Is Containing China Making America Weaker? | George Koo Interview

The US wants to contain China. Is it possible? Can the US decouple from America? I welcome George Koo, an expert on US/China relations to share his thoughts on these important questions.
0:00 - Intro to George Koo
1:33 - Can We Criticize America and China?
2:46 - Growing Up in China
4:40 - How Money Controls America’s Democracy
7:34 - The Problem with US Government
9:42 - US Policy Towards China is Path of Self-Destruction
13:55 - Why Xi Jinping and Biden Need to Meet
15:43 - America Foreign Policy is too “emotional”
16:32 - Can America “Decouple” from China?
19:08 - Nancy Pelosi and Democracy Double Standards
20:46 - America’s Backsliding Democracy
26:52 - Why Working with China is a Win-Win
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[@Shenzhou.]

It's the combination of the *Red Scare* (phobia of communism) and the *Yellow Peril* (phobia of Asians overrunning the West) that's fueling Sinophobic sentiment in the West today. Since the 19th Century, many have grown so thoroughly accustomed to the notion of Western dominance, so much such that the very thought of a non-Western country like China eventually surpassing the USA someday in the foreseeable future, is simply too frightening for many to fathom.

[@lv9657]

It's racism🤡

[@lesliebenjamin5487]

@Cyrus Janssen and @George Koo for the safety of the world, if it is a matter the two leaders of the US (which will change in a few years) and China, to sit and agree; isn't the issue an aspect of administration "decision stability" where each administration decides on some whim of thoughts? in that I find it unlikely for the US to change its fixed views towards China.

[@paulkho7049]

@@Shenzhou. 9

[@johndorilag4129]

The WASPs cannot stomach that they are on the downward spiral. Asia's rise especially China makes them react irrational.

[@relaxwhc]

If you believe China is a peaceful and progressive country, raise your hand ✋🙋🏻‍♂️👍

[@biblebasher9364]

!!HOLLA!! I'm white though !!HOLLERRRRR!!

[@factsmatter6625]

👍✋

[@davittengcw7505]

🙋

[@vangeezer]

I like the steel pan quality from China. It sells on Amazon India. Will China teach us how to do state of the art metal work?

[@eddylee7786]

No mass shootings there 🤷🏻

[@kenmolloy1645]

As an American who lived in China for over 10 years, I can appreciate that it is difficult for Americans to understand what’s going on in China. The Media really doesn’t help gain any understanding. As a libertarian I agree that we don’t live in a Democracy, we live in a Money-ocracy. Keep it up Cyrus. 👍

[@44bett]

Well said.

[@gregarnot5066]

China’s Communist Party offers China peace , economic freedom and stability. We can not elect an authoritarian fool like Trump then ask that China copy us China could easily elect a populist authoritarian dictator. Some peasants believe Mao has become a god. China cannot survive electing a person like Trump or Mao.

[@sleepyjoe4529]

I lived in China for over 12 years (left when COVID hit) and I agree with you 100%.

[@thisiskevin1000]

Even amongst people of Asian background. The complexity of the country's history (dynasties and assimilation of ethnic minorities into Chinese society) and Cold War stereotypes could be the factors.

[@yingd2649]

So we’ll said

[@davidliu339]

Totally agree. I came to US at its peak and I could clearly see how the US has changed and declined in the past 45 years. Our values have changed, capitalism has eroded democracy, and there is no longer a core middle class that upholds the key to our economic growth. The worst thing is that we didn’t realize these or we just chose to ignore these facts so we could blame everything to China.

[@abum4011]

The problem is the election system. Politicians could do all evil things to win the ticket

[@CyrusJanssen]

Agree with you David

[@Whitfield369]

We constantly recite this "Power corrupts. And absolute power corrupts absolutely". A nice piece of wisdom, except we don't realize it applies to a country too, especially that country is your own, where you are a patriotic citizen. The U.S. had the absolute power over the world for so long. Whatever we do, who is there to say "no"? All these power and success also led to the chanting of "USA! USA!". There is no argument about the American leadership and contribution to the modern world, especially in science and technology. But we cannot ignore the suffering received, especially by the non-Western areas of the world, from our arrogance. Hundreds of years of Monroe Doctrine did not help to create even a single successful country in Latin America, then we blame the illegal immigrants from these "shithole" failed states. The U.S. could get away with it because there is no one else there. Ever since the collapse of the USSR, which itself also provided an objectively negative contrast, with an abysmal living standard for their citizens, had proven we are the "good guy". But the China phenomenon is unprecedented, and their economy is not the USSR, and they also put a space station up in the sky, single handedly. By simply smearing China is not going to dig ourselves out of the hole. Worse, to provoke a war with a peaceful China, yet nuclear, and now pushed to a close embrace with Russia, is a disaster beyond imagination waiting to happen, for us, and for the rest of the humanity!

[@thulsadoom544]

@@Whitfield369 Your insane China is not peaceful if America is to step down off the global top spot and China is to take its place we are screwed .

[@JB52520]

@@Whitfield369 I've noticed that the golden rule is another concept that doesn't apply to the US collective. Our individualism makes it nearly impossible to understand China's motivations. Our exceptionalism makes us believe that anything we've rejected for ourselves is inherently wrong and dangerous for others. We punish countries for "human rights abuses" until they copy our values. This creates suffering and provokes war, demonstrating why the world should never be remade in our image.

[@grantallard]

Why haven't I heard of George Koo before today? He talks a lot of sense on geopolitics and I can tell he really knows what he's talking about, and also his choice of important points and issues that are relevant to the topic.

[@44bett]

Mr. Koo should be interviewed on CNN, Bloomberg, CNBC and other business outlets. It's sad, but experts like him are boycotted - no truth, just anti-China propaganda. We all loose.

[@genbond7459]

*Because Americans prefer to hear stuff spoken by people like Gordon Chang.*

[@kiaora7214]

Mr Koo has been a great guest who can see the world through both lens, China and USA and this interview has been informative for me 👍 👌 👏

[@diggydodges3826]

Kia Ora whanau, nice to see another Maori on this channel 👌

[@kiaora7214]

@@diggydodges3826 ngā mihi whānau 😊

[@CyrusJanssen]

Glad you enjoyed Kia!

[@YTotwnow]

As an immigrant, I appreciate Mr. Koo's view.

[@williamharvey3022]

The Un- covered Dirt Hurt Everyone..We have to deal with the Dirt...no place to put Our Dirt

[@lilianbaker1367]

Absolutely enjoyed your guest speaker Mr. Koo, his insights and knowledge are truly respectful and impressive! Thank you very much!!

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you Lilian! Glad you enjoyed

[@rwksasc]

I believe the world would be a lot more peaceful if only half of Americans travel outside the US and read one non-Western newspaper.

[@bungkusi2432]

They're so stubborn They will think it's a propaganda newsletter

[@kwokholuk8723]

They will think the newspaper is bribed by CCP.

[@monipenny408]

Are you kidding, half of all americans travel outside of US? Fact is they can't afford food, housing, health care let alone travel/holiday abroad.

[@namelesssnitchy]

Trust me the world would be a lot better if their is no ccp

[@phillyyardyvibes808]

@@namelesssnitchy stop trolling we all know you are CIA that want to overthrow weak countries and steel their resources. tell me the last time china tried to overthrow a country that don't tow the line

[@JAYFULFILMZ]

It’s not many Americans that keep it real but you do! Appreciate the unbiased journalism 💯🙏🏾

[@lynnj7693]

The western media is sooooo far off! Totally agree.

[@lesliebenjamin5487]

It's not that they are "far off", it's just that they DON'T DO/PRACTICE journalism at all; NEVER reporting two sides of the story, rather parroting a one sided view regardless of merit. Independent bloggers such as @Cyrus Janssen do a much better job in offering a BALANCED viewpoint.

[@fannyalbi9040]

because mainstream media is controlled by filthy rich, that’s control and distort news for their own capitalism benefits

[@Shenzhou.]

Precisely. The Western MSM is painting an alternative reality of the situation to its audiences. Yet whenever I bring this up, some Westerners (not all) just laugh at me, and claimed I've been "brainwashed" by Chinese media, while claiming Western media is "free" and trustworthy.

[@namelesssnitchy]

@@lesliebenjamin5487 🤣🤣🤣

[@Whitfield369]

I lost respect to most of the MSN since the Iraq WMD thing. Millions of Iraqis are still suffering, including many American families with loved ones lost, maimed, PTSD. I am sure many in the media got their Peabody, Pulitzer, or whatever self-congratulating awards from first promoting the war, then reporting on the tragedies, drunken on their moral high horses.

[@rolandneo5563]

Cyrus and George, Great Partners in contributing to a better world

[@suzygirl1843]

Africa told you all this but you didn't care because you were giving them "democracy". White saviorism isn't for the people you are saving. It's to make you feel good about yourselves because most who join the military are unaccomplished and do not have plans for their future

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thanks for the support Roland!

[@paulheydarian1281]

That's a nice sentiment, but beyond this small KZbin channel hardly anyone knows about either of them.

[@Andy-P]

@@paulheydarian1281 166k views in a few days is quite a lot. But Cyrus channel is only watched by those who are disciples of the CCP already.

[@paulheydarian1281]

@@Andy-P Yes, additionally, I always look at the total number of subscribers on any YT channel. And on KZbin you need at least a million subscribers to be taken 'somewhat' seriously. It's a numbers game, and I don't know what kind of evil genius resides behind YT's algorithms.

[@whitemoon5752]

Sharing the wisdom of George Yeo, the ex external minister of Singapore, he said China desires a win-win situation with US, however US wants a win-lose situation, and if situation don’t improve China will move to lose-lose situation where there are no winners.

[@samliew6610]

US see everything as a Zero sum game. They just can't adapt and change their archive imperialist mentally. They wan to lord over others.

[@Shenzhou.]

Singapore is actually helping the U.S to contain China's rise. The U.S Navy aircraft carriers like USS _Ronald Reagan_ docked on Singapore's Changi Naval Base, on their way to the South China Sea islands and their destination in the Taiwan Strait.

[@chuanlin8052]

Move to win-lose but China is winner

[@poseidon61]

@Watcher 😂 go talk to Singaporean Malays.

[@kwokholuk8723]

@Watcher Malays in Singapore prefer living in Singapore to living in Malaysia.

[@balkanleopard9728]

Thank you Cyrus for getting George onto your channel. George is an absolute joy - experienced, knowledgeable and reasonable. We need more of both of you. Great work.

[@Shenzhou.]

China is currently *at peace and not at war* with any country, since our last major conflict in 1979. Instead of making war, China is building infrastructure like _roads, railways, highways, bridges, tunnels, powerstations, dams, ports, airports,_ etc and investing in developing countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and also African countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Chad, Sudan, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, etc. Whereas the United States is *warmonger* being involved in Gulf War, Iraq War, Afghan War, Libyan War, Syrian War, Yemen War, etc, even in the 21st century. USA is bombing in those Middle Eastern countries and enacting regime change by cutting off their "heads" (Saddam Hussein, Muammar Gaddafi, etc) and then installing their own US puppet governments in place. If anything, it sounds like the United States is a threat to global peace and stability.

[@vangeezer]

Yes yes we know this narrative. C19, Ukraine conflict gave us enough time to do media studies.

[@mbr8167]

Debt traps and personal interests, like any nation on the political stage. Next.

[@Shenzhou.]

@@mbr8167 China's "debt-trap diplomacy" has been debunked by experts. The narrative wrongfully portrays both Beijing and the developing countries it deals with. _"Our research shows that Chinese banks are willing to restructure the terms of existing loans and have never actually seized an asset from any country, much less the port of Hambantota."_ ... Source: _There Is No Chinese 'Debt Trap' - The Atlantic_

[@Shenzhou.]

@@mbr8167 China's "debt-trap diplomacy" has been debunked by experts as a myth . The narrative wrongfully portrays both Beijing and the developing countries it deals with. _"Our research shows that Chinese banks are willing to restructure the terms of existing loans and have never actually seized an asset from any country, much less the port of Hambantota."_ ... Source: _The Chinese ‘Debt Trap’ Is a Myth_

[@carollam1794]

Absolutely well outlined the difference between China who create more jobs more peaceful way to help other countries. USA is just want to be a big brother and think they can control the globe, this is bullying. USA is creating more wars than any other countries, and the US citizens are suffering.

[@jukio02]

I use to think all those US bases all around the world makes the US stronger, but now I know that it's actually a huge burden to the US. All that money spent on maintaining those bases, a waste of resources, with little to no benefits. All for the name of profits for the military industrial complex.

[@theoneeyedwoodsman4726]

In the name of US hegemony / unipolarity too.

[@noelborbon6155]

Legacy of the Cold War. Even its junior European partners like the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands have them. Japan, Turkey and Russia have them too

[@thequantumalchemist2965]

Rule number 1 of economics: Military spending is a *black hole* that soaks up enormous funds but gives little to nothing, and in the worst case even more losses, in return.

[@Shenzhou.]

Agreed. U.S bases stationed in places like Okinawa also face rejection by the locals, but Japan is powerless to do anything about it.

[@bungkusi2432]

@@thequantumalchemist2965 Economically, USA use the military power to blackmail their will.

[@Whitfield369]

I cannot express how much I share Mr. Koo's sentiment. He came over to the U.S. at the time China was being invaded thus a hell hole. I came over at the end of Cultural Revolution, thus another hell hole. Most Americans have no idea how much we appreciate the fact that we were given the safe haven to escape the hell we were in. The Chinese in us tells us that you don't crap where you eat. For that we are staunchly loyal Americans, and want the best for the American people. China now finally got out from the hell she was in due to all kinds of historic reasons. Even the early CCP committed grave mistakes, even crimes, but the current leaders are not the ones at the time, thus I don't blame my misfortune before on them. When 1.4 billions of fellow Chinese got out of the hell hole before it cannot be more gratifying for me. Having the potential to work with the U.S. to create a better world to end human suffering is within reach. Since we can read Chinese and know people back there, we can tell the MSM bias and misinformation being spread. It is really painful for us to watch such historic golden opportunity is being squandered by some scoundrels with hidden selfish agenda.

[@Shenzhou.]

The Communist Party of China isn't perfect, but they have done an excellent job transforming China from the once dirt-poor, war-torn, starving country in the past, into the world's 2nd largest economy, the world's factory (i.e Made-in-China) having the world's 2nd largest R&D spending, protected by the world's largest land army, the _People's Liberation Army,_ funded by the world's 2nd largest military expenditure. And it's all been achieved under the leadership of the CPC, despite Western MSM constantly denouncing China's success all along.

[@chongleebnw]

The biggest problem of the world is that people don't see the whole picture and are not willing to learn enough the history and the context. It needs clear mind to understand personal experience and media info don't mean the whole story, but it is rather easy to talk about those as "facts" on the internet, and that only helps to complicate understanding.

[@xrc5540]

Hell hole or sweet golden hole, born in the East or born in the West you can't take the Chinese out of us. Our civilisation is the most endearing and unique since the King tamed rivers and divided the land. My father wanted to be buried facing his native province thousands of miles away. He was going home. Mao, Chiang or Sun (Yatsen) it mattered not for it seems to a few generations ago Chinese were born to suffer. Anyway, China's leadership today is the best I have seen, coordinated, responsive, speaking to the Global South with respect.

[@fannybirot2362]

@ XRC Your comment filled my eyes with tears. Proud to be born Chinese!

[@xrc5540]

@@fannybirot2362 Thank you very much.

[@edwardlim7253]

I grew up admiring America in the 80s and even believed in the misinformation on the reasons on various war on terror in the 90s Middle East.. but I begin to see how America transit from a nation that help emerging economies into a bully in the 21st century with regime change exercises purely for selfish reasons even when it damage its long-term interest & the world like climate change..

[@vaska1999]

The USA has been an aggressor nation almost since its inception. Just have a loot at what they did to various countries in Latin America in the 19th and 20th centuries.

[@michael511128]

Mr. Koo mentioned CATL. If one had been following the Fortune 500 companies list and the Forbes billionaires list, one would have spotted something significant. China has about the same number of companies and billionaires on both lists. China has a new generation of internet, green energy, and logistics billionaires-Wechat, Tiktok, JD, CATL, EVs, while some of the largest companies in the US are oil companies, banks, insurance, as well as weapon manufacturers which in China, are State Owned Enterprises. In other words, China does not encourage or allow oilmen billionaires, bankers billionaires, or weapon billionaires but those who can contribute to society and the world. How can any civilized government allow oilmen to make billionaire when its people suffer from inflation? How can they allow bankers to make billionaires when evicted homeowners sleep in tents? And weapons, the shootings the wars, are you kidding me?

[@fannyalbi9040]

china allow you to be self made billionaire but don’t over step the border as if u r so big, want to change the government’s social and economy direction and stability.

[@wongcw08]

And with the future of work and balance of power shifting, China seems better configured to survive the transition.

[@Shenzhou.]

In China, the Chinese government controls the corporations for China's benefit, reining in companies that strayed too far. In the U.S, the rich U.S corporations control the U.S government for war and profit at the expense of ordinary Americans.

[@Shenzhou.]

In China, the Chinese government controls the corporations for China's benefit, reining in companies that strayed too far. In the U.S, the rich U.S corporations control the U.S government for their own personal gain and profit at the expense of ordinary Americans.

[@Shenzhou.]

In China, the Chinese government controls the corporations for China's benefit, reining in companies that strayed too far. In the U.S, the U.S corporations control the U.S government for their own personal gain and profit at the expense of ordinary Americans.

[@Shenzhou.]

Since the 19th Century, many have grown so thoroughly accustomed to the notion of Western dominance, so much such that the very thought of a non-Western country like China eventually surpassing the USA someday in the foreseeable future, is simply too frightening for many to fathom.

[@vangeezer]

Geopolitical martial arts is at full swing play. Interesting times.

[@loktom4068]

It's because US benefits greatly after WWII to rebuild those war damaged nations due to the natural protection of the Pacific and Atlantic ocean from Germany and Japan 🗾..

[@nurainiarsad7395]

Westerners somehow find it extremely difficult to learn from non Westerners. They always have to be the one who is teaching. I experience this a lot in my workplace. Even when the topic is something someone is already doing well and they happen to be non Westerner, that person somehow becomes invisible even though they volunteer to share their knowledge. They will wait until a Westerner has that experience, or they will prefer a Westerner with less or not as relevant experience to share on the topic. How can they bear a whole non Western country exceed them on things they value?

[@Shenzhou.]

@@vangeezer It's probably more a geopolitical game of chess, rather than martial arts.

[@oliviasukamto947]

USA is the real enemy of peace . Whenever there is war or conflict going on this country is always behind it . According to bible satan hates the peace and love war & chaos . So the US is sata....n ?

[@georgetan9321]

Honestly I just hope that USA will continue down the path of containment towards China because that will speed up the demise of USA which is inevitable. This will shorten the misery of the world. The rise of China cannot be contained and the sooner it takes place the better. China is a peaceful country and that will be good for everyone.

[@therealdeal2163]

We need the UN to take the place of the USA as arbiter and enforcer of the international law not the so called "rules based order" that the USA promotes...

[@kwokholuk8723]

well said.

[@Shadowless_Kick]

Unfortunately, the US will not accept the reality, instead, they will continue to provoke until a nuclear war breaks out and leads the world to the end 😱

[@namelesssnitchy]

Ccp : is 1 big misery so don't worry

[@Lin-xj1mm]

@@namelesssnitchy How so?

[@leonluo4061]

Thank you Cyrus for inviting Mr Koo to the program. Mr Koo is speaking the facts.

[@Konamakona]

Great respect to George Koo!

[@benjiang9789]

I have more respect to Cyrus. He is one of the few Westerners who see China objectively.

[@kwokholuk8723]

@@benjiang9789 It is because he lived in China for 10 years. Other westerners never live in China before.

[@alfredepding974]

China and other nations are not perfect, but the U.S. and the EU seems to have no will to adapt and succeed at making changes in a changing world. Progress politically, economically and even militarily is not achieved through coercion, wars, and as George said "you better do as we say and your not allowed to do as we do".

[@mickowens9839]

The notion of perfection would be subjective according to one's beliefs. As far as non western countries go Chinese system of gov't for its people is far superior than the American model. One that prefers to build a fence to keep the neighbours out over a better medical program for example.

[@jacktay3426]

N they r always talking democracy, wonder whether they understand what is democracy

[@zoomzoom3950]

The western colonial imperial powers are behaving as always, with disrespect, arrogance, hubris toward others which is obvious. This isn't the 19th century. we all reap what we sow. karma always comes eventually

[@Shenzhou.]

China is currently *at peace and not at war* with any country, since our last major conflict in 1979. Instead of making war, China is building infrastructure like _roads, railways, highways, bridges, tunnels, powerstations, dams, ports, airports,_ etc and investing in developing countries like Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and also African countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Chad, Sudan, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, etc. Whereas the United States is *warmonger* being involved in Gulf War, Iraq War, Afghan War, Libyan War, Syrian War, Yemen War, etc, even in the 21st century. USA is bombing in those Middle Eastern countries and enacting regime change by cutting off their "heads" (Saddam Hussein, Muammar Gaddafi, etc) and then installing their own US puppet governments in place. If anything, it sounds like the United States is a threat to global peace and stability.

[@MarkYeung1]

China is not perfect. But what is the last time the government of China said it's not perfect

[@haidongzheng3009]

It’s such an interesting piece of history that Mr. Koo grew up with. I’m also from Amoy and educated at Amoy University (now Xiamen and Xiamen Univ.) and what he said is so heartwarming when watched from the other side of Pacific. Thank you, Cyrus, for hosting such an honest conversation. And as always, your program is powered with love and passion for world peace and prosperity, not hate and prejudice.

[@changchao5797]

I'm so impressed on the opening remarks of Koo, "it is my responsibility to criticize my own government than the others for I am a citizen".

[@Andy-P]

He can and does. Shame that doesn't go for Chinese citizens

[@hyc1266]

@@Andy-P Shame that the US gov't doesn't really listen to the voice of its citizens but the greedy corporations and wall street. Listening and working for its citizens are the responsibilities of any gov't but the US gov't has failed to do so. China gov't is one of the best of gov't in the world for it listens to its citizens and adapt new policies quickly to help its citizens.

[@Andy-P]

@@hyc1266 Lets see how the CCP deals with the debt and economy slowdown. We don't know what the people think of the CCP because there is no free speech. The US Govt has to listen to the people else won't get elected. If mainstream politicians don't satisfy voter requirement then politicians like Trump get elected.

[@hyc1266]

@@Andy-P Let's see how the US deals with its debt and inflation.

[@Andy-P]

@@hyc1266 Indeed. Among all it's other issues. We can discuss & criticise America & China here. And suggest ways of how they can get along better.

[@victorteo4783]

George Koo is a very wise man. Period.

[@teamtryxgg281]

As an Afghan Canadian observer of China, I agree with the video title 💯 percent. So true. China is the undisputed global SUPERPOWER, economically and militarily.

[@russelfang7434]

@@beastmode8203 Not yet

[@michaelkatz275]

Do you happen to know anything about what is going on the Chinese real estate sector at the present time, or the effects it is having on the banking and manufacturing sectors?

[@russelfang7434]

@@beastmode8203 No you won't. You failed to stop China at its weakest, how you gonna stop it now? Take care of your business kid.

[@hyc1266]

@@beastmode8203 The rest of the world will make sure the US will not be the super power any more and will not take any bully from the US any more. Actually, the US is in the process of making itself as an underdog of the world.

[@princetrixiebennedict]

Let the world develop naturally. China will advance and economically may surpass the United States it is also not outside the logic. Whenever the United States tries to stem China's progress, China's growth potential will not be affected, because it is a natural process, but instead the United States will potentially not only stagnate in its development, but also lose opportunities for improvement.

[@sharedfuture5669]

Actually, there is nothing to do with "naturally happen", US had never stopped overthrowing socialism China in the last century since CCP established.

[@hyc1266]

@@sharedfuture5669 US and the west has tried to conquer China since the late Qing Dynasty.

[@nuonuo2716]

Can’t express enough of my appreciation of the interview, great work Cyrus and Mr. Koo, thank you!

[@aj94112]

A great down-to-earth and enlightening guest conversation!

[@htleong4790]

George koo speak rightly when he said one has to understand China by understanding her culture, history & her people & her thinking

[@noelborbon6155]

And gathering influencers to speak on digitals platforms without fear or fervor of backlashes and ridicules from foreign netizens

[@istvandarvas3372]

This was an awesome episode! Thank you very much! It gave me a little peace and hope the things can go better. I am a guy from Hungary. I am just watching the news nowadays and hoping the two big kid in the classroom not fighting with eachother because the whole class will be punihed with a test. :) And I am also thinking about what can I do to distribute these thoughts in my close environmrent, hoping they will distribute them toward others.. So guys please keep doing what you do, and try to create some peace and understanding between these big kids. As I am aging I want peace around me (and the world is smaller and smaller and highly interconected every day and day by day. We can travel in 12 hours to the other half of the earth with phisically and 12 miliseconds over the Internet we are just neighbours and I dont like to see my nighbors fighting because it is very noisy and it is not a peacfull environment ) Sorry for my engligh adn I wish the best for all of us!

[@peaceandprosperitytotheworld]

Thank you Cyrus for having George here today. We just need more Americans who have the same values as you and George, and are motivated enough to really make positive changes.👍🇨🇦👏

[@waittube]

Insightful conversation by both of you! Love it.

[@markluu4154]

Cyrus, I love to listening to your comments as you are a very wise man. What you mentioned about the relationship between China & America is really true. Well done mate!

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you Mark!

[@Sophal4748]

Thank you very much Cyrus & George for your truth analysis 🙏🇰🇭🇨🇳

[@dasgupta9288]

Cyrus, I always appreciate your efforts to promote the understanding between China and USA. Peaceful coexistence and understanding between China and USA are extremely important for the world today.

[@tc-fz5qn]

Great conversation. Looking forward to George Koo being one of your regular guests. He has great insights and would be a real asset especially to your new American audience with little or no knowledge about China or the outside world for that matter, and who rely only on local msm as their main source of information.

[@kriskris4776]

Keep it up Cyrus. Educating the public about progressive optimistic cooperations so that there will be win-win scenario rather than tension and war

[@maniaouri2146]

WE learned so much from this wonderful gentlemen Mr. George Coo, Thanks Cyrus for bringing it up.

[@kwchan3950]

Cyrus, thank you very much for this analysis with Mr. Koo! This is the best analysis I read , I absolutely share your views. Like Mr. Koo I am also born in China and further my college education on the USA, now an US citizen! Mr. Koo and you hit all the most important points. Thank you, hopefully your messages can be read by more Americans!!!!

[@lowcc7602]

Cyrus has done a great job for leading an different approach on the political views.

[@kristinheartknaan]

Glad I tuned in today! Lovely to listen to the two of you! I especially liked hearing at the end George’s examples of China’s desire, ability and proven success in being able to working cooperatively with the US for the sake of contributing to the both economies. I admire Xi Jinping and the Chinese approach very much! And am still upset at Trump’s incendiary rhetoric about China’s intentions. I believe he was pressured and misguided by the US MIC & CIA & other hegemonic advisors, because originally he seemed to want to maintain friendly relations with China, but was labouring under a gross misjudgment of America’s ability to become totally self-sufficient. No country on earth can be totally self sufficient!

[@therealdeal2163]

If trump was a " great " leader he wouldn't have followed the "advice " of his advisors and ruled by his convictions those who follow the advice of others are not leaders but followers .....

[@kristinheartknaan]

@@therealdeal2163 yes I agree.

[@alfreedng]

Cyrus, that's why I always so enjoyed to watch your programs habitually. Your comments are fair and most importantly, with common sense. Today's video is very much insightful. Thank you and your guest, Mr Koo

[@Shadowless_Kick]

I am glad to find this channel. Agree with both of you 100%! Thank you.

[@CyrusJanssen]

So glad you enjoyed Chris! Thank you for the support!

[@biblebasher9364]

This was the quickest 30min video. I mean, I wish we could talk out issues like this constantlyyyyy. With EVERYBODYYYY. But it will take generations to weed out the people who were raised to hate. My Grandfather was in Korea, so his generation and the generation after, and even my generation are still being trained to not trust the Asians! It would be best to elect people who are young enough to see through the hate and see the mistakes our country has made before our time. Like the Banana Republics, involving United Fruit Co. a mistake that many of us either don't know about yet or are trained to discredit or people trained to not even care. Well, I was frantic when I first realized we are on the brink of a war none has ever seen....I am almost accepting it. Cyrus, Victor Gao is so cool, do you think you will ever host him on your show? He might be to high up to get ahold of, but I just Love getting to hear him speak. First time I heard him speak was a video of him in Australia I think???? I was watching peoples faces and reactions on the video....Mr. Gao and the Chinese just don't get the respect they deserve and I almost feel like 1 of the few who can treasure a man like Victor Gao. Maybe that clip was the reason I like him so, as he had to take a defensive stance against....everyone. The whole world. Anyways, I like you too Cyrus, almost as much as Mr. Gao

[@Shenzhou.]

Victor Gao is fantastic, and China needs more of such speakers like him to represent the Chinese point of view towards events. Apart from Mr Gao, you can also look up videos of Prof Zhang Weiwei and Eric Li debating on _The Nexus Institute_ here on KZbin.

[@kevintewey1157]

Please you need to realize that electing people in the capitalist system is literally entire cause of the problem

[@deser215]

Most of the west PRETENT and PREFER not to know! This way they can push their agenda.

[@theinfralink6598]

Victor Gao, Weiwei Zhang, Eric Li are all amazing.

[@biblebasher9364]

@@theinfralink6598 As well as George Koo. We are always talking about military coupe's and Mr. Koo's name is strong and can be detouring like our word for coupe. I speak life into him and you all. Bless you all

[@Konamakona]

One of your best interviews

[@kennethlee1818]

George Koo has some very interesting stories, stories that one does not normally see in mainstream media nor even social media. I'd like to hear more of them

[@CyrusJanssen]

We will definitely do that!

[@lykaojalao2733]

Very entertaining and very interesting conversation I have been a fan of Cyrus for awhile and Cyrus thank you for being our voice and our news. With George on the show today is a PLUS, we need George to do more show…thank you George.

[@tinayu2190]

Enjoy every minute of this video. Thank you Cyrus and Mr Koo.

[@hilarysexton1343]

The system of government in China is clearly better for its people and the world at large when compared with that in USA and UK and even Australia (where I come from)

[@dovepenrol5955]

Yeah , it is true...we ,indonesians pay respect to china when it comes to business...fast, committed and no political hidden agenda ...😃😀

[@rwksasc]

It’s far far from even good, but still better than the failed divisive systems you mentioned.

[@fannyalbi9040]

well, at least no stupid popularism in media, and corrupted lobbying money in the expense of common people

[@michaelkatz275]

Why don't you ask the Uyghurs in Xin Jiang about that and see what kind answer you get?

[@60-second-HACKS]

As an Australian living in China for almost 25 years, I despair at the naked racism and xenophobia promoted by successive Australian governments and media.

[@monkeynorn]

An enlightening dialogue between Cyrus and George! I wish the US would stop fearmongering about China, and instead, focus on fixing its own internal problems.

[@namelesssnitchy]

LOL you talk about china

[@lichenwu]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. It’s my first time hearing George Koo speak and am truly impressed!

[@wilsonyap2619]

It's difficult to see how the relationship between China and the US can ever improve when the provocations keep on happening over and over with no end in sight. I think the US is going to continue with their Taiwan playbook.

[@jacktay3426]

They r waiting 4 🇨🇳 2 make 1st move against Taiwan 🇹🇼 🙄

[@bozo5632]

USA will force China to invade Taiwan. Like Ukraine.

[@jacktay3426]

@@bozo5632 🇨🇳 is wise not to fall to trap

[@bozo5632]

@@jacktay3426 The trap hasn't been set yet. It will be hard to avoid. Like Russia couldn't avoid Ukraine.

[@pakwong9459]

Here is an option on the Taiwan issue:- Since both PRC and ROC claim the entire territory of China (mainland and Taiwan and the 9-dash line) then there shouldn't be any issue about the PRC (or ROC) claiming that the sea between mainland China and Taiwan belongs to China. China is now strong enough to defend her territory. So the claim that it's international water is wrong, it belongs to China. The only issue with Taiwan is that they like the status quo - one China two systems and no independence. So it's only about governance in Taiwan - it's not about the China Sea issue. If PRC guarantees the status quo for Taiwan then the Taiwan ADIZ is unnecessary and the security of the sea between mainland China and Taiwan can be a joint exercise. Without external threats re-unification will take place naturally. In 1999 Macau (ex-Portuguese colony) was returned to PRC and it's a success and peaceful. Unlike Hong Kong which had plenty of external interference until the national security law was passed to prevent sedition and anarchy. It's only appropriate for a country to have national security law for the safety of their citizens against external threat.

[@natalieseeto3467]

Excellent interview and insight. If only more western politicians would be more open minded the world would be in a better place.

[@mizzypoo4827]

The system is corrupt to the core, MONEY is the root of the problem, George Koo mention it at the beginning of this video..The elite's are in control, they own the media too.. politicians & media moguls are both in the same you scratch my back & I scratch yours.. voting is a joke, since the people can only vote for a rigged system for already selected candidates (Dem or Rep- double sided coin) on the ballot.

[@willieyz]

Westerners deeply believe they are superior, their conquer of the world im the last 400 years make them believe so. the western elite are self proclaimed "master of the world", they won't treat China equally, until they are taught a real lesson.

[@teckmenglee8060]

the discussion was not revolutionary but it summarizes the situation and the need for an alternate party or a change in the political system in America to allow the American people to have a say in the country instead of having to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea and still called itself DEMOCRATIC.

[@therealdeal2163]

Western politicians reflect the attitudes of the majority of western people ....and the majority of western people except for a few good people like Cyrus here are ignorant , racist and bullying ...but the good people are being drowned out by the racists that is the real problem ...

[@Shenzhou.]

Western politicians only answer to their sponsors, so they do not see the need to be more open-minded.

[@chunwong9080]

I was always number one in the class and suddenly I found someone scored high marks in examination and could affect my position in class. I told myself I should do whatever I can to stop him becoming number one. I therefore told everyone in class that he is a bad boy he copies my homework to score high marks and wants to get me down. I asked my classmates to tell their friends in other classes and not too long after the whole school shared different versions of the story. Is that what we should educate our children or instead ask them to work harder themselves if they don’t want to be replaced?

[@madszwzteo5619]

Or do a “Tanya Harding”! 🥺

[@weizhang2834]

还是不精确，美国媒体丑化中国，扭曲1989，文化革命，雾霾，西藏，新疆已经至少73年，并不是第二大经济体以后开始的

[@gwarlow]

@Chun Wong Nice analogy. The days of U.S. “bully diplomacy” are coming to an end. Thankfully. Now the world can get on with the important tasks.

[@hyc1266]

Being number one should not be a goal for an individual or a country. The goal of life is to live happily and improve with all the others, not just yourself. One shouldn't gain on the pain of the others.

[@HeresMyView]

It is called the Propaganda Multiplier Effect.

[@daning9456]

Cyrus and George, I just hope more people will benefit from your discussions. Keep it up!

[@yong4265]

Great conversation. George is the one who really knows the key issues between US and China.

[@Shenzhou.]

It's the combination of the *Red Scare* (phobia of communism) and the *Yellow Peril* (phobia of Asians overrunning the West) that's fueling Sinophobic sentiment in the West today.

[@vangeezer]

Yellow peril is high dose Vitamin A given to Africans and others to control birth rates, cause birth defects and produce vitamin a filled livers at birth in name of preventing night blindness. Follow the chemistry, follow the science, see it for yourself.

[@jatwangismyname900]

Could be

[@Shenzhou.]

China has a bad historical run-in with psychoactive drugs including cannabis. During the 19th century, the British wanted to continue drinking Chinese tea, but China did not want anything the West had to offer, so Britain waged two bloody wars with China and forced Chinese to buy opium from them at gunpoint, which we didn't want because it made us sick and was poisoning our people. During this weak period of Chinese history, Hong Kong was taken from China and made into British colony, to act as a drug distribution hub to spread the addiction throughout rest of China. Even when Britain renounced ownership over its former territories, Hong Kong was not fully returned back to China, and China had to agree to Sino-British declaration just for Britain to handover what belongs to us.

[@Enchanteralle]

This is spot on! Thank you for the interview and insight!

[@honcheelim1220]

Enjoy very much the conversation of Cyrus and George. Thank you both of you

[@shanhuichen2252]

Thanks Cyrus for standing with the truth and his dedication to China-US relationship.

[@bk3289]

Another great vid. George is definitely the right person to go to in interpreting the Chinese-US relationship

[@hsingchen5141]

What an interesting and educative conversation, thank you very much to both of you.

[@ron9465]

Agree absolutely with both Cyrus and George especially about studying Chinese culture and history. It becomes blatantly obvious the lack of understanding by the western media and politicians.

[@Winter_Jasmine]

Truthful speeches & realistic.

[@alexgoslar4057]

Thank you, George Koo.

[@valentinogareski4228]

Cyrus, you summed up with one word, “bubble”... Watching CNN & FOX all your life and believing anything they say is not gonna get you too far in life... Huge % of the Americans don’t even hold a passport, never been to Canada or never ever left their state and want to talk about the world it’s a big problem!!! It’s is so nice of you to try to promote friendship and understanding between our two nations, but I don’t think that’s gonna have any result, because of our mindset... Love watching your shows, keep up the good work!!!!

[@bubblychoi6505]

One of the top-notch and content-abundant inverviews I've seen for quite some time! Brovo and kudos to Cyrus and George! 👍

[@goChina33]

Great show！

[@kwonglye4688]

Very very very good program the best 👏 👏 👏 💯 👍 👍 👍 💯

[@user-bt3iz7vi7q]

Well said Mr. Koo 👍👏 please take good care and thank you for speaking the truth. 🇨🇳❤️✌️

[@mrtigerchan]

If I could give this video 1,000 likes I would. Great interview with George. Thanks for what you do.

[@edgarjohnston7937]

Two interesting point from George about Biden. 1. Not sure Biden can remember his good time with Xi during his Vice Presidency terms. 2. Biden doesn't speak in public anymore, he just reads.

[@helenachang8800]

Dear Mr. Janssen and Dr. Koo: Thank you very much for an amazing video. Hope Mr. Janssen will consider going into politic. We need younger generation to run for President.

[@hpmoxie4660]

George is a sage! Like to hear more from him!

[@thomaswayne1852]

Commenting just for the algorithm. Keep doing what you do, Cy. This world needs it

[@lilianbaker1367]

Good program as always, thank you Cyrus!

[@andyharland1332]

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[@9OClockRant]

Now, THAT is a REAL analyst. Not those idiots that uses satellite photos and a script.

[@YuuSHiiiN]

Somewhere in his mom's basement, Nathan Ruser begins to weep.

[@9OClockRant]

@@YuuSHiiiN I’m still trying to figure what qualifies him to do what he does. English Lit major with a minor in Drama?

[@YuuSHiiiN]

@@9OClockRant None of the above, lol. He's just some wannabe, yahoo who happened to "magically" find out about "concentration camps" on Google Earth and all of a sudden, he's qualified to work as an "analyst".

[@benjiang9789]

If no war happens between the US and China, it is just a matter of time for China's GDP to surpass that of the States. The US has to face and accept the future reality and leave the world in peace. Chinese are humans who also have to right to enjoy prosperity.

[@spaniardsrk5108]

Chinas property bubble already bursted chinas rise, they will stagnate much like japan, and never pass up the usa;.

[@muhammadjijosahaidi1331]

The Deep State won't like that..or Illuminati...look what happened to Iraq and libya when their challenge the Doller.. Their will use CIA to make this country bad... example Like iraq WMD.. 9/11 attack..

[@kaijiesoo8588]

please do not take growth for granted - appreciate the growth of China for the miracle that it is. The natural state of all humanity is stagnation and regression.

[@chenghung507]

Proud to be related to Mr Koo in coming from the same city of Xiamen. Want to say thank you for what you have been doing on the internet. Keep up the good show

[@stevehoe5017]

Excellent advise and suggestions and agreeing that USA is the one needing to adapt and changing. Many countries and people were afraid, not agreeing with USA's policy and leaning, looking towards China. Hopefully, more discussion on the same topic.

[@a_viewerv2069]

Thank you , great interview

[@pumpkinpie1221]

I totally agree to what George and Cyrus said, thank you for speaking the truth.

[@jonsnow8853]

Thank you both. I enjoyed this talk immensely! 👍

[@corasin4745]

Cyrus, you are great 👍

[@LongDefiant]

I don't know why the West is always complaining about Democracy. Every Chinese person has influence in their government. Citizens vote for local officials who run local governments. Those local officials then vote for district officials, who then vote for regional officials, who then vote for National officials. Xi has the support of the citizenry. The local vote is literally the basis of his power.

[@khenglampeh7214]

It is Chinese Democracy which is an enhanced, updated version of democracy. It evolves from time to time. Western Democracy is declining. They seemed to be more interested in power struggling among themselves. They should review their democracy.

[@dovepenrol5955]

It is because the double standard of democracy ...hypocrisy , ... You say something but do another thing ( not committed)...untrustworthy..😆

[@LongDefiant]

@@khenglampeh7214 democracy in the United States is extremely transactional. Even though 80% of the population is in favor of something like Medicare for all the price to get our representatives to actually pass something is too damn high. The working class in America can only support so many trillionaires. We can't manufacture one every time we want a piece of major legislation passed.

[@maurobrattich7971]

Thank you. I agree profoundly with what I heard today.

[@michaelperoghala4233]

Iam from solomon island and love your channel for educating the world about relations between usa and china

[@silveriver9]

Excellent interview with George, very insightful.

[@mingyuhuang8944]

Incredibly clear and balanced insights, so glad you're getting more attention man. Been with you since those 1000 subscriber days 👏👏👏

[@kateristrobel2022]

What EXCELLENT program, thank for making a difference.

[@gmanhan8305]

George is correct that this Biden is not that Biden.

[@vangeezer]

Even bitchute people have spotted the fake biden bot.

[@vangeezer]

Look at biden's life history, tragic, hasn't left a full person inside that shell.

[@bungkusi2432]

Each year China have 6 millions graduate in science (doctor, engineer, scientist, etc). USA only have less than 250K. Lawyer & stock broker were consider good job in USA, not scientific job. There is no way USA can stop China rise because China have more engineer than USA.

[@noelborbon6155]

And an magnet for foreign talents too

[@lisa.e5776]

I think it is good for US. Nowadays, USA NEED lawyers and art students They are the one who will change US for a better future with a Revolution

[@bungkusi2432]

@@noelborbon6155 Because china becoming a center for intellectual people that love to live in peaceful society

[@MrGanbat84]

Very interesting guest you got today. Thanks. 👏👏👏🇰🇷

[@jzoransson7633]

Thy guys! You two articulated the fizzy picture i have in my head perfectly!!!

[@cherryli5097]

I agree with you all. I am disappointed No one (in power) thinks about the country.

[@deecee2837]

Excellent analysis.

[@waltertian4167]

Great interview and great insight. Thank you both 👍👍👍

[@LemyAng]

Excellent conversation between two generations 👍