What's it like having a child who lives on the other side of the world? 🇺🇸➡️🇨🇳 我父母对我定居中国有什么看法？

Asking my parents the question I've received from countless subscribers and curious strangers: how do you feel about my decision to move to China?
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[@latiendaca1773]

Appalachia to your city direct? Or DC to Shanghai direct fly??

[@jimkang1618]

Is this Hapers Ferry?

[@jimkang1618]

I like your videos. Now I am at Fairfax county. Your hometown.😊

[@chillstep4life]

Can I recommend the DJI osmo pocket 3?

[@ignatiusneo]

I thought there are direct flights from USA to China.

[@madisonmelvin8817]

The most important part of this video was when your mom and dad spoke about you living in China. They only care about your happiness and that is so beautiful! Every parent should be like this!!

[@cosmikdebris4950]

ok, ok...

[@ChineseMartian]

Yeah！Every Chinese parents should learn this and stop being tiger mom tiger dads

[@大象大头]

Many Chinese parents are not like this, they interfere too much in their children's lives. I hope my children will live according to their wishes. No matter how much the child endures crying outside. They care too much about what people around them say. They always hope that their children can go out and make their families feel honored. I believe that the first requirement is for children to have a sense of responsibility. When you reach adulthood, you cannot rely on your parents and take on your responsibilities. Don't burden others. On this basis, allow children to freely choose the life they want. Whether it's poverty or wealth. As long as they feel happy themselves. I am very unhappy working in government departments. But parents believe that this is a long-term stable job and are not allowed to resign. However, my life is full of darkness. I prefer to start my own business. And if one's choice is wrong. I bear all the consequences. As long as it doesn't burden others.

[@AnemoneNing]

@@ChineseMartian Maybe it is just your parents. My working place is far away from my hometown for 4 hours by air. My parents just hope me happy and let me choose everything freely in my life.

[@ChineseMartian]

@@AnemoneNing good for you！

[@santsuma]

Thank you to Kathy's dad and mom. You know China is a safe place, she is happy living there and you both support her decision. We, Kathy's YT followers from all over the world are enjoying her videos. She is showing the world the real China, the friendly people, the great landscapes, the clean cities, the safety Chinese people enjoy.

[@davidchung4691]

Kathy has a very loving and understanding mom and dad! Good luck with your exploits in China. 😍

[@tohrasup]

No, the munter is just showing a sanitised version of China sans the defecation in the streets and re-use of cooking oil from sewers. Why no tribute to Li Keqiang? Li Keqiang Li Keqiang

[@sheavelte2917]

Katharine is doing fantastic job about reporting China than the Western medias. Thank you for your hard work and glad you really find your paradise.

[@tohrasup]

@@sheavelte2917 no, she's just showing a sanitised version of China and I'm still waiting for her glowing tribute to Li Keqiang, who was murdered by Xi pooh

[@冷锋25]

​@@tohrasup深井饼

[@eddywu2077]

和平天使，你的家乡非常美丽。

[@Dordord]

Honest daughter must be raised by honest parents. Greetings from China.👍

[@brandonso]

How did a quiet and shy couple such as your parents raise such an engaging, outgoing and adventurous woman? They did a fantastic job with your family. Thank you Mom and Dad for sharing your thoughts on Katherine living in China. China is very fortunate to have her there, to work on improving the nation and to share with us so much of its varied cultures we would otherwise not see. With that said, Katherine, I really feel you were Chinese in your past lives. Your connection with the land and people is so deep and natural. I feel like you are living this life to introduce the world to this age of China, and doing a crazy great job of it. Hope you marry a Chinese guy and have babies SOON!

[@kats_journey_east]

my mother is very outgoing in real life just doesn't know how to react to being on camera 😂 😄 babies on the way in 2026 maybe, Lol

[@cashmerecat9269]

What a lovely parents you have..they're very understanding and prioritize your happiness instead of theirs.

[@waltsonnedo]

Katherine is the most charming girl of all those foreign vloggers living in China I‘ve ever seen. Also living in Hangzhou, how lucky to be her friend.

[@sylvesterfong9275]

Agreed ❤

[@I_shouldnt_be_here]

your parents are awesome!

[@kats_journey_east]

thanks for supporting the channel ❤️

[@lynnlong6220]

I’m a 65 yr old Chinese mom. I know what they are saying. You have the best parents. ❤the best love my kids give me is to know that they are happy wherever they are, doing fulfilling job, my daughter is a dr in rural America.

[@famouschappi]

Katherine and her parents are heroic without having to be heroes. Societal values and common sense. Thank you for sharing your videos. Chicken army arise!

[@henryzhang9147]

Just got robbed at gun point in a supermarket parking lot at 2pm in Chicago, 3 others got robbed at the same time by 3 guys with guns, just experienced it first hand as close as it gets, gun at my chest, I’m just glad that I got to to home to my family. Migrants issues, incompetence leaders in the justice departments, I don’t see anything would change in the next 20 yrs here in the state, this will definitely help me to make the decisions of where I want my family to be. Thx for your hard works of the videos!!

[@AnnTao]

As a Chinese living in the US, I can not agree with your summary more: no parents would want their child to be living far away, but at the same time they want their child to be happy and live the most fulfilling life they can. Also, I like that how Mom says that you have a very good head on your shoulders. She is proud of you and you are truly amazing, Katie! We love you❤ ❤❤ Please be safe and happy!

[@tyronelowe7090]

Thanks for sharing. Some of us have kids that like to live and work in other countries. We want them to be happy and successful and it's something that may become more common as us humans like adventure and pursuit of happiness wherever it takes us.

[@epsilon9000]

Catherine is awesome and so is her family.

[@longyou8254]

Thx for your Dad and Mom, thx for supporting her

[@林北就是唱秋]

Enjoy a happy, peaceful and relaxing stay in China.

[@jianusheng3851]

Such a wonderful family with a lot of love and openminded.

[@tonytoco8363]

可爱的一家人，谢谢你在中国做环保事业

[@buzzlightyear3715]

I learned about China (family left there when I was 3) now by watching Katherine's video. She is by far the most intelligence, respectful, and honest youtuber on the internet. I am about the same age as Katherine's parents. They are likely came from the hard-working Norwegian or Swedish immgrant families. The value they've instilled on Katherine is very apparent. I do have a gut feeling to Katherine would like to start a family in China.

[@iammeandmyself2083]

As parents with a daughter similar age with you, I can resonate with what your parents are saying. We are fortunate that our daughter wants to return and work back in Hong Kong where we have been living, instead of my home country Australia.

[@taffyandbeanz]

Thank you to your parents for their answers. My parents also lived in Fairfax, VA., they have passed away. I was one of 7 children but the only one living in Asia. They did miss seeing my two children growing up even though I did take them back to see them every two years or so. My parents did enjoy very much their trips to Asia to visit us.

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Smart parents of a very smart daughter. Thanks to her video’s we get to see a fascinating country. Thank you Katherine ! 💕🌷🙏

[@legaozhu7667]

The family is kind-hearted, I wish Catherine eternal happiness, you have a group of china who will always support🙏🙏🙏

[@uconnjames]

Thank both of Katherine's parents for answering questions on camera.

[@tomiputra3720]

Wow Katherine mom is very wise

[@mayviolets]

My mom is so relieved that I left the US and am safe here in Japan. Especially because I'm a teacher, and she feels like America is way too dangerous. She does miss me but we have video chat. She's happy that I'm happy.

[@AlexKai739]

Thank you for trusting China with your beloved daughter. I certainly am very happy to see Katherine enjoying China as her home.

[@usa750]

爸妈真理解，希望女儿在中国过得幸福快乐❤

[@Time4Peace]

I feel the same as any parents for the best and happiness of their children in any part of the world.

[@dannychu2014]

Thank you mom and dad for supporting Kat and her decision to live in China so she can produce these wonderful videos for us! And I agree with mom, we need more videos 😊

[@rmoorefla]

Hope you enjoyed the brief trip back to the States. Your parents are very unselfish and in my mind exemplify the idea that what we want most for our children is their happiness and well being. Thanks to your parents for having such a cool kid, and thanks again to you for allowing us to live vicariously through your wonderful vlog.

[@steelydan1242]

Katherine has very understanding parents who love and support her dreams and pursue of happiness.

[@Jkl62200]

Your parents did a great job on camera!. Greetings from Hong Kong, China. 🇺🇸🇭🇰🇨🇳

[@Time4Peace]

Each time I watch Katherine's video, I feel a sense of human love welling up within me. Here's such a loving soul whose spirit bridge the chasm between China and US. Why does US need to define China as an adversary or an enemy? Katherine shows that we all have humanity within us to come together as a human race to deal with any existential threats confronting humanity, be it climate change, AI or arms race. Katherine gives us hope and inspiration for each of us to persevere to build a better world through building trust.

[@chengt2236]

Harpers Ferry is a beautiful place to hike. My daughter has been there many times when she grew up. Now she is in Shanghai for college. We miss her and at the same time we are very happy that she has chance to explore the world and learn.

[@elainenorthcutt3585]

Julia and Scott-- you project perfectly for the camera. A+ Katie-- once again excellent filming and story. As your mother mentioned, your grandfather, Clifford Pease, whom I knew through my childhood in his travels would be astonished, thrilled to pieces and full of pride by what you have accomplished in life and work in China. Your grandmother, on the other hand, like your parents miss you living in the US-- but supports your life and work in China. Be safe and be happy. Look forward to your next video post. Your godmama.

[@kats_journey_east]

Wish I could have met him😥he left this world way too early . Did you see the new house tour video , some family heirlooms from his world travels are on display

[@angelaxu5722]

Thank you both parents, like most parents, we want our kids stay close, but as long as they are happy, we are happy:)

[@SPLITSLEEVE]

Thanks Mom and Dad for letting go!

[@akiraHCF]

Thank you Katherine for making this video. Thank you Katherine's mom and dad for having comfort in Katherine living and exploring China safely and making more great videos for all of us! :)

[@hallee9975]

Thanks to your mom and pop for participating! 😀

[@uhu597]

That "marry a Chinese guy and have kids" is oddly specific. I think Katherine is DATING!! I'm both crushed and happy for her.

[@ys29229]

Testing water though!

[@Vivian-wp2bs]

I’d like to see the DC - Beijing flight back to normal too!

[@drleishaobo]

Doesn’t she have a Chinese boyfriend?

[@JSTech2012]

Separated. I don't think Katherine really wants to have a family and kids with Chinese. It's very hard to adapt to cultures easily, even though she has spoken Mandarin so well.

[@sanyomoto5029]

@@JSTech2012 doesn''t matter what race she married with, hope she marry the right one that can make she laugh.

[@sandrachun972]

PARENTS THANK YOU For participating in the interview. I'm glad that you are having a open minded experience embracing a new culture. So much natural beauty all around your home.

[@terence3908]

Your parents are wonderful! - supportive, open-minded and most importantly to them, your happiness comes first 🙌

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Wow! Your mom and dad are really nice as for them the main thing is the happiness of their daughter and this is just wonderful. Love them. Awesome interview. Thank you so much for sharing

[@hokkeeable]

Like all parents, Chinese or Americans , we want our children to be happy and safe wherever they maybe . I wish you that too every day of your life .❤❤❤

[@stvdmc2011]

As a parent happy and healthy kids that is all want

[@7hx89]

🥰Awesome. Kate you are the best.

[@xieguofung]

Family time for the lovely girl, happy for you ❤

[@汪鹏-w4v]

And I am a Chinese living in Panama, and is about to go back to Qiandaohu (Thousand Island Lake) for a half month break to spend some time with my family, too.

[@yuhongwang813]

Wow, once saw Catherine visiting home town West Virginia, made me recall John Denver’song , country road, take me home, Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River, made me miss home want to go back so much. Catherine is very lucky and blessed to have such wonderful caring parents love and support her. It’s very touching to hear both openly talk about their feelings on Catherine settling in China. It’s very natural and beautiful just like Catherine as always.

[@dt4844]

Very open-minded and supportive parents. Awesome family!

[@TY-ob7fz]

Hi mom and dad !!! Congrats on having such a wonderful child like Katherine with the smarts 🤓.

[@RespectOthers1]

Appreciate your parents for doing the exclusive interviews. Great to hear they have no sleepless nights knowing you're happy in a safe country. Oh, and the bonus clips are lovely! :D

[@cheongkinfong2538]

Thank you Katherine 's Dad and Mom for supporting your daughter's decision to live in China eventhough they seems concern about her safety. The video about US 's country side is very beautiful too

[@re5710]

"If she is happy and I can support that" Thank-you Parents.

[@DeBeard]

hmmmmm Interesting, yo added a 7-8min or so mom's monologue (perspective on 'Katherines journey to the east') in the vlog, That's something different n makes this one so special🎉

[@byap4662]

Ki Kat. It's tough on your parents to have their only child far away from home. Still your happiness and safety matter most to them. You're truly blessed with such unconditional love and care from your father and mother. 🙏Your parents can visit you in China soon.

[@FreeHopeful]

Such a happy family! From the dialogue, Katherine's parents care most about her happiness and safety. Best wishes, and I hope they will visit Katherine in Hangzhou soon.

[@frankfeng3079]

A very lovely parents!!!

[@shuwochang4819]

Thank you for sharing your lovely hometown and your parents' thoughts. I am looking forward for more videos of your life in China.

[@tailslapexplore6887]

It Is hard for parent but when little one spread their wing they know is time for them to leave their nest, have a happy and safe journey kath.

[@vinhdao94]

Very understanding parents.

[@曾惠美-k4w]

I like your parents. I feel that they are very kind and open-minded. Most importantly, they love you and care about you. It seems that they do not hate China. I sincerely hope you can settle down in China, marry the one you love, and have children as cute and smart as you.

[@DeBeard]

I bet if yo do us tour content, yo're gonna have another 100k subscribers on board🎉

[@kats_journey_east]

and then none of them would watch once I got back to China and then my click rate and algorithm performance would be ruined 😂 such is the cruel world of KZbin 😂😂

[@DeBeard]

@@kats_journey_east k keep fighting against algorithm🐶

[@paulkam4059]

Tell your parents, their child, by the destiny of her deep curiosity and openness to the Chinese hisotry and culture, is doing the very meaningful job of promoting peace to mankind.

[@rosalianolasco5741]

Love your parents point of views. So practical.. AWESOME!

[@lzheadache]

Oh, This is the first time that I noticed you're from Appalachia! I watched another youtuber Peter Santenello for a while recently, and I became interested in that area. Its culture, history, humanity, natural scenery, and traditional customs, everything make it very unique. I have traveled to Ohio before, but at that time I had no impression of Appalachia. I hope I can learn more about this area next time I go visit the United States. Hope you are doing well and looking forward to your new series of videos!

[@DeBeard]

Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze

[@joaowust]

Awesome video as always, nice to hear your folks talking about you, your life in China, you must be proud of them and certainly they are proud of you. Enjoy your vocations! Be happy 😃

[@sandysuma]

Your parents are so cute and they really love so much. Thanks for sharing your adventures. It's truly inspiring to see how you communicate with the local people in China and they seem so welcoming and nice to you.

[@jman4good]

Nice place in the U.S. Parents will love their children to be happy no matter they are. Good job and thanks so much for the video Cat!

[@PeterSzeto-es6em]

This is different, but love watching it just as much, and it will so great if your parents could visit you in China, I mean, it will be massive!

[@tuesdae666]

Liked seeing how you live on the other side too. Happy for you. Stay safe and happy. And thank you to Katherine's parents for raising such a positive and lovely daughter.

[@rapidrainc9318]

Good people. Wish Katherine continues to enjoy a wonderful life in China. Good health, happiness, and a rewarding life to you and your parents. Thank you for sharing the stories in your life.

[@LordKarma101]

Your parents are just so wonderful being supportive, unselfish and open-minded but what truly exemplify a wonderful parents is how they perceived their children happiness as their priority.....now I know where Katherine got all her goodness !

[@zactianne6331]

As a parent myself, I cannot help but admire your parents. The ultimate selflessness of a parent: the happiness and safety of their child!

[@freefree1219]

My daughter works in London, so that worries me a bit because we all know how dangerous it can be. The good thing is with WhatsApp we can stay connected frequently. She can even phone her mom when at supermarket getting some advice on groceries. I'm in Asia so the time difference is not as bad as china vs US. Anyway I understand your parents' feelings, and technology has made things so easy now. You're doing great things Katherine, and we love you and your family. Cheers!

[@susanmah8768]

Katherine, I watch all your videos but this is my first time leaving a comment. I want to thank you parents for speaking out: you have raised a beautiful daughter who shines in every way. The best gift any parents can give to their child is roots and wings. Bravo👏👏👏👏

[@hndld9550]

Thank you very much, parents of 陽離子, for raising such a beautiful, kind, inquisitive girl, and for supporting her in her adventure in China.

[@sanhepeng1792]

Your parents are really insightful persons with open mind for your choice❤Good luck for your future life in China.

[@kuenchik9072]

I've been busy trying to find direct flights from DC to China for Katherine's parents. But alas they all require at least 1 stopover.

[@scy3894]

I think they are starting direct flights in January ‘24

[@jian-nongwu8636]

True life video, not like American media report. I have lived in Canada for many years. I am considering to move back to China.

[@MegaCavatina]

Your parents are so natural on camera! They love you and want you to be happy! Great segment! Beautiful countryside. 🌈

[@banshong3997]

Great one for introducing your family. Hope they both visit you soon in China so you can show them around. Very brave of you to venture so far from home. Ah, to be so young again and so fearless 👍👍👍💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️

[@yogaterapi802]

Kat, what wise parents! They let the children be happy wherever they live. I love all of your videos, whether in China or in the US. Great capture Kat!. Always stay safe, healthy, and happy with your beloved family. 🙏🏻👍🏻😍

[@truthbearer888]

This type of video shows that people all over the world have more in common than differences. God has created natural beauty for all to enjoy anywhere in the world. When we radiate the spirit of integration instead of separatism, we are true ambassadors of a happy and peaceful world that we all share. Thank you for your goodness. Your videos show the world what China is really like.

[@tukinooen1815]

You are so lucky that both of them support you all the way, you should visit them more often. By the way your home town is so nice and peacefull.

[@iamcanadianedmonton]

i urge viewers to support this channel by watching all the ads. if the ad is long, do something such as making a cup of coffee while the ad is on. love from canada.

[@阳明子]

Thank you so much Katherine's parents! I really enjoyed this video.

[@wendyyang2381]

Your dad is so funny 😆 with typical dad answer. But really glad that you could visit and spend time with your family. Happy to see your parents.

[@ZhengShen05]

Thanks to Katherine's Mom and Dad. No matter it is in the U.S. or in China, all parents have mixed feelings about their kids being away from home. I'd say we should appreciate their support, and also try our best to make them feel assured and connected when we are away.

[@jessicareynolds4100]

Thank you to both of your parents! It’s not easy to be on video and they both did a stellar job ! My daughter in-love is from Shanghai so watching these videos about China allows me to have greater insight into Chinese culture, people and places. Thank you Katherine for sharing your stories.

[@sylvesterfong9275]

Dear Katherine, many thanks for such a fantastic and enjoyable vlog about your hometown in Fairfax, VA. You have such humble, open-minded and wonderful parents. And they have certainly raised you up to be an intelligent and beautiful lady with a very charming personality. When your parents visit China, take them to visit Kuching, Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Wishing you and your parents good health and happiness. Blessings🕊🕊🕊 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

[@kuakiasoong50]

Lovely to see you going through this stage of your life Katherine, the angst of living separately from your folks. My wife, a Brit has now lived in Malaysia for more than 40 years and we have 2 children who are older than you in Oz. It's so wonderful to see you so happy in China and we enjoy your vlogs. You and people like Cyrus Janssen are the best ambassadors of America and we hope you carry on your important work for world peace and cultural understanding. Our daughter has an American husband. You're most welcome in our home if you ever come by Kuala Lumpur. Lots of love, Kua Kia Soong (google & KZbin)

[@kats_journey_east]

I visited KL last year, the food was amazing, there is a little something from everywhere, probably the most diverse place I have ever been to on this earth! hope to be able to visit again!

[@maceysue2002]

Thank you mom and dad, you guys did well on camera! Katherine you’ll need to do an Amtrak trip. I did an Amtrak trip across the country and back when I was in my 20s, so much fun and made me appreciate what a beautiful country we live in 😊

[@kats_journey_east]

If I could get more time off work I would love to do it , it would be an interesting vlog series for sure , to compare with my 48 hour china green train journey 🤪

[@yananneteoh9818]

Thank you, the good parents of Kath❤érine. Sorry, I was rushed off. I wanted to say I can understand how you would miss not having your daughter near you. I hope this can be Consoling to you that China is a very safe country and its people honest and helpful. When you visit your dear daughter in China for her wedding or or the arrival of their baby, stay in China for a longer time so you can both travel to the many beautiful diverse places. I think you are lucky Katherine connect your family to her new family in China.

[@yananneteoh9818]

This is amazing. The Edit really works!

[@internationaldailytv6179]

Katherine is so considerate and thoughtful of her parents to be asking such questions even though she lives so far away from them. Yes, we like to thank father and mother for participating, and showing so much understanding and care for their dear daughter. They should go and pay their daughter a visit and who knows, just like her, they fall in love with the place. 🤩😍🥰

[@ariariaris]

Oh, this is the earliest i’ve ever been to one of your videos! It’s so cool to see and old appalachian mining town type place, some really cool history and geology there. I’d bet you the old trains ran on the same track as the passenger trains you saw! However as a person who has been to neither country, I think living in China seems nicer 😅 I do like the coal statuettes though!

[@alexracoon4513]

Understanding parents 😎😎

[@JSTech2012]

Hi Katherine, nice to see you back in the US. Very nice, quiet town. Say hello to your dad, mom. Your mother is right that China is much safer in cities than US cities. I hope you can convince your parents to visit China someday.

[@suechewyap2020]

Thank you to Kat's mum & dad for participating in the latest video. As a parent myself I can understand their feelings and concerns. But it's also comforting to know Kat is living in a peaceful place and most importantly, she is happy there. As always I am looking forward to more videos from you, Kat.