12 Reasons I LOVE Living In China (含中文字幕)

[@Hazza_Harding]

I can relate with you on many things... especially being able to meet people from all over the world as an expat. I've met and learned so much about many different places, but the hardest part is when people leave and you have to say goodbye! I guess saying goodbye sometimes is just part of life as an expat!

[@mindywindy8755]

love your channel too.

[@relaxwhc]

Hey, Blondie in China is now in Guangzhou

[@Nicofilms]

I'm pleased you can! Is there any others that you love? I feel there are lots of little things but I didn't want the video to be 30 minutes long haha Yeah I totally agree goodbyes are hard, but it means you have a friend somewhere new to visit (if we ever travel again 🙊)

[@relaxwhc]

@Bharati Troll yes, go watch her instagram stories

[@InesTessa]

Unpopular opinion - but I like how they handled the pandemic :D I love that we've been pretty much been living a normal life in Beijing with minor inconveniences and a few hiccups (like the January outbreak) since May last year while the rest of the world stumbled from one lock-down to another...

[@Nicofilms]

I totally agree! I think the way it is handled here is great. People are all in it together and it’s meant we can get back to semi normal lives for most of the time!

[@努力奔跑-s6n]

@@Nicofilms China proverb:strong short pain more than soft long pain......长痛不如短痛。

[@blesstheworld1797]

@@Nicofilms try telling anyone all this in the UK. We have so much misinformation & hate here towards China. Every time I tell them a bit about China, they’ll say to me it’s Chinese propaganda and the only truth is what comes out from the mass media in the west. Pretty sad to be honest.

[@windyskye5039]

@@blesstheworld1797 very true as a British person Britain just spreads crap about China and so dose other countries in the west

[@riojoe5156]

It's called human right. The basic human right is to live.

[@KajaKubicka]

Never being bored would probably be my number one reason too!! life in China is always one big adventure ;D

[@Nicofilms]

Right!! Everyday something interesting happens I love it!

[@latablemagique4716]

I’m actually Chinese, and I love my country, I’m really happy that you like it 😁

[@Pixmosphere]

For sure the best part is safety and convenience 😁👍🏻

[@Nicofilms]

Right! I love that I have the freedom of being able to walk around at night and feel safe.

[@warrenlauzon5315]

@@Nicofilms As long as you stay away from kindergartens. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_attacks_in_China#:~:text=On%204%20August%202010%2C%2026,were%20taken%20to%20the%20hospital.

[@ryanren9756]

@@warrenlauzon5315 good point! those are really really horrible things. Just over 11 years there were already 26 such cases in such a country only have 1.5 billion people! OMG! check out en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_violence_in_the_United_States, they are so peaceful and safe, over those years, they even can not list those cases in lines, but just several numbers (just several k gun shot deaths each year), and they have more than 300 million people! US is definitely safer than China!

[@warrenlauzon5315]

@@ryanren9756 Those are the ones that made international news. There are many others. Yes, gun violence is a problem in the US, but the US admits it. China will never admit it has a problem. ""There are lies, damned lies, and Chinese crime statistics. It is sheer propaganda and the falsification of data goes from each police station to the top level," www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-46811397

[@armandomontillero8379]

I'm an American Asian. When I moved back to the Philippines seven years ago, I remember I was telling my friends that the Chinese in the US are poor and we in USA think little of them. Now I feel sorry for the people that lives in the bubble where I used to be in too. This is the reason people need to travel to get out of the bubble. Get out of ignorance. It will surely improve and benefit them. It came back to me when you mention the bubble concept. Now I am educating people as much as I can about China. When I'm able to fly there to China,I would definitely bring my whole family for a visit with me.

[@aydamas8346]

Helpful, kind, friendly and great people 😍🥰

[@NewKidsOnTheFrags]

When I first visited China in 1997, the first question that crossed my mind was: "Is this really a communist country?". Everything seems like a free country. And I have to admit, China is a safe country. Crime is rare, street food is more varied in every city, and we will always find something new. Even in the countryside though. My father said, you need 300 years, to be able to explore all of China. And I think that's the most appropriate metaphor to describe China.

[@linhai69]

I lived in China for over 20 years studying Buddhism, Daoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, qigong, Kungfu, Taiji and culture. Best years of my life. Hope to go back soon.

[@lordashbob]

Hey Nico, it's been a very long journey but I finally have a flight to Beijing for July 19th to meet and work with the First Leap children I've been teaching online in person! I wanted to thank you, this entire covid saga has been exhausting but your videos and other content have really helped me stay motivated. Another awesome video Nico! I look forward to your future videos!

[@Nicofilms]

Hey!! That’s awesome!! I’m so happy to hear it and fingers crossed it all goes smoothly for you. I know a lot of people that have given up trying to get back so that is great news! Yeah I can imagine it’s been a crazy year for everyone I’m pleased it’s looking up.

[@jadecummings8093]

Hey Nico, good to see you again! I hope you're staying safe out there and having a good time. I'm so glad that you love China so much and so as I too!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks Jade! Yes we are, things are pretty normal here in Beijing luckily! We love it here! What is your favourite thing about China?

[@jadecummings8093]

@@Nicofilms My favorite thing about China is the foods, places and of course martial arts, Kung fu or Wushu.Why I love it because it's outstanding and special too! I love how Shaolin monks in China got super powers to achieve their performances. Awesome, huh! Kung fu isn't about punches and kicks, it's develops people to become a better version of you with concentration, self discipline, confidence etc. I love it so much so I can be brave and powerful on what I can do in my life!

[@gemao6581]

I’ve said this one thousand times: You deserve more views and followers!!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!! Maybe one day!

[@HiddenAgendas]

nah, she'll get more view if she started bashing China like that Serpent fella.

[@vailewalders1395]

Many years ago a Chinese woman at my job was leaving, I went to her going away party which was at a Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood in the US, it was without a doubt the best food I've ever had, not just best Chinese food, best all food any food I've ever had, none of the food served at her party was on the restaurant's menu, the restaurant made all of it especially for her party, I guess their regular menu catered to American taste for Chinese food, I like American Chinese food but it's not anything to have a fit over or write home about, this food was definitely "Have a fit over" food

[@Nicofilms]

That’s awesome! What a special memory that you will have and getting the chance to experience a different culture in your country. Chinese food in China certainly didn’t taste like anything I’ve had in the U.K.

[@BenjiSun]

and also just how much variety you can find but only using really basic seasoning (soy sauce, salt, sugar, rice wine, rice vinegar, are the main ones, a few dozen other popular more location specific ones like sichuan pepper, fermented tofu, shrimp paste, etc... or variants of the base 5. mushroom soy sauce, jaggery, Zhenjiang vinegar vs Red rice vinegar using red koji yeast, multipurpose Shaoxing yellow rice wine vs double distilled Erguotou for sichuan-style pickling, etc...)

[@ukpkmkk9865]

American Chinese food seems to be sweet and heavy in taste after improvement? The most famous one should be "Zuo Zongtang Chicken". In fact, there is no such dish in China at all. What is more similar to this dish should be "pineapple goo-lo meat" or "pot-wrapped meat". American Chinese food is not strictly Chinese food.

[@JohnThomasAbroad]

You absolutely nailed it with the hosting culture. So true!! Really appreciate the safety for sure. Fantastic list.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!! There are so many good things!

[@刘刚-y4k]

恭喜，添加中文进化了。先前英文听不懂，都看过好几期，算不算铁粉

[@passby8070]

Although I am an Australian citizen and love living here in Sydney. I don't discount that when I am at retirement age, I might well move to China to enjoy a more active and social retirement. Most old people here in Australia keeps to themselves and lots of seniors lived a very lonely existence.

[@Nicofilms]

They seem to have an amazing time here. I love how they are always out doing activities!

[@K线女王]

你可以去海南，那里暖和。风景好~~老年人多~~~跳跳广场舞，参加下老年文艺活动挺好，我父母就在五指山度假已经第三年了。

[@jjllama2305]

Why you Aussie want to move to communist country? You don't like your freedom in Australia?

[@vilester]

​@@jjllama2305 This is where you just won't understand until you have been to China. China is wonderful country but MSM paint China as hell. I would move there if this yellow peril continues.

[@driftert5687]

The best thing about China is not only what they have right now, but "changing" rapidly for the better

[@pauldirac3203]

Another great video cheers 🍻🥂.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@iamcanadianedmonton]

i love travelling in china because china offers a contrast of landscapes - from dessert in nw china to lush karst mountains in s china. from the winter ice festival in ne china to the wonderful scenery in zhangiajie. however i am not sure i like the cuisine though. either too oily or too spicy in many parts of china. i hope to travel extensively (meaning more than just 2-3 weeks) to china in the next few years. love from canada.

[@Nicofilms]

There are so many beautiful places! We recently went to Anhui and I found the cuisine there to be amazing. Very fresh and unlike any I have had in other places in China.

[@ukpkmkk9865]

Chinese food culture is very inclusive, which is divided into many cuisines, and each cuisines has various flavors, including light, spicy, oily, sweet, simple and complex. Please explore more.

[@王际洲]

So many people ride scooters but I find yours is the cutest in the world!

[@Nicofilms]

Aww thanks! I love my little Elsie!

[@Nicofilms]

@Bharati Troll because it was -10 so I would have frozen on my bike without it 🤣

[@jeffjames15]

Thanks for sharing! China is improving in a lot of ways. Be aware of thefts in big train stations. But in general, a very safe and fun country to explore!

[@petrichor4753]

Glad you enjoy your life in China, and look forward to seeing your adventures around the country. 💝

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks! We have an exciting trip coming soon for you!

[@sangphan5149]

Beautiful Nico 👍.

[@NoelLee89]

Great video once again.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@xbiodudex]

Thank you so much for sharing, Nico! I miss China, my family and friends so much!!! It’s been over 2 years due to the pandemic. Hopefully next year I’ll be able to go back 🙏❤️

[@alam3066]

Great that you enjoy your life and work in China, keep going Nico.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@hecmec5114]

12 Reasons I LOVE watching videos on KZbin, Nico is one of them

[@Diesel735]

You're living an adventure. It's not for everyone, but the world would be a better place if more were able to get out of their bubble.

[@我没有昵称]

The quality of your videos is insane, you deserve more views.

[@xwj8245]

Like your videos! Your videos are improving much better “blonide in China”

[@jimmyhu7606]

Yes indeed you never know what the stores are offering that day! You never know when you get the chance to meet other expats and/or other nationals. Way too many delicious foods it is hard to maintain your diet! I always gain weight in China loose weight in America.

[@sabinthopra6257]

After everything return to normal I really want travel to China 🇨🇳🥰

[@Nicofilms]

Let’s hope it’s soon!

[@ricardoluitam]

Very nice video. Support. Thanks for telling the truth

[@eduardochavacano]

its really how those videos can be made to look like it was shot with a film camera. Yes the supermarket, I miss that. Love those cute Chinese babies too and the old people who carry them around.

[@chloedillon8145]

Great video! Can’t wait to move to China someday🥰

[@Nicofilms]

That’s a lot! I’m pleased you liked it!

[@SOPPI_srn]

I am also a British living in China. To be fair, China is really a great place. What I love the most is the delicious food and the people. I really recommend Dongbei Food and Dongbei restaurant because Dongbei people are very friendly, amiable and sort of honest.( they may speak a bit loud but they are really nice people) Dongbei people sell stuff cheaper and cook the food with larger amount! Now I have loads of Dongbei friends and I love going to their restaurants. (takeaway is easy to get but I still kind of want to walk outside because the vibes there are fantastic) By the way, apps are really convenient in China. I haven't bring any money with me for like months and I can pay with apps on my phone anywhere from Luxury stores to small 'ditan's.

[@franksun8044]

Living in China is a special experience in your life , After you go back UK, you may miss China a lot one day. Chinese people are friendly and having a peaceful life. Comparing with USA , Chinese no need worry about shooting, robbery, discrimination and political corrections. After working in USA, I have to say Chinese have more freedom than Americans . We can talk about everything in China freely but in USA or Europe, due to political corrections, we cannot talk everything freely. Chinese ladies can take a walk at middle night and travel alone any time . But in USA , I dare not go outside at night .

[@Nicofilms]

I totally agree if we ever leave there will be many things that I will miss about here. I don’t think we’ll ever leave fully and keep coming back every year haha 😂 that is something I think is really important I have never felt unsafe here but I certainly have at night in the U.K.

[@franksun8044]

@@Nicofilms I like UK , hope one day I can visit your hometown.

[@Anonymous------]

You spot on, so true.

[@bingbong5159]

3 days, thousands like, only 1 dislike so far... Great Video, glad to see you happy in China... Best Wishes

[@KyostiKoo]

Somehow picture looks much better than before. Nice video as well

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks! Well I haven’t done anything differently to it but that’s good to know! Haha

[@KyostiKoo]

@@Nicofilms Haha, just keep up good work!

[@WORLDPEACE2628]

always very informative and authentic videos!

[@premium9997]

Well done Nico👍👍👍

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@windyskye5039]

China is my favorite place I really want to go there again but cus of COVID I can’t

[@fredm5245]

Agree with all Nico.

[@Kirralee09]

Your videos are so quality its strange that you do not have more subscribers. Matter of time I suppose!

[@amrfarag92]

Travel, Architecture and Transportation 😃

[@Nicofilms]

Transportation is a great one actually I totally missed that. 🤯

[@amrfarag92]

Make a video about it 😉

[@cevcew]

Travel and the convenience! I enjoy doing pack->go->plan rather than plan and go. Bullet train is super convenient

[@subhashishpanda2617]

Hi Nico.. thank you for the great video on China. I wanted to ask that for tourists who want to visit China (mainly Beijing) for 1-2 weeks will there be any issues if one doesn't understand any Chinese and is predominantly only an English speaker.

[@Nicofilms]

No you will be absolutely fine. There are lots of English signs and translations it’s easy to get around. Always handy to have Google translate though!

[@nileshbhattacharya2526]

Thank you Nico sis for this wonderful video. I really appreciate it. Living in China is safest and most happiest in the world ❤️ ...

[@doolydools3625]

Totally agree on everything. My number one is a tie between feeling safe as a woman alone at night and the people which I guess have a correlation.

[@Nicofilms]

It’s so nice to be able to walk around on your own at night!

[@AsiaCityTour]

Enjoy your videos great job love from Sihanoukville Cambodia 💕💗

[@biosciformation]

Your video shots are completely different from BBC. All clear, greener, no air pollution. :)

[@Nicofilms]

Sometimes they can be grey as it often rains when we travel 🤣

[@hengwang8942]

Jiuzhaigou/Sichuan province, Libo/Guizhou province. Five-star recommended. Even more beautiful than Zhangjiajie.

[@williamedwardhackman4695]

My home country the USA is pretty safe too and I have freedom as a Bible believing Christian and I love preaching the Bible and there's different foods I like eating in the USA like American Food, Mexican Food, African European Food, and Asian Food as Asian Food as well and there's a lot of languages spoken in the USA even though the most spoken ones are English Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Taglog, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Arabic, and Russian and many more languages I can't count them all but I did count some of them and that's fine.

[@jasonpetersharpe]

Authentic Chinese cuisine would be a dream come true

[@paulcaistudio]

Have a wonderful time in China!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks!

[@Nuk1945]

I like to join those guided group tours. You got to know random people, for a few days.

[@TheAlqadr]

Hey Nico! Where did you see the old grandpas learning kung fu/grappling?

[@Nicofilms]

That was in Xi’an in a park but I imagine you would find similar things in other parks around China too.

[@cpa314]

What type of work do you do out in Beijing? I hear its quite expensive living there

[@jasonpetersharpe]

China 🇨🇳 heritage and culture! 💕

[@bernardfong1019]

The time of your life, Nico.

[@Starlink8989]

Perfect videos 👍

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@TL-fe9si]

haha, I love the opening clip

[@ruipengli3969]

Nice analog effect! #claphand

[@relaxwhc]

*Greetings gentlemen* Welcome to China, the land of excitement

[@tomjohnston3393]

Hi Nico. How do you use KZbin in China if it is banned in China?

[@PlasticExtrusionProfiles]

China hasn't banned KZbin, but Google don't like follow the Chinese policy, then they left, second we can use VPN.

[@Nicofilms]

I use a Express VPN to access what I need in China.

[@AOCGmutong]

We chinese people can use VPN to break the internet limit, though personal using is not legal. But still we can use it. Except, the user use VPN to do some very unlegal thing. And many company can use VPN legally.Just submit some application and pay more money. So, bascily chinese people can see all the world, but the world can't see A GREAT PART of China.

[@tomjohnston3393]

@@AOCGmutong What will happen if the authorities discover Nico's KZbin channel. Will they give her a fine or jail time?

[@AOCGmutong]

​@@tomjohnston3393 What? Jail time?! No! People in China no matter chinese or not, will not be put in jail until they break the Criminal Law. Such as murder, Economic crime, drugs, has dangerous weapon..etc. Our internet Supervision knows almost all the channels on KZbin.Including this channel and they knows what I did on it.Then what happen? Nothing! Because I'm not breaking the Criminal Law and I didn't.And this channel's owner didn't break the Criminal Law too. Like I said, personal VPN is not legal in china.But I still can use it to learn knowledge all of the world and watch other country's main media which is still saying China has no freedom,bla,bla,bla... :-) SO，the most important things in china is Not to Break the Criminal Law. Rember it,and people in china can do a lot of things. Excuse my pool english.

[@ypw5892]

I hope to see Dali, Yunnan（云南大理） in your new video.

[@shendiyoung4044]

The things you loved, happened to be mine too. 👍

[@jimmykaming]

Why China? Because it is where the future will be.

[@Nicofilms]

Its the future now in China 😎

[@jimmykaming]

@@Nicofilms oh, so lovely, thanks mate.

[@Anonymous------]

@@Nicofilms You are already living in the future!

[@薯芋]

we are driving the same e-scooter!

[@jaydendean6939]

Most important is SAFETY!

[@TEXININDUSTRIES]

Been living here for 17 years and I agree! Surprised you didn't get any mean comments saying that this is "CCP Propaganda" and how much they paying you to say this 😂😂

[@Jeff-sm8of]

yes, safety against any kind of physical assault is very important.

[@constantineding8700]

The gentleman holding beer at riverside was practicing chinese opera.... But I promise you judging from his performance he definately needs a lot of practice...

[@Nicofilms]

🤣🤣🤣 bless him! He was having a great time!

[@ttw2688]

@@Nicofilms 😜😜😜😅

[@wumao50centtroll52]

Please do one on the eccentric and weird China featuring a longer clip on the bare gested old guy at the beginning of the video 😁

[@Nicofilms]

Haha you can find him in our parks video as well that is where a lot of the people in China go to do their eccentric hobbies I love it!

[@wumao50centtroll52]

@@Nicofilms 😁👍 thank you

[@sangseafood]

Nico, can u listen or speak Mandarin?

[@Nicofilms]

I’m learning it 🤗

[@absolutelyimmaculate6072]

Things must have changed alot within all those 4 years?! And they changed right in front of your eyes.,

[@Nicofilms]

Right! Things develop super fast here!

[@JayJay-vd4jp]

I’m surprised you / your channel hasn’t been attacked by all those anti China bloggers… (you know who I’m talking about) But appreciate your take and your opinion on China

[@Nicofilms]

I think I’m a bit boring for them we don’t really make controversial content 🤣

[@JayJay-vd4jp]

Hahaha saying you love China is controversial enough 🤣 just kidding btw. Love your videos, preparing myself to go Qingdao very soon.

[@Nicofilms]

@@JayJay-vd4jp maybe for some, but I live here so I don’t really see it as that haha 😂

[@relaxwhc]

China has Liziqi. The UK have Mr Bean. What does your country have?

[@Nicofilms]

hahahah Mr Bean! 😂 I hope that isn't what most people associate with the UK haha

[@relaxwhc]

@@Nicofilms well, they featured Mr Bean during the olympics. I doubt they know anyone else hahaha.

[@Nicofilms]

@@relaxwhc haha I must have missed that I saw the spice girls 🤣

[@scrummonkey24]

vlog when?

[@FernandoJamesFX]

Hi Nico !!! I've Been Into China 3 Times : 15 Days in Guilin ( August 2017 ), 15 Days in Guilin ( November 2018 ) and 15 Days in Kunming, Lijiang & Tiger Leaping Gorge. I Am From England, and I Love China. Why ??? They Are Such a Great Country !!! As You Said, A Lot of Things Are So Much Easier There Than in The West. And Much Cheaper Than Here. The ONLY Reason Why I Did Not Move to Live There is The HEALTH SYSTEM....I Was Shocked When a Chinese Friend Told Me in Kunming, That If You Have a Broken Leg ( Let's Say ) and You Go To Hospital For Treatment....YOU HAVE TO PAY UPFRONT....If Not.... Go Home. The Chinese NHS is Just a Bloody Joke. Have Fun and Thank You for Your Channel !

[@mathistian8201]

but in China most of people are insured, you can get reimbursement from government or from insurance company if you buy business medical insurance from them.

[@ttw2688]

I heard that , too. Hope someone can give litter inside on the issue.

[@jt5041]

Happy ❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️Love

[@bekkv3]

5:32 Nanjing Eye

[@RespectOthers1]

As long as the number of things you love about China is greater than the number of things you hate...we’re all happy! :D

[@Nicofilms]

hahaha spoiler alert I don't really hate anything but there are some things that I don't like but that would be the same in any country.

[@Inannawhimsey]

i guess with a country that big every day you can leave your flat and encounter a new culture or religion or belief or food or art or...? im glad you are enjoying your life

[@EnriqueLopez-lf8qm]

China's parks are the craziest places with many weird activities, haha

[@MrBah-tw3gt]

Four (4) years in China, you should be able to comunicate in base Chinese at least to minimise that heavy language barrier.

[@Nicofilms]

We only thought we’d stay for a year 🤣 so I only started learning Chinese properly last year but it’s hard to fit in with a full time job and a KZbin channel so it’s slow progress but I’m trying my best.

[@sunpein]

@@Nicofilms Oli Barrett Learning Chinese so fast now, 0_0

[@Nicofilms]

@@sunpein Yes I saw, Oli is very lucky getting the chance to study full time in Yangshuo. Unfortunately I have a full time job so I can’t study Chinese full time.

[@sunpein]

@@Nicofilms He seems to have received an advertisement

[@relaxwhc]

You can buy food at midnight in China

[@Nicofilms]

Always a bonus!

[@borisliu5024]

You name it, China has got it, if not, Taobao will have it soon!

[@Nicofilms]

Hahaha right!

[@Andy-P]

Would you settle in China and start a family ect.. ?

[@porkypig2971]

How are Americans treated in China after Trump started tariffing Chinese imports?? I heard restaurants started putting up signs saying, "Dogs and Americans not allowed." 😐😐😐😐

[@weizhang2834]

What you heard are not the truth. People don’t care where are you from if you are good people. China medias don’t like American medias always release hate. It is not allowed in China release hate by the media platforms

[@Nicofilms]

There are loads of Americans in China and they don’t get treated any differently to anyone else. I’ve certainly not heard of signs like this. There was a point where some places banned foreigners in general at the beginning of COVID but this hasn’t been the case since.

[@JayJay-vd4jp]

Clearly too much mainstream media

[@isuruthiwanka9448]

hey mam, I'm willing to get China green card. could you help me with some info

[@vincentv6468]

You live china where city

[@recuerdo9526]

💝💝💝💝

[@philipc239]

👍❤

[@matthewwang4195]

Travel makes people

[@davienotellin4313]

Oh I saw you were having a meetup/dinner somewhere in Beijing with the other KZbinrs! You were talking with Matt Galat (American) hopefully you could found out how to be in CGTN Travel channel! CGTN could use you and husband together to elevate their standards, bring more exciting content and expands the horizon 😁👍🏻 Best part is (Matt wouldn't tell you this), all your travel related expenses will be paid for 😁😁😁

[@kevinchen7903]

1st...

[@thundertechmedia1014]

First

[@Nicofilms]

Hope you liked it!

[@Nicofilms]

Hope you liked it!

[@soul832006]

I'd disagree about the theft. I guess it does depend on the area but I sure wouldn't risk leaving the bag lying around plus it might arouse suspicion of the metro guards. I have witnessed gangs of thieves going behind people at Luohu train station in Shenzhen. Using chopsticks and other devices to pick out phones and wallets from the back pockets of unsuspecting people. I had a vantage point from the floor above. Wasn't game enough to call out or get involved as some of these gangs can be violent. Not worth the risk. Perhaps the most annoying scams I encountered were the rose kids. The rackets were cleared out for the Shenzhen university games in 2010. The kids would literally grab onto your leg and demand you buy their rose. My wife and I used to run away from them as fast as we could. I look back and feel sorry for the kids as they were being taken advantage of by the criminal syndicates.

[@xijinping2538]

i dont think you can find these crime anymore in beijing in the recent days.

[@soul832006]

@Valera Iverenev I guess I shouldn't trust my own eyes then? This was at the Shenzhen Luohu train station in 2010. Also the rose kids were around in 2009 along with the women soliciting with their children in prams outside the hotel. All of that seedy stuff got cleaned up overnight in 2010 before the university games were held. I know this first hand having lived in Shenzhen from 2009-2011.

[@mathistian8201]

@@soul832006 I think your story is true thinking about the years you mention, but now things are quite different..

[@hclau362]

@@soul832006 Why don't you say there is a big Opium problem in China. When your great grandfather was in China he managed a few Opium dens and were always overflowing with Chinese addicts! Jesus... adjust your calendar already!

[@kanasuetake7047]

Look at some of the haters. Inner mogolia, uyghur land, so what? BBC should report how depressing the people living in Northern Ireland are first.

[@兔子能有什么坏心思呢]

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