How I view China after 12 years Living Here

I have been living in China for 12 years now and my opinions on the country have changed a lot since moving here. Although, I don't agree with everything China is doing, I do think the country has been improving a lot and it isn't as bad as western media often reports it to be.

What are you thoughts about China? Leave a comment below to let me know.

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[krishnasa]

I am an Indian, about a decade ago under chaotic circumstances I traveled/lived in about a dozen Asian countries, one of them being China for 3 months of my stay changed my views. People are friendly, and hardworking here. In fact, I faced the least troubles from the locals out of the dozen countries I traveled to and lived in. And I wish India and China get together like brothers as two of the oldest civilizations on this planet. Thank you very much.

[winnienatalia]

I am from Indonesia, before visited to China, I also has bad opinion about China, but after visiting China, its really has opened my eyes, Chinese are kind, they are really helpful, I wish I could travel there again❤️.

[scoa]

I've been living in China for about 15 years, and my perspectives align very closely to you almost entirely across the board. I appreciate the balanced, nuanced view you are sharing. Understanding China is a lifetime thing.

[yokid]

My husband and I traveled China some time agosto, we were in Forbidden City when a kid asked our tour guide if he could take a pucture with me and all Kids made a líne for pictures.
All people were really friendly and help full. Liked a lot in Garden of Heaven to see people playing and even invited us to learn and play with them, it was really fun.

[Ulysses]

We' ve been on a trip during six weeks in China ( from Beijing to Hong Kong) and I must say I've met the most friedly people in the world, quite normal working people, everything was very good organised and the people very helpful. It was one of the most interesting and amazing trips in my life. 😊 China is far developed, amazing cities like Shanghai or Hangzhou....I can say only WOW ! Extraordinary !

[DoubleB_OnEarth]

I’ve been a month in China in 2007, traveled from Beijing to Hong-Kong over the west side of the country. It was the most wonderful trip I made in my life. Very friendly people, the food is the most delicious food in the world. After that trip I always said: if there is a opportunity to stay ther, I will take it

[ericspaans]

I’m from London but lived in China 14 years and love it here.

[jaiapeace]

I spent time in China months at a time. I agree with all said. I found China safe and people seemed pretty happy. China does take good care of their people from all I saw and heard when asked how things were there for people.

[leroyrunk]

53 years ago I had the opportunity to backpack across China. Starting in Hong Kong ending up at the Russian border in the north east. Spend 3 mouths backpacking. I had the greatest time of my life. The people where so friendly. Food I loved. Everyone helped. Like you I learned so mush and was so different then what was in my head before I get there. I loved it .

[johnbruenn]

I SO appreciate hearing this! I absolutely HATE American media propaganda. Keep up the great work. Understanding obliterates prejudice.

[kennethhancock]

Love Chinese period dramas. My wife and I watch them a lot. I may be kidding myself but I think it helps me better understand Chinese culture. I was blown away by the size of Beijing as well as how modern it was when we visited there. Transportation and infrastructure were amazing. I have never felt as safe in any country. I was treated with kindness and generosity. I hope to return soon.

[richardong]

I believe the phrase ‘ When in Rome do as the Romans do ‘ also should applied to China. Don’t bring your so called democracy and freedom, China has their own versions.

[tejindersingh]

1990. The Economist. China's economy has come to a
halt.
1996. The Economist. China's economy will face a hard
landing
1998. The Economist: China's economy entering a
dangerous period of sluggish growth.
1999. Bank of Canada: Likelihood of a hard landing for
the Chinese economy.
2000. Chicago Tribune: China currency move nails hard
landing risk coffin.
2001. Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas: A hard landing in
China.
2002. Westchester University: China Anxiously Seeks a
Soft Economic Landing
2003. KWR International: How to find a soft landing if
China..
2004. The Economist: The great fall of China?
2005. Nouriel Roubini: The Risk of a Hard Landing in
China
2006. International Economy: Can China Achieve a Soft
Landing?
2007. TIME: Is China's Economy Overheating? Can China
avoid a hard landing?
2008. Forbes: Hard Landing In China?
2009. Fortune: China's hard landing. China must find a
way to recover.
2010. Nouriel Roubini: Hard landing coming in China.
2011. Business Insider: A Chinese
2012. American Interest: Dismal Economic News from
China: A Hard Landing
2013. Zero Hedge: A Hard Landing In China
2014. CNBC: A hard landing in China.
2015. Forbes: Congratulations, You Got Yourself A
Chinese Hard Landing..
2016. The Economist: Hard landing looms for China
2017. National Interest: Is China's Economy Going To
Crash?
2020. Economics Explained: The Scary Solution to the
Chinese Debt Crisis
2021. Global Economics: Has China's Downfall Started?
2022. Cathie Wood: China's COLLAPSE Is FAR Worse
Than You Think
2022. Business Basics: China's Economic Crisis, GDP is
Crashing, Protests Everywhere. China's financial crisis is
Here.
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[s.c]

Being a Chinese lived in US for more than 30 years, I used to go back to China every year before 2020. China under Xi had tighten up the control on media a lot, many people do not like it. I'm from rural area in China, I saw the living standard improved greatly in my hometown. Yes, there still were a lot of pollution here or there, but corruption has improved a lot in recent years, that is why Xi can hold on to his power. You mentioned that in recent years Chinese attitude towards foreigners had changed a lot, I can understand that, since I had experienced the same in USA, the media here tune up the China bashing a lot. At least Chinese media never stirred up the hatred toward US citizens there. After living here for 30+ years, the biggest difference between the two society is that in Chinese local government need to meet their performance goal just like in cooperation, but local government here only care about their own re-election.

[ChangingMan]

I've been living in Guangzhou for nearly 24 years. My brother in law is a bus driver (a great bloke who will do anything for me) who is earning the UK equivalent of about 700 pounds a month. He lives on what we call a council estate in the UK, but here it's Government supported housing. he has 3 bedrooms, a small kitchen, a living/dining room, one toilet/shower room and a small balcony. It's in the north of the city but it's linked by 2 subway lines and many bus routes. He lives in a private secured compound with shopping centres, restaurants and schools all around. The restaurants are amazing! There is no litter and no crime. The schools are pristine with loads of facilities including running tracks, astro football pitches and basketball courts His son has access to free education until he is at least 18.

[yndiiatecow]

Honesty is the best policy. My hats off to you for honesty.

[boxscorewatcher]

This video is a perfect example of why I prefer to get my news from folks like yourself on the ground who speak from personal experience as opposed to mainstream (western) media which clearly has a biased view. Thank you.

[colonylaser]

I just love your honesty and clear eye. We need more observations like yours.

[Cabbageisavegetable]

This video gave me a spark of hope in the internet, thank you!

[paulhill]

So insightful, I am moving with my wife to China in 2025, so its great to be given advice from someone who has lived in China for a good length of time. 😃