How to stay SAFE in CHINA! (Must watch before traveling to China)

[@turquoise950]

Yay! Another informative video from Mr. Chopsticks!

[@blacksnow77]

Great video. Congrats

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Gracias amigo!

[@turquoise950]

Yay! Another video from Mr. chopsticks!

[@nathanyee980]

Great video and advice. I used to live in Oakland CA so I’m well aware of all these tips already as they apply in most places. Still going to China was a very humbling experience for me.

[@96518]

Another really good video

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Thank you!

[@i.z.687]

Good suggestions. Most are quite practical and reasonable when traveling abroad, not only for China.

[@davidalexanderarnavat]

Generally good advice. Surprised that you have to avoid answering questions when directly asked. Except for the 3 T's at work, I'd answer honestly (not in a bad way) anything I was asked when I lived there. If you can't even do that now, then things have definitely gotten worse.

[@here-and-there1071]

Much of your advice would also apply to Chinese or other foreigners visiting America

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Yes, and not only America, but most countries around the world. Some of these are very China-specific though.

[@DancingShiva788]

A good summation of the advice I have gleaned from general travel tips in foreign countries. Political discussions have always been a top topic to avoid. The reactions to denigration of anything Chinese has gotten much, much stronger in recent years with the rise of nationalism. In general, I have found the Chinese very easy to get along with, but I always avoid those topics like the plague. Still, I have had an occasional case where a person blew up on me for referring to someone from the mainland as being from the mainland. Just out of curiosity, how would you phrase that?

[@chopsticksandtrains]

100%! I don't usually need to use that word but in situations where I do I just refer to the mainland as 大陆 (dà lù). But yeah, all it takes is one little bitty thing that you say totally innocently with zero malintent to spark an intense reaction.

[@DancingShiva788]

@chopsticksandtrains It's the wrong word to the wrong ear. I always back off because it's not critical to me, but I'm just interested in how I might be less controversial. I will try your alternative.

[@chopsticksandtrains]

​@@DancingShiva788 Oh... I got ya. Yeah, I typically just leave that specification out, but hey, sometimes for communication's sake, you need it! I mean the fact is, the mainland is the mainland. But due to their sensitivity on the Taiwan issue they can easily think you're making a political statement when in fact you probably aren't. But yeah, I hear you. Can be tricky at times. I mean, if you say, "I traveled in Taiwan for a week and then came back to the mainland," they technically have no reason to get upset - but some surely still will, I suppose.

[@DancingShiva788]

@chopsticksandtrains Exactly my experience, they took my engagement to a Shanghai woman, and referring to her as a mainlander as a rousing endorsement of separatism which it wasn't.

[@alice73322]

“If shit pops off…” 😂

[@andanssas]

Practical and useful tips, thanks for sharing. _Shirtless tattooed guys_ in several places in the world belong to an outlaw tribe/gang, the more tattoos they have, the more they did... E.g. a tear drop in US prisons often means they _dispatched_ someone for the gang 😅

[@vincentxie3090]

You won't have any problems when visiting China because it's one of the safest countries

[@jarrodweston7825]

my wife is from shenyang looking.forward to going sometime next year

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Safe travels! I have a couple videos of Shenyang as well that you might find interesting!

[@DavidisDawei]

Hey, Tucker advertised before he start of your video....

[@chopsticksandtrains]

LOL, gee whiz. They must be spying on my Patreon.

[@tridbant]

Nothing really unique and specifically Chinese bar 8 and 9. Problem with 1 is the lack of people speaking/understanding English. The rest can apply to any country.

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Well, perhaps - but it varies in terms of degree. One example: Talking politics in many countries can land you in arguments, etc. So it's better avoided. However, talking politics in China can land you in a much worse situation than that. So, this list, while applicable to varying degrees to most places (because a lot of it is common sense stuff), it is designed to maximize usefulness and effectiveness in China.

[@szechingho-rw1hv]

He is a Liar. Most Chinese don't know English，almost noboby talk polictics with a tourist！

[@submarine1839]

To be exactly, the second point should be modified to don't discuss politics in public

[@johnwang7259]

Criticising about the road,traffic and stopping jumping in line is totally ok in china lol.The only top suggestion is avoiding political questions,just say something like "I didn't really considerate it so I can't answer".Every chinese knows China is a authority country,but some nationalists want to give you a hard time😂😂.

[@jondoe1622]

Good grief... all this AND have a good time in China? Talk about doublethink... 🙄

[@peterg0]

This guy know nothing of China..🤔

[@jilldawson89]

How to stay SAFE in CHINA! (Must watch before traveling to China) 1. Stay at HOME!!! Do you get the point?

[@RyanJones-rc7nz]

傻逼

[@Giles20]

But my home is the UK which is a lot more dangerous than China ha ha

[@williamedwardhackman4695]

What about talking about the Bible in China? That's my question anyway.

[@DavidisDawei]

I've never had a problem talking about the Bible. I volunteered at the YMCA and Even attended Mass in Guangzhou. I have spoken about "sensitive" issues PRIVATELY, like Tiananmen Square, but this is very risky in public. My Chinese friends are my primary concern and will avoid putting them at risk. If you stood on the corner talking about the Bible (in China) and you attract a crowd, then you will probably find trouble.

[@williamedwardhackman4695]

@@DavidisDawei At least I'm can freely talk about the Bible here in the USA anyway.

[@celtycelluloid]

Should be ok i think. I know chinese who are christians from Beijing and they go to church just like here in Canada.

[@chopsticksandtrains]

@@williamedwardhackman4695 David's answer was spot on... just keep it low key and more on a one-on-one with people you know. I know one of the main responsibilities of Christians is to spread the word and proselytize, to be a 'fisher of men' - and you definitely don't want to try that in China.

[@williamedwardhackman4695]

@@celtycelluloid Canada is a lot different than China anyway.

[@lingdavid7949]

100% lie

[@szechingho-rw1hv]

not 100%，but 80%

[@submarine1839]

6:52 Chinese drivers' driving habits do need to be improved, especially in non-metropolitan areas😅

[@wangwei2055]

你是个普通人，别太把自己当回事儿。说什么聊政治和说有什么不好的地方会陷入麻烦，问题是你会中文吗？你确定会有人专门用英语和你聊这些？而且，实际上聊了也不会怎么样的。

[@王子源-r3o]

These advice are also quite useful in the West, human shares similiar nature.

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Similar in some ways, but varying in degree. This list is optimized for safety in CHINA. If I made a list on how to stay safe in the US it would be quite different.

[@nicoles8176]

I’m Chinese and came to USA 50 years ago as a child. I’ve decided since 2016 i told my family I will not be able very going back to China. There is nothing I like about the place anymore. I especially despise Xi .

[@xiaozhao2534]

你是来旅游的 不是来选总统的😂

[@dyu999]

Don't go, stay safe going other place except chyna

[@tomhill1120]

It's good you are trying to educate people, but all the advice you give is to censor yourself, because of all the bad habits of the natives. Also last tip, and no one will help you

[@submarine1839]

11:07 啤酒瓶😂你是懂中国社会人的😂

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jingsongyang876]

with the language barrier, much of the talking politics or whatever can be avoided.

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Yes that's true - but for those that DO speak Chinese, it becomes more of an issue (one that I often encounter).

[@laoma4131]

Good advice, I wouldn’t rent a car in a city? Is that even a thing? Would you even drive in rural parts?

[@szechingho-rw1hv]

@@chopsticksandtrains Great Liar. Most Chinese don't know English，almost noboby talk polictics with a tourist！