i have relationship in canada that would be the main reason i stay.
Thanks for watching/commenting! I hope things go well for you in Canada! Hey - at least you can use CZcams now! :)
New here to your channel, enjoy hearing your perspective on things there. I am looking to go to China when i retire in 3 to 5 years. Stay like 4 to 6 months a year and return back to the States. I am currently learning Mandarin, hopefully i can sound somewhat normal and be more efficient. May I ask, what is your business there ? I am Money Manager here and probably could continue managing my clients assets but not really interested in working through the night in China and keeping up with Stock Market and economy on a daily basis. Enjoy your Summer there. I also work remotely in Colorado and travel back to NY every 6 to 8 weeks for client meetings. The weather here is fantastic! Very low Humidity. 300 days of 🌞. Thanks
Glad to have you here! Welcome! As far as keeping up with the stock market, I think it might require some late, LATE night hours. Not sure how you'd avoid that. I've had some late nights making moves in the markets, that's for sure. I'm mostly in crypto these days, and as you know the crypto market never sleeps. I hear great things about Colorado and hope to visit one of these days!
What city are you in the video? It's beautiful!
Lots of different places!
@@chopsticksandtrains What cities are they in 2:04 and 8:04?
@@hitthedeck4115 Those are both Hangzhou City (Zhejiang Province). The home of the famous West Lake. :)
@@chopsticksandtrains Thank you very much! Looks really beautiful, I hope that I can visit it some time.
I watch you now and then, I live in US and I'm not sure your complain about your experience in covid time is base on your bias toward China ( it's a cliche view you should not expect living in a foreign country to suit your expectation ), it's like some Asians hating American being physically attack during covid or even kill, also here in US I heard many stories people not being able to see their love one in the hospital at covid time even if they are in their dead bed! Just one man opinion!
You are obviously Chinese, so please don't try to pretend you're American. If you're going to comment and want me to actually have a serious response for you, I do require that you don't be a blatant liar. Deal?
I'm sorry for your bad experience during the pandemic. China is not a perfect country. What country is?
Without a doubt, some foreigners have suffered in China. Most haven't. As they say, "your mileage may vary."
But, overall, China is a great country. The pros vastly outweigh the cons.
You don't speak for most foreigners. You only speak for yourself. From the 'foreigners' who were in China during the pandemic, most of them faced unbelievable discrimination and have lots of stories to tell.
@@chopsticksandtrains And you speak for most foreigners? How can you? Did you canvas the half million plus foreigners living in China?
Did you say Taiwan was an option? wink wink
Happy June 4.
Taiwan is the answer, my friend.
I met and married my wife in China but we both moved back to the US for better job and lifestyle. I think it’s more difficult for my wife adjusting to life here than me and her living in China. Maybe some day we’ll move back there when the CCP is gone.
Most likely you both will RIP in USA. Enjoy your life in US. Let Chinese suffer alone in their own country.
What are you talking about? More and more overseas Chinese want and did went back to China, and more foreigners choose to work and live in China, all because what CCP has done to the country - make it prosperous!
"Life is what happens while you're making other plans"
every place have it's problem, have it pros and cons, some people really found their true self and their love in other place. People have different tolerance when it comes to certain places. Good for you found your loves one in China.
It's very similar to my friends, So I can say that your reasons are really typical of a foriegner coming to China!😂 You do business in China, got Chinese GF, Then going downhill.... Finally going back home.
It's good to know that you actually have a long-time Chinese business partner there. As long as the friendship between you two is solid and he's smart on managing social connections, especially with local CCP officials, they'll give you a pass on the mild criticism you post on here (I say "mild" because I don't think I've heard you say anything about overthrowing the CCP, which is understandable).
Hey man, thanks again for the support! When it comes to anything politically sensitive, I just refrain from giving my opinion.
Soo. The thumbnail is selfimage? Chopsticks have been in good use if that is the case.
LOL 🤪🤪
Dude! You need to buy your prospective better half flowers, or coffee, or something (or hope she doesn’t watch your channel).
Perhaps she’s atypical, in which case she’s definitely a keeper, but no gf wants to be on a list that is prefaced with “in no particular order.”😂
Haha... good call! I think I could talk my way out of the dog house though... and yeah, buying her a nice dinner would help as well! 🤪
You could keep and tour your toilet, we'll stick to our side!
Toilet Tour? Hmmm, I think I'll pass... Sounds kinda stinky. 💩
You could not pay me to even visit China
我打算今年十二月会中国去两个星期
Good luck in your journey. It looks like you've starting learning some Chinese. 继续加油啊！
Everyone had hard time during Covid time, don't need to get it personal. I understand it would be more difficult for a foreigner, but I don't think Chinese treat you "bad" just because you are a foreigner, it is a fact that many covid virus was imported from outside and US controled poorly their covid situation. It is understandable that some people were scared when they see foreigners, but I believe it was uncommon, for I didnt heard at all anything you said among my western friends, and i saw many western expats recording their life in China during that period on CZcams, some even travaled a lot. So generalization about a country with 1.4b people is not really reasonable thing to do.
As a matter of fact, as Chinese, most of us, especially families with more than one senior members are grateful how our government handle the situation, we supported the 0-covid policy, which though made our life difficult, but very well protected our parents and grant parents, and their life are far more important than anything else!
I did take it personal. I was treated like dirt in China and discriminated against very badly, as were many other foreigners. So for you, a brainwashed little nationalist, to tell me how I should feel is actually pretty funny. I also like how you tell me not to generalize about "1.4 billion Chinese people" and then you try to speak for all of China saying "we were grateful how our gov handled the situation and supported the 0-covid policy'. I'm gonna let your comment stay, but if you start spamming me with propaganda, I'll block you from commenting.
Just watch, he's going to book it the moment he can import his girlfriend 😆 as soon as that green card goes through
sorry to hear about that but America is not welcome anywhere in the world right now.
What a silly thing to say. I travel far and wide and am almost always treated greatly. The only place where I've faced rude comments about my nationality is here in China, which is pretty disappointing.