Why I'm Raising My Children in CHINA - NOT The UK.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks for watching! Hit THUMBS UP if you like this video, and let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 😁

[@Anonymous------]

I encourage you to do more videos like this.

[@JMa-cg1ks]

Hi Harvey, I love your vids! Do you use the internal mic of your phone or an external one?

[@dalaiyang1588]

@harveysVlog would you please gather some information on living after retirement in China. Thanks

[@Anonymous------]

@@dalaiyang1588 If you were born in Hong Kong and can prove you have Chinese ancestry in mainland China, automatically you are considered a Chinese national and you're qualified to apply for a Return Permit card which you can use to freely enter and reside as long as you want in mainland China. You don't need to declare or give up your citizenship in another country.

[@ChinaSongsCollection]

Very strong points. Very well said!👍👍

[@kensanuk4914]

A lot of westerners feel that a strict government equals to zero freedom. However, having lived in Singapore and China all my life, my take is, having some form of proper control is good for the country. Like you said, low crime rates, good learning environment, and I would even add "good living conditions". The key is having good governance. In both China and in Singapore, the government have long term plans (like a 50-year road map), and they achieve progress very fast because the government is focused on improving the lives of their people. Full stop. Whereas in many western countries, the politicians are busy fighting the other party(s), and some even spend a lot of money meddling into other countries' affairs. Sad.

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Ok, but tyranny always comes back to countries that love control , like China. It’s on the way. Economy starting to look horrendous. 21% youth unemployment. Massive companies going bankrupt, local governments drowning in debt,

[@misterdd7239]

Taiwan unfortunately fails miserably as well. Hurray for Singapore new president!

[@richarddaniel2416]

6 years ago I planned to take by boy back to NZ or Aus when he turned 13. He is now 10. There is no way I would let him go to ANY western country, absolutely no way, China is way better for children in every aspect. Have friends doing the same thing now. I have been in Shanghai over 16 years, its a wonderful place for children to grow up.

[@Harveyinchina]

It's a common thought among expats. We hate to see what has become of our countries when we live every day in somewhere so beautiful

[@MsBay129]

I practically grow up in the UK. From the age of 16 til I graduated. The 70's was pretty good in the UK & Europe. Than all hell break loose with the bunch of Neo Con taking over. I still prefer SEA.. Borneo.

[@sjv9147s]

Same here. I intend to have my son do his university in either Beijing or Singapore. Any of the collective West is no longer ideal, no matter the other "attractions" on offer. What's most important is to be at least 99% sure you'll not have to receive your son/daughter in a body bag.

[@MsBay129]

@@sjv9147s. The top universities in the west are still very good. They are smart as they recruit the best mind in the world. Few years back, Oxford approach my daughter and offer her a PhD scholarship. Smart of them. Low cost lecturers and researchers from Asia.

[@MsBay129]

@@Harveyinchina. Keeping the rest of the world poor so you are the top dog have it's draw back. Result is refugees and millions of them.

[@Monitor2023]

May I suggest one more advantage for raising kids in China. That is they can learn Chinese much more easier and better than from any other places. It is true particularly Chinese is one of the most difficult languages to learn.

[@redmondlee9579]

* Only for those accustomed to using Latin and its derivatives

[@richarddaniel2416]

my Chinese partner is trying to learn Thai, she says Thai is way more difficult than any language she has tried and she speaks 4 languages fluently now.

[@idk-ye7ur]

​@@redmondlee9579 China, arabic and Russian are very hard tho. Japanese nor Korean are as hard as Mandarín.

[@LW78321]

Yes I totally agree with this

[@sjv9147s]

Try Sanskrit 😊

[@etow8034]

Western society today is likened to the last days and decline of ancient Rome under Caligula's rule !

[@TonyW-z9w]

Did the Roman did drugs? They sure did each other 😅

[@therealdeal2163]

Rome didn't collapse under Caligula it went on for 300+ years after Caligula ....the rot started after Commodus , when the prerequisites to become emperor was to be very rich and be able to bribe the praetorian guard to protect you and make you emperor ....

[@therealdeal2163]

​@schrodingerskatze2162N . Korea is far from a socialist state , socialist states do not have an inherited leadership , Kim Jong Un is a dictator , he is more of a king than a socialist leader , that I can agree with the USA with. China and Cuba , I agree with you are socialist states where the people have the power.

[@Harveyinchina]

Very true. It's showing all the signs of a collapsing empire. The next two decades will be super interesting indeed

[@rinzler9775]

​@schrodingerskatze2162"the workers control the state" 😂😂 in China, North Korea and Cuba ? Lol - wake up and smell the corrupt leadership where most of the wealth is controlled by a few and the society is slaves. Beyond belief you even mentioned NK - what propaganda fueled fantasy are you living in ? The Marxist textbook of the ideal world is quite different to what reality is. And why did China choose a western based political system written by a small hat to replace their own rich culture ?

[@GOAT_MESSI53]

Chinese education is really suitable for children's growth, because Chinese education focuses on respect and kindness from an early age, you can hardly see students disrespecting teachers in China, because their parents and teachers have taught them to respect their elders from an early age.

[@sola4393]

I still remember as a child growing up in a regular Chinese culture school, at an early age they have a class teaching children social behaviour. This little book I've read in class teaches young kids to be respectful to elderly, teachers and to the environment we live in, how people interact with each other respectfully, helping out old people cross the traffic, giving up your seat for those in needs like elderly handicap etc. These are all good virtual for children to learn at an early age.

[@GGLEDOU]

Respect is in the Chinese culture and also in many Asian countries, such Japan and Korea (north and south).

[@ohgin12345]

Oh please. And their robotic kind of thinking

[@indiasuperclean6969]

BUT SIR MY INDIA IS THE REAL SUPERPOWER NUMBER ONE🤗🇮🇳 WE HAVE THE BEST INFRASTRUCTURE AND HIGHSPEED RAIL 🤗🇮🇳 MEANWHILE IN CHINA PEOPLE STILL RIDE RICKSHAW EVERYWHERE AND THEY ALSO POOR DONT HAVE CAR . THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗

[@GGLEDOU]

@@indiasuperclean6969 Good troll. That's what WION and other Endian news industries tell to their Endian sheeple.

[@Anonymous------]

It's great to see a young man like you to have such a clear mature mind. I agree with you on many of the things you said in this video.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@ubermenschen3636]

Here’s the most important reasons you should raise your child in China: 1) no drug, no Kensington Avenue 2) respect for teacher and learning 3) respect for other people’s property ; no graffiti ; no vandalism 4) low crime, no gangster crime 5) no school shooting.

[@Harveyinchina]

🙌👏

[@Anonymous------]

6. No drag queen teacher. 7. No tran teacher. 8. No sales tax on diapers and everything else.

[@MsBay129]

Gangster everywhere. Even in China. Less I guess. 😂

[@alsetalokin88]

@@MsBay129 chinese triads operate underground. they will surface again when their country needs them.

[@cungcung5042]

@@MsBay129 They shot gangsters & drugdealers in China

[@scottw4208]

Absolutely agree. No gangs, drugs, guns, violence, racism, hate, bigotry

[@DisgustingOilFish]

Most importantly, LGBTQIAPK 🤢🤯

[@billycheung8836]

Above all, can learn Confucianism which is invaluable.

[@k2411871]

No racism? There's plenty of racism in China. No freedom of expression where the state is God. Really high taxation but poor safetynet.

[@johnm9222]

Chinese are Very racist

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Liar

[@wslai7270]

very interesting to hear a foreigner praise China's internet policy. You got independent observation and thinking. keep up

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks!

[@simplisticscientists]

I am labelled a foreigner and I must make the most highest sacrifice of all... giving up my son to this racism and he too looks at me as a foreigner now. Be careful with your words and change your opinion of us "foreigners" we are no different to you. People are too "interested" and that sickens me everyday and makes bringing up my children here a misery for me as a parent because of the words people choose to say to me. I just want to go home where I live in a lovely town where I was brought up with friends from all cultures around the world. Harvey is too homesick and you fail to see his full view because he left it right to the end to say that he is in misery and making a sacrifice for his child. This is not China being praised exactly, it is a cry for help to help the UK and America to stop fighting with China. The real reason it is better to raise a child in China is because USA and UK integrated with the world and China didn't. I have more pride in that than you Harvey. I have enough pride in this multi-cultural world full of crime and gangstas to say that the UK is not in the wrong here and China is right but could be doing more to learn to communicate and respect British culture of multiculturalism. I hear so many bad words about the UK but what we have done is good. We are educating many different cultures to co-exist in harmony. It's just a harder challenge than the Chinese government have given themselves. China took the easier route that has paid of quicker (Still a hard route to take). If the UK succeeds (because of the people raising their kids well in that setting learning to live with it) then the UK will succeed big time in having a multicultural world of peace. I'm sorry but the China dream is nonsense because there ARE drugs and there ARE different cultures and we all HAVE to live together now. There's no going back on that... look at what the Chinese government is doing to the rest of the world right now out of spite. How long have you been living here Harvey? It is going to be hard for you to not become bitter like me, as I was very positive like you 4 years ago when I moved here with my 3 month old son. It has only taken me 4 years to have a completely different view and I am now trapped and forced to commit or I lose contact with my Chinese family forever.

[@simplisticscientists]

Saying all of that... politically, I understand that it is British and American people who must first respect and understand Chinese history in order for us to get along and figure this mess out... but please can we acknowledge when we are saying how great China is that it is not a good thing that only China is great!

[@simplisticscientists]

请我们明白一起的问题是什么。因为我的国家就生病了，所以我不要那么长时间给你说话中国镇么好的国家。如果我们一起把英国，美国修好了，才能高兴住在一起。

[@simplisticscientists]

Great you've fixed China doesn't interest me anymore... it's been 4 years... China is great! So what? I love that... I really do... but I am losing energy to continue talking about it...

[@shinmonleong7206]

Your are making a very smart decision raising your children in China.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@rabitevil]

@@Harveyinchina kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGTXdWWDbrSXbZIsi=13IHG9PEFdu2zxiw

[@rogerwang1474]

This is lie

[@terrainofthought]

@@rogerwang1474 explain.

[@jbennison5672]

He didn't cover the schooling aspect. He either needs to pay for international school or hope his kids graduate in the top 1% of their class or they will be limited to earning about £1000 a month.

[@bleigh2600]

Heard western politicians accuse China of lack of 'moral compass' because they don't have a Judeo-Christian tradition. I laughed so hard I fell off my chair!

[@DDR99999]

It's funny how US religious fundamentalists and woke extremists pretend to hate each other online, but they agree on 99% of important issues, especially geopolitics.

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Not bothered about forced camps and 5.8 million slaves is horrendous. Citizens just don’t care as long as they get more freebies.

[@smileyandpeople9030]

@@JohnSmith-sm7ez😂 did u just thumbed up yourself?

[@Fenchel-hg]

@@JohnSmith-sm7ez 你只是长期听西方媒体编的故事吧，拜托亲自去看看是否是真的，真是太可怜了，被洗脑中的一个

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

@@smileyandpeople9030no. I know I’m great and my comments are amazing. Don’t need confirmation from weirdo KZbin geeks.

[@davidchung4691]

Spots on about China! People in the West have been mis-informed by their decadent government and ignorant media. Wish you and your family will be happy and prosperous in China.👍🙏

[@alice1374]

Yeah. Media in the West (at least America and Britain is owned by billionaires)

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Ahhh right. And Chinese state media isn’t full of propaganda. You guys are so unbalanced and tribal.

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

China 56th most proportionate nation. Hopefully one day drinkable tsp water will happen everywhere.

[@蛙岛绿蛙能井蛙不能]

@@JohnSmith-sm7ez到那都能看见你个傻逼在喷屎💩呢？？

[@trekpac2]

Tons of bad propaganda in the West concerning Russian and China, two of my favourite places.

[@timmcgraw3096]

I sincerely wish you and your family and children a happy life in China

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks so much

[@rabitevil]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGTXdWWDbrSXbZIsi=13IHG9PEFdu2zxiw

[@irritatedanglosaxon1705]

I want to hv a life in the future, and China is the future. Meet my dream girl, get married, and raise children there. I want to get back to my origin

[@Harveyinchina]

I hope you can!

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

I’m pretty sure history will repeat and at some point this authoritarian regime will turn tyrannical again. 21% youth unemployment right now and appalling economic outlook from most non western economists.

[@albertli3935]

I have to complement you for your excellent video. You helps us to open our mind and clear up the misconceptions about China. You are very truthful and honest, thank you again for your video! God bless you!

[@Harveyinchina]

Wow, thank you

[@rabitevil]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGTXdWWDbrSXbZIsi=13IHG9PEFdu2zxiw

[@latiffabdul]

Right choice. Its quite sad to see what is happening to the west. What is surreal is the fact that the last stronghold of western traditional values is actually Russia. Many westerners, americans and europeans are actually moving to live russia, kaliningrad being a good example.

[@Anonymous------]

The cost of living in Russia is a lot lower, the only problem is neighbors keep inviting to vodka parties.😁

[@PhiloSurfer]

@@Anonymous------ That's a happy problem.

[@metalslayergameplays6089]

@@Anonymous------ and drilling their apartment

[@yuhyi0122]

@@Anonymous------ good alcohol

[@onglingyeow]

Well said Harvey! Likewise, Singapore is also against drugs. Our government, citizens and society at large is also against drugs. Singaporeans are proud of our drug-free and safe streets. Women, the elderly and kids can all walk the streets at night safely without any fear of violent crimes. Giving into drugs is NOT a thing that politicians should be doing in order to win votes. Legalising it will make it worse. It results in a crime-ridden and kakistocratic society. I sincerely hope that the British people, monarchy and government leaders can do the right thing and say NO to drugs. Come visit Singapore one day too! 😃

[@holymackerel6200]

The trouble is, it's not easy to get long-term stay in Singapore.

[@wenbinwang-ds9de]

以前新加坡还有条很出名的街···

[@patrickpen2265]

Well said Harvey. Wise thoughts and objectives from a young person like you is impressive and reassures there's hope for a better, fairer and caring society.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks!

[@osknara1625]

You’re so young, so sensible and so spot on with all the factors supporting your decision! Many youngsters are still so bewitched with the western way of life which they see as “cool” and don’t see what’s wrong with them

[@EugeneLiew-kx9jk]

Well said Harvey. I agree with you. Myself living in Malaysia, just south of China, also has very strict laws against drugs (death by hanging). A society that condones drugs is doomed.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@aoeu256]

China has a lot of tobacco and alcohol use though which are equally dangerous if not more dangerous than certain types of drugs.

[@samleung6352]

​@@aoeu256你所說的大量，數據庫在哪裡？

[@smithweil682]

​@@samleung6352瞎编不需要来源。

[@johnwcchow]

@@aoeu256 lot of tobacco and alcohol use?? Oh my fxxking God, UK and USA are all saints!! They don't smoke or drink!!!!!!!😃😃😃😃

[@MrTnylam]

For such a young man, you are very wise. I know you and your family will go far and be very happy in China.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@jessylim5591]

Hello Harvey, I hear you & being so young you are able to think so rationally. Congratulations on that..keep going & stay wise.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@Shekumanstravel]

Bro, wise choice. Once I leave the UK to China this month. I will not come back to live here but to visit my mom and relatives/friends. Honestly, in London the high cost of living is making people lives miserable here and raising kids in the west at the moment is too expensive and dangerous except if you’re well off and live in a gated community. Btw, see you in China soon bro 😎

[@jsc3417]

Welcome to China, I hope you find peace in our country.

[@brianliew5901]

Wise decision.

[@Harveyinchina]

Can't wait to make some vids together mate! You'll love this place

[@Shekumanstravel]

@@Harveyinchina likewise mate!

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Gated communities? Where in London? You guys are massive liars. Dangerous my ass. Stop exaggerating. KZbin is turning everyone into fearmongering ………

[@cfos118]

I fully agree with you. A lot of people will be skeptical and will say you are exaggerating but in reality they sort of know what you are saying is true. You are making the right decision. I wish I could have had the same option. I live in the Uk, used to live in London but have moved out to Kent. 1000% spot on, not only girls/women even men will say the same, no chance I feel safe walking the streets on my own when it’s dark.

[@naqibazimi9371]

Absolutely a brilliant choice. Hope everything goes well to you and your future family. All the best mate. Love from Malaysia. 😊

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you very much!

[@nancywu6536]

Malaysia is better than China!

[@maggiema2777]

You are absolutely right, I have live in UK for 9 years and the longer I lived there the more I want to return back home so this July we sold house and move back to Beijing to raise up our 13 years old daughter with better education, safer environment and hard work mentality 😊

[@Andy-P]

Good time to sell in UK and a good time to buy in China

[@beaulieuc8910]

better for the enviornment too in uk

[@kindface]

Good for you! Your kids will thank you immensely one day when they're grown up and become parents themselves.

[@beaulieuc8910]

some kids may not want to be born, it is cruel to bring kids into the world so they experience pain and death. very selfish to have kids

[@kindface]

@@beaulieuc8910 Sure, I can agree with that. My point is that if you’re going to bring them into the world, you owe it to them to equip them well for this life.

[@CarpsterKing]

To raise your kids in China will be a great advantage because they would have master one of the most difficult languages in the world.. your children will also learn the habit of savings for rainy days like what most of the Chinese do unlike the West when most of them survived on pay to pay cheque..

[@Walking_China]

对于小孩子来说，什么语言都不算难

[@User-ChengDu_CN]

​@@Walking_China就是，小孩子的学习能力非常强，尤其是语言，学习起来很快的！

[@wallacekatini3424]

So good to hear from you on your marriage plans and your pretty girlfriend ❤❤You both look cute together, however I haven't seen her full face❤,but she's pretty I know. Raising kids in china is a very powerful and good step for you two.Wish you well & God bless your union ❤

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you 😁

[@yeapsoon3115]

No gun and no mass shooting, strict social behavior towards drunkenness etc, also health and hygiene norms. No religion means not having social bias and divide so the common prosperity can be shared.

[@uwang982]

中国有佛教 道教 基督教 天主教 伊斯兰教等各种宗教，人民有宗教信仰的自由，但前提是不要将政治和宗教牵扯在一起，否则会引起社会冲突和动荡，不利于社会和谐！

[@χσχσ-ν3χ]

Hygienic Gutter oil delicacy

[@alice1374]

Whilst I don't agree of everything that China is, I do have to give it a lot of credit for its crackdown on the mass drugs, religion, strict social behaviour, no guns so no mass shootings or knife attacks. Overall better health, hygiene and education because they're funded properly compared to the West where you have to fork out money to be able to afford healthcare which with current living standards isn't possible. Unfortunately, China was the one that looks increasingly likely gave us the covid pandemic of 2019/20

[@maximepires2603]

@@χσχσ-ν3χ and tofu made buildings, remind of the the team of 15-16 year old girls that died crushed by a roof gym and their parents we're kept in the dark rather than told the truth for 5 hours

[@χσχσ-ν3χ]

@@maximepires2603 ikr

[@itsme2be]

Congrats Harvey! You will be a great dad. In case you're not pregnant yet, have fun with the journey towards it! :)

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks hahaha

[@Anonymous------]

You meant to say "in case you don't have a baby yet..."

[@itsme2be]

@@Anonymous------ Yeah, intercourse during pregnancy is great, perhaps even better.

[@alice1374]

@@Anonymous------ Or "in case she's not pregnant yet..." Both would have worked

[@fookkuanyeong9577]

Thanks

[@Harveyinchina]

Wow, thank you!

[@willl9791]

Wow... thank you for your perspective, especially from someone who is young and looking towards his future. Really like the Family reasoning.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@vicsh4581]

wise choice, your kids will be grateful for your choice in future.

[@Monitor2023]

Hi Harvey, I'm your new subscriber from HK. Being a Chinese, I also know China well. I listened each single word in this episode very carefully. I agree 85% of what you said. In next generation, the distance between young people with their parents are bigger and bigger. I mean the harmony in a family may not like what you expected. The young generation may not be as good as you think to their parents. Anyway, I appreciate you ideas very much. Thank you !!!! 🤝🤝🤝

[@jetfightercn]

well.. in HK, it is having so much influences from the west still. 150 years of colonization cannot be easily removed, forgotten. it takes time.. I would not say your experience in HK is particularly representative for China as a whole.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks and welcome

[@soha7271]

I’m from Hk too but I’ve been exposed my kids to Chinese culture and family values when they were still young. It’s true a lot of my friends still take their kids to Japan , North America and Europe for holidays, how can you groom them to accept Chinese cultures and values when you constantly exposed them to western influences

[@beatricewan9958]

You are talking about the Chinese in HK, not China. The younger generation in China is still very family oriented and respect the elderly. In HK, when my mom and I take the train/MTR, it's usually the Chinese from China who speak Putonghua and carry suitcases, who are willing to offer seats to my mom.

[@soha7271]

@@beatricewan9958 my two kids still do voluntary work for the homeless, so it’s up to how you educate them. Unfortunately most Hk parents are biased towards the western cultures and values, disregard whether it’s good or bad

[@carmelovirgiliolim2984]

My earnest appreciation for sharing, Harvey. I pray that your hopes in raising a joyful, enlightened, safe and beautiful family will be a reality in China. I further pray and energize that all countries can grow and progress like the communities there in China. Again, thank you and keep up this choice of endevor you have made. The world will always welcome such work.

[@宝宝-n8q]

most of Asian countries are very serious to drugs. Here in San Francisco, I can smell weed at almost all conners of streets. Very sad!

[@Harveyinchina]

So sad

[@zuriyel5368]

I could be wrong, but I think it was the Opium wars that served as an example to all the Asian countries how drugs can wreck havoc on a country.

[@alice1374]

Yep, also over the atlantic here the person living in the flat next to us has been doing drugs. Routinely see young kids from 8-14 years old up in gangs with drugs. It's so sad to see the fact this has happened in western society...

[@aaabbb4843]

شكرًا

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@humblehouse]

Very refreshing to hear a young Westerner appreciating China's strict laws and conservative internet culture. So ironical that these same 'strengths' that you pointed out here are always twisted by mainstream media as 'oppressive' (eg, lots of street cameras in China) or 'dictatorial' (because China's government does not have elections of the same format as the west as if having them makes the western governments 'better' or more 'effective' ). Just because you point out the flaws of your own country does NOT make you less patriotic - it simply means you are honest and wish that your home country will improve. Yet, due to the toxic western mainstream media and ignorant and arrogant western politicians, any mention of China in positive light will immediately draw a vicious reaction and thus, making it impossible for western countries to learn the best practices from China. Sad.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you

[@humblehouse]

@@Harveyinchina you are welcome. Wishing to give some unsolicited advice as an older person, I would highly encourage to do the following (if you have not already done so): 1) Learn the Chinese language - read AND write. Yes, it is hard but nothing is impossible if you put your heart to it (a trait which I am sure you witness in the millions of hard-working Chinese around you). You don't have to be proficient to the point of composing Chinese poems and sonnets but at least, be minimally fluent enough to survive in daily life and fill out official documents etc on your own. 2) After success in point 1, use it to expand your network of Chinese friends from a diverse range of backgrounds - the famous 'network' or Chinese 'Guang Xi' (relationships). You never know when you will need their help someday. 3) Whatever is your profession in China right now, make sure that you continue to IMPROVE on it. The cruel reality is that as a foreigner, you have NO birth right to live in China when you no longer possess any viable economic / professional skills set to contribute. I know it sounds cold but it is the truth everywhere in the world - no country can indefinitely support foreigners who don't contribute to their economies especially in China (with 20% of the world's population and having less arable land than India or the US). 4) Never rest on your laurels even after you succeed - don't forget, there are millions of talented Asian youths who have great fondness of China and would enter it continually along with China's own millions of upcoming youths. The competition will only get more intense in the coming years as the fight between China and the US / West heats up and after the winding down of the Ukraine war. 5) Be open minded - in relation to point 1 especially, you may even find yourself being forced to relocate from Shanghai to cheaper Chinese cities someday as the cost of living in the former continue to increase. Worse, English will be less likely to be spoken regularly in those less-developed Chinese cities. Well, if you are an English teacher, then good for you. But also remember point 4 - there will be other westerners like you who are younger and more determined. All the best and I see you in new videos.

[@UncleC]

Appreciate for sharing and speaking out my experience and thoughts in China over the past 20 years.

[@Zerpentsa6598]

The UK is slowly but surely sliding into a dystopian mess. Everything is unraveling. Most state schools are dumbing down. Most universities are also third rank today. So bad that their graduates are often not seen as fit to occupy the top professorial posts in UK unis. Many posts are now filled by US, Canadian or even Australian academics.

[@alice1374]

Yep and everyone voted for it from 2016 onwards.

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Best universities globally in uk. 4 top 10 in the world.

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Still top four globally for innovation.

[@aoeu256]

You can also see it as UK universities are so good other people are coming in?

[@AndrewTsui-rg3bt]

I was in San Francisco in 1992 and it was such a beautiful city. Now I would not dare to set my foot on that soil because of homeless, high crime rate and zero dollar shopping plus drug liberation.

[@jenniferzhang864]

Very insightful views. Glad that my children have grown up and I don’t have to worry about too much of them being in the USA schools

[@jasonyeh787]

13:22 I am so touched that Harvey has grown from a BOY to a MAN, from a KID to a PARENT(-to-be) in the past 2 years in the Chinese society, one of the oldest human civilization. In the East, we value family connection and we put family members above us. Our gratification is best fulfilled when our family is well, nice and sound.

[@Harveyinchina]

Hahaha, thank you 😄

[@siuchen7140]

Good move bro ..❤ it’s good for your kids futures

[@Harveyinchina]

🙌

[@FrancesSanchez-gw7lt]

Well done Harvey-take care .you probably made the right decision.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks!

[@strongchallenger2269]

Thank you Harvey. 1st time watching your video. Thumbs up! Subscribed! ❤🙏👍👈

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!!

[@thabom9791]

Smart choice. Agree 100%!

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks！

[@limhong1095]

Thank u Harvey..u r absolutely correct. U r a wise & educated man . Family values is very important. U r super lucky & fortunate to be able to live in China . Indeed China is the great place to raise your family . Bless u 🙏 💓

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@lichenwu]

My family and I live in Canada for many years. Nowadays, we don’t get goodwill news about china from the media. I happen to come across your blog for the first time and I’m glad I did. Your speech is clear and well articulated. As a young man, you made a wise choice to live in China for the reasons presented in your blog. Will continue to look for your videos.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you

[@emmajk7433]

Hi! I am from the UK and my husband is Chinese (from Shaanxi province). I wish for you both so much happiness. Please do not rush into marriage and talk about parenting styles right now - trust me, it saves a lot of worries. Chatting about how you choose to discipline and raise your children is very important and I'm glad you made this video! God bless

[@debedaymilion]

Way blonde woman love every men china Pakistani Islam jihad terrorist radical Islam every men You contury after 50 your become Afghanistan the jihad contury way you manipulate

[@zane-yc2ct]

Do you live in China?How are you getting along with your husband's parents?

[@User-ChengDu_CN]

​@user-gb6yy3eo2p铁子你也翻墙用的加速器？😂

[@edz6013]

Great video. Very grounded, simple straight forward and to the point.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks!

[@qiankoondadao9405]

Value your thoughts and concerned for your family 🙏🙏 wishing you all the best in China and good luck from Singapore

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you so much!

[@rinzler9775]

One of the biggest benefits of raising your children in China is the schools actually teach reading, writing and maths - your children will not be subject to damaging things like gender studies and trans teachers. This is forbidden in China, as they beleive in protecting their children.

[@manasnowfall]

Unbelievable

[@zuriyel5368]

Especially when you consider that about 130 mil Americans are estimated to have low English literacy. And according to data in 2018, only about 33% of 8th grader are proficient at math at grade level.

[@rinzler9775]

@@zuriyel5368 its insane - and reflects the failure of the US university system allowed radical indoctrination and ideologies. The teachers graduating then pass their insanity to the children. Ideologies are a weapon.

[@alice1374]

@@zuriyel5368 They don't invest in their education properly. Hence the struggle. It all goes to private funded where you have to fork out money to be able to have an actual decent standard of learning.

[@yuhyi0122]

@@zuriyel5368 that's crazy

[@oceejekwam6829]

Harvey you're thinking way ahead. That's a gift - well done and thanks for sharing your insights.

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks 👍

[@JJr-ce3vv]

Wonderful concept! Children in China enjoy enhanced comfort, superior education, a safe environment, and thrive with a positive energy.

[@judychi3313]

It is very impressive to see a young man like you to have a clear mind, objective and analytical thinking. I am surprised to hear the 2nd reason as the infamous Chinese firewall has always been heavily criticised. This is the first video that I watched from this channel, but then I got hooked and watched many others. 👍👍

[@alice1374]

There's a reason why they have a strong firewall and now limit youngsters to 2 hours a day. So many people hooked on Tiktok where misinformation goes rampant even though it's Chinese owned and also Twitter which has the worst performing outcome of any social media you could use since Musk's takeover in October last year.

[@jadecrump5573]

I got hooked too. I've been living in the UK as a Chinese national. Luckily I don't have urge to go out late night, so I never worry about my safety here.

[@Qwuiet]

Be prepared for crazy amount of stress and competitions, and no life outside of work. But all things considered, I agree, it’s for the best.

[@jbennison5672]

Yeh, he completely omitted that. Unless he is planning to pay 30k a year in school fees.

[@Harveyinchina]

Do you think every parent in China is paying 30k per year in school fees or something?

[@samsimm]

Certainly, respect for parents is often emphasized in both China and the Western world, but the cultural expression and methods of fostering respect can differ. In China, traditional values place a strong emphasis on filial piety, which is a deep respect for and obedience towards parents and elders. This can lead to a strong sense of family unity and support. In the Western world, while filial piety might not be as explicitly practiced, there is still a significant emphasis on respect for parents. However, the approach may be more individualistic, with an emphasis on open communication, mutual understanding, and fostering independence in children. Both approaches have their merits: the Chinese emphasis on filial piety can create close family bonds and a sense of duty, while the Western emphasis on open communication can encourage a strong parent-child relationship built on understanding and mutual respect. Ultimately, the benefits of respect for parents in either cultural context depend on the values and priorities of the family and the society in which they are raising their children.

[@NativeNordmann]

I agree on som of what you said but i have to ultimatly disagree. I think both respect for the parents and the children themselves is severly lacking in western society, and that this is a natural consiquence of antipathy towards obidience and a clear hirarchal structure in the family and that this really goes against human nature and how kids are naturally wired. Ofcourse mutual understanding and independance is important when raising a child, but that can not be at odds whit a clear structure, as kids are naturally wired to want to make their parents proud but also stretch the rules, if not given clear instructions they keep Guessing trying to find out what their duties are and where the Sharp edges are, they find neither and remain untaught, the only time they’ll find the edge is when their parent can’t keep up the act anymore and snaps, then to make it Worse the parent appologieses to the child. I could go on painting this picture but hopefully you get the point, mutual understanding and respect is lost because of lack of structure and coreherency and the neglect of responsibilty from the parent along whit an underestimation of the child.

[@yongzhu8454]

中国的文化精髓是中庸，不走极端。在我小的时候大家都在强调把传统文化中的孝顺修改为孝敬，也就是说要强调对长辈的尊重爱护，但不要盲从他们的指令和指导，这是中国文化进步的一面。

[@peterleung8733]

@@yongzhu8454 中庸 is the core of cores in Chinese Culture and very hard to express in other Western languages.

[@Neil.Japanese.Sakura]

I totally agree with you, You have excellent values on life. Well Done! 👏

[@KendanNYC]

you can name it drugs in the USA are very common, Philadelphia, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Newark, Houston, Dallas, etc. The UK is no better.

[@fsdasdas-vs7fk]

Stanford Discovery Drive.

[@patrickt49]

Tell that to all the Communist Party members who come to the US will their ill gotten wealth who make this place their new home with their families. The hypocrisy is hilarious.

[@brianliew5901]

The US beats them all; tent cities are mushrooming and taking over ghetto cities. ⛺⛺⛺⛺

[@Harveyinchina]

Very true. It's a shame to see the UK headed in the direction it is. Maybe if we had strong leadership like the CCP, life in the UK would be better. Instead, we get 5 prime ministers in 7 years and a failing state.

[@kinfu422]

还有加拿大

[@1bhaihay]

You might have mentioned that when growing up, Chinese children are inculcated with values like respect for elders, obedience, encouragement to study & work hard, strive for goals all to the betterment of family & society. I don't believe that we have lost these values today.

[@User-ChengDu_CN]

These theories were not formed in a short period of time, but after more than 5,000 years of precipitation and accumulation, gradually engraved in the hearts of every Chinese people

[@youtubetebie7799]

Very good, I heard every words you said clearly 🎉 oh and more please

[@Harveyinchina]

More on the way!

[@PahatRout]

Harvey, you did a thumb-up job to explain to parents about parenting in China and some Western countries! Just wait for another decade and watch if US can survive her social problems!

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you

[@leetan4203]

Junior doctors are paid £14 an hour! Sunak blaimed the doctors for the increased in waiting list from 7.2m ( when he took office) to 7.9m (now). One of us 5 strategic priorities is to reduce NHS waiting list!😩🤣🤣🤣😩 Sunak: please note junior doctors don’t do major operations, only consultants!! Teachers are paid pittance. Over 42,000 teachers have left the profession. Some teachers have to buy food for children from own pockets!!

[@Harveyinchina]

Each day more and more doctors and nurses surrender their British medical licenses and move to practice their profession in Australia. Sad!

[@alice1374]

@@Harveyinchina Not just Aus, Canada, US, EU, it's everywhere else whilst the state suffers as a consequence. All went downhill because of how people voted in the 2016 referendum unfortunately

[@jcsaez1779]

Everyone on this planet must watch this video and learn from this young man ‼️✅👍😊🫶

[@simchan6242]

I respect you , you care about your family, care about old people👍🏻

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks!

[@liar_hater]

It is a big trouble in the States regarding drugs. Once you get out Penn Station NYC, you can smell Marijuana all the way to the central park. Kids in middle school are already familiar with drugs, even in the communities of higher income. Over 100K ppl are killed with drugs in the States annually.

[@petermaung2623]

Very good points. Exactly correct. I hope people here in America and western world realize soon how bad things are with them!

[@xiaoq8329]

Actually, I just read an online news article yesterday that a Chinese male tourist was stabbed outside the British Museum while lining to get into the museum

[@gelinrefira]

The drug problem in America is actually multi-fold. First, the society is declining. The people are getting poorer, and the social safety net is dissolving. It is simply getting harder and harder to live a normal life in America. Drugs are an escape from a terrible reality, and what many Americans are facing is an uncertain future with worsening prospect. That adds a lot of stress and people wants to find escape. This is primarily due to their neoliberal capitalist system that is draining more and more money from the people Second, alienation in American society is getting worse. Loneliness is now identified as a big part of social decay. People work, they chased after material fulfillment and they throw away bonds as easily as old clothes. Most Americans are lonely and they don't know how to get out of it and they thought if they just consume more, that momentary satisfaction is also like a drug. That is a harsh reality and of course drugs become an escape. This is also caused by capitalism insatiable appetite to commodify everything in society, even human relationships and human desires. Therefore, relationships in America is warped and twisted and people cannot find true support and security. Third, pharma companies like prudue and people like the sackler family are primarily responsible for addicting millions of Americans to hard drugs. The fact that they can do this in the first place is the exorbitant privilege companies and capitalists enjoy in America. They are allowed to lie, cheat the public and allow to social engineer the country to extract more money out of the people. This is yet again a capitalism problem. Finally, America cannot solve long term foundational problems. This is a culture where self reflection and self awareness are very low and temporary relief is often prioritize over more painful long term correction. So drugs are a quick way to hide fundamental problem. This of course is part of all the first two problems. That's why there are so many depressed people in America and why drugs are so free flowing, like Xanax, adderall etc. are prescribed like crazy because they cannot solve fundamental social problems. Not to say that all these drugs are bad, but they shouldn't be used to band-aid gaping wounds of capitalism induced social decay and alienation. That's why drug abuse is such a huge problem in America. A declining society, loss of hope, lack of support, alienation and loneliness coupled with a ruthless, exploitative economic system and this is what you get. That's why the war on drugs fail because the fundamentals are not there. It is not the lack of enforcement.

[@mrfriendlyguy]

In a recent visit to China I talked to one of the other members on the tour group with me. He was an elderly retired British man who served his country in the military. He told me he felt safer when he visited China than in his own country, which is kind of sad really.

[@btopkimo]

Absolutely agreed with your view of points

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks!

[@燕北山前萬梅山莊主人]

My experience while traveling in the south of England on a train in 2004. A train employee started to check for ticket and caught a Mediterranean looking man without ticket. This man paid eventually, then a blonde middle-aged English lady asked the train employee why he didn't enforce the fine. He replied that he wouldn't do that and that she shouldn't made such comment. The lady was a bit angry and commented that this is not fair to those who paid for the ticket like her. The man was embarrassed, the employee moved on and it was as if nothing has happened.

[@williamedwardhackman4695]

I live in the United States myself. I don't like the United States politics at all. I don't do drugs because I'm against those things I'm an American Christian. China is a beautiful country, anyway God bless.

[@mctennys]

Very inspiring. I as a Chinese myself so get used to it and didn’t think about all these issues that much.

[@winnitaqi]

I am living in Canada and got a chance to see a kid growing up closely. He is 15 now. The legalized drug issue is very worrisome. All his friends are drug addicted in different level. At least one I heard already need to send to special treatment. Also he told me the LGBT confusion is around his friends. One boy is taking hormone med and wants to be a girl. Also the easy access to porno stuffs is not proper for a young man to grow up. I have a 3 years old now. I do think of going back to china for his education. The only thing is his nationality. As a Canadian passport holder, which school he can go to. I can't afford the chinese private international school. Any suggestions?

[@qqaabbcc]

Maybe you can try to chatting what with the youtubre names 磊哥聊政经. he's a Canada chinese that had been going back to china with his kids. Hope he can help you.

[@jordantan291]

I am not a chinese citizen but do use their social media on a day to day basis. I think you could enrol your kids in the public school system without any problems. The only reason foreigners and some locals enrol their kids in private school system in China is because their public school system is ULTRA competitive in the sense that every student is trying to outscore everyone else. Their curriculum and home works would be quite challenging for kids who are not willing to study hard.

[@User-ChengDu_CN]

You can try to get a green card after living in China for a while😊

[@andrewfu9363]

Harvey, your thinking is very rational, objective, and matured. Thank you for your sharing.

[@robto]

Portugal has decriminalized all drugs in the year 2000, earlier than the US, or any other country, and the effects of such policy have been fairly positive. What was the country in Europe with the highest rate of heroine addiction in the 90s, is now one of the lowest.

[@Harveyinchina]

Interesting

[@aoeu256]

Europe != America; what works in Switzerland may not work in America... Look at all of the gun deaths.

[@Sofia199x]

It's very impressive for you to mention the traditional Chiese family values. In fact, many young people (me included) are drifting apart from the parents due to the generation gap and the disbutes about raising the children. Your wolds have inspired me of the positive parts, maybe we should find a balance between being independent and connected. Thank you harvey, wish you and your family a happy life in China!

I would never put my child in Chinese school system. Too many hours, too little time to be kids. I prefer the Finnish system.

[@frankjing]

Please update AFTER you have your kids

[@AlexJanuary-q6k]

20 years ago, many people believed heaven is where the police are British, the cooks are French, the mechanics German. It seems things have changed.😂

[@newty82]

suggest you check out macau & hong kong...even taiwan...its also quite good...with slightly different pros & cons vs shanghai

[@HoustonlivingwithMeiMei]

Well said! I living in USA the gun issue and drug issue are getting worse. The government and Congress they don’t working together to solve those problem, and always want to make conflicts overseas like with with China. It is sad to see the things getting worse.

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Crime and murder is down this year in US and much better than decades ago

[@Andy-P]

Why are so many Chinese people crossing the southern border into America?

[@samkusnandar6521]

Excellent video.....Wish you and your family will have a happy life in China...best regards from Indonesia

[@preciousjewels5921]

You're a well spoken guy for a young person

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@chongkf2220]

Absolutely right. Cheers. Kids are more well rounded in China. Respect elders, polite, no gang, no drugs, discipline, hardworking and respect school teachers

[@chonghann8859]

China education more into socialist, how we living with others, to respect, to work together. Western more into individualism, freedom and rights.

[@guyelsey1733]

fully agree with you and support you and thanks youbestwish you live a very happy life in China

[@matrix-qp2tp]

Raising your children in China is great when they are between 0-15. However, after that, you might consider taking them back to the UK or other countries. This is because if they want to pursue the academic track, they'll face intense competition in China, particularly with the infamous gaokao. On the other hand, if they are interested in vocational work, China hasn't yet established an studying(trade schools) and working environment that appreciates blue-collar professions as much as Germany does(hopefully this will change in the future).

[@kevinfeng1113]

Foreigners don't have to take gaokao. However university fees will be more expensive.

[@boyzcook]

@@kevinfeng1113 China appreciates every kinds of professions.

[@jbennison5672]

For a pittance wage. @@boyzcook

[@jbennison5672]

​@@kevinfeng1113how are they going to get into UK universities without an internationally recognised high school qualification?

[@keithtran6517]

Bravo, very well said, congrat from Canada.

[@BeerOverIP]

Good Points! However, they are all easily arguable. There are good and bad points for raising the Western societies, China or anywhere else. The main point is that you provide a stable home for your kids, and always be there for them, especially when they have questions. I'm Japanese and my wife is Chinese, and both of our sons turned out fine. my oldest son is finishing up college and will be attending flight school to be a Pilot and my youngest is studying to be a doctor. They both did not do drugs, unless you consider video games a type of drugs. They think majority of the content on Tik Tok is idiotic they never joined gangs, and they embrace American, Chinese and Japanese culture. My oldest can speak Japanese and French and youngest speaks Mandarin. They both were raised in America! Just remember, you as a parent plays a big factor to what type of person your kids will be. If you are absent from their life a lot due to work or going out to drink with co-workers, your kids could resent it and become rebellious. If you kids turns out bad, do not blame the Chinese, American or the UK government or society for it! It always starts with the parents and what kind of home environment they create for there kids. The Government and Society does play a part in it, but not as much as the parent. Just they fact that you are willing to leave your home environment just to give your kids a better life makes me truly believe that you will be a great parent, and an solid anchor for your family! The world needs more parents like you! 😊 I wish you the best!

[@slchu9259]

I agree with you 100%

[@davidchu4959]

thank you so much for you telling the truth , my friend . !! sure your family will have bright future welcome to my country , your country , and our country

[@TripBitten]

hahaha that lady dancing at the start!

[@Harveyinchina]

She had skills 😂

[@FrederikWollert]

Hey Harvey please tell me your Opinion about Chinese Firewall that blocks round about 70% of the western Content. Also about the average Salary of Chinese Persons.

[@chimedza]

you are a very wise young man good luck all the best

[@Harveyinchina]

Thank you!

[@TravelinChina]

New follower here Harvey.

[@LW78321]

I agree with lots of your points. China is very safe and they will receive a great education. New subscriber 😊

[@Harveyinchina]

Thanks for subbing!