China: Why American Expats Love it

[@alexmoore2946]

I'm a Black American that has worked and lived full time for 16+ years in China with no plans of heading back to the States any time soon.... Really enjoyed your video and glad to see your fresh prospective without some of the "hate" or "negative" comments you see from others that posted about life in China. I want to add a few more positives from my years in China: (1) Safety ... I feel my wife (who is Chinese) and our two daughters can walk freely without the fear of being mugged or a victim of violent crime. (2) Higher moral standards in general within China's society. No country is perfect but if you have an open mind and understand you are a "guest" in China it can be a wonderful experience. Keep posting Bro

[@fercha3823]

True

[@ssgmfan]

Exactly true

[@andrewchayles]

Thank you for your support! 💯

[@bobevans9996]

u have u r country let china be chinese one usa is one too many - don't become the black of usa in china china - countries - r n should be by dna blood not like usa by paper ink evil colonist criminals want globalism colonialism - fail - usa is very sad ---------------- u can't mix obama's all black n harry's all white again already go home u have u r home let others have theirs - be fair - don't colonize don't occupy ---------------- world need reset back to precolonial order mother uk son usa stole for a long time people forget they r thieves n not owners redindians r from china so u stole from redindians u stole from china usa is on china soil - americans leave not only dash line or tiny taiwan or usa is china's - there r a plenty more ---------------- china's tribals/natives in southchina taiwan n northchina beringstrait got same dna as those in australia newzealand americas n all islands so these/whole pacific n half atlantic belongs to china so return all to china with reparation n without a shot - like british hongkong n portuguese macau n all ugly silly evil racist thieves immigrate back home to europe africa india ... america is on china soil - americans leave - china order blinken to take eviction notice to biden - look at their faces🤣 phillippine is in china water - phillippinos leave - they r not even asians - they r latinos n spanish r the first ever colonist criminals on earth usa made phillippine colony into phillippine country why usa create many countries 1 usa don't want to be the newbie 2 to cover up loot of bigger lands usa stole china forest n just call it vietnam - vietnamese leave - usa use vietnam to steal most islands fish pearls oil everything n turn around n accuse china - those were china's way before demon usa was even born taiwan was attached to china n taiwanese r tribal chinese n fukienese chinese so both land n people r china's - tsai ingwen n gang leave - that old evil woman will kill us all in ww3 usa govt - warcriminals peloci biden trump obama ... power profit americans n world die debt - obama's asia pivot is worst - he's pulling biden's strings - if successful world will be in nuclear winter - remember the planet of the apes - whitemen r using dark skin obama mm uk pm ... to rule because the white skin r hated - dark skins r chest pieces quoting harry n no "yes we can" obama's all black n harry's all white again already - u can't mix go back to africa n fix u r own race n u r own country - sierra leone n liberia r 2countries built by returnee african slave decendants like mm n kids n h the better half of african slave decendant in thailand - tiger wood land - they beat n kill a thai woman n her foreign husband - don't let u n wife become that😭 whitemen use africans n latinos to hatecrime n war other races - u r loathe worldwide - u r seen as low iq crime drug lazy dirty folks from forever poor countries - fix u r own race fix u r own country - that u can n should

[@oberstleutnant787]

Blacks get better treated in China than in their native u s of a.

[@themediterraneanguy]

Welcome to China. Explore Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou and you'll have a sense of fulfillment, build great memories and unforgettable experiences. Not to mention food and culture, so unique. ENJOY YOURSELF

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

how much for the fired 🦇 ?

[@bobevans9996]

welcome to china - r u chinese

[@brendameteyer6377]

We’re planning our trip now ❤

[@吴昊-q1i]

​@@johnsmith-cw3wono fired this in china,i live there for 22years,never see it,love from shanghai❤

[@dandan8333]

I've been in Guangxi since 2004 after marrying my wife! China is like no other country and has it together! I returned to our stateside farm to find a new manager. Wow, I can't wait to get back home! I was asked when are you returning stateside... I told that neighbor "I'm NOT!". WITH MY CHINESE FAMILY... CHINA HAS WHATEVER I WANT.

[@weisong3917]

When you say you can’t wait to go home. You know where your home is.

[@zchu3179]

You are right that tipping is usually taken as an insult. People work for their salary, not for tipping. Accepting tipping is like begging for money.

[@andrewchayles]

Right! 🙂

[@kaleeysmith8801]

@@andrewchayles asian culture, traditionally anyways, do not like it when someone tips.... but maybe service jobs like tourism, maybe starting to change and accept tips. BUT ya, tips is kind of degrading to someone's dignity and honor of working for pay.... it's totally different world out there.

[@andrewchayles]

@@kaleeysmith8801 Right! 🙂

[@xiaohexiaoheyang3389]

Sometimes, they aren’t just use to get tip, but nobody doesn’t like money

[@tinascott917]

I love this Andrew really give us good information about China

[@andrewchayles]

Thank you for your support! 🙂

[@jaydee6268]

I think the info about China is great for those unfamiliar with China. For me it was a bit stale, but it is always good to have a person’s perspective.

[@mauricetamata4265]

China is the future country, china is a beautiful country, safe people. are very kind , happy n helpful ,no racism, no robery, no mass shooting,no rape n homeless people i rather move to china than stay in the U.S. is out of control,thanks for the video cheers n hulahulaluia

[@andrewchayles]

Thank you for your support! 💯

[@gregmcqueen4540]

They are tolerating you, they can keep you alive or kill you without even touching you! BEWARE! you hv no idea … yet!

[@andrewchayles]

🤣🤣

[@weisong3917]

Great video. Look forward to more to come.

[@johnyossarian9059]

Sorry to say, but this video misses one big reason why many people love to live in China. One word: Safety. Despite Western mainstream media's depiction of the country, China is a very safe country and the Chinese society is a very non-violent society. You may tense up when you see the PoPo in China, especially if you have had bad experiences with the PoPo back home. But the Chinese PoPo don't do "Stop and Frisk". Amazing I know!

[@beatricewan9958]

Stop and Freeze!

[@palmpalm5131]

Totally agree. I was just going to say that one thing he missed talking about is the safety in China.

[@jaydee6268]

Freedom is definitely dangerous and China is definitely suited for like minded demure people. Nothing wrong with that, but to say unequivocally that one place is better over another is foolish. I am much too independent minded, vocal, and lazy to ever be welcomed in China. Japan, the RoK, and Taiwan however, I rock. there!

[@johnyossarian9059]

@@jaydee6268 Where in my comment did I unequivocaly say that China is better over another country??? Furthermore, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Republic of China in Taiwan are also very safe places and non-violent societies. Does that mean they also lack freedom? Does that mean they are also full of demure people with no independent mind? Lastly, you're very much mistaken to think that those places appreciate an obnoxious, lazy, and highly opinionated visitor.

[@AoHappy-th6pz]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@jaydee6268你该不会真的相信我们这里充满压迫吧😂

[@estherhayles2432]

Absolutely great video. It is very well explained. I love the time and effort put into this to share about experiences and information that many are not aware. It is much needed so that people can understand and learn about this opportunity. I look forward to more videos as well as insight in this area. Excellent work!!! Keep it up for sure. Well done 💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@andrewchayles]

Thank you for your support!🙂

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

Nice video! So true!

[@andrewchayles]

Thanks for your support! 🙂

[@8964美籍回族人谈耶稣]

Great to hear your thoughts

[@andrewchayles]

Thank you for your support! 🙂

[@jw5483]

just stumbled across your channel. Cool video and I've been trying to get some insight on some brothers in channel so definitely subscribing

[@andrewchayles]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ZKZK-cr7rd]

The three countries with the worst relations with China are the United States, Japan and South Korea.However, the United States, Japan and South Korea also have the largest number of foreigners in China.This is a very strange phenomenon.

[@Seekerssuggest]

Very well done.

[@andrewchayles]

Thank you! 🙂

[@brendameteyer6377]

Thank you for sharing❤

[@shunwilliams6180]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤❤

[@andrewchayles]

No problem 🙂

[@adanphu4325]

I live in America and I qant to move back to china as well. The harms in America are insane.... Everyone feels the dangers in America. Crazy... racism, discrimination, and so much more. I think it's all because of democracy.

[@jaydee6268]

Not everyone, or even most think like you.

[@beatricewan9958]

I think more to do with freedom and human rights than democracy ! Now we call it democraZy! 😂

[@weisong3917]

Racism and discrimination are tools for the bigots to oppress other races and maintain their status quo.

[@bldomain]

Many foreigners (especially Americans who think they are exceptional) are living in a bubble in China. China has 56 distinct ethnic groups with different languages, customs, culture and food. Just because they all look the same to them doesn't mean there is no diversity. If a Chinese from a province travels across China, he may feel like a foreigner in another province because most of them speak their own dialect and language which are intelligible to other Chinese from other provinces on top of the differing customs, culture and food. The reason most foreigners do not know this, is because they don't speak the language, they have superficial understanding of the Chinese culture and customs and they only hang around among themselves in their expat bubble communities.

[@andrewchayles]

Yes. I know this about those 56 distinct ethnic groups. I didn’t mention it because it only makes up the other 8 percent of China’s society. The rest make up the other 92 percent I mentioned in the video. This video is specifically for American expats interested in visiting or living in China. It’s aimed toward their views my friend so when compared to America, China is not as diverse. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@bldomain]

Even among the 92% Han ethnic group, there are so much diversity. For example I am a Cantonese and when I go to Szechuan province I usually don't know what they are saying most of the time (especially the elders) unless I speak Mandarin to them. Food is different too and it is a lot spicier than Cantonese food. However I do agree that China is not as diverse as in America but don't say it lack diversity. This perpetuate the stereotype that all Chinese are the same. China is like Europe if Europe is a country. America is like Noah Ark - full of different animals. Unfortunately, most Americans especially the Whites do not like diversity and racisms is ingrained in the society. Most Americans choose to live among their own kind and have no interest whatsoever with people from other communities.@@andrewchayles

[@johnyossarian9059]

There is a tremendous amount of diversity even among the majority Han Chinese. Diversity in language, culinary, social habits, customs, etc. Black Americans is a diverse group, is it not? Despite a lot of shared experience and history? So why is the 1 billion plus Han Chinese a monolith?

[@johnyossarian9059]

With said, I acknowledge that this diversity within the Han Chinese population is harder for an expat to see.

[@bldomain]

To you, they are a monolith because you don't know much about the Han Chinese. To the Chinese, Europeans are monolith too. They can't tell the difference between a Spaniard, English and an Italian. They too don't really know much about Europeans.@@johnyossarian9059

[@jaydee6268]

I enjoyed you video and the comments it generated. I am glad you hold yourself out as a proud American too cause that does me as a US citizen proud. Please continue to focus on life in China. Try not to bring in politics. I am not an expat, but I have lived in many, many, countries enough to learn that anyone who thinks their mother’s cooking is the best, needs to travel more. I apologize for the number of comments I left in response to other posts but it’s a lazy Saturday morning and had nothing better to do. I look forward to more content from you, especially if it is like “The Food Ranger” vice an anti-west stuff. Regardless, be well!

[@idofdm7625]

Just catch your videos now so I haven't had a chance to know if you're teaching English there. Been watching China vlog a few years, seeing black American/ non White foreigner accepted as English teacher now like " Sabrina in China "! Is nice! Not very long ago some Chinese thought only White peoples are qualify to teach English! For some mainland Chinese a country with multiple race is foreign to them!:D

[@beatricewan9958]

Years ago, anyone who spoke English could teach English. Now, English teachers are required to have degrees in order to be qualified.

[@durvanpryce]

Excellent coverage brother, safely and convenience I really appreciate Chaoyang Beijing is expensive thou 😅

[@TracyZhang-s7e]

Now applying a visa for a teacher becomes more difficult than before .

[@andrewchayles]

Awesome!

[@TracyZhang-s7e]

@@andrewchayles😸😸😸 need to get new habit, leave comments.

[@andrewchayles]

@@TracyZhang-s7e Will do! 🙂

[@oberstleutnant787]

Have come across many native English speaking people who can hardly speak proper English, using too many slangs and wrong in grammar.

[@ahha2744]

​@@oberstleutnant787 It's embarrassing sometimes to see native speakers use wrong words, wrong spelling and bad grammar. If China hires the right people to teach English, it may end up that some native English speakers will have to learn proper English from the Chinese! It will be ironic if even the teaching of ESL is outsourced to China! 😂😂😂

[@JeepLove]

I'm in the process of moving to China and I am conflicted. There are English training centers that take your weekend and there are schools with regular working hours. If I take the training center position will I enjoy China and have a good social? I need some advice. I'm also an African American male and excited to experience a different way of life in China.

[@oberstleutnant787]

China already has enough blacks from Africa living in Guangzhou.

[@ruedelta]

Chinese American here. It's hard to give advice without particulars, especially what you're looking for. The school will help you integrate more and maybe develop a guanxi network (necessary past 5 years). The training center is probably better if you only want to be there for a short time (2-3 years). The higher up you are on the academic totem pole, the MUCH better you will be respected. If you manage to say, teach as a professor in one of the top universities, you are basically a god walking among men. The way professors work in China is that they are also constantly partnering with businesses, especially new ones, and all businesses that start up want professors to sign on to give them a good social face (so you can see the power you'd wield). Otherwise, if you're looking at the normal life and being relaxed, just look out for a niche and make sure you are loyal to the people in that niche. Right now I will say for sure, if you are a STEM major with some good academic credentials (state schools are good), look into doing graduate/post-grad studies in China. Apply for the CSC scholarship - you are basically guaranteed to get a full ride + stipend. The country is looking for these types right now so it is super hot, super well respected, and extremely low supply.

[@JeepLove]

@@ruedelta Thank you!! This is the exact information I was seeking.

[@Wowel2988]

@@ruedeltaProfessors don’t get paid well at all. If you have a PhD, and do research for a university, then you get paid..

[@sauho2775]

My husband and I are thinking about moving to China. Do you think learning Chinese is need to get around?

[@andrewchayles]

No you don’t need to learn Chinese but when you get here you will want to start learning. It’s easier to learn once you’re here inside of the environment. It will change you alls lives forever if you move here. Financially, mentally and physically you’ll never be the same and you’ll realize quickly that everything you thought about China is different. I love it but you have to come to see for yourself. If you need anymore help just let me know. I love for people to experience this because I know the experience will change their life for the better.

[@Wowel2988]

How can you invest?

[@andrewchayles]

While living in China you will save so much money because the daily life is cheaper but you still get paid a good amount of money. You can invest this in American index funds, real estate and high yield savings accounts. It’s a more stress free life. It’s hard to explain and really grasp the concept or reality of what I’m talking about unless you have lived it. Best thing is to just do it to find out for yourself

[@investinyourgreatness1376]

Thx u. Where do you live??? Thxs blessings

[@andrewchayles]

China, sometimes….sometimes other countries…it depends

[@hannibalyin8853]

I'm just curious is there anybody accuse you like being paid by CCP or something. and how will you respond. cuz I see many vloggers in China has been accuse like this by some random comments.

[@andrewchayles]

You’re right. Some people might assume this but I assure them that I am not with any organization 🙂

[@apachekafka773]

You should worry about all the mainstream media propaganda against China. Painting it in a bad light. The west live for it... It is not even a hidden thing yet you feel comfortable with that... but is skeptical of China 😂😂😂 Come on!!!

[@陈小马]

我们的公务员都降薪了，哪有这么多钱去雇佣那么多“为中国说好话”的外国友人😂😂😂

[@xiongnu6373]

American are living in a cave mindset...lol

[@DeBeard]

omg…it could easily be one of the top5 'the main reason i choose living in China' guidance, an all-in-one guidance…even calculate prices of some groceries n daily necessities 🎉

[@DeBeard]

Which city are yo showing in this vlog? I mean the surfing scene.

[@stvdmc2011]

Great video...always wonder why anyone would want to own a car in china.

[@vensonwang9457]

大部分普通人需要工作3年才能拥有

[@tyme5837]

very kind

[@derrickclark5510]

What city are you in again?

[@andrewchayles]

Wenzhou

[@grownmangamer942]

What city do you live on now?

[@andrewchayles]

We do videos in different cities in China

[@PeterSzeto-es6em]

Agree with every thing that is said except: the United States is not the biggest economy, and China is not the second biggest economy.

[@jaydee6268]

Depends on how you measure, some argue Japan is larger than China, but one must know that bigger isn’t better. Take Norway. By all accounts, a small economy, yet their sovereign wealth fund in essence makes all citizens there independently wealthy.

[@SquareTableDegenerates]

What is the weed situation like over there?

[@andrewchayles]

None at all 😅

[@SquareTableDegenerates]

Boo! Someday😂

[@willengel2458]

don't even think of doing drugs in Asia. they do have Happy Tea in India. Mary Jane tea with honey.

[@jaydee6268]

@@andrewchayles you mean nothing above board. If you look, at great risk, it can be found.

[@ericliume]

That can easily get you behind the bars for good.

[@dariomendoza191]

no country has ever done that!!!! comeback to their Country of ORIGIN and ENJOY that dream except in their Style== the CHINESE Dream !!!!!!!!!1 thanks for Sharing

[@myia8451]

I live in Hong Kong and kinda struggling to meet people, the Hong Kongers are not very welcoming to me, I feel primaryly because of my race.

[@momo5608]

hmmm for we asian here, all know HK citizen attitude are, ....errrrrr... cheer , ur race are NOT the problem .. I know is not everyone, but 7/10, ppl travel to HK will complain that.... Just gv them sometime to change, hope new gen for HKer do better

[@MsStar266]

Hard to integrate with the locals. They don’t even socialise much with their neighbours. You just need to find the expat society in Hong Kong.

[@ffbeexaid4509]

Probably cause of the crimes the South east Asians often commit in HK, I might be wrong though.

[@alonshalit5778]

I believe the expat exodus for China happened…… I would not fall in love with the pros of this vlog.

[@andrewchayles]

I’m sure you don’t live in China 😂 Just talking based on biases with long experience. At least that’s what it sounds like

[@WillyC-p3m]

You guys are know in China as LBH (Losers Back Home).

[@oberstleutnant787]

or gate crashers.

[@jaydee6268]

I never heard that.

[@ericliume]

That is a lie. Chinese don't say that.

[@zmojofoot76]

Thats aweosome actually jealous of people getting to go to china.

[@andrewchayles]

Maybe one day you’ll be able to go as well 🙂

[@andrewgeorge1306]

for accounts like this, you wil be trolled or said to be paid by ccp......

[@andrewchayles]

I can assure you I am not paid by CCP. I’m an American expat that shares useful info and experiences on traveling and living abroad.

[@andrewgeorge1306]

yeah，i believe in you, I just felt sorry that you are being misjudged by trolls. @@andrewchayles

[@andrewchayles]

Thanks 🙂

[@evelic]

Expats, you mean immigrants.

[@andrewchayles]

Huh?

[@donaldcoppersmith1018]

The economy of China has collapsed. Today there is panic buying. The real estate has collapsed. I lived there ten years ago when it was bustling then. Foreign. Business has left and foreigners have left. The yuan has lost worth. The prices are deflated and people's wages are down 50%. Covid pandemic is increasing again so lockdown is a norm again. The recent typhoons and earthquakes has killed significantly a higher number of people in which Chinese are being arrested for speaking out about the recent disasters. China was once a great place for Americans. But I did teach English there however the pay ok by their standards but it wasn't enough to pay the kinds of bills I pay here for healthcare, housing and transportation too food. And the healthcare in China today is backed up as physicans are being arrested for kickbacks. With the defaults and pay cuts and foreigners leaving china it isn't a good place to be today and foreigners are now being detained.

[@andrewchayles]

Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂

[@neewu4442]

Seems like you are working for CNN or Fox news or BBC

[@coolspace2786]

the duck is straightly out of the menu book from "we lie,we cheat and we steal"

[@katkrist6409]

How you interpret the world reflects what kind of person you are. The distortion of reality you stated just shows you are a mendacious and superficial person. By the way, it is a good thing you left China. China needs more talents not whining losers.

[@dsallen0716]

Are you serious? There are so many videos of trips to China, and nothing like what you're describing. The American media has been saying that China is collapsing since 20 years ago. All we see is that China is getting better and better. It's okay to hate China, but pay more attention to the real news so you don't get fooled by the anti-China media.

[@gregmcqueen4540]

Funded by the government of China. No one can just live a lavish life by going traveling around the world just curious about countries. Who’s your apartment paid by? Food? Clothing? And the ability to report, take video and upload them in your free time, free time? All paid for by the government Thank you China 🇨🇳

[@chickaboomboom2726]

STOP ACCUSING CHINESE GOVERNMENT OF BEING THE U.S GOVERNMENT. PEOPLE ARE TRAVELING TO CHINA TO SEE FOR THEMSELVES THEY DONT NEED CHINESE GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE. MANY AFRICANS ARE MOVING TO CHINA. GETTING OUT OF THE U.S GRID SYSTEM.

[@johnwayne8475]

Thank you for the Chinese hate propaganda, paid for by white supremacists of America.

[@andrewchayles]

I assure you that I am not paid by any government agency or any large news network of any kind. I’m just a proud American that enjoys giving the real world perspective from an expat living abroad 🙂

[@apachekafka773]

​@@andrewchayles stop responding to idiots. Who have been so much indoctrinated to fear and hate China. They are not worried about the many lies and billions of dollars pumped in to tarnish China image. Even with Edward Snowden revelation and Julian Assange. They Don't care to know why outside the dishonest NATIONAL SECURITY excuses.

[@manimalworks7424]

He said he's an English teacher in the video, didn't he？

[@Septurez]

I'd hate to be an American in China within the next 10-30 years.

[@xiongnu6373]

Lol

[@ffbeexaid4509]

Can say the same for Chinese in America dude.

[@xiongnu6373]

@@ffbeexaid4509 same...american hate it when you talks about china or chinese. You can feel their vibe change in the tone. They are racists much...china welcome everyone like family. Hospitality..

[@andrewchayles]

100 percent truth. American media and Chinese media both push information that is not totally true. I’m not sure why they do this but this page is dedicated to revealing the truth of both sides.