What’s It Like Being A Foreigner In China? | ASIAN BOSS

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We hit the streets of Shanghai, China to find out how foreigners feel about living in China. The opinions expressed in this video are those of individual interviewees alone and do not reflect the views of ASIAN BOSS or the general Chinese population.
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[@adrianogoncalves3836]

An Egyptian guy in a Brazilian t-shirt, speaking in English and living in China... seems like an interesting person to talk to

[@larissafernandes2652]

@Rich 91 Or maybe just a huge Brazil fan. It's commom when its about footbal.

[@reuven4699]

Mr Worldwide

[@thescientist5875]

Hey I’m Egyptian so I would say he’s definitely Egyptian! We take English in school and regarding the shirt he maybe just a fan because the Brazilian National team is really great and Egyptians love football even when their national team loses they just continue watching the matches while supporting other national teams..! Also he looks Egyptian and even if he looks like another nationality that wouldn’t be the case because Egyptians are not into interracial marriages (unless it’s Egyptian man with white women haha) So here’s an uncalled for insight on the Egyptian mind...!

[@TheYikunZhang]

It remind me of An Itlain pipe woker who was made by Japan, English speaker, jump as high as black, loves coins like Jews

[@gustav3925]

Rich 91 he definitely doesn’t look Portuguese

[@LixtianShanghai]

u speak one word of Chinese, and the chinese ppl be like "your chinese is so good!"

[@ochezzche3445]

maybe because many of you don't know a word in Chinese before you come. If you happen to know one word, you beat 80% of other foreigners.

[@Thatguy-mz6uk]

That is true. I can't imagine what if people tell me "shut your mouth, your English is terrible!"😂

[@homaisen1585]

Probably thats the reason why foreigners' chinese cant get improvement. LOL, many people can speak english and when u say something in Chinese, people would compliment you. Haha, tho it's different for me, maybe i'm very strict on this, i'd often tell my american friends to study more chinese for their chinese doesnt really sound like someone who has studied here for years since they came here to do so.

[@frostlastyosup]

tbh that's like it for any language. manning is right though. if u american born chinese then rip

[@nehcooahnait7827]

I doubt that...

[@love-lj7rr]

I'm japanese.and I've visited China Shenzhen.I used thought Chinese would discriminate me(japanese). But When I go to China.They are really friendly,kind....even They know I'm japanese.and some people saying to me"konnichiwa"...........I think Chinese people are very friendly to foreigners.....not only white people.

[@Rockingbird221]

Totally right！

[@owo7094]

And here I thought Japanese people hated Chinese people 😂

[@arthurwellesley1464]

I'm a Chinese, from an inland province, now living in Shanghai 3 years ago when I received the offer from my university in Shanghai, I was a bit worried. Some people said that locals in Shanghai would discriminate against us, and take us as illiterate people from rural places. Actually it never happens. So that's it. Those guys exist, but you seldom, or maybe never encounter them.

[@arthurwellesley1464]

As for my own attitude towards Japanese... My grandfather were nearly killed by a Japanese soldier in 1942, when he was just a 6-year-old boy. A bullet flew just a few centimeters away from his head. If I were a person living during the war, I would hate your people. But the war ended, 70 years ago. I'd always take those Chinese people who fought during the war as heroes. But I'd not hate you. You are not our enemies. I'm really interested in Japanese culture and history. btw, I know a lot about your 戰國時代(sorry for not knowing this word in English)

[@nehcooahnait7827]

lo ve I think most people may ask you about some anime stuffs... If you show up in Nanjing’s WWII museums, people may quite like you cuz they may see you as the type of Japanese who do reflect on the past. Nanjing does receive lots of visitors from Japan btw...

[@chirican1979]

I’m American, and I lived in China for about 2 years. China is amazing. Loved it. Love the people

[@luyangji6757]

Thanks. We're honored you feel that !

[@chauamos1759]

@Telive Qwenton u mean White people did it？

[@xinyichen8443]

chirican1979 thank u

[@RileyChen]

:))

[@uwanttono4012]

Totally agree with you! I lived in China for 15 years and loved every moment while I was there. The only downside is that the govt throws you out once you reach sixty unless you are an BIG investor, academic from a famous Tier 1 Western university or have some exceptional skills which China badly wants (for example a software or AI engineer). Marrying a local will not necessairly save you lol!. The people though are real friendly!

[@imunishine3011]

“they are surprised to see how short I am as a white person ", that was so halirous 😂😂😂

[@jiajichen3916]

Im Unishine chinese people always think‘ all the white people are tall， strong and fluffy’ i am chinese😬

[@xinyichen8443]

jiaji chen exactly, because generally speaking, they’re taller than average Chinese person

[@pink_alligator]

Guess they have yet to learn those descended from British whites aren't tall lol. That would be us, Scandinavian+ countries 😘 no sweat tho, they can't tell us apart which I can understand

[@maximum-oversaiyan]

i used to be able to spot my norwegian best friend on the subway because he was like, 4 inches taller than the tallest chinese person in the crowd. average height is lower out there, this is facts lol

[@inglam]

@@xinyichen8443 No true in 2020, totally wrong in 2030.

[@NC-hu3ti]

I visited China last year solo, as a tourist. Am Indian, female, late 20s. Honestly, everything was so unexpected. I had been warned about the taciturn nature of the Chinese but they were the warmest people I have ever come across. They give you plenty of space but the when you need help they go out of their way to help you out. Highly impressed by the infrastructure too. Coming from a highly populated country, I can completely understand and empathize with the problems. Yes there were some experiences that were perhaps not so pleasant but on the whole a beautiful and somewhat misunderstood country. Would go again if I get a chance. Would encourage everyone to go. Leave your phone, google maps won't work. Ask people for help, you'll make friends. The only complaints I heard were from some young tourists visiting from more "developed" western nations but honestly if you want every country to be like your own, why travel? And Shanghai is great, the food, the people, the views from the Bund. Lovely. IMO.

[@NC-hu3ti]

@EastWindBreaks Coz I like it and it gives me time for reflection and for observing things I wouldn't in daily life. In the words of someone smarter than me "where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time."

[@anti_fascist]

@EastWindBreaks coz that way you don't have to share food with someone. Everything is yours.

[@Cats_Bread]

Google map wont help,but you can use Baidu map,its very handy for traveling in china

[@sabianahmed6421]

Really....not to be stereotypical but I thought they would be mean but am seeing such nice comments I wanna go to China now

[@MultiSciGeek]

Did you fit in though? Or did you stay in that "expat" bubble?

[@leeny3952]

"You know.. lots of bicycles.." *bicycle riding by in the background*

[@caiyunxu5219]

Leeny because shared bikes are very popular now in every city of China

[@stanevan9545]

Leeny coz shared bicycle

[@jackmanrapid4250]

Now the self bicycle becomes share bicycle in CHINA

[@KongxiaoZhao]

@@jackmanrapid4250 commie style!

[@xinyichen8443]

Kongxiao Zhao I- what is commie style

[@marieclaireasseko]

I wish they would have been able to ask a black-skinned person. My experience visiting China (Beijing, Harbin) was made of a lot of staring and pointing fingers at me. I overcame it by smiling to people and willingly taking pictures with them, and it didn't discourage me from going back. Because I really want to understand and enjoy the culture (not everybody is like that). When people were engaging with me, they were the nicest and they shared the yummiest of traditional Chinese food. I can't wait to visit again!

[@feintatlas8594]

Marie-Claire Asseko a lot of people point fingers because they are curious and you stand out, they do it with white foreigners as well. Most of the time it’s based off of ignorance and curiosity but there are a few assholes out there

[@colu1806]

Pointing fingers always existed when foreigners were present in public because the ethnicities/races in China are not as diverse as other places, so local people might feel curious about foreigners and point at them though this action may be considered as “impolite”. But I still feel sorry about that if you did not had a good feeling with the painting fingers.

[@marieclaireasseko]

It didn't discourage me, I'll go back even China tries to kick me out: too much interesting history and culture to just ignore, for me at least. And the food, the food.

[@marieclaireasseko]

True! And I totally agree and it didnt discourage. But I would totally understand if someone else is.

[@ShyRonnie13]

White Atlas I don't see the point to give my money to people who disrespect me there's some relatively safe place for travelling while black (Jamaica , Colombia , Ghana ,London) I rather be peaceful when I travel and not bother by people staring at me.

[@bano363]

That Italian dude isnt getting his visa renewed

[@rob70]

I was thinking the same :)

[@phase_shifter1375]

Why wouldn't his via get renewed?

[@andreagullo1700]

+23Ways To Die Because he spoke against the regime. Idiot compatriot!

[@Uk07mahasu]

hhahaha true

[@jinhenglee7060]

lol

[@RuchiinChina]

I am an Indian girl living in China and married a Chinese man. I have been watching your videos for a long time. You inspired me to make my own channel to show China to the world from a foreigner’s perspective! Thanks

[@zhaoqingxu1131]

Wow, didn’t expect to meet u here. Nice channel！

[@张杰-t9v]

我最近订阅了你，你很漂亮

[@shuvadeepdey2574]

Everything is good, but I hate the fact that they eat all animals even dogs and cats. The food there is disgusting.

[@RuchiinChina]

@@shuvadeepdey2574 of course not all eat that. Bu this logic, even some north east people in India eat cats and people in Switzerland eat cats and dogs but you can’t generalize it.

[@shuvadeepdey2574]

@@RuchiinChina Forget cats and dogs, China does torture on all kinds of animals. You can search on KZbin, thousands of videos are there. And not just for the purpose of eating, for various purposes. Plus I do talk to some Chinese people from Hongkong on whatsapp, they themselves say that they eat everything.

[@colinbarnes6143]

I visited China 15 years ago and paid a visit to The wall at Badaling which was wonderful , I pushed myself a little bit too much on the many steps and being a COPD sufferer I had to sit down in the middle of the climb and I was immediately surrounded by Chinese people offering all kinds of help and expressions of sympathy for my plight ( I was truly gasping for air ) they were just wonderful to me , I feel that in most of North America I would have been treated as if I were drunk and stepped around, I am now 80 but still love China and its people.

[@jasonye9583]

China has changed a lot after for every aspect. You would better come again.

[@cuac5869]

Man but honestly that climb is horrible. I went to taishan and almost passed out halfway LMAO. Worst part is seeing old people pass you by.

[@喵小怂喵]

@@cuac5869 lmaooo

[@tonypeterson5316]

👍

[@huanglongzhou348]

it's just because you are a foreigner, if you are a Chinese in that situation, probably no one will notice you.

[@peng6066]

I’m from Shanghai. Here are some suggestions for foreigners to live in China: 1. Learn some basic Chinese words since most of Chinese people don’t speak good English. 2. Do not feel weird if someone wants to take a picture with you in rural area as they are just curious about you. 3. It’s easy to make friends here because many people are passionate about other cultures or also want to practice their English 4. Respect and learn Chinese culture because it is very helpful for you to live and work

[@al201103]

Good advice - especially the 'respect' part!!

[@schneidervon3641]

They won't follow your advice.Too many bad behavior foreigners in China now,that's why most chinese people hope government making more strict visa policy.

[@TheOneAndOnlyAhmed]

What should I do if someone asked about my d$** size?

[@wonye80]

show it to him

[@peng6066]

YU W This is an excellent solution Lmao！！

[@meleidymerielle]

I am a foreigner currently living in China, but not in the big known cities. I must say that the people here are very friendly, and will definitely help you if needed. I find living in China convenient, with wechat and alipay and all that. Learning and speaking their language will actually make your life ten times easier, even just the basics. With VPN, I think it's not entirely a problem. The censorship can be annoying, but you can still access almost everything, I don't see much difference. It can be a personal preference, so I agree that you should visit first before deciding to live here. Overall, I think China is a good country. They have a phrase that goes "入乡随俗" meaning "When in Rome, do it like how the Romans do", when you follow such value, you won't have any problem living here.

[@jjzh2002]

Chinese old saying 有朋友自远方来 不亦乐乎 What a pleasure to have a friend come from afar!

[@violetls5628]

@@jjzh2002 难道不是鞭数十驱之别院?

[@luyangji6757]

Thanks

[@sevenlau1884]

Still in China? Come to shanghai and my treat~~~

[@zmelody2111]

underrated, maybe just what KZbin don't wants

[@AsianBoss]

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[@conanobrien1]

Can you have dubbed in English version of your videos?

[@adrianwakeisland4710]

Indonesian version of Asian Boss,please.

[@rilum97]

Hey everybody, Hey Asian Boss, Peace

[@zhenghe2849]

I’m surprised that Asian Boss has not talked about the Uyghurs yet..

[@didimuraddd6032]

Can we see a video on Uyghurs? China needs to free Uyghur people 🙌🏻

[@shawnshams1657]

Thats the last we heard from the italian dude 6:11

[@Luke-ur5xk]

Shawn Shams hahahaha lol 😂

[@caninho1]

hahahaha xixi ping got him

[@Cats_Bread]

6666666

[@raven2402]

Whats that mean

[@alessandro.calzavara]

Esatto haha

[@chitra4522]

my dad's been to china twice now and he told us how pleasantly surprised he was by the way the locals were so friendly and welcoming eventhough he's an indian. i think its important to personally visit the particular place to debunk those stereotypes which we have in our minds regarding that place. once i grow older and becom self dependent, i would totally visit china! love from india❤

[@lantingss1115]

best wishes~ love from Chian

[@username_3115]

You are welcome to come 🥰🇮🇳❤️🇨🇳

[@zheyanbai5824]

Thank you! Love Indian and Gandhi

[@Ramiro328]

I spent a year and 5 months in Beihai, China. I was totally amazed with the country and the people. What I had always thought about China, totally opposite of that. The people are helpful and they really try to make you feel at home and work hard to try and communicate with you. I fell in love with my wife there and the people. I wouldn't mind living there forever. China is an incredible place to live and learn.

[@Alex-gt1wy]

And USA, wanna throw bombs to China and conquer China... :(

[@77.88.]

Beihai is such a small village or it was when I was visiting there in 2009, how beautiful the sea is so clear and the sand is pure white a nice small place, I had a hotel room very close to the water, I will never forget my friend that traveled many hours by train just to meet me there, oh what fun we had I remember her and her many kindnesses.

[@gloriataro3509]

@@Alex-gt1wy They even shut down the Fort Detrick Lab in 2019, withdrew from WHO, and refused to investigate it, which is extremely fishy.

[@Alex-gt1wy]

​@@gloriataro3509 I didn't know about that northamerican laboratory. But furthermore, the government of USA said the flu was spanish when really was originally from Northamerica and not Spain. So that's another true fact that we must consider and thanks for that information about that laboratory

[@mrcool9626]

Ur lucky i envy you ! 😒i dont have a degree to live in asia i really want ur lucky

[@feintatlas8594]

I’m basing this off personal experience and the experience of a couple of friends, but Chinese people are usually very filled with hospitality. If you speak Chinese and immerse yourself with the people, often times you’ll realize that they come to accept you as part of the group. While as a lot of friends who I️ know who have lived in Japan had always struggled with acceptance despite living there for many years amongst the people and speaking fluent Japanese. Perhaps it’s just an etiquette thing, Chinese people may come off as too straight forward or maybe even rude in some cases, but at the end of the day it’s because of those reasons that they’re easy to get close with, they are very open and accepting, especially to those who understand their culture. If you do something wrong or not acceptable in their society, they’re not afraid to tell you s that you make sure not to do it next time, but they make sure it’s in an amiable way. They also love to learn your culture and ask a LOT of questions about life outside of China. While as in japan the people are very reserved and less likely to actually speak what’s on their mind. While as they are very polite and respectful, you’ll always have a feeling of isolation and alienation because they don’t really see you as “part of the group” no matter how connected with Japan you are. Sometimes they may even say bad things behind your back despite acting very sweet in front of your face, but this all has to do with local etiquette. The Japanese are taught to never come off as very strong minded and opinionated, while as in China they are taught to be accepting but open and firm about what they believe in. This is just speaking from a general stand point though, obviously others may of had different experiences in both countries but this is my personal experience and that of those who I️ know have lived in one or both of the countries

[@billwang3104]

Facts

[@user-ph6we3bz6b]

Nya Masami You kind of just proved OP's point...

[@kail9777]

I think the original poster's point was what you just said. He said you may be alienated in Japan b/c of your foreign-ness and you basically said the same thing to agree with him. If a culture cannot accept a person b/c they use "weird Japanese phonics" I feel very bad for the people they reject. In the U.S, it is very rude not to accept someone just because they use "weird phonics" but I guess it also depends on person to person. Everything is very generalized though. I find Japanese people super polite personally.

[@kail9777]

I kind of gave this a thought at one point or another but you said it very well. I think you're generally correct with the statements. Japanese people are definitely super polite. As how they will accept a foreigner? I've always heard that integrating was difficult for foreigners. Chinese people on the other hand seem blunt. They'll tell you straight to your face if you look weird or smell or whatever. On the flip side, you can feel more at home in that sense b/c you know there isn't really hard feelings it's just people speaking their head and people with their hearts on their sleeves. I do get the sense too that they accept you as one of them given enough time. You opened my head there : ) that's such an interesting point.

[@banana-bx9wc]

It's right！

[@windywendi]

I thought they would ask the Egyptian guy if he lived in a pyramid XD

[@ComradeMario]

@Sean Sun yeah, there's similar architecture in China

[@ishaansharma4325]

@@ridhaauliarahma4708 Lol how

[@roentgen8804]

same 🤣🤣🤣

[@GB-yh2wj]

I am Italian too and to be honest I had a great impression on China before coming. After moving there it even improved. China is a great country with great people (especially mainlanders), unfairly object of racist stereotypes. For sure nothing and no one is perfect, they have their flaws too, but in general they are very friendly and curious about different cultures. Plus, if you speak even a little Chinese they all will be sooooo pleased. Another thing that I like is that Chinese always try to take you out and offer meal and refuse to make you pay...well, that's not always true in Shanghai or outside mainland China, but the rest of mainlanders do it :-P Plus, Mandarin is such a beautiful, musical language. I repeat it, nobody's perfect, but China is a great place with great people.

[@perry8196]

The Italians are much more racists towards Chinese and other Asian expats or tourists.

[@hiatusinc]

explain why chinese people are hated in italy

[@ernestov1777]

@@perry8196 No we aren't, I admit our country has a big problem of racism against black people, but most of us like Asians.

[@ernestov1777]

Bella zio, come va li in Cina?

[@kevinclement1533]

I find it odd that people's impression about china often lay on two extremes. There are many tourists, like you, who shared nice stories about travelling to China. However, there are also many others who complained about how Chinese mainlands are a bunch of materialistic, rude, manipulative and evil backstabbers. Next month I will be travelling there and meet some Chinese mainlands whom I befriended while I'm studying in Singapore. Such contrasting views that youtubers have against China does concern me in some ways.

[@hugoalvez5163]

I am from East Africa somalia and I lived in china 10 years 09~2019, and I would say China is a very good country and majority of Chinese pple are very kind, friendly, and nice. Also during my stay in china everything has changed a lot. 中国我爱你❤️这个病毒也马上会好的加油中国加油武汉🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kaushikde9655]

I was living in shenzhen for 2 years I am an Indian and Chinese people are very friendly and they are very helpful and I had a lot of Chinese frnds and they use to invite me in Indian restaurants also and one time my wallet got pick pocket in the market and a local Chinese actually helped me to drop me in my room with the taxi fare and the next day when I invited her in my home she came I offered them to have lunch they did but when I offered her the taxi fare she refused and told me india china frnds and neighbours with a smile so yes i have lived in a lot of countries but Chinese are very down to earth nice and frndly people

[@kaushikde9655]

@Paul Li lol who told u Sikkim and Tibet is occupied illegally the Sikkim and Tibet hate CCP govt r u a Chinese puppet as without info ur supporting Chinese govt cpp

[@zhaobu9326]

@@kaushikde9655 I am a Chinese. I think no matter what the government does, as long as it is not as shameless as the us government, which makes people hate each other's government, as ordinary people, the people of China and India still need friendly exchanges

[@kaushikde9655]

@@zhaobu9326 I do know many Chinese citizens are also irritated with cpp and the world is blaming all Chinese normal citizens for cpp but I do not also all Chinese are right now supporting cpp at the end of the day neither a normal citizen of india and China have no control on their govt but we are frnds 😊

[@sophiaz.4410]

Paul Li dude, he can’t control a country. He’s just saying he likes living in China. Stop bringing politics into it. If you have a problem with it, go talk with India, stop attacking him

[@sophiaz.4410]

Kaushik De ignore Paul li in the comments. You’re not responsible for everything that India does and you don’t have to answer that, you don’t control a country lol. You’re allowed to like the culture and people and not agree with what the Chinese government does. I’m sure a lot of ppl feel that way. Have a nice day!

[@migomkuli6150]

"A mystical country with lots of Kung-fu masters."......lol Love China 🇨🇳

[@xinyichen8443]

Migom Kuli thanks

[@siegbraud4658]

I need sifu teach me wing chun

[@AlenPesec]

@@siegbraud4658 yeah and how to master my emotions and channel spiritual energy :P But for real, I am very interested in Daoism. Very good philosophy that really resonates with my understanding of the world. Inspiring, really

[@waynelu8863]

Now I know if a white man tries to fight me I can just take a kung fu pose and I'm safe

[@socialismcapitalism3404]

Shanghai is already the most international city in China, like a bubble for foreigners, so if you are planning to visit other places, be prepared for the culture shock.

[@peko7446]

I would've liked if they had interviewed more Asian foreigners there rather than the usual visible foreigners (non-Asian looking).

[@martinb.1324]

The irony being that Asian foreigners I have met generally want more recognition and to stand out more in public, while the visible Foreigners (White, Black, etc...) wish they could just blend in and go along with their day without 1298132 people pointing to them and saying 'laowai!' or doing antisocial retarded things (just because they are visible foreigners) every single day. I wish we could switch side with my fellow Asian foreigners.

[@ashaashuasmr]

True words.. I came to Beijing for the very very first time and was huge change. The struggle comes specially when you have to use the different toilet (that one with a hole on the floor) not having the enough leg flexibility to sit. 😰

[@yyzhg6894]

@@ashaashuasmr it's good for your health lol

[@ashaashuasmr]

RUI YANG haha yeah. Im doing daily squats 👌🏽

[@johnpaulogalinato9509]

I really like how the guy from Connecticut, US answered the questions.

[@Li-gk7hq]

John Paulo Galinato he is humble and very nice.

[@aaronxiang3694]

@@Li-gk7hq He is apparently gay

[@balkanwitch5747]

@@aaronxiang3694 and?

[@aaronxiang3694]

@@balkanwitch5747 nothing, just saying

[@tess3554]

@@aaronxiang3694 why would that matter

[@christine_1608]

china is a really really big country, youll get different vibe and treatment in different part of china

[@missondo4887]

Exactly.. my thoughts

[@77.88.]

All of my travels in China were by long distance bus and or trains for two years, I never felt uncomfortable anywhere I took vacation from my work and traveled to different places in China I found China to be a wonderful country with very kind people.

[@stanleyho8009]

@@77.88. most Chinese people are very friendly. But I’m Chinese and I know my people like I know my family. There are still bad people and certainly people who thrive on economic interests. Some of those will try to scam anyone lol even other Chinese people.

[@gloriataro3509]

@@stanleyho8009 ???

[@joaopires8323]

@@stanleyho8009 friendly with white people, but if the person has a dark skin color probably will be attacked

[@bendikok6619]

I’m an American born Chinese, and when I went to China it was really nice. I felt rlly at home even though I grew up in America for 15 years, and it was awesome being the majority. I never got special treatment like whites and blacks do in China, as I looked like a local, but I guess I fit the role too well. A few college aged white dudes who are definitely from America went up to me in the middle of a restaurant and were somehow surprised that there was a Chinese teen in a restaurant. They tried speaking Chinese and gave me a fist bump, never told them I spoke English and I heard them talking about how cool it was to meet me a local. Overall 10/10 definitely would do again.

[@K.lp98]

I was born in China but raised in the US. I’ve been back a few times, it’s quite a fascinating culture. I enjoyed my experiences in China very much!! It’s funny when I would order food, my waiter/waitress or cashier expected mandarin to come out, but instead English did. It surprised quite a few people!! I would encourage anyone to travel to China, at least once in their life!

[@aliciaschulter5403]

When I was in China for teaching English many many people wanted to take pictures with me because I lived in a comparable 'small' city. They were not used to see foreigners. When I went to a club or bar I had no problems to go inside and find a group which I could join without paying for anything. Even if I wanted to pay they won't let me lol. They were just happy to make contact with a foreigner and take pictures xD it may sound a bit odd but well.. its understandable.. and most of them are actually very nice to you and you can make many friends haha it was a fun time. i miss it

[@888records]

Yeah China is really big so it's different everywhere but in general most places people are nice especially to foreigners.

[@aliciaschulter5403]

AlexRoverClub Exactly:)

[@islandgroovies1444]

how advanced does your English has to be in order to become an English Teacher in China?

[@GLPentAxel]

I had the exact same experience, even in some "major" cities like Nanjing and Suzhou

[@PVAPPE]

Island Groovies : I read that the government has tightened up the requirements and now only native speakers are permitted to teach English; i.e. British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealander, etc.

[@magdaciwis5920]

I only visited China... It was amazing, the best 3 weeks of my life... Mostly, because of people. I am surprised that no one mention the overall feeling of safety in China🤔 It is unreal country with so many contrasts. It would be my living destination place of I would be able to move 👍

[@ilonav1819]

Guy: lot's of stereo type like china the bicycle kingdom Me: *laughs in dutch*

[@vvmn9442]

Lmaooo

[@r0conscious]

Juist 👌

[@JohnSmith-un1tu]

bicycle kingdom stereotype was like a thing in 1970s... which reflects how unaware they are about the changes. Imagine a stereotype about US that they still selling slaves in 2020

[@slaylena.]

Yeah, I think Netherland is still _bicycle kingdom_

[@mohammadusman7921]

I have been in China for almost one year.I lived in Nanning,Guangxi.I will love to live in China.I really enjoyed my time there. The Chinese people are so friendly.

[@xinyichen8443]

Mohammad Usman thank u

[@nahmeo5795]

Even with arab people ? i was afraid they don't like us

[@kinagioro9671]

@@nahmeo5795 china has over 30million Muslim and 2/3 of them are Turkish ethnics. Of course they have no problem with Arabians. do you know China has a really good and close relationship with middle East countries for a long time in the politics perspective.

[@meplaywith6268]

@@nahmeo5795 in fact， we cant know you are a arab ppl😂😂，if you dont tell us

[@nahmeo5795]

Thanks à lot you help me a lot 😂 was so scared about it

[@powerrising4933]

I'm Chinese. Back in college,I once met a black couple in our school.The husband seemed to ask for help,and I was so excited because I as a village boy in China had never talked to foreigners in English which I had learned for years. The moment which I opened my mouth,he suddenly said to me:"厕所在哪里"which means where's the toilet? I broke. 🤣🤣🤣

[@arikween9207]

Thats really hilarious but I have to say that your English is really good seeing your comment though English is my third language.Hope you interacted with a lot of english speaking people!

[@luigispina6693]

As a Italian Chinese, I lived in Shanghai for one year, it was probably the best time in my life, a lot of fun, new friends from everywhere around the word, living there you can really understand the word “citizen of the world”.

[@WorldStreetOmaha]

I have been in China for many years and have mostly had good experiences. I wanted a life of adventure and this place has provided that. Many things happen quickly here.

[@ckhinsight]

"Italian?" "Nice football" "Which is not true" LMAOOO

[@longlanglung769]

@@Roc_forever 这都有狗粉丝？

[@richardisme2010]

He must be fake Italian. I mean, Totti, Maltini, Nesta, Piero and so on will give him a (˶˚ ᗨ ˚˶)

[@basedpluto]

How that changed now that their in the final of the Euros💀

[@thunder881]

@@basedpluto We even won XD

[@HunterZOro660]

And now they won euro + most undefeated country on the world

[@bredkareyes6676]

I’m currently learning Chinese and i want to move to China. I want to teach English and Spanish too. Basically because I love Asia so I hope all my achievements come true.

[@shirool1142]

did it come true yet

[@JuanPablo-lt3us]

@@shirool1142 I think she dead David :(

[@shirool1142]

@@JuanPablo-lt3us :(

[@lipingyin731]

@SASA SASA such a hater

[@sarahlee8985]

Omg i need a spanish teacher so bad in China. I have learned some in US university，but when i come back，i would like to continue to learn spanish

[@himasf]

5:34 that chuckle is sooo suspicious 😂

[@Tank1]

hahahahahaah yep, he sounded very western then his suspicious (im watch porn) chinese denial laugh betrayed him.

[@cyper3690]

Lol. He sounded like: ‘dude, we’d use VPN for family reasons... not for cyber-terrorism against Xi Jinping...’

[@bashscript2805]

The Italian friend is a good predictor 6:35. I am watching the video after 3 years and today a war for Taiwan is starting

[@koaladumpling]

Even though there are political conflicts between my country and China, the people I met in China treated me unexpectedly nice! What surprised me the most was the fact that they willingly wanted to learn more about my country's culture! I've been to a lot of cities in different China's provinces for travelings, language and culture studies; I can conclude from my past and current experiences that China is worth visiting.

[@footwearology]

I have been coming to China for many years to work in the shoe industry and have considered moving there many times. I love the counry, the culture, the vibe, the food.... but this video is sooo recognizable: the worries about visa which get more difficult to obtain all the time and the worries about the current direction of politics are keeping me from making the step.

[@TheRealHonestT]

In my experience, its usually older Chinese who hold prejudices (and some young people too). The world was a very different place a few decades ago and this (for better or worse) influenced how certain groups treat(ed)/respond(ed) to other groups. I really believe that with the internet and the world becoming more connected, things will improve... just not fast enough 😂

[@theknight3308]

@ so true, bro

[@pengchengli9584]

really hope so. Humans in different countries are not so different in fact!

[@inquisitvem6723]

With rhe internet it is so much more global now. We can connect with people all over and learn other cultures much more easily

[@berserk____1878]

As a foreign med student in china, best things I find are Alipay and just general safety. Also only some old people are prejudice(although the elderly patients are quite friendly). Younger chinese people are pretty cool with things

[@Jamedia66]

I’m American and am moving to Shanghai to teach English soon. I used to do this in Thailand so I think I have a bit of prerequisite, but I also know it will be very different. I am super excited!

[@eChineseLearning-school]

If you need Chinese lessons take a trial class with us online. And soon, welcome to China!

[@HarshRajAlwaysfree]

6:11 That man was never seen again

[@youcanstay7816]

Oooof lmao

[@youcanstay7816]

Ooof LMAO

[@hongyuanlei9271]

lol I think it's the editor of this video to be blamed not him lol

[@MiaMizuno]

same thought!

[@爸爸-r2c]

China is NOT North Korea, I can easily find at least 10 youtubers be against China but living in China.

[@andreamcdevitt8484]

I went there this year with my parents and it was amazing, such a great place and I even want to go back, I really do because I feel like I didn't see anything. Shangai is such a great city

[@Gingy_the_cookie]

I love China. Hope I get to go there one time. Love from Philippines

[@xinyichen8443]

IamSquid thank u

[@Oline1756]

As Eurasian, Chinese aren’t bad guys. The communisy government are the evil ones, and their supporters.

[@roentgen8804]

filipinos mostly hated the china just bcs of political things like lol

[@SalwaRangkuti]

visited china couple weeks ago and i think chinese people are very welcoming. but english speaking people are kinda hard to find but thats fine because even tho they cant speak english, they are still giving their best effort to help us as tourists. definitely going to go back soon!

[@jovankrstic7239]

I had the opportunity to stay in the People's Republic of China, I simply fell in love with that country❤️

[@ayl826]

I live in China and have been for almost 3 years. I’m American so people tend to assume that all Americans are loud and outgoing (which isn’t the case for me since I would consider myself an introvert). A few tips that I have for first-timers traveling to China: bring toilet paper everywhere you go(public toilets don’t have toilet paper), if you have a nice pair of shoes they may get ruined so don’t flex on all your good shoes there (a huge population of people also means the ground can get quite dirty) , and lastly learn some chinese since not everybody can speak English

[@young5969]

This is one of my favorite KZbin channels. I was shocked what the guy who is from Lecce, Italy even said such words on media, because he is in mainland China. Maybe he doesn’t worried about his visa. And I am glad to see there are many foreigners had good experience in China.

[@bethanya99]

I spent 3 weeks in China in 2012 and traveled around the North-Central region. I had a wonderful time and have many fond memories of the people there. Of all the places I visited, I enjoyed the city of Xining the most with it's interesting architecture, great food, and blend of minority groups. I did end up getting sick in Beijing because of the air, but once I got out of the city center my symptoms went away.

[@davidrabbit8868]

Im a tanned Mexican but they really liked me there! goes to show u don't have to be white

[@hijack69]

Latinos and Caucasian are both considered white in China

[@davidrabbit8868]

who told u that

[@cachem11]

Did they expect you to be good at singing and dancing?

[@davidrabbit8868]

no? they just kept staring at me and the girls thought I was cute

[@babygirl6789]

david rabbit really sounds interesting

[@kathakailin]

I do agree with many of their opinions but it would also be great to hear some perspective from foreigners living in other parts of China, cause Shanghai is like an expat haven and much different from and more international than anywhere else in the country.

[@itannoysme3348]

Shanghai actually has at least 13 million migrant workers from all over China. Living there is a very Chinese experience, though expats who don't know it well will always make the generalization you're making.

[@devonrusinek5807]

@@itannoysme3348 woah meta

[@-brk4009]

I think their choice of people to interview were really great and all in all it was truly informative/professional

[@arenlalongchar6640]

That italian guy with beard and signature haircut! Awwwwwww super hawwwwwttttt! XoXo!!!!

[@MattCouzensMusic]

When I was in Beijing I felt everyone was very friendly and curious. When we went to the Great Wall a lot of Chinese people from outside the city were even more curious. I had my picture taken by many dozen people on the sly by selfie sticks (I'm almost 2 meters tall). I waved at them and told them to stand next to me and take a real picture with me. It was truly wonderful to meet the people even though we couldn't speak to each other. I got a very good impression of the people I met. I hope they also got a good impression of tall white Americans. I would definitely enjoy seeing more of China and the rest of East Asia. 👍

[@alsuu19]

I had been living and studying in China for half a year before the pandemic started. And that was the best period in my life! Miss China so much...

[@abbytan414]

“What surprised you the most when you first came here that people outside of China may not know about?” *toilet paper*

[@SkyHermit]

Thought this interview was being done this year. Never knew it was in 2018

[@pass3d]

her impression in 1989,,, it's 30 year. life level changed a lot.

[@峻逸冷]

Most toilet paper in China are rough and they can't be flushed into the toilet 😂 We have an extra bin for that in our bathroom

[@KiunB]

It's very difficult being a foreigner in China especially when you do not look like a foreigner 😂They never believe me when I say that I'm actually from Russia

[@charlesmongolia]

Из Россси? удевлен..

[@lucasrba]

0:21 I thought "it is easy, he is from Brazil, since he is wearing that shirt and he look very familiar to me". "I'm from Egypt" lol hahahaha

[@ahmedwaheed835]

We Egyptians have all kinds of looks, shapes and sizes lol, and the Brazilian national team is the most popular foreign football team here we love their style very much so that guy was probably a football fan haha

[@claragerhardtdavid6802]

@@ahmedwaheed835 the thing is that brazilians also have all kinds of looks, shapes and sizes haha

[@morenamorena2813]

The Italian guy!!!! Wow.😍😍😍🙌🏾

[@SirenMarjo]

I love China, definitely want to return.😘

[@ashenew]

loved this video and the interviews... I'm definitely gonna use this video with one of my students ecause we're gonna talk about China next class

[@eChineseLearning-school]

Interesting perspectives. Our Chinese language students will be curious about their experiences. If anyone else would like to study online to learn Chinese check out our free trial class.

[@adithyadanaj9768]

I'll ,in the future. I have my hands full at the moment when I get free from all that I will join the class. Are you chinese to just curious

[@feniage4356]

as a greek person trying to learn Chinese, it's very difficult for me to keep up with how fast they talk and I see that even foreigners talk very fast even in English

[@lantingss1115]

I felt the same way while i was learning Korean but now i think it's just bcuz I'm not a native speaker in Korean. Believe me once you got used to it, you'll find out it's not as fast as you thought before. Go for it don't quit my friend

[@Jeremyzth]

the idea that every chinese will learn in primary schoold is to treat your guests with your warm, kind heart and share what you think is the best with them.

[@windywendi]

The Italian guy who said he was concerned about Xi really had balls! Hope he's fine.

[@三元不圆_呜呜]

Believe me he would be fine

[@frankiehuang2266]

His visa won’t be fine lol

[@sorrowhill9269]

Please do a video about the Japanese man taunting and kicking the comfort woman statue in Taiwan.

[@domagario6910]

Sorrow Hill what? Pls explan

[@clarisszeo7777]

Dom AGARIO there was this japanese politician that made the kick pose to the statue of comfort woman in taiwan a friend of mine told me

[@amos325]

yes! I really want to know the reaction from South korean people about this issue!

[@sophysong2246]

Ken Yam Do u even know 80 percent of Taiwanese are Han Chinese, so how come a small minority lol?

[@adoaTW]

Ken Yam that's load of craps. you are just a dpp history revisionist. as a matter of fact, taiwan got a whole lot worse from imperial japan than korea. korea was annexed by japan with cooperation from some korean elites. hence the initial korean resistance against japan was rather negligible. but the first 20 years of japanese rule over taiwan was very brutal. even japanese records show that many large scale massacres were conducted throughout the island to pacify taiwanese resistance. imperial japan was specially cruel towards taiwanese aboriginals. not to mention, korea's and manchuria's colonial status within japanese empire were a lot higher than taiwan. (not that is something to be pround of. just stating the fact.) manchuria and northern part of korea were built as industrial powerhouse of imperial japan and were under direct authority of japanese emperor. whereas taiwan was treated as imperial japan's farmland for japanese food supply and was under direct authority of japanese ministry of argriculture and fishery. in the last few years of japanese rule, many taiwanese were drafted by force as japanese army of taiwan volunteers corp to serve in southeast asia theater. most of taiwanese draftees served as military cooks or porters. some served as supporting combatants. their military rank were usually lower than japanese military dogs. japanese army see your grandpa as comrades? lmao.... total 200 thousands taiwanese youths were drafted into jp military when taiwan only had 5 million population. eventually taiwanese served in japanese military resulted in 30 thousands KIA and 20 thousand MIA in southeast asia.

[@raulmammadov850]

Been living in China for 15 years can’t wait for the pandemic is over so I can return to Guangzhou, life in China is pretty good but that girl was very right about visa , sometimes they treat people who wants to renew their visa really badly and you never know if you will need more documents or if you will even get the visa or not so that’s the worst thing about China my opinion, hopefully one day they will make visa easier because a lot of people go to China just to live a better life

[@chanshen143]

are you back in guangzhou now？

[@raulmammadov850]

@@chanshen143 unfortunately I am not started a business in my country

[@RM-uy3yp]

I travelled to Guangzhou, Xi'an, and Beijing last year for two weeks studying Mandarin at Sun-Yet-Sun University. It was a fantastic experience and really enjoyed it. I went to Museums, monuments, restaurants, Malls, hotels and more. Positives: Transportation, Cheap goods, clothing and food, extremely safe ( I live in South Africa, so this aspect means a lot) and chilled people. Negatives: Internet ( Can't use Twitter, Instagram or Google only WeChat and Whatsapp) and Money.(Paid huge bank fees, couldn't use my phone or credit card at certain places and couldn't exchange money for South African Rands.) Other than that, China was a super great experience. I'm going to Shanghai in October. Any recomendations?

[@chengsong6674]

Maybe you'd better use the two App: Alipay o We chat pay to pay for everything. Cause we don't use cash o credit card in most cases

[@hihi-zh2sc]

search before u go really,u could have avoided the nagative sides

[@majeedaljasari30]

Can we take a moment here and appreciate how beautiful this reporter is? Omg ❤

[@SuitedFire]

I’m very impressed by Annie’s English. I’m an American and for the most part, her English was very fluent and easy to understand

[@sethkang4410]

mystical country with a lot of kungfu masters. wahahahahah thats me

[@擡櫬之悟聽道]

Conducting these interviews in Shanghai, the massive international city in China doesn't really reveal much. You really should have done this in some minor cities.

[@alexz3t899]

I'm sure it's a bit more difficult to find foreigners in smaller cities but I see what you're saying.

[@mr.t5610]

Totally agree. Shanghai is not representative of the majority of China.

[@cuac5869]

There aren't many foreigners in small cities. How do you propose they find them lol.

[@zachjarsle4606]

Foreigners in minor cities seem more content with their life in China because they dare choose to live in minor cities.

[@boyar1978]

I have lived in Shenyang and Yichang for working purposes and I actually loved my stay. Shenyang was probably the coldest place I have ever lived but I liked living close to Russia. Once a month I would travel to Vladivostok to get fresh milk , cream, and cheese which can be hard to find in China. I loved eating all the different Chinese foods. I would eat naan and yogurt for breakfast. Jiaozi for lunch and snacks. For dinner i would just go to a restaurant nearby and pick a random dish off the menu. Sometime I would get fried pork and a sweet and spicy sauce. Sometimes I would end up with a pot full of mushrooms in chili oil. I liked how they would heat the water before they served it to me and i never knew i could drink pasta water. Now I do that all the time. Unlike the Italian guy I love Xi Jinping. I think his belt and road initiative is a wonderful idea and will do much to raise those countries out of poverty. I am planning to return to China as soon as the pandemic is over. Sadly when i left before it was because of my ex girlfriend who was living in Cambodia at the time. She would quit her job as soon as I left and complain that she has no money to pay rent which would mean i would have to fly back to get her money so she would not be homeless. Luckily for me last Christmas she told me she no longer wanted to be with me because I am a selfish person and do not support her. Fine with me it is her loss and my gain.

[@ness1eee]

im visiting China next June im so excited!

[@eChineseLearning-school]

Welcome to China! Study Chinese with us online in a trial class soon.

[@middleeastisthebest2300]

Nessie Is china your father ?

[@htdeng2071]

excited？why

[@smyffmawzz]

Good Luck ......

[@ramyeon_jjajangmyeon]

Can you do the same topic in korea??...like related to jobs of foreigners and the society's view on it?? Please!!!

[@dot4515]

Ask me lol

[@ramyeon_jjajangmyeon]

@@dot4515 ??

[@ArchesBro]

Abiz fitzherbert lmao, he is a korean. You can ask him questions XD

[@T3m33p]

+ArchesBro Wouldn't make any sense to get a korean to answer this stuff, you need the opinions of foreigners living in korea.

[@ArchesBro]

+T3m33p Whoops, I mean maybe he is a foreigner living in Korea, my bad

[@hollyodii5969]

China is AMAZING to visit!

[@نعمللوحدة]

Love China 🇨🇳 💕😘💚🤣❤️🇮🇶

[@nabangshusinha1519]

Well, Italy recently won the Euro, so I guess Italian football is good now. In any case, even during its worst time, it was never as bad as China's football team.

[@abbeb9585]

I thought the Italian guy was an Iranian xD

[@theseekerofenlightenment9366]

6:35 that friend of his is a genius

[@nicolasruiz3124]

wow the gy at 6:35 predicting the future. crazy.

[@بِلَادٱلرَّافِدَيْنبِلَادٱلرَّ]

He didn't. Tensions between the Republic of China and People's Republic of China had existed for decades.

[@hassmins]

I'm learning Japanese and want to learn Chinese and possibly Korean, I dream of visiting Asia and Middle East one day to meet their culture and traditions, food, clothes, their daily life! I am taking small steps with learning Japanese for now tho

[@shantanughosal5217]

The Italian investment banker was way too bold.. hopefully he is doing good

[@lynnwang4151]

Nah, it's really not a big deal in China.

[@obito-uchiha_]

Media report.. italian banker working in Shanghai went missing, president xi can't even find him.

[@ericpoeperic]

italians aee honest people. i respect criticism.

[@pphill3476]

A banker hating xi why am I not surprised

[@vishalmuralidharan4515]

After seeing what happened to Jack Ma, idek anymore.

[@TheDynastyWarrior13]

So as a foreigner who has lived in China in the past I'll just get it out of the way that I absolutely love it, it's my home away from home and if I have the chance to live there again I'd do it in a heartbeat. Life there feels significantly more exhilarating than back in the US. The main thing that bothers me about China, although I can't fault them for it, is the level of inclusion within society. It doesn't matter if you've lived there for more than half of your life, if you're not ethnically Chinese, you'll never be fully integrated into society or be thought of as Chinese by other Chinese people. There will always be some level of isolation and disconnect between you and Chinese people. You will always in one way or another be reminded you're an outsider, sometimes in good ways and sometimes in not so good ways. Chinese people have a very strong sense of national identity and that barrier is almost impossible to break through, no matter how good your Chinese is or how culturally aware you are. Just be prepared for it, you may not fully believe me or understand how deep this runs in Chinese thought, but trust me if you're there long enough you will feel it. It's just an adjustment as an American where the general view is anyone can move to the US and eventually become an American and actually be seen in other people's eyes as just as American as anyone else. That won't happen in China. With that said I love China and encourage everyone to see it for themselves before writing it off as too polluted, dirty, or restricted to warrant a visit. It's an incredible country that will change your life for the better if you give it a chance.

[@yananneteoh9818]

GMAN kRIST, Understand your feeling but, really, it's not like that> Chinese people are as open to anybody as no one else , even myself, can be. Their strong bond is within the family, that's true... you don't have to be Chinese to belong and be accepted. It's about who you are and not what you are. I believe in these days, more and more government 'socialist' concern- issuing restrictions are broken down... and the world' one great humanity' is the most exciting thing happening n China today. Peace to the world.

[@TheDynastyWarrior13]

@@yananneteoh9818 I'm sorry but that just hasn't been what my experience is like in China, and all the non-Chinese friends I know who have lived in China agree with me. I'm not trying to say anything bad about China, I love it there and actually still prefer living in China over living in the US. However, it's just not true that me, as a white American, can move to China and be seen by Chinese people as anything but an outsider. It doesn't matter if I've lived there for over half of my life, I will still always be seen as a foreigner who doesn't and can't understand all the different aspects of life as a Chinese person. I was reminded every single day while I lived there that I was different from everyone else, and that inherently leads to a level of exclusion from normal society. I'm still accepted as a friend and colleague by most Chinese people, but I will never be accepted as one of them in the same way Americans are willing to accept an immigrant from India who has lived in the US for the last 30 years. China is still just a very homogenous society that hasn't quite had the exposure to immigration or foreigners that most other countries have already had.Also, regarding the restriction issue, I actually think China has gotten more restrictive since Xi Jinping rose to power.

[@yananneteoh9818]

@@TheDynastyWarrior13 , I'm Malaysian Chinese but I've been to China 3 times and worked in a small town outside Guangzhou for 7 months. I felt the Chinese have a very close bond among themselves, strongly forged through their history and culture but I 'd never felt more love, caring and support - all given freely, generously and magnanimously. It is a very homogenous country inspite of the 56 (?) ethnic diversity. American friends are open and accept one but their friendship can be superficial though highly emotional. I believe the environment and how people associate with it plays a major role in inculcating a particular bondage between people and with nature. I agree access to Chinese citizenship is highly restricted but not closed... there are a good number of western communists or socialists who have immersed wetland truly and hold Chinese citizenship or green cards, with and without marriage. Every society is different and unique... I'm sure if you love China very much, you will be one of the Chinese in China... and I hope XiJinPing will continue to make changes for a 'shared community.' At the moment, the western world is very racist towards China,excluding it from anything positive or good. It's a bizarre situation , an unfair competition but outside that, many parts of the world give credit to China for the amazing country it is.

[@yananneteoh9818]

@@TheDynastyWarrior13 I re-read you reply and wish to say that from my own observation of other British I met who have lived in Guangzhou forever a decade (English/Scot married to Chinese ), they are not excluded in any way. I think most Chinese open themselves to which ever 'foreigner' without thinking they're different and this is absolutely true. On the other hand, there 're some people, Chinese and British alike, who always have a barrier along racial lines, be they friends or in relationships. I can see that you genuinely enjoylivingin China and love the country ... I'm sure you'll see with new eyes everyday. One thing I will pass to you due to your love for China, is that some Chinese who are strictly into 'chuandong' or tradition like myself, are not touchy feely at all but that doesn't mean they don't love you or accept you. In fact, many of us overseas and mainland Chinese alike, believe that many mainland Chinese have lost this rather Confucian tradition and have become so westernised, they hug and kiss strangers and friends freely.

[@TheDynastyWarrior13]

@@yananneteoh9818 I'm sorry but I guess we'll just have to disagree. As just one example, simply because I'm not Chinese I'm not allowed by law to practice Chinese law in China. Another example being frequently when I want a taxi the drivers will purposely pass me up and stop to pick up Chinese people. Certain hotels are not allowed to serve foreigners. People constantly stare at me or shy away from speaking to me when I go up to have a conversation with them. I have also been told by many of my Chinese friends that parents will have trouble accepting that their child marries a foreigner and hopes they marry a Chinese. I know all of this isn't always true, it's only true some of the time but these are just examples of how there is and likely will be a level of exclusion for a long time. I'm not angry or upset about it, I 100% understand why it is the way it is, all I'm saying is that if you're a foreigner living in China, expect to feel a bit disconnected from society, you will be treated differently than Chinese people.

[@MademoiselleLottchen]

I went to China about five years ago. As a blonde woman especially when travelling around more rural areas people would approach me and ask for pictures etc, which was alright and nice sometimes cos I got to meet many people and occassionally chat with them, but the worst experience was when in one place people were super aggressibe about it and so many people would touch me and my hair and pull me with them or pull me into their shops, people wouldn't leave me alone when I told them to. It was so bad, especially the touching me bit that I put on sunglasses and hid my hair under a scarf because I was constantly having panic attacks until we left that place again. But other than that China was really, really lovely, and i met many wonderful people and now that it's been so long I desperately want to go back and maybe even live in China - just not the countryside :D

[@dongyuewen]

stay in the cities, you’ll be fine

[@laaalalarisa4160]

China just a normal developing country,really really normal, keep usual mind and relax u'll enjoy it.

[@thomasavarino8018]

I lived in China for a month hosted by a family in a town near Anshan, Liaoning and I was asked so many times to take a selfie and almost everybody used to stare at me! It was really weird but also funny

[@bstorm2020]

I live in china part-time and I find it great. I look forward to coming back year year.

[@Matthew-qx3dh]

Lived in China for a bit, and I went across the country to explore. Any foreigner who considers going or moving to China, theres some must knows of what to do. Get a VPN and dont drink the tap water, if your looking for futuristic stuff and good food go to the major cities east or south, go central or more west to see nature and meet new people and see new cultures, and DO NOT GO NORTHWEST. Northwest, specifically Xinjiang province is pretty heated because of the whole concentration camps controversy going on over there, so I didn’t go. Visit China if your looking for an adventure, but be careful with following the laws, they are very strict. And again, GET A VPN.

[@UeronStore]

My friend, Xinjiang has no concentration camp as mentioned by Western media. Welcome to China for vacation

[@doejoan2542]

I am very curious about the tourist place mentioned by beard dude, which only charge non-han people. He is either lying or didn't understand the rule. Some place provide free tickets to locals, but you need to pay if you are no locals. It has nothing to do with your race or nationality. That's pretty common in the world, because local citzens pay tax

[@chiyoko4244]

Common? I've never heard of this happening anywhere.

[@czl0909]

Some museums in San Francisco offer free admission for local residents on certain dates.

[@sophysong2246]

Chiyoko In Melbourne, local students pay $1000 for each subject, at the mean time, Chinese international students pay $5000. And u never heard about it.

[@doejoan2542]

If you like museums, you will know.

[@litagliano5509]

Long men caves. and yes I'm the bearded dude living in China since 2009. :)

[@caspermac]

I'm VERY impressed that that guy said Xi was worrying to him and it remained in this video. Good on you Asian Boss!

[@yananneteoh9818]

I love Xi Jinping... the great unnamed Nobel Prize winner for uplifting 800,000 million people out of poverty, and a man of peaceful initiatives and openness to the world.

[@stephanieweddle4266]

I moved to Shanghai before ever visiting and I loved it. You also can't compare it to other Asian countries so just go for it.

[@diablevache8782]

I don't think it's racist to make a monument ticket free for the locals but not for the foreigners, the locals paid taxes which could've been used to construct certain parts.

[@stanleyho8009]

Yeah that’s what I thought, museums aren’t private business there. They are funded by the government so... in any case it’s paid by taxes.

[@edukid1984]

I'm pretty sure it's a common practice in many countries (mine included), locals paying less than foreign tourists or nothing at all for admission tickets. Rather flippant to associate that with racism.

[@wuyuesun396]

"All we want is to see our friend's cats and dogs pics" 😂 that's so lovely

[@arlo247]

Thanks you, this was awesome!! I am going to visit China and Japan (and Asia in general) for the first time this March!!! I am so excited, it is a dream come true, I have always wanted to go! :))) ♥️♥️♥️ ~ Also, that Italian guy with the thick dark beard was So Hot! OMG! Where are you in China! hahaha ;) ♥️♥️

[@marietito18]

I used to work in a small city in the mid south of china, where barely anyone could speak any english. People stared at me and would do anything to get away from me, not because they are bad people but probably just scared that I would talk to them. It was very hard in the beginning, although after I learned some chinese it became a bit easier. I feel cities like shanghai and beijing are very different from the rest of China. It was a very enriching experience though and i am glad that i did it, but was also happy to leave again :p