Hey Thomas, American here. I'm watching your videos to practice my Chinese. I have to say, your interview questions are very good! You have a way of eliciting some deep thoughts and emotions from your interviewees. I'm impressed. Great work! And btw, Dongguan is a lovely city. I've been there a couple of times as it's a good friend's hometown. It's definitely not the most modern or rich city but Dongguan people are really sociable and have a good attitude. I noticed that when I was there too. Possibly the most easy to get along with people I've encountered across China. Thanks for the great upload, and looking forward to more!
@hengtian78783 жыл бұрын
I stayed in Shenzhen for six years ten years ago. I didn't expect Dongguan to be so dynamic. Before, I only knew that nightlife was very rich. Seeing these young people, I feel that the city is very charming.
I always loved this 3AM series. It's crazy how you can have rather 'deep' conversations with strangers. Often got stunned by the thoughts they have. Great!
@bingquan893 жыл бұрын
i dont usually like youtube videos or leave comments. But this episode shows how different the young people in china is. their future is bright. Singapore here.
@dartagnan90943 жыл бұрын
The younger generation of Chinese people is certainly different from what you'll find from the rest of the world. They just seem to have a different mindset and mentality. That guy hustling working delivery jobs and selling insurance is a prime example. It's all about culture and identity, no wonder Chinese society could stand for more than 5000 years (and still counting).
@henrycwf20023 жыл бұрын
I hope this mindset and attitude can keep on not only this generation but also the descendant.
@MegaWarell3 жыл бұрын
It is not actually 5000 years. More like 3600 years. That is when Chinese history started. The time before that are just myths and not history.
@augustinewong21913 жыл бұрын
@@MegaWarell 从黄帝开始的话是4700年
@MegaWarell3 жыл бұрын
@@augustinewong2191 There are no written records from that time. The first written records about that time came over 1500 years later... Not that accurate hence it can be regarded as myths. History starts with written records.
@MegaWarell3 жыл бұрын
@@augustinewong2191 Si ma Qian wrote about xia around 109-91 BC about Xia. It is a mythical story. Several thousands years after that period. You cannot say that is history.
@yuhaosun27543 жыл бұрын
這集 很棒 阿福瘦的 好看多了 大家都期待你的小貝比 加油
@milopengsee28363 жыл бұрын
visit my hometown u will get more inspiring
@dcpotomac208503 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best episodes of “travelogue” about China on KZbin that I have seen. Breathtaking scenery, exotic food and unique history are interesting. Ultimately, what is fascinating is the people you meet and the in-depth glimpse of who they are.
What impressed me most is almost all the young Chinese future plan is to provide better life for their families.
@cooliipie3 жыл бұрын
Well of course. China is not yet developed. It's survival mode
@cliz3053 жыл бұрын
@@cooliipie Separatist spotted.
@pvegd28103 жыл бұрын
@@cooliipie Well, I guess I don't mind to play in this mode with big smile on my face for my entire life. Please learn something from these youths in China.
@julienwong61993 жыл бұрын
@@cooliipie Mean Taiwan guy.
@tailiu25253 жыл бұрын
This is a nice episode! Good to see how young people outside the U.S. think about life.
@itsalltakenup3 жыл бұрын
This is such an awesome series. Love it!
@Houmanlo3 жыл бұрын
那些代駕小哥夠樂觀. 努力!
@_seola_3 жыл бұрын
A lot of this new generation have some great critical thinking regards to their life present and future. I love seen this kind of videos. Thumps up! great work.
謝謝阿福用心地拍攝. Ich kenne and lenrne von das Film. Danke schoen Thomas.
@ネイキッドマグロ3 жыл бұрын
这些年轻人让我感到快乐,和希望。祝福他们,平安健康快乐生活每一天。
@ktmtooling3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thomas, i am in Chang'An town, Dongguan City, I've been in this city for nearly 13 years now. it has become my second hometown here. Dongguan is a great city and famous for manufacturing. great to see the younger generation are so positive about their life..
@sl55243 жыл бұрын
东莞的年轻人心态真好,朝气蓬勃啊,跟我想象中的不一样。一位在德国的北京人。
@rexwgg56673 жыл бұрын
大陸年輕人很有想法
@莫家有女初長成3 жыл бұрын
真好,就應該有這樣的心態生活。
@jaytso18833 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyed watching your 3am series. The many interesting people you meet and chat with.
@dons65563 жыл бұрын
Beautiful young people with positive energy. May you have a wonderful life!
@MiC-cs8dd3 жыл бұрын
代駕小哥心態十分好,加油💪🏻
@blackthorn56203 жыл бұрын
You are a great ambassador for the mainland Chinese people.
@ThomasAfu3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support
@qqx1543 жыл бұрын
Unless he's accused to be paid by the Chinese government
@blackthorn56203 жыл бұрын
@@qqx154Biases and propaganda come from both sides. We can only watch, read and draw our own conclusion. I take it at face value. Look at the content. Look at their eyes and sincerity.
@troyhyatt75683 жыл бұрын
@@qqx154 conspiracy theory is so lame in this day and age
@tenmu60693 жыл бұрын
@@qqx154 and you paid by me, I will pay your bill so go see a doctor,.
@煮小姐3 жыл бұрын
东莞路上的人素质可以啊!👍
@violinpaganini26513 жыл бұрын
很佩服阿福不但有流利的中文讲话水准,更有幽默感,是位一流人才,日尔曼人就是聪明,世界闻名。
@jamesli57643 жыл бұрын
This episode shows how hard working Chinese willing to work hard for their life and the concept of Chinese families. Thanks so much Afu!
@pamfan54543 жыл бұрын
There are so many stories from each one of us and its great that Thomas captured these moments
Wow! Glückwunsch zu deiner Transformation! Habe dich erstmal nicht wieder erkannt. Hatte mal vor 1 Jahr ein paar Videos von dir angeschaut. Alles Gute aus dem Schwarzwald!
@Yellow19643 жыл бұрын
Thank you to share life in China. I was at Shenzhen from 1988 to 1991. Miss Shenzhen
Running into a Chinese young lady in the middle of the night who is a German translator! How's that for the improbable. Abundant possibilities in China.
@leonardpearlman40173 жыл бұрын
A blonde Chinese girl speaking German with a little Chinese accent... She's probably not the only one, but that can't be common! I can only imagine she's a hit in Germany? Then imagine being recognized on the street in China! Thomas seems to be recognized pretty often actually. He's pretty unusual looking in China, but still there are a lot of people. Even if he has a million viewers, that's less than a tenth of a per cent of the people! This seems like a lucky day, he should buy lottery tickets or something.
@chung3353 жыл бұрын
many translators work for dongguan‘s export companys
@chiochio34713 жыл бұрын
I was really touched by this video. This my favorite episode of your video, Thomas! I am a Chinese student Learning Communication Studies in the US. Sometimes I feel people need to go to another country to see what happens in the country they grew up more clear.
@magsyeung26603 жыл бұрын
江西小哥哥心態很好 the young guy from jiangxi has really good and positive attitude
@song18613 жыл бұрын
4:15 this kid speak the truth about life.. "When you are poor, you think money can make you happy But when you have money, just like people in bars, they live a befuddled life, you know."
@@宇阿-x4b 1/ you are from a very poor family/region in China or 2/ you have not studied or lived overseas; otherwise, anyone who has a decent life (or have lived overseas) will not say what you said.