Why is China so afraid of Taiwan?

[@serpentza]

Simon Yu's Channel, please show him some support!: kzbin.info/door/rA_o3CZr7PAP3qIatuYyEw

[@brightlamp2549]

serpentza you should co-op with “China Uncensored” channel do you know the channel the content is fantastic

[@luezio8914]

Just out of curiosity, your attitude towards China and it's people changed a lot from what you used to have (basically more positive and more optimistic), what's the cause. Did you got offended by the local gov or you got kicked out of China?

[@qwertyqwerty-ek7dy]

I never understood the argument of "they have way too many people". Wouldnt that just mean there also are more tax payers?

[@presidentpoopypants1448]

Gonna check out Simon's channel now. Thx for the heads up. BTW.... I'm sure there are lots of people on the mainland that will tell you where to go, and they are not even pregnant! :) (Hi from San Diego, remember meeting at flower shop?) -Jay-

[@serpentza]

@@luezio8914 China's attitude towards foreigners has drastically changed recently and state condoned attacks, doxxing and harassment have led to Chinese 50 cent nationalists attacking my wife and trying to get her fired and arrested (just because she's my wife) attacks against my parents and even random cousins, doxxing my parents, swatting attempts, all sorts of nonsense simply because I have an opinion that doesn't gel with their force fed one. I realized just how sick certain parts of Chinese society are as a result of these relentless attacks and so will now discuss and explain why these happen. I hope to enlighten people through my experiences and help them understand why it is that Modern China is closing up and behaving the way it is.

[@bababububa]

My Taiwan story (my mother is from Taiwan, so I do speak the language). A few years back, I traveled to Taiwan on my own. I was on my way somewhere and had gotten on the wrong bus. I told the bus driver about it and asked him what alternate route I should take to get to my destination. He told me to sit back and wait a second. While I waited, the driver spoke to another bus driver via his radio intercom thingy, then announced over the loudspeaker "young lad, I'm going to pull over at the next stop. I told the other bus driver (the one driving the bus to your destination) to wait at the next stop for me to catch up to let you transfer to his bus". I was in awe over his actions, and still grateful to this day. He actively went out of his way to ensure I got to where I was heading, and props to the other bus driver for cooperating as well. Taiwan No. 1

[@ggl6800]

I've had friends from China visited Taiwan, they were so humbled by the friendliness which changed their entire impression on the Country.

[@stevensibbet5869]

Taiwan No. 1.

[@azeQify]

Taiwan definitely number 1 and the larger Taiwanese territory somewhere last

[@jordantabakov1644]

I find this ridiculous and im european, no one would be THIS kind here. Props to the taiwaneese, really inspiring

[@UCDO-b1r]

C.C.P country，West N.Korea，Nobility and Slaves，cult country，cult people(小粉紅)

[@mickeytakahashi1736]

It was on March 13th, 2011, I was in Taipei on business and I had to return to Japan as big disaster in Northern Japan on March 11th, 2011. I took a taxi from the hotel to the airport in Taipei 松山空港,　　the taxi driver asked me if I am Japanese, and I said ,yes, then the taxi driver told me no pay is necessary as Japan is now big disaster. My eyes were a full of tears. I never forget about this tax driver and Taiwan people. Someday, I will reciprocate for Taiwan.

[@dr.floridaman4805]

Free thinking is one of the most beautiful concepts. That driver made his own day by choosing to reach out and help. Great story. Humanity rocks.

[@mickeytakahashi1736]

@@dr.floridaman4805 , Thank you indeed.

[@hikarikun7855]

Mickey Takahashi during WW2 many Japanese soldiers were killed in China but the soldiers’ children they left behind were fostered by Chinese parents. Now the once Japanese children loved their China parents different from what you think.

[@mickeytakahashi1736]

@@hikarikun7855 we used to but not any more because of CCP, unfortunately.

[@hikarikun7855]

Mickey Takahashi Thanks. You say that now . Taiwan is still weak that you can bully but not China. We welcome you to enjoy what you can in China during your stay. But you have to pay. Japanese can kick the statue of comfort women in Taiwan. But you can’t do that in China. The time is no more WW2. Not even your Abe. However we like Abe more than you.

[@Evil.Totoro]

I helped a Taiwanese family find there way to the train station here in Tokyo a few years back. The father approached me on the street and asked if I could tell them where the station was, I was headed there anyways and told them I would walk them there. We had a nice chat in English as we walked, as we parted I asked where they were from. He smiled and said “from Taiwan, we are not Chinese” I laughed and said I figured as much because of how polite he was.

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

I would love to go to Tokyo!! Queen, my favorite British rock band, always visited Tokyo, and they learned how to speak Japanese because they loved it so much and they spent so much time there. My dad’s best friend is an engineer originally from Scotland and he was working here in America when he met my dad and then he got transferred to Taiwan. That’s where he met his beautiful, sweet wife.!!❤

[@kenc9265]

I'm an Asian American and I have been to both China and Taiwan during my heydays as a Field Engineer. I totally agreed, Taiwan people are more, much more polite, and friendlier

[@Bagledog5000]

I used to run around with some students from Taiwan on my study abroad in Japan. They didn't actually speak much English, but they had great Japanese ability so it worked out okay. Really friendly people that were just a joy to be around. The thing that's always stuck with me is; when I asked them if they had anything in common with the mainlanders, the first response was peals of laughter, and then "of course not, we're nothing like them!" Stay free Taiwan.

[@jhleeify1]

If who you met are student-age Taiwanese, chances are they don’t have enough time to master two foreign languages, so they have to interact with you in Japanese not in English. Taiwanese who study in Japan may not willing to be viewed as Chinese mainlanders, because some Japanese locals say to them “you are just like Chinese” to express their anger when they feel offended by Taiwanese. This makes“you have anything in common with Chinese” sounds like a F-word to Taiwanese, so they denied imminently if you said so.

[@Bagledog5000]

@@jhleeify1 I'm not dogging their language accomplishments, simply stating how things were. I was actually happier to have the chance to use Japanese anyway, so everything was all good IMO. I had other friends in the states from Taiwan who had good English that I met in Japanese class and once again they were great folks to be around. All of the Taiwanese I knew got along very well with the Japanese students. As did the Korean students for that matter, they were always hanging out with each other in spite of their governments various posturings. That sort of thing gives me hope for the future.

[@jhleeify1]

Bagledog5000 As a Taiwanese, I would say 1. The mandatory English education in Taiwan is petty sucks (when I was a kid), so people who are able to communicate in English largely attribute to our foreign cram schools teachers. Those not fluent in English are just normal, except in Taipei people really need to learn English because of peer pressure. 2. Japan, Korea and Taiwan were historically once a single country ruled by Japanese, and still have close tie to each other nowadays. Sometimes we don’t treat each other as polite as we treat other people, pretty similar to the concept that we are not always well-mannered to our (previous) family members. Conflicts and disagreements are sometimes happened, just like any other places in the world.

[@dustywaxhead]

This is like elite New York/San Francisco people saying "of course we're nothing like those hillbilly hicks!" Not much of an own at all

[@lillexus5589]

@@dustywaxhead exactly my thoughts 😂😂

[@horneybadger86]

Ive been to Taiwan and they are so friendly. An elderly lady in her 80's helped my gf and I take the right train at the right platform. She waited the whole time with us till we took the train safely. I will never forget that moment.

[@PinkandNamii]

Idk man, it’s a thing we do I guess. I’ve done that many times when foreigners ask for directions. If I’m not in a rush, I’ll probably take the bus or MRT to the station with them. In my opinion I just hate being lost in a completely foreign place, and I don’t want people to feel that way in my country.

[@Bigbang嘿嘿崴嘟崴嘟嘟]

it is the traditional goodness for chinese people

[@anonamatron]

I seriously don't understand this. I hear this ALL THE TIME, but I've been in Taiwan for nearly ten years and only see pushy rude people. People getting in front of me, cutting in front of me to get onto the train or elevator, being completely ignored when I try to get someone's attention, being interrupted whenever I speak by the majority of people, particularly older people who believe they are gods over you because they take the "respect your elders" thing to a whole new level and they think they can just do whatever they want... Go buy something. The dickhead behind you will physically press up against you half the time and will push you out of the way the MOMENT he or she thinks you're done (when you're still being handed your change and haven't put anything away yet). Go ask for help. Majority of people pretend they can't understand my Chinese. People closer to me insist that my pronunciation is really clear and accurate... I have no idea if this is true though, because I think due to my face, people just don't bother listening to me. The rest of them just act like I don't exist at all. People tell me I look like a ghost all the time. Good job, you racist fucks. People park their scooters in the center of the sidewalk. People check their phones in the narrowest walkways, and pretend not to notice you when you need to get by them. People DON'T SMILE. People get upset with me when I SMILE. I swear I'm in a different Taiwan than any of you are. I really hate it here. If I didn't have some things tying me here I would have been gone so long ago. Whenever I complain they say "go to China and you'll see how great we are". Oh shut up. It doesn't matter how good or bad China is, when there are problems HERE. I like a lot of the food here. That's about it. The people are uneducated and rude, and the environment sucks. Trash on the ground. Open air sewers. No trees. Crap.

[@donkface8509]

@@PinkandNamii your too much of a good soul stop

[@blazeh]

@@Bigbang嘿嘿崴嘟崴嘟嘟 no. please watch the entire video before talking shit

[@redcar9949]

In Taiwan our relationship with China as a whole is complicated. To put it simply, we love their people but hate their government.

[@PRODAt3]

Who doesn't? We can say the same here in Italy tbh

[@KalahingVlogs]

@@PRODAt3 lol ye its like every country

[@hikarikun7855]

Not the opinion of other oversea Chinese. There are Chinese from Malaysia, Singapore Brunei, Vietnam, Philippine,Thailand etc.

[@hikarikun7855]

In Taiwan some people also hate DPP and also KMT.

[@redcar9949]

@@hikarikun7855 yea, they have different political opinions. Just depends on whether you want high risk high reward or to play it safe

[@yvette8415]

as a taiwanese person, the comments are making me so emotional lol

[@evetei]

很愛台灣🇹🇼

[@sebastianruegg8611]

I would love to visit. Even booked everything but could not go because of corona and went to thailand instead 🥺 you know if they will open soon? I'm swiss

[@theresa42213]

Yvette ~ l look at Taiwan as its own country. l hope that the ccp will never rule over you. Much love to your country from Vancouver BC :)

[@t.castro4493]

I'm hoping for your safety. Taiwan no. 1.

[@Diddyty_MMA]

@@evetei , we will definitely visit the real China, the real Chinese allies that helped us depose and destroy Axis, Meiji and Hideki Tojo.

[@VechsDavion]

It's literally Cain and Able thought patterns. Cain (China) sees Able (Taiwan) as a constant painful reminder of what they could be like, but fail to be, which generates murderous levels of resentment and antipathy.

[@mohammedalssamraey9581]

Jealousy

[@spartanx9293]

So who is God in this analogy

[@NathanDrake0410]

You westerners really should try to stop being narcissist for a minute, almost nobody in China think democracy is any better system. At least now you can stop to think for a while after your Trump-Biden presidential debate kindergarten sh*t show. And by the way, Taiwan is way ahead of you in this election sh*t farce: while Trump and Biden sort to lies and constant interruptions, the Taiwanese have already started to use fists and shoe-fighting in their so-called Congress election decades ago

[@chloelin3777]

Let’s hope that Cain doesn’t whack Abel to death in this case...

[@admiralmudkip9836]

@@NathanDrake0410 Ok, but petty political fights are better than murdering 73 million people. Also, the fact that they CAN disagree and don't just get dragged away in the night and sent to a concentration camp is what freedom is about.

[@Henners1991]

One thing I think you've missed is that Taiwan is the ultimate refutation of the CPC's assertions that democracy isn't compatible with Chinese culture. It is a modern, prosperous, well-educated and wealthy country. Everything China could have been had Mao not seized power.

[@MHKing03]

@Indian Stars Agreed. Don't forget Singapore, probably the wealthiest country in Asia. You could probably count Malaysia as well, though it seems to be more of a mixed bag.

[@zoey5104]

@Indian Stars Singapore isn't so democratic.

[@zoey5104]

@Indian Stars Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan used to lead by authotarian government which make economic policy could run pretty well. When, they have been pretty developed, they started to adopt more free and democratic politic which would be the case in China when their civilians become well educated

[@zoey5104]

@Indian Stars managing 1.4 billion people isn't the same as 50 million people....I mean just look at India, they had a bunch of smart people and potential but their economy are still lacking off

[@potatopatahto7065]

@Indian Stars Actually China is very developed. With one of the best infrastructure in the world, a very high PPP, the worlds second largest GDP, the third most powerful military, and one of the most trusted governments, I'd say that it's pretty developed. And Hong Kong is owned by China

[@staslun1640]

Difference from China and Taiwan is like night and day. Absolutely in love with Taiwanese people!

[@charlizet4314]

It is true for now but the gap will close eventually. Culturally, there are lots of exchanges between the two. Just watch their entertainment programs and one will realise the younger generations are not too different. Pray both sides will ignore those who are trying to sow discord between them and work together for the prosperity of all.

[@hikarikun7855]

No vaccines is not only night but day also, but it is called nightmares. The government of China knows the difference, it is life and death.

[@MikeOxlong-]

especially the girls in the bathing suits!! 😍🤩🥳

[@hugobosswood9002]

Best air travel I had was with Eva airlines when I flew to Bangkok. Wonderful human beings 🙏🏽

[@hikarikun7855]

@@hugobosswood9002 How long ago? EVA is still in existence?

[@skymaster4121]

At the restaurant in China: “Do you have mayo?” The waiter: “mayo…”

[@kingmario212]

Meiyou mayo

[@hitomukawakami7124]

😂😂😂😂

[@pingli8769]

Once upon a hot summer at noon in Taiwan, I was asking for direction, the lady said it's too hot to walk for 10 min. She took me there by her motorcycle.

[@paulrenny5790]

I spent a few weeks living in Thailand, and two strangers gave me lifts. That never happened during my 13 years in China.

[@tobyfranchesco6703]

@@paulrenny5790 in Thailand or Taiwan? Just confused as here is talking about Taiwan and China.

[@Anakianaj]

That seems like a very Taiwanese thing to do. - Honestly some of the kindest and most helpful people I've ever met

[@haveyounoticethatmysentenc6646]

@@tobyfranchesco6703 Maybe he means Taiwand Lol

[@hwoarang2001]

Taiwanese people saw us lost in Taipei. Immediately they asked us if we were lost and offered to show us where to go on a map. Little things like that make me appreciate them much more.

[@54Aoran]

As mainland Chinese I used to support Taiwan being part of mainland China but after I've been to Taiwan, I sincerely hope Taiwan remain separate. Taiwan is proof that Chinese people can have democracy and be successful and preserve true Chinese traditional culture. China on the other hand is pretty much kidnapped by communist mafias

[@朱晓言]

不错的反串，希望你接到台湾口音的电话，百分百的相信他

[@54Aoran]

@@朱晓言 呵呵 台湾没接到， 大陆骗子倒是遇到不少。 好意思拿台湾骗子说事? 大陆骗子还少了？？

[@朱晓言]

@@54Aoran 作为恨国党的你 能被这个反华外国头头点赞一定很开心吧。自己查查去年破获的电信诈骗都是哪里人做的。基本上海外抓回来百分之五十以上都是台湾人。你可以选择看不见，听不到，因为你怎么能说你心爱的台湾不好呢对吧。我却可以承认大陆也有不好的事情发生。这就是差距。 或者我猜你多年没有回国了，不知道情况。可以理解。

[@朱晓言]

什么叫保留中国文化。教科书改的面目全非，中国史一直在删减，美化日本殖民台湾史。天天看台湾新闻，转型正义，去中。举个极端例子，甚至民进党议员，因为空竹是中国传统运动，拒绝拨款支持此运动。台湾经济彻底民主之后一直停滞不前，22k起薪多年未改。蓝绿恶斗，司法服务于政治。陈水扁天天发视频，遛弯，结果能办理因病在外静养。台湾有什么值得羡慕的？ 不懂啊

[@mikeanorld6545]

@@朱晓言 shut your fuking mouth up idiot

[@ixta]

The description of how helpful Taiwanese people are really speaks to me. I had a job teaching English in Taiwan for a while, and had many experiences of people going out of their way to help me, just because I looked like I needed it. My first time using the trains there, I was feeling lost and confused, but a girl walked up, spoke English, and helped get me to the right platform. Another time, my scooter broke down on the side of the road, and a man who didn't speak English stopped, checked it out, and helped me get to the next town. Not everyone is a saint, of course, but an overwhelming majority of the people I encountered were friendly and helpful. It really made me love the place.

[@gerardcollins80]

May God protect Taiwan 🇹🇼✝️ Love from Northern Ireland 🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@ShitEatingGoblin42069]

Greetings from North Dakota 🇺🇸 🦬

[@ameliam7898]

I was in Taiwan during 9/11, and I had a team in China - completely different experience! The Taiwanese were very compassionate and supportive!

[@maryfong8825]

Is it? Maybe you should move out of China and go to compassionate Taiwan? Or just stay in your country, that will be best for everyone.

[@asspartacus]

Mary Fong R U illiterate?😹👏👏👏

[@KirksCORNER1983]

@@maryfong8825 typical zipper head

[@happydazeharvick4399]

@@maryfong8825 triggered often?

[@weirdboyrox]

@@maryfong8825 Of course! Who wants to live in Corvid land!? Even chinese has sneak on to the Taiwanese rescue plane just to go to Taiwan. Enjoy your CORVID19

[@yongshenglin]

as a Taiwanese (just talking about myself here), if anyone ask me direction, I'll take out my phone and google map it because I'll feel guilty if I'm giving out the wrong direction to the person 🤣

[@fortdetrickvlab4838]

Stupid, every one has a phone.

[@TheLittlelan]

@@fortdetrickvlab4838 would the person be asking for directions if they know how to look for it? Yes everyone has a phone but would they be asking for it if they knew already? No they wouldn't so please don't say things like that

[@florin-titusniculescu5871]

right mate ! i do the same, some people, mostly older but even younger, are not used to this tech map thing, or just slow with it. i'm european, ro, btw.

[@wandamian_crucifixplate]

@@fortdetrickvlab4838 how dense can you be son?

[@celineragnarto6546]

@@fortdetrickvlab4838 man looks like someone has infinite data

[@cooliipie]

Because Taiwan is what China could have been 😁 Without communism

[@JohnnyMotel99]

I would argue that China is no longer a communist country.

[@Vazcular]

@@JohnnyMotel99 How so?

[@fyjmvggh5409]

No, Taiwan is the example why socialism is a superior system. Taiwan is a shithole. There are 3 million Taiwanese currently living in China. Where there only few mainlanders live in Taiwan .why Taiwan is better when Taiwanese people try so hard to come to china?

[@janreal84]

China is not communist, it's state-capitalist

[@ghlscitel6714]

@@JohnnyMotel99 China never was a communist country. Read the communist manifesto and you will know.

[@project9701]

One of my friends, who is from Taiwan, stated that most of the people that moved there during and after the war were lower-to-upper middle class people and there wasn't as many of the "big names" (as he called them) that came over. So, you have a country that is formed mostly of people that were upper-middle class at best, didn't want to be a part of the country that was forming on the mainland, and often were people that didn't want to be "classical" Chinese in a lot of ways. The mentality is a LOT different.

[@piotrmalewski8178]

Given anyone educated was jumped on their stomach untill their intestines would go out, by Mao's youth militias, that is not surprising at all.

[@marw9541]

That isn't accurate in the slightest. Look up Waishengren. A lot of the people that left communist China were obviously businessmen and people who had the money to leave. I don't know why your friend told you this.

[@LifesVoyager]

Every time I opened a map in Taiwan, someone would offer to help me; in the street, on a train, they couldn't be more helpful.

[@hikarikun7855]

Tristan Cooper It happens every where in the world just by opening your mouth

[@yoonahwasaroselisalisa2384]

You must be some foreigners frm , America or europe.most Hong Kong and Taiwan people only respect and favour those kind of people's 🙊it's my experience.they don't respect others people.chines frm Shanghai and Chinese who living in foreigners country are very nice, kind hearts, help ful, selfless , respect to others & not greedy.its my experience.

[@BeerHombre]

@@yoonahwasaroselisalisa2384 I disagree I've seen plenty of times Taiwanese being very helpful towards other Taiwanese

[@judgingzhang9587]

well in mainland nobody use map hahahahaha

[@marshwetland3808]

Taiwanese people are much warmer than mainlanders, friendly, not suspicious, and soft, expressive faces. Ive worked with quite a few of each. Not at all similar.

[@Neilii-fn7cw]

Who taiwanese here? Just wanna tell you that i misss taiwan soo much... I love taiwan people, so helpful, so respectful, even cant speak english fluent, they will help u no matter what

[@voff9428]

I’m Taiwanese. Thank you for your love. Please come again in the future. ☺️

[@Neilii-fn7cw]

@@voff9428 💛💛💛

[@brainwasher9876]

I'm Taiwanese too. We need the backbone of the international world to be strong more than ever.

[@Neilii-fn7cw]

@@brainwasher9876 stay strong!

[@kushal4956]

where'd you move to?

[@MattMarshallUK]

On holiday in Taiwan I left my prescription Raybans on the Taipei metro which we took for a trip to the zoo. I was so annoyed with myself, it almost ruined the day. Then much later in the day on the way back to the apartment I thought 'what the heck, might as well ask one of the metro help desks'. After a few calls the guy behind the desk said he found them(!) and drew me a map of how to get to the station that was holding them, and sure enough they were there! It was such a relief and testament to the honesty and helpfulness of the people. I will never forget it. Thank you Taiwan! (the sight seeing was great too by the way. I recommend taking a train down the east coast)

[@rodriguezchen]

No need to take something that doesn’t belong to you, because the person who lost it must be really worried! We do not want to see that happen to anybody. So it is our obligation to return it and hopefully it can be reunited with whoever lost it. That’s the mentality here. Simple and straightforward.

[@FPSIreland2]

It’s a nice story but I mean... why would someone steal prescription sunglasses? I guess you just got lucky no one else came along with the same prescription

[@JohnLee-ot5ed]

@@FPSIreland2 They might be prescription sunglass, and people is US would snatch it and toss it in the trash when they find out they can't wear it. In China they would demand a reward for returning it, and if you don't reward them they throw it on the ground and crush it. Saw a youtube video of a woman stomped on a little girl's smartphone when she could not offer enough reward money.

[@sylviusleonard5144]

I've traveled quite a bit throughout Asia and Taiwan struck me as the most hospitable and generous place I went to. Annecdotally, I was traveling with my father and brother through the remote mountains and our tire burst, then the spare tire gave out. We had no reception for a phone and were about to walk to the next town (15km away) when I a guy stopped by the road (he didn't speak any english) but made clear he was going to come back and help, he came back with a buddy with a tow truck, towed the car and put us up in his own home and sorted out the tire for us, when we offered to give him some money for the food and lodging he refused. The other thing that struck me was outside Chang Kai Shek's Mausoleam, while it was protected by armed guards at the time and you were expected to bow to his grave, outside the Mausoleam it was surrounded with statues made by artists, some unflattering others abstract but you could really see how different people interpreted his legacy and were allowed to express themsleves. Overall I couldn't recommend Taiwan enough to someone interested in experiencing chinese culture first hand, I really hope it endures and doesn't get attacked like Hong Kong.

[@Edgeofdavid]

Just got back from Taiwan. It's a beautiful island. So underrated.

[@ab1577]

How's the ladies?

[@DemonsCrest1]

Went to a Taiwanese restaurant while staying in KL. Food left an impression on me.

[@ailove6139]

Thanks sir

[@freddiemercury2075]

@ Edge of David. Taiwan is a country, not just an island. Btw Its official name is Republic of China.

[@freddiemercury2075]

@@DemonsCrest1 Taiwanese food is the best

[@glgdpeter]

As a kid growing up in S. Korea in the 70's, I always thought China was ROC whereas China was referred to as "Red China (中共)", a different country indeed. But as the world slowly broke away from Taiwan, ROC, Korea became one of the countries that followed the suit. My father used to travel a lot to Taiwan in the 70s and 80s, he never took home any bad memories about the people and the country. Then China opened up. He also traveled quite extensively in China and all the horror stories that he brought as a news were quite startling, sort of like the stories the serpentza talked about. I agree because of the fact that Mao destroyed the tradition of China, the goodness that the Chinese culture inherently had seemed to be preserved well in Taiwan. It is not part of China. Taiwan has its own fully functioning democratic government and military. One thing that's kind of lacking is the diplomatic recognition that it has lost over the years. Taiwan seems to me is a true China in its way it has preserved the traditional culture and education.

[@BiggieTrismegistus]

Most countries that switched their recognition from the ROC to the PRC still have "unoffical" diplomatic relations with Taiwan. In the US we offcially don't recognize Taiwan but there are in reality extensive contacts between the ROC and the US government. We just have to pretend they don't exist so the PRC doesn't throw a temper tantrum.

[@stevesimpson773]

As a western person who has lived in Taiwan for several years, I totally agree with you.

[@变三]

china？？？

[@alphawolf6482]

@@变三 taiwan

[@tiggy7777]

taiwan #1

[@MadrafTintagel]

@@变三 Taiwan

[@thanosmom9118]

@@变三 It’s okay, Taiwan has their own independence, don’t truly know why China wants to “reunification Taiwan by force”. If they did that, what now? What’s the point?

[@eddielin1346]

I can't give you enough thumbs up for this video, thank you for being an advocate and supporter not just for Taiwan, but for the truth.

[@TheVineOfChristLives]

I love Taiwanese people, more polite than even Singaporeans in a genuine humanistic sense and Singaporeans are quite amicable generally.

[@EdsMusic]

Im originally from HK, studied in SA for 10 years, now im living in Taiwan, whatever this man is saying is so true! wish you the best man!

[@rodsalvador3608]

Visited Taiwan over thanksgiving with my wife and I LOVED it. It combines the clean, clinical efficiency of Japan with the soul of southeast Asia. Amazing bastion of democracy; glad the elections played out the way they did.

[@mariposabay4006]

Glad to know you had enjoyed your stay. :-)

[@zanir2387]

who won the elections?

[@geronimowindow]

@@zanir2387 Tsai Ing-Wen, again

[@highontaiwan]

I lived in Taiwan for over ten years. My wife is Taiwanese. Most Taiwanese just want China to leave them alone. They want to be recognized as their own country-Taiwan. Many think it is unfortunate that they have to use the official name, the Republic of China, which the nationalists forced in them after ww2.

[@myblacklab7]

The Chinese commies are the definition of sore winners. They should just take the win and leave Taiwan alone.

[@highontaiwan]

The mainlanders are in the minority. The majority identify as Taiwanese. As far as the name “Republic of China” this is because Chiang Kai-Shek was stubborn. When the UN finally decided to give the China seat to the PRC, he was given an option for Taiwan to stay in the UN under a different name. He could have chosen Taiwan but he refused. He insisted that he was the legitimate ruler of all China and would not accept a seat in the UN under any other name.

[@MadaraUchiha-nk8tc]

My support will always with Taiwan 🇹🇼 Love from India 🇮🇳

[@jiaxizhang3295]

Birds of a feather flock together, the weaks always gather like india and taiwan, the strong will never need much allies, that is CHINA works alone and fear proof

[@nikhil199029]

@@jiaxizhang3295 big claim to make after getting your communist jaws broken in Ladakh region

[@HindsagarDaily]

​@@jiaxizhang3295 bwahaahh, backstabbing CCP. if the world hadn't been so generous to help the Chinese when they got their asses kicked by Japan. The CCP literally is an insult to the real chinese culture

[@jatinjj9474]

@@jiaxizhang3295 Here take 50 cents

[@leeboonkeong415]

so true about china n taiwan, been to these 2 countries n really the taiwanese people are so caring n friendly n helpful n really makes u feel at home, unlike china where everyone seems to be in a rush jumping q etc..

[@WolfersHD]

I've lived in Taiwan for 3 years now and wouldn't trade it for the world, my only fear is the CCP bringing disaster to this country. I'm really happy the US recently enacted the TAIPEI act, I hope the US can continue to protect Taiwan from the CCP.

[@gti500]

Just like the Kurds I would not count on the US if you ever needed them.

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

@@gti500 Trump's foreign policy is just plain awful. I hope a man like Bernie can hold office.

[@yenhan705eh77]

@@wheresmyeyebrow1608 bernie is a socialist. And Americans hate socialism. So that will never happen.

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

@@yenhan705eh77 It's a shame many think that 'the government doing stuff' = Totalitarian Genocidal dictatorship aka Socialism

[@yenhan705eh77]

@@wheresmyeyebrow1608 it's also a shame anyone can think Bernie is good for America.

[@jl12h60]

After listening to you, I would visit Taiwan. When I saw the WHO spokesperson treat them so badly, I was angry.

[@erichsu3624]

As a Taiwanese, I can say this video is spot on on about 95% of the facts. Please sure this video around with people so the world can see what China is doing so we can stop them from taking over countries like Hong Kong and perhaps soon to be Taiwan.

[@Inferdesu]

So what are the 5% that isn’t right

[@Aspectus]

What is the incorrect 5%? I would like my facts to be straight. 😀

[@erichsu3624]

@@Aspectus just some small details but nothing too significant. It’s post 2020, no countries should be taking over other countries with military actions like pre WW2 lol.

[@troy5094]

@@erichsu3624 genuinely curious do you support Hong Kong independence? I don't hate the idea in itself but I really hope Hong Kong and Taiwan don't fall down the de-sinicisation rabbit hole.

[@erichsu3624]

@@troy5094 I do, but Hong Kong’s situation is very different from Taiwan in a way that it was inevitable for them to fall into China’s hands, China only just sped up the process. I think the solution boils down to global economic sanctions to prevent these things from happening. Like cmon, it’s 2022, why are countries still trying to take over others like it’s the colonial ages…

[@AlexDeLarge77]

The story about the pregnant woman in Taiwan, bless her.

[@DieFlabbergast]

Taiwan sounds exactly like Japan. Interestingly, Japan and Taiwan get on very well together, and tourism between the two countries has been strong for many years.

[@reggieyu3136]

I was transferring planes from Japan to Taiwan years ago, asking for help to find a restroom at Osaka Airport. An airport security guard walk me all the way to the restroom.

[@maggie198333]

Her act is very kind. But that’s how most Taiwanese people are really, especially in the service industry.

[@maggie198333]

DieFlabbergast Taiwan inherited that Japanese service philosophy when Japan ruled Taiwan at one point.

[@nickb1762]

DieFlabbergast from what I’ve heard, not many in Japan are as accepting with foreigners as Taiwan. :D

[@cattinthehat69]

Taiwan is exactly that, the true Chinese people. They carried on the values, culture and customs of their people while China destroyed thousands of years of history and brainwashed their people all the while creating more poverty and despair. I travelled in both Taiwan and China and studied in Taiwan, in the 90's. While in China, I never did feel the rich history of this country and culture. Only in Taiwan did I learn and appreciate the customs of the Chinese. If you ever want to truly understand the culture of the Chinese, do yourself a favor and go see Taiwan

[@jingyihe2394]

I am Chinese and I like my country because it gave me work and gave me a lot of knowledge. I do n’t understand why China is afraid of Taiwan. Taiwan just wants to be emperor. Although Mao Zedong did have a mistake, he did not have him. And how could there be China with the second GDP now? You would not know what the KMT did to the Chinese, they would rape Chinese women and bully the Chinese, so we chose the Communist Party. If there is a mistake in English, it is that I am not good at English

[@shanhe4584]

@@jackofalltradesmasterofnon5681 I'm interested that why West didn't allow Taiwan to be the 2nd in world GDP and made it happen, at least Taiwan is "Democracy" and this could save a lot of time. If u cannot answer it, don't make such a stupid opinion.

[@shanhe4584]

@宅男超級 这兄弟表达应该有点问题,至少大陆的教育里面可没说台湾想当皇帝,但是同样的,大陆也一样没有想当皇帝.至于"奴役"这顶帽子,我们可担当不起.毕竟你们要是自认为只能当奴隶的话,我们也没话可说.

[@miosatori976]

@@shanhe4584 为何要试图在粪坑游泳，我们的发展不需要他人来认同，跟偏见说话是没有结果的（dog

[@timothyblazer1749]

Go away ten cent army. You are not welcome here.

[@li-hengchen4892]

As you've explained wonderfully, Taiwan is historically influenced by China ethnically and culturally, but the rich and diversified culture of aborigines, new immigrants, foreign workers, and the Japanese colonial era all combine in a liberal society as the true Taiwanese culture that we embrace. That's why younger generations of Taiwan naturally identify ourselves as Taiwanese.

[@hakangokhan9434]

Lol combine in a society that is highly xenophobic and racist to non whites. Not to mention the backwards perceptions of the west Taiwan has a long way to go before it can be classed as a modern multicultural country plenty of racism in Taiwan.

[@li-hengchen4892]

​@@hakangokhan9434 I feel sorry if you had bad experiences before, that seems awful. Taiwan is far from perfect, but we are continually making progressive steps in the right direction. The current Taiwanese culture is shaped by all these ethnic groups, and it wouldn't be the same without any of them.

[@AkiraNakamoto]

The ROC before 1949 also had a place like today's Taiwan. It's called Shanghai, not the one ruled by communists.

[@llary]

Taiwan has made rapid progress on this point in recent years. I am a non ethnically Chinese Taiwanese. A lot of problems are relatively minor and due to a lack of exposure to different cultures.

[@hakangokhan9434]

llary The problems are not minor at all. Ignorance and racism is prevalent and people are happy living life with this backwards mentality. White worship is so common in Taiwan and those who’re non white get treated like shit.

[@The_ZeroLine]

When I lived in Japan, it was so easy to spot Chinese tourists because they were being rude and loud. Also, their children cry and make noise. I don’t know how the Japanese do it, but their children are so quiet, almost never ever cry and have never seen a toddler having a meltdown. The English can be quite loud. Americans wanting to travel are quite polite, but I think it is only because it is a very specific type of American who travels there. Not like the Americans you’ll find traveling to Mexico or on cruises.

[@zazu3006]

i mean, when they visit your place be prepared for the most obnoxious behaviour. i was physically dragged mid conversation with another client, by the elbow, from behind, few steps back by a woman shouting more or less, this! now! without even damn hello not to mention anything else, like.. don’t assault me?;) i was a makeup artist working in one of those fancy fancy department stores. well, they were a horrid bunch each time, but the whole floor of personnel was always quite happy to forget about receipts as much as possible, or not the full one;) we were all treated horribly by them each time, so yeah..;) receipts were missed somewhat while elegantly and professionally being served in Galleries Lafayette, as it was the most important thing for Chinese customers to take back home to China and prove that the shot that mostly got made in China was bought by them in Europe

[@s3077769]

I went to the Taiwan National Museum and it was amazing in a way I wasn't expecting. I spent all day there. It's massive with a detailed Chinese history going back thousands of years, and apparently every exhibit will be rotated with a different one every few months. It's still the most memorable Museum I've visited, the memory of China is alive Taiwan

[@arthritis2718]

Your homework, check how much gold was taken to Taiwan from mainland China as they flee to Taiwan.

[@fyjmvggh5409]

Taiwan is not China. It's an insult if you think Taiwan is China. It will never be. Taiwan is a shithole

[@ghlscitel6714]

@@fyjmvggh5409 A shithole teaching china? Interesting. Why does china accept taiwanese teaching?

[@facethefacts9014]

@@arthritis2718 just as well it was taken to Taiwan, as the Communists would have squandered the gold, just as they squandered everything thing else.

[@jstravelers4094]

@@fyjmvggh5409 Really??? Is that why Taiwan is so popular with Chinese tourists?

[@jumbohotdog6230]

I had the same experience in Taiwan in 2018, I needed to go to a hospital so I asked the owner of a cafe where is the nearest hospital, and without a blink he asked to follow him, got out of his cafe did not even bothered to close shop, walked about 2 blocks and pointed me to a hospital; I was blown away. This is only one of the instances where I figured the differences between Taiwan and China. From that visit my outlook of Taiwan changed 360 degrees. Love Taiwan and planning to go back soon.

[@eleanornonato3911]

Ilove

[@deepthroat3627]

You mean 180 degrees. 360 is back to where you were.

[@wave-zd5sm]

Deep Throat 🤣🤣🤣

[@its8oclock543]

I was in Taiwan twice and was Just overwhelmed by the amount of Open hearted people

[@dirkbrand5767]

I lived in Taiwan for 5 years and I absolutely love the people. My daughter was also born there. It's an amazing country with amazing people and I hope that China never get their paws in. Miss living there a lot.

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

That’s why we need Donald Trump reelected because the president of China is petrified of him! 😂 i’m American, and if China harms or does anything to one person or the land in Taiwan, I want our military to go after them and with President Biden in office he’s weak and he’s incompetent and Xi has no respect for him whatsoever because he’s dumb and he’s corrupt

[@aoxuejiaoqing]

台湾就是中国 讲中文

[@Mseihcir6921]

It is really TRUE, I'm Filipino and went to Taiwan 🇹🇼 for a short vacation & it was my 1st time, I commuted train and bus and people I asked for help with directions where to go to - were very friendly and helpful.

[@deltahomicide9300]

And Taiwanese women are hot!

[@makoygaara]

Taiwan is our real friend. They gave donations to the Philippines many times in natural calamities. Unlike China which comes at a price, stealing our islands in the West Philippine Sea.

[@FlavourEd88]

@@deltahomicide9300 oh yes I can confirm that. Ive got Taiwanese GF and she's not only beautiful but also she's got great character and a big heart ! BTW Im from Poland

[@harrysweeney7191]

I found the Filipino people generous and helpful also. And one did not have to speak Tagalog, but I found that extremely helpful to do so. Lived there two years. They have a pretty big Chinatown in Manila--like Old Home Week there.

[@achillesrodriguezxx3958]

Filipinos are very helpful and kind hearted. I just wished your country could be like it was in the 60s. Filipino women are very diverse. You can find many types of women. Cebuano is my favourite because they have Spanish blood in them.

[@johannaleung6505]

Taiwan: I'm China China: No! I'm China Taiwan: fine! I'm Taiwan now China: No! U're China Taiwan: ......

[@Aixiantia]

劉DD 邏輯哪裡錯誤啊？這只是個梗啊，另外覺得錯誤用英文跟他說啊，他又看不懂🤔🤔

[@robintse3978]

@@Aixiantia 算了啦，反對他的都邏輯錯誤，劉DD，ok 了嘛？

[@tantran7481]

"Hey you're wearing belt with no pant! You're a party member". "I'm Taiwanese" lol

[@ianstark7512]

Haha absolutely right

[@oaksmanor]

Actually, it should be "China: No! Taiwan is a part of China"

[@brendantoungate8287]

I've lived in Taiwan for over three years now. Living here, in many ways, is like hitting the easy button. Great place to be.

[@alexcarter8807]

I've heard it's very hot there and that's the only caveat. I've heard the top tip is to wear silk shirts and don't tuck them in.

[@Forlfir]

@@alexcarter8807 Millions manage to live well in hot climates so yeah

[@Forlfir]

@@alexcarter8807 Millions manage to live well in hot climates so yeah

[@coticu]

@@alexcarter8807 As a local, I will tell you that Taiwan is hot and HUMID. Thanks to climate change worldwide, now we have about 7 months like summer in a year, especially 3 to 4 of which are over 30 degree Celsius on average for sure.

[@chaznonya4]

@@coticu Coming from Ohio that heat would be a blessing. Most of the year I feel chilly. It's 93 today here and I finally feel warm.

[@davidbrisbane7206]

I worked in an international bank in Taipei for a while and everyone in the bank could speak English. The people were nice and thoughtful and never rude. I have worked on projects in China too and they were far less open and less friendly.

[@petersperski9251]

I've lived 15 years in civilized Taiwan, had over 100 trips to PRC. Taiwan vs China is like Switzerland vs Ukraine... im European

[@planetX15]

Switzerland Vs Ukraine? I thought it might have been Russia Vs Ukriane.

[@zeyufeng4412]

As a citizen in PRC I've been to Taiwan as well once five years ago. I have to admit that Taiwanese are much more cilvilized and polite than ppl in PRC. The city there in Taiwan was absolutely more organized than their counterpart in China. But I still believe things will change from the young generation in PRC since we receive more education than our parents and grandparents. There'll be one day we will surpass Taiwan in every aspect and it is just matter of time. Let's see.

[@risa520]

​@@zeyufeng4412 Well, i can only wish u can change something to the right way before CCP silence u. If u can't even allowed to speak a different opinion, how could u change ppl to be more civilized? If u can't deal with the "CCP is always right" issue, how could u make ppl think independently? You won't change anything if ppl never and won't admit it's wrong. All u can get would be lots of unreasonable excuses and reject to change.

[@zeyufeng4412]

@@risa520 Sorry, me and most of ppl around me do know the fact that CCP is not always right. I never stand with this Party. Here I only want to illustrate my point of view upon civilization instead of politics. I don't wanna argue more about the politics and democracy. I think we can think independtly and critically. The dictorship of CCP is of course not right but I never thought the western democracy is perfect. To be honest I'm satisfied with what CCP have achieved in last 30 years and it makes me feel pround to be a Chinese.

[@zeyufeng4412]

@@risa520 Btw, CCP is CCP, China is China. These are two DIFFERENT philosopies. Plz do not mix them.

[@bertwesler1181]

Being a foreigner living in Taiwan I'll tell you this, Taiwan has the best Healthcare System on the planet today.

[@commenterperson4481]

Absolute BS. Do you have experience working in the healthcare industry, or just experience as a patient?

[@jennychuang808]

@Commenter Person ???!! Google it! Merci

[@botany500kojak]

A friend of mine in Taiwan has had some illness for 6 months. They cannot diagnose it. Every doctor palms him off to another one. He has seen around 15 doctors and has effectively given up. It is good for basic and common maladies but when they are more sophisticated, it could do better.

[@bertwesler1181]

@@botany500kojak I'll give you back your b******* and raise you a f*** you. I've had major surgeries and all kinds of stuff here they are fandam tastic. What you're talkin about is a condition of modern medicine not a condition of Taiwan tell me what your friends symptoms are. I fed doctors in America and other countries almost killed me. Hunter so your your anecdotal simple experience of one person who has a malady that's difficult or impossible to diagnose tells us absolutely nothing. Now tell us how many medical procedures they've done to try and diagnosis problem tell me how many x-rays how many blood how much blood work how much when you have the things they've done to try and find out what this guy's got and he didn't go to 15 doctors and have 15 doctors do nothing. So I called total b******* on your statements. I call b******* and I raised you f*** you idiot. PS Botany Bay Criminal. I've been here 20 years and I've Heard lots of stories 99% of them raving about the care they've been given here and about the price. No one absolutely no one goes bankrupt and no one actually no one goes without seeing a doctor when they want or need one. Enter tell me how much your friend paid for the all this attention he's gotten by 15 different doctors. If you did that back in botany bay guarantee you he be in the Poorhouse he'll be homeless from expensive 15 doctors.

[@jennychuang808]

@Botany 500 OMG! As a Taiwanese who living in Australia! I can tell you -- if your Taiwanese friend lives here in Australia , he ( or her) would have already bombed the hospitals.

[@PrivateEyeYiYi]

Hong Kong wishes it could move to Taiwan.

[@waterheaterservices]

Glorious revolutionary humanist socialist people's California wishes it could move to China.

[@ReasonableRadio]

Hong Kong should become the second Taiwan instead

[@祭央又-d7e]

PrivateEyeYiYi Sadly taiwan government refuse to accept those refugees from Hong Kong

[@stopwarstop7334]

They could actually if they go up to UK and for their rights to be returned to Republic of China Taiwan instead. Hong Kong was actually taken during the Han dynasty. According to history... after the Han dynasty, the Republic of China is the next China not the People's Republic of China. However, reality Republic of China is not even the successor of the Han because they over threw the Han. Don't even talk about the People's Republic of China that wasn't even born yet until 1949. However, during the return of Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China ran to UK thick face claiming that they are the official China and China should be returned to them and stupid UK really did. Actually they should let the Hong Kong vote to be returned to People's Republic of China or the Republic of China or to be on their own until there is a real only China. So Hong Kong should go sue UK for a stupid mistake that they should be responsible for.

[@craatlantic7]

@@waterheaterservices Please elaborate I'm slightly confused on your comment and am intrigued to learn more.

[@davidporter2770]

You are so right. I am South African, 77, and travelled to Taiwan and China many times on business. Taiwanese people are lovely and go out of their way to help. The opposite is true in China. I fear for the safety of Taiwan. Regarding my beautiful South Africa being ruined and destroyed, I can only weep. Cry the Beloved Country.🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@mrpeterjb69]

I've been to Taiwan many times and loved the place. It's China without the communist bulls*^t.

[@Mika30041975]

true.

[@seanli9668]

​@@Mika30041975​ china has dumped traditional communism for so long , you guys not know?

[@Mika30041975]

@@seanli9668 What s the difference between dumb old communism and new ? We call red capitalism. The core is not changing.

[@mrtaoroo]

It's not China. You can call Taiwan China in Taiwan you won't be very welcome . Taiwan is Taiwan .

[@dearjackman]

In my generation of Taiwanese really just identify ourselves as Taiwanese. We would really appreciate if this can be recognised by our foreign friends who had lovely experience while visiting Taiwan.

[@louisxtra]

OMG almost every one in Taiwan has stories of acts of kindness like the pregnant bank lady you mentioned. So true. Taiwan is amazing.

[@fortdetrickvlab4838]

yeh. TW is a holy place, US is a evil place.

[@sleeppartyrepeat]

As a Taiwanese, I couldn’t have said it better. Thank you so much for talking about us

[@theSFCchannel]

Agreed, im from the UK and visited Taiwan back in 2009...wonderful wonderful people!

[@susannahslutkin843]

Taiwan started COVID-19 prevention measures AS EARLY AS the evening of DECEMBER 31 last year by screening passengers from Wuhan, and sent an inquiry email to the WHO, which did not care. (Otherwise the rest of the world could be saved to some extent.) What was the Chinese Communist Party doing then? Silencing doctors, without even screening and protecting its Chinese citizens.

[@michelguevara151]

taiwan is the chinese success story. the success the chinese mainland gave up when they embraced marxism.

[@sleeppartyrepeat]

michel Guevara Youre right - taiwan has also managed to keep chinese culture, literature, traditional language, and artifacts while it was almost wiped out in China

[@-1jjk334]

@@sleeppartyrepeat True,Such As Flamboyant Chinese Character 繁體字

[@letitburn6]

I lived in Taiwan for about 6 years and was also studying at the 台大. I 100% agree. Taiwan is a beautiful country with awesome people..... only thing I don't agree is with "good English in the service industry". That's mostly true for Taipei but as soon as you get to Taichung or let alone Kaohsiung no way 😅

[@user-hudi]

As a Taiwanese, I wanna thank you for making this video and pointing out the reality between Taiwan and China.

[@xuyan7080]

呦呦呦 Taiwanese都开始了 不知道原住民看到会作何感想

[@loze]

我是原住民，認同台灣的都是台灣人，how bout that?

[@user-hudi]

贊成樓上說的！原住民是最早的台灣人，但只要現在在台灣島上認同台灣價值以及原住民文化的都是台灣人！

[@hikarikun7855]

胡弟 China is a lot better only behind America and soon might overtake America as number one, I know populist only spread make-up story.

[@hikarikun7855]

民进党不能給台湾人好生活也是原往民的價值覌嗎？这样你那么喜欢美国。是因为美国説了台湾是个獨立旳國家嗎？还有日本說的台湾是主权国家嗎？这样你又説美国和日本和你有同样的價值覌？我看你是坐井覌天的覌吧？为什么你所謂的民主政治價值的国家不和你建交昵？你不蜀於朕合国是多数非洲民主国家和世界各各民主国家投票決定的。当你还以為你是決決大國畤世界已经決定你就是是中国的一省的命运了。中国没和老美打过战争嗎？韓战和趆战老美输了。是美国説要和談的。越战是老美全敗。你不信叫蔡女皇向大陸開战也可以喧告獨立。人民吃不飽有什么價值昵？

[@jessiemontero4875]

Taiwanese are truly civilised. Been there twice and the experiences were marvelous.

[@ivanmoen9982]

@Chao Zhu Yeah and China has entered the "pretend to not have homosexuals age". With a population of 1.4bn ppl there are statistically loads of homosexual ppl in China, esp. in major cities like Beijing or Shanghai.. But that is not what defines a highly civilized society, nor is it what op found marvelous about Taiwan.. Maybe highly civilized means ppl actually act civilized and nice, and dont try scam you by charging thousands of rmb for a cup of tea?

[@commenterperson4481]

@@ivanmoen9982 "and dont try scam you by charging" Have you been to Taiwan? Even your neighborhood car dealership in the US will scam you in a blink.

[@ivanmoen9982]

@@commenterperson4481 yeah lived there for over a year.. Never got scammed, closest I got to being scammed was by an englishman.. So yeah, in my experience taiwanese are civilized, to a higher degree than most western ppl, and most chinese too..

[@balduran.]

@@ivanmoen9982 its not about homosexual population, its about normalizing degeneracy and spiraling just like the west does, pretty sure thats what he meant by "homosexual age"

[@yoyohighness]

Civilized to what ? Relatively speaking they are not if you compare to Japan. This word is bias itself.

[@kevinsjournal]

It's because Taiwan is the world's best kept secret, even right now they're the most successful country in containing corona, because they're also one of the most independent and listen to their own gut before all, my last video was coincidentally also about why Taiwan was so successful as a nation, and these last couple months really shows!!

[@geronimowindow]

From an article that I read, Taiwan's success in containing the coronavirus is in part due to the fact that since they are excluded from the WHO, therefore they are forced to make their own decisions and preparations in case of a potential disease outbreak. They do have their own stockpiles of supplies and emergency plans in order to stop a disease such as COVID 19 and get the information public as quickly as possible. Before the WHO even declared a pandemic, Taiwan was already busy taking action, closing down schools and enforcing other public sanitation measures. While countries such as the USA, Italy, and Spain are faced with a disastrous situation, and the mainland has managed to almost nearly get the local situation under control, the people of Taiwan are already back to a semi-normal life, with local statistics showing the lowest infection and death rates from COVID 19 in east Asia, all because the government knows they're pretty much on their own in a situation like this and they have no margin for error if they want to keep their population safe.

[@kevinsjournal]

@@geronimowindow Yep exactly all this, check out one of my last videos I made about Taiwan, it pretty much agrees and talks about the same idea! :)

[@coreycooper4597]

@@kevinsjournal Its also because of the SARs outbreak Taiwan was one of the nations devastated by it at the time and so Taiwan didn't want to repeat that.

[@susannahslutkin843]

Taiwan’s society is an amazing blend of diversified cultures and ethnic groups: Up to 16 indigenous peoples; Chinese culture (the only country using traditional Chinese characters); Japanese culture and heritage; new immigrants from Southeast Asia; and westerns values: democracy, of course, with even same-sex marriage legalized in 2019

[@polemo]

@Central Intelligence Agency Well... It naturally happens, but Taiwan is actively protecting (traditional)Chinese culture, as well as Pluralism. Fascinating, I know.

[@studycoffee8838]

Lots of love and support to Taiwan from Germany 🇩🇪🇹🇼💗

[@liebistfuralleda]

Also, thank you for those words :) I'm a Taiwanese, and hope China will become a better country, so we don't need to be worried all the time.

[@jimmydavis1151]

I wish all of you the very best stay strong in your fight for freedom

[@luoskywalker3418]

​@@jimmydavis1151 Democracy also has its shortcomings. China has only made up for them with other systems

[@triadwarfare]

@@luoskywalker3418 Democracy > Communism despite its "shortcomings"

[@luoskywalker3418]

​@@triadwarfare During the epidemic，order> democratic

[@五星上将希特勒下士]

Don't neet to be worry! Just be your self! 😊

[@Dylon1981]

i visited Taiwan just this month and all i can say is that everything you said is spot on

[@myblacklab7]

Cool!

[@heavenbound45]

I love Taiwan and hope it stays free and independent.

[@Kailiu323]

@AlexNOSAMAlexNOSAM they will never allow an independent Taiwan as same as Tibet.

[@Kailiu323]

@AlexNOSAM Actually you are right, these two are different but apply to the same thing, which is China wants to take back what was stolen by no matter Japanese or any other party. The reason for the current special circumstance of Taiwan is because of the Chinese civil war, by definition, it has never been a foreign affair, that is the reason you have MAC to deal with the mainland, not the ministry of foreign affairs. Between countries or this case country and island, the only rule that matters is the rule of the jungle. Taiwan can dislike it as much as it wants, it will become a part of China.

[@로션-g2n]

Taiwan no.1

[@Kailiu323]

@@로션-g2n sure as long as it makes you happy, and I also think the unification of Korean would be nice.

[@charlesfeng2012]

​@@Kailiu323 Blaming Japanese is just an excuse for China. Japanese didn't steal Taiwan. In fact, China GIVE it to Japan and China did sign the contract with it. After that, even Japan lose WWII, the Allies decided to let the KMT military to manage Taiwan. That means China had never get Taiwan back since they give it to Japan. It's not about whether Taiwanese like it or not, but historical truth. Just admit it, Taiwan and China are different and politically unrelated now.

[@geoffcrumblin7505]

I find Taiwan more 'civilised' to my western eyes. Better educated and much more civil, no spitting and misbehaviour. My Chinese born wife was very impressed with the place, and the people, she made some new friends.

[@agus2001]

Lived in China for over a decade and I was quickly made to remember the 3 T's to avoid. Taiwan Tibet TianAnmen Square.

[@youknowwho8925]

And now Hong Kong, XinJiang, Winnie the Pooh, and lots more. Have fun

[@AthenaCannon]

And falungong, and dog meat Seriously tho, you are expected to avoid the sensitive words while in China. When you choose to live in China you must adapt.

[@youknowwho8925]

@@AthenaCannon no not dog meat lol China won't fuck you if you accuse them of eating dog meat. But I think that eating dog meat should be banned asap in East Asia, not just china

[@russenbaer]

And the 4th T: East Turkistan (Xinjiang)

[@heyhoe168]

@@youknowwho8925 Wait, what happened with Winnie the Pooh in China? How the hell it is political now?

[@romkoppel5302]

I can definitely vouch for the friendliness/politeness of Taiwanese people. I was there in April of 2019 on a two-week trip. During my travels I missed League of Legends so I went to an amazing internet cafe in Taipei (Lee Hwa Hang). In there I sat next to 2 Taiwanese males and asked them if they wanted to play LoL with me. They agreed. We went on to play 4 very enjoyable games together, and when it got late and they had to go, they agreed to pay for my tab and invited me out to dinner with them and one of them's girlfriend. I got in the car with them and we went to a local all-you-can-eat hotpot buffet restaurant. There wasn't a single foreigner in there, since you needed to read a sign in Chinese and ride an elevator to get there. They offered to pay for my part of the meal as well, but I declined since it was apparent that this was an expensive establishment. One of them spoke very good English and the other one did not. They were both soldiers. To this day I have them both as friends on Instagram. I had many experieces with the friendliness of Taiwanese folk, but this one stands out the most.

[@1cmman]

Thankyou for sharing this with us. I will definately visit Taiwan sometime. :)

[@hagley7283]

i’m proud to be a taiwanese ❤️🇹🇼

[@north1275]

Taiwan is the one and only China, the PRC is just a communist occupation of the mainland

[@TC-fq7cy]

Me too, I always shout it loudly!

[@e.e5659]

Hagley Tsai Taiwan is a part of China

[@north1275]

@@e.e5659 Yes, part of the Republic of China, the one and only China

[@e.e5659]

Northout I think you heard me wrong. Taiwan belongs to the people's Republic of China, not the Republic of China，This is recognized by the United Nations

[@eduardoquirino8131]

historically, the Emperor and the Officials of the Kingdon looked down on the people of Formosa/Taiwan, comparing them to "mud". Today Taiwan is a powerful country and has a formidable defense force, and it will be near impossible to invade that island as Taiwan has many friendly countries that will come to help it if China tries to invade it.

[@DieFlabbergast]

No-one will come to help them. Don't kid yourself.

[@JohnnieGarner]

@@DieFlabbergast Then you do not understand.

[@mercedeswolf1282]

Die Flabbergast, Taiwan is capable of defending their own Island. China s maybe big but coward.😂😂😂China n history s always defeated by small kingdoms.their Military equipments are Made n China w/ poor Quality while Taiwan posses high powered military equipments from USA &EUROPE. plus the high spirit and moral to fight. at the end of the day, Xi will be the one asking help fr russia.Xi's army has no experience to fight a real war. So keep dreaming lover boy.Taiwan will remain Taiwan an independent democratic state in the nxt 100yrs.😂😂😂

[@johntheball]

@@mercedeswolf1282 Well said greetings to the brave people of Taiwan from Ireland ...we salute your bravery standing up to a powerfull bully we have some history of this also.

[@danhayek]

Taiwan is full of kind, smart, hardworking people. I look forward to visiting it again.

[@pasqualemastrangelo6096]

Almost wants me to relocate there! Way to go Taiwan!

[@elvislee6986]

Taiwan is good country to live compare to china.

[@hikarikun7855]

Daniel Hayek better be quick or it might be taken over by China, because Taiwan belongs to China.

[@hikarikun7855]

Daniel Hayek Is it true Taiwan can help America to stop the COVID-19? Why they didn’t give a helping hand. Otherwise America virus should had been stopped long ago?

[@MW-vl1mv]

@@hikarikun7855 Ha Ha, little pink red, you are truly in your own day dream. wake up from your bad dream yet?

[@DevilsDeal]

As someone who's live in both China and Taiwan, I really appreciate this video. You spelled out a lot of the differences I've seen.

[@Tbonesteak23]

True. I agree with most of his observations too.

[@kardifanzheng1173]

@@Tbonesteak23 :"Why many those that are allergic to the word "china"?? Just hear the word "china" then they would behave as if zombies being hellfire tortured.

[@kardifanzheng1173]

Why many those that are allergic to the word "china"?? Just hear the word "china" then they would behave as if zombies being hellfire tortured.

[@ufo639-q4m]

You don’t feel nervous traveling Taiwan. Taiwan is friendly to everyone, one can express opinion good or bad without fear.

[@pabloruedafernandez2093]

As a Taiwanese, how do you feel about China?

[@ufo639-q4m]

For thousands years, Chinese history only has dictators and slaves, people were brain washed, their stomachs and pockets are controlled by rulers, now CCP. They don’t believe human right and freedom are possible, they don’t care as long as fed well. To educate this huge population while their stomachs are controlled by CCP is almost impossible. Maybe only time can change this hopeless situation.

[@revolutionarybishop2352]

Taiwan is shitty. Most country dont recognize it. Keep telling yourself that.

[@pabloruedafernandez2093]

@@revolutionarybishop2352 Have you ever been to Taiwan?

[@ufo639-q4m]

Sincerely invite Max Val and everyone to visit Taiwan and find out yourself.

[@jettdad4507]

Having worked with both, what struck me was how much more happy and open the Taiwanese are. It was a very noticeable difference.

[@Haltech007]

I cannot praise Taiwan enough. My time in Hsinchu was the happiest time of my life. I have never felt more welcome and 'at home' than I did there.

[@didiandiano]

@michael ye na~ only you act sub human and you can blame your communist government for that, don't defend them

[@didiandiano]

@michael ye the video explained it in detail

[@09ipelong1214]

Thank you for telling the truth to other foreigners, especially to Western world! I’m from Taiwan and also proud of it!

[@Mika30041975]

I love and support the current Madame President of Taiwan. She is a charismatic and brave woman standing up against a mean animal in mainland.

[@09ipelong1214]

是同一種族當然沒錯，我也不討厭中國同胞，錯就錯在共產黨，帶給全中華文明多大的浩劫，尤其是文化大革命，現在中國人對彼此漠不關心、相互猜忌，喪失大量傳統文化古蹟及器物，豈不悲哉？ 事實上這些年在東亞旅行時，處處看到中華文明的影子，也一直想踏上祖先的故土，飽覽那些詩詞上的名山壯水，見證中華文明的雄偉。 我認同中華文明，但無法接受中共，這就是現今台灣人普遍的共識，要是你們中國不會動不動把人消失、將民眾抓去思想改造，台灣人是不排斥『統一』這個選項，但中共就蠻橫且一意孤行的想蠶食鯨吞，怎能不讓人反感？ 看看香港，在『優良』的一國兩制下，搞到這副德性，而這次大選泛民主派的大獲全勝，一切盡在不言中。

[@abdumohamed9008]

Do you have market place like futian market in china?

[@abdumohamed9008]

Do u have market place like futian market

[@comradetonk8280]

The taiwanese flag should have replaced the current chinese one decades ago. But back then the USSR stopped any attempt so now there’s this mess.

[@yccn410]

The wealth gap in Taiwan is actually one of the smallest in the world. With great social welfare, it makes Taiwan an extremely safe country.

[@steven1898]

Yeh you're right, all of Taiwan is a shit hole and all Taiwanese a broke. So I guess the wealth gap between the homeless was always going to be close. I have zero you have zero. We all have zero! YAY

[@nikosorf4250]

@@steven1898 I hope you are a kid, cause that's one of the most childish reaction I have seen

[@steven1898]

@@nikosorf4250 O I'm sorry, I thought it was appropriate based on all the other comments here. I thought it was a game of who has the more childish nonsense comments. My bad.

[@mrtaoroo]

@@steven1898 Taiwanese are very well off by world standards. The economy is growing well again this year. A lot of investment. Government is making record tax revenues! Wages are going up every year for the last few years ! Taiwan dollar is the strongest currency in Asia this year !

[@steven1898]

@@mrtaoroo LOL ok mate.

[@spaghettimeatballs6352]

Because Taiwan is basically a better China. It’s more successful on almost every metric; it’s cleaner, it’s actually a free democracy, better healthcare, better standard of living, people are happier and friendlier, no censorship or banned websites, and Taiwan still values traditional Chinese culture. The only thing China beats Taiwan at is military and population. Taiwan is basically a parallel version of how China could’ve developed in the modern era, a parallel that’s better, and China doesn’t like that.

[@MSPTV_colormondaysie]

Also, Taiwan has better strict discipline. Shows that dictatorship doesn’t teach discipline.

[@irizla]

Taiwan remains one of the best countries i have ever visited. Taiwan #1

[@shaunonsite]

I stayed in Taiwan for four days (in Taipei) and I was IN LOVE WITH IT! The people were nice, the food was good, it was inexpensive, and it was overall fun! My ONLY complaint is it gets super humid in the summer but other than that, I LOVED it in Taiwan! I'd probably move there if I could, no lie! Watching this actually made me want to go back to Taiwan, for real.

[@piedpiper4588]

Nah bruh don't go there until CCP is overthrown

[@muhchung]

Welcome to visit us more often!

[@EYDuff]

I love Taiwan, such a beautiful place with wonderful people. Never felt so welcome in my travels as I did in Taiwan, I doubled the length of my original planned stay. One small story, I was looking for the airbnb I had booked for my first night and could not find it anywhere, it is 32 degrees and 90%+ humidity, a security guard came over to me from an apartment building (could not speak any English and this guy must have been pushing 80 years old), asked me to show me on a map where I was staying. He walked me almost half a km to the front door of where I was staying and made sure the lady whose airbnb it was knew I had arrived. Will never forget it and had many more experiences of pure kindness while in Taiwan, I will always encourage people to visit.

[@catholicexplorer9231]

God bless Taiwan. Freedom from tyrany is key to a successful society.

[@Veldtian1]

Taiwan's been set up by everyone in the West to be fed to China.

[@alexshay7969]

Thanks for the video. "Mainland China" is a bothersome term. Taiwan is not China, neither should be Hong Kong, Nepal, Tibet and other countries that "Mainland China" took by force. CCP needs to be shunned by all countries of the world . . . .

[@heirofrohan7865]

But most don't because the CCP has complete economic dominance in the world right now.

[@muhchung]

@@heirofrohan7865 Are you serious?

[@buildinasentry1046]

@@heirofrohan7865 Unfortunately

[@tomorrowland2684]

Nepal is not China.

[@gharpatt]

Why is Nepal in the list? ..

[@warmitag]

I've been to Taiwan many times and even married a Taiwanese girl... it's a wonderful place to do business and to visit. It's easy to get around and many people speak (or at least understand) English.

[@flip1sba]

The people I’ve met in Taiwan are friendly and helpful and in all the places I’ve been to, Taiwan is third friendliest next to Japan and South Korea.

[@sidmichael1158]

Korea? 😂 They're the worst

[@PlasticDoll.]

@Chao Zhu are gay friendly countries a problem for you? Or you're just saying lol ..

[@david19zzz]

Korea? I have been there for more than 20 times but unfortunitely I dont feel that way

[@nikosorf4250]

@Chao Zhu yes... japan is gay... are you actually a 10 years old?

[@LeonidBraynerMyshkin]

What are you talking about? They're not friendly at all - not a bad thing necessarily. They're polite enough, though.

[@LetsgowithHyro]

I have been in Taiwan earlier this year and finishing a travel vlog playlist about it. It was one of my best trips and memories that I will keep for a lifetime!

[@bademoxy]

Taiwan needs to form a mutual defense pact with the other Asian democracies such as Japan, South Korea and Australia. SEATO used to be such an organization

[@HTownguy100]

bademoxy yes but SEATO was created in the 50’s with The United States, the UK and France being the dominant players. Agreed that a modern SEATO needs to be created that’s includes the countries you mentioned with the addition of Vietnam and India.

[@alek488]

Joseph Corradino your talking about NATO

[@HTownguy100]

alek incorrect. SEATO was created by the western powers in 1954, it is also known as the Manila Pact. At that time Britain and France still had considerable holdings in Southeast Asia which is why they were key players. The organization was not as well organized as NATO and ultimately failed. However, now is the time to reorganize it. The CCP is a red menace and must be stopped or contained.

[@truthseeker8123]

Get USA base in Taiwan. That will stop a lot.

[@truthseeker8123]

Soul Sphere too late. Queensland has been invade already. Want to wait until you’re in a re-education camp?🇺🇸

[@Lorenzo-bq2ch]

Taiwan is very developed, I was surprised when I visited there and the level of hygiene in restaurant and public places is great. What you say is true 👍

[@yczhang3901]

Why not have a travel in the mainland of China,and then talk about that again？

[@zondazerda2230]

@@yczhang3901 Yes you have a point, we should visit mainland China so some locals treat us like shit, call us names, and of course we need a permission from the nearest police station just to exist there. What a great place to be. Taiwan is light years ahead and better than main land China wither you like it or not.

[@ruanxun9454]

@@zondazerda2230 If you really go, you will see. Foreigners are very welcomed there, I personally have several friends from the US back when I was in university. It is a shame that you choose to believe in (or get brainwashed by) the media rather than go see the truth yourself. But if you want to see the truth, message me and be friendly and maybe we can be friend too and go be your tourist of mainland China one day. Stop hating China please. If you don't, then it is not a bad choice to believe in the media and continue to live in dream.

[@ruanxun9454]

@I love Chips I see a lot of Black people in Guangzhou. However, I should admit that compared to the white, we do have a little discrimination to the black. But don't get me wrong, it is just because there are news about the black dating with a lot of Chinese girls so Chinese men usually don't like the black. Many black people are being sent back to their country because of that. But I think those are exceptions.

[@alek488]

ruan xun I wouldn’t go to China just because of the crime

[@hallvanvlack735]

Thanks!

[@tonyng1179]

Was in Taiwan last year, highly recommended to visit .

[@丟龜龜]

Tony Ng thanks for your recommendation

[@afulle02]

Taiwan sounds like a cultural paradise. You've opened my eyes completely. Thanks.

[@xunzhang]

lol

[@muhchung]

Well, not really. We have ugly sides as well. But you are most welcome to visit us!!

[@Anita-xz3zz]

When the coronavirus issue gone, please come to visit Taiwan!:)

[@GeorgeJocelyn]

I sincerely hope your life is not in danger from telling the truth. Enjoy your take on this subject and your videos.

[@LMB222]

The relationship of CCP towards Taiwan is pretty much how Russia sees the rest of Eastern Europe: The moment Ukrainians clearly developed democracy was the moment that Russia decided Ukraine is dangerous, because it was a living proof that democracy is possible in the Russian World.

[@RiceReaper]

Ukraine is literally one of the most corrupt countries in Europe and that hasn’t changed

[@masafarmi7709]

True!

[@tonyaustin4629]

It appears that education, a high standard of living, unity, the ability to think freely, create freely, and have original ideas have made Taiwan the paradise that China will never be under its current flag.

[@gewgulkansuhckitt9086]

I always thought it was about saving face for the nation of China. Recognizing Taiwan as a separate political entity means back-pedaling and making it look like their leaders in the past were wrong when they said Taiwan is a part of China and its rightful government is the government of mainland China. It might also be construed as weakness. It could be seen to imply that they are relinquishing their claim on Taiwan as a result of pressure from the rest of the world or as a result of an inability to conquer Taiwan with military force. I think the Chinese government and military realize that conquering Taiwan - while possible - is more costly than it's worth. But they continue to posture about it in order to save face. And I also agree that Taiwan's success is a bit of an embarrassment for mainland China.

[@nunyabeeswax3936]

Taiwan saved chinese culture!!

[@BlackanChannel]

The reasons are simple: Jealousy, Regret and a bit of guilt

[@gibsonbp]

Jealous of what? Regret of what?a bit of guilt of what?

[@arianaqiu350]

A bit of guilt? That should be how Japan feels towards us.

[@philyu736]

you should read the history of China.

[@kimchin1448]

no idea what are you talking about

[@tiffsaver]

I've watched nearly all of your videos, starting from the time you began your motorcycle roadtrips with your friend, and enjoyed every minute of it. I watched you grow from a boy to a mature man. But this podcast may be my favorite one of all. When the communists took over, they not only destroyed China's culture, but also eliminated their HEART. I think that's why people in China would just as soon step over your body than help you. Even New Yorkers have more compassion that that, as evidenced in the days following 9/11. Only today, I watched a video featuring Elon Musk. It was entititled, "My Biggest Mistake," and his answer totally surprised me. He said that he used to hire people based upon their BRAINS but not their HEARTS. He learned that between the two qualities, "the heart is the most important." Nuff said.

[@lulake]

it’s true

[@neitherman9997]

"The Great Leap Backwards" yeah that's pretty accurate culturally speaking

[@wes495]

I think he made a mistake. It was called The Great Leap Forward... ...off the cliff.

[@savantianprince]

China brings down countries.

[@me0101001000]

@@wes495 you had me in the first half, ngl

[@hikarikun7855]

Neitherman the strongest steel is made in China 2200 Mega Pascal. USA can’t make, who is backwards?

[@neitherman9997]

@@hikarikun7855 "that's pretty accurate CULTURALLY speaking " I won't deny that nowaday, China as taken back it's huge technological disadvantage, but during the Great Leap Forward, a lot of it's old culture (monuments, art, etc) was destroyed, while Taiwan was able to keep it.

[@johnunvaxxed1918]

Taiwanese treated me very well as a visitor, so I spent a lot of time and money there. ... Not enough space in this comment to mention all the advantages of Taiwan over Maoland.

[@yenjunglailancome9257]

Maoland LOL

[@hikarikun7855]

John D Only you have money, other people spend more money in China than in Taiwan

[@cbrtdgh4210]

I took a ferry in the thick morning fog, from Xiamen to Kinmen, just a few miles across the water and it was like travelling into another world. A parallel universe version of China.

[@manofcultura]

You should watch the Star Trek episode “mirror mirror”

[@MrWalker1000]

China's cities are super modern though and outdoing Taiwan

[@cbrtdgh4210]

@@MrWalker1000 Superficially. The hospitals are still shit and the apartments falling to pieces, even in Shanghai, where I lived. It's all about face.

[@rafal5863]

@@cbrtdgh4210 In china buildings fall over on their own. China just demolishes and rebuilds. Wait till the money runs out. Taiwan is built for earthquakes. I agree image over substance. The sanctions are accelerating the money running out. I guess that is why Winston got out. CCP is looking for scapegoats.

[@DeGreyChristensen]

I lived in Taiwan for a couple years. I love that country! Their culture, their people, and their food is just great! I’ve still got several friends there that I still talk to on occasion.