anyone choosing europe probably still thinks europe is as great as it was 100-200 years ago. The vast majority of people who move to europe nowadays are refugees from war-torn 3rd world countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, Libya..etc..
For me if given a choice, I will choose China and I don't speak or read mandarin. I canceled my Oct 2024 trip to EU countries and traveled to China instead even though I have already visited China (different province) in April 2024. That said I'll be traveling to China again in February 2025 again to different province, all 3 visits were/are for leisure purposes. That shows how comfortable I am in China.
@@JosephQPham Huawei Terminal Headquarters and Huawei European Town are in Dongguan, next to shenzhen, a lot of new development are still going on, you can see it as another silicon valley, and sure have the latest technology with lots of scientific and technological talents in the area.
@@MaxChernovyou should video interview him … lots of Chinese expats going back home these days. Definitely be interesting to get their perspective in their time working abroad and then their time working in China
@Len-ne7 When the president took over, China was already the poorest agricultural country in the world, and the United States and the Soviet Union blocked and isolated China, while the President transformed the country from the poorest agricultural country to the top five industrial countries during his term of office, and solved the majority of illiterates in China, economic and political education, medical medicine, law, military science, technology, aerospace and aviation industry, etc. He laid a solid foundation.
This video illustrates that foreigners who understand China appreciate what Chinese culture, tradition and way of life mean to the people, unlike Western purposeful misconception! Chinese society prefers harmony and happy life, not aggression!
I agree, I tried telling someone today that China is a normal place with normal people, and they told me all about how China supposedly did all this bad stuff, and I’m just like “if they’re doing all of that, then how can they be this organized and safe?”. Americans are just projecting
@@MoaHein yes organized and safe. Extremely safe and pretty organized is what I would say. I’m sure you have some shit you heard from CNN or MSNBC or Fox one time, but I am not even going to argue with you if you reply with any of that. So enjoy wasting your time.
Max, greetings from Hong Kong 🇭🇰 SAR. It’s really great and awarding for many westerners who moved out of their own countries and decided to make a new change in life, moving to places like China 🇨🇳, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Singapore 🇸🇬, Thailand 🇹🇭, etc. and make a new venture to make a staple life outside their own countries 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 China 🇨🇳 has gone through so much changes in techno-electronic innovations that it makes the west very difficult to catch up, such as EV and public transportation.
as mainlanders i dont think it great, for them to come here and live here..visit is ok, but live here not fine, unless they have some great skills or talents to offer to the table..
Some great insights from Fabian, i am also in manufacturing in southern China and i can attest for the dynamic culture and business opportunities that continue to flourish here. Would love to meet Fabian in person I think we can have some great conversations, he seems very down to earth
As a person born and raised in Australia, I’d love to immigrate to China and take all my capital with me. As the Chinese population collapses, I’m hopeful their Gov’t policies will change as Japans now also are. The Chinese are much more flexible so I think it will as soon as they see fit.
@laikeongchau2095 Why would conditions deteriorate? It's gotten better. Even Western media are saying it now and the fact that so many Chinese people are returning speaks volumes
@@laikeongchau2095Many HK gers b4 or even now, prefer the perception that mainland China will always be poor, uneducated, oppressive and uneducated/uncivilised bcoz their ex master had left them something super and universal. No thanks to those media networks that their main aims are to bring down China or at least creating chaos to CPC to prove their point. Guess they will find it hard to accept, especially for those who had left and stuck in a foreign lands with empty promises, facing a bleak future and miserable life than b4. I guess China growth today in economy and technology advancements are greatly due to their cultural tradition to work hard, study well, great adoption of foreign best ideas, super determination to excel and competition among themselves or from the abroad. . China doesn't need its own reliable media to pinpoint all the errors and problems too coz the hawkish western Media in China are already hunting down all the major adverse issues for China 24/7 and for Free. Today, China have achieved remarkably by leaps and bounds in the eyes of the world and many more to go.
Obviously Fabian knows the history of China. For people who comment on China, it would be helpful to understand the history of China first before opening their mouth. Westerners expect the Chinese people to just wipe the slate clean, and forget about how China gets to be what it is today. I hope Fabian and family have a happy and prosperous life.😀
Too bad very few people in America or Europe view this and similar videos. There are not that many "westerners" who live and work in China for a long time and truly understand how complex the country is. The lion's share of populations in the U.S. and Europe are still deeply influenced by what their media tell them at home. Misunderstanding China will continue, as my doctoral dissertation advisor, Professor Rhoads Murphey, told us in class in the mid-1970s in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was trying to make light of the situation but it was -- and still is -- a serious matter.
@@qunyu2856 Western system is that capitalism controls everything and benefitted from such system for the rich! The lower income and the poor are left on their own while socialism takes care of the majority of the lower income people!
This gentleman has a thorough understanding of working in China and how the world is today in terms of international dynamics I wish he had talked about his company and its structure and employees and the products or services offered.
The Belgians used violence and a ruthless system of economic extraction against the indigenous people and land of its then colonies during the heyday of Belgium's colonial era, which stretched more than 200 years. There is probably nothing much for you to learn from this dude; unless he is now truly "reformed", of course.
Belgium controlled several territories and concessions during the colonial era, primarily the Belgian Congo (modern DR Congo) from 1908 to 1960, Ruanda-Urundi (modern Rwanda and Burundi) from 1922 to 1962, Lado Enclave (modern Central Equatoria province in South Sudan) from 1884 to 1910, and the Belgian concession of Tianjin in China (1902-1931). Belgium used violence and a ruthless system of economic extraction against the indigenous people and land of its then colonies. Welcome to the civilized world, Fabian. Enjoy your freedom in China, free from the lies and smears the media in the West have against China and her people.
@@chicken3365lol. Have you met or spoken to a Ugyur? And do you even know what Mao did other than what you were told or assumed? There's a massive difference between civil wars and people dying of poverty vs exploitative tactics of other countries.
The regime's mandate is to govern and ensure people's livelihoods are prosperous. The West focuses on ideology to divert people's dissatisfaction. From democracy to populism, incompetent leaders are the norm in the West, with no plan.
It's not like all of the western leaders are silly and can't come up with any decent plans.... It's their political systems that make long term planning too difficult. By the time one finishes the consultation phase of a big project the election year approaches, meaning money spent but no short term benefits to convince the voters...... Then soon another party may take over and shoot it down. In the old time different parties were more willing to work together, not any more nowadays
Я думаю во второй половине века станет просто нормой уезжать из западной европы. Отсутствие перспектив развития этих стран станет всё более очевидным. Так же больше европейцев поймёт, что другие страны не стояли на месте и уже предлагают другой уровень жизни. Я вот например почти 20 лет прожил в Германии и могу с уверенностью сказать, что многие немцы даже не понимают в каком я извиняюсь дерьме они живут, потому что 20-век обучил их тому, что у нас одна из самых прогрессивных, богатых и комфортных стран мира, хотя это уже давно не так.
I lived in the UK for more than 20 years, that place has slowly turned into a shit hole, even the locals slowly realized how bad things had become. I have lost hope of Europe, no matter left or right party, they all work for the same master. You can have all the democracy you claim, but when medias and ideologies are all controlled by the rich, and no accountability of the politicians, the society doom to fail.
it's fair to say that Chinese media, whether official ones or non-official ones, portrait the world outside of China in a far more neutral and objective way. also Chinese ppl in general are far more curious and interested to know about the outside world, that's why we know a lot more about the outside world and also more accurately than the rest of the world knows about us.
I like this video, it is very down to earth. There are too many hype videos, but with little substance. What he says is genuinely very valuable, and looking at his LinkedIn he definitely has the experience to back up what he says. One thing stuck out to me. He says that Chinese businesses rely more on relationship management as opposed to just having a contract. I feel like many European countries have the same mindset. Even in the Netherlands, a notoriously down to earth just do business kind of nation, when something goes wrong many still like to have a lunch or something in a more informal setting to discuss things and come to a solution. Basically the entire EU government structure works like this (lunch places in Brussels make crazy money ;) ). I feel like this is quite different from how things in the US works, I could be wrong though so please correct me :)
To have a meal together with your potential trading partner is important. Trust can be built bit by bit, To hang out with people who are at the same type of business cycle is the 1st step to get more business opportunity. Human are human, not robots.
Bank credit investigation and financial status investigation can prevent business risks. Eating and chatting can strengthen emotional connections and make you familiar with each other's way of doing things. Only by adapting to each other can things be led to good results.
In China, this is also an occasion and way to observe and understand your partners. We value people more and have similar temperaments. I can handle this loss-making order for you. As a friend, you will give me more orders next time.
Relationship building is a foundation of everything. Not only during good time but when your business partner in crisis as well… by mercy out of long relationships
11:04 he is married to a Hui 😮. My Dad’s cousin (half Northern Chinee and half Hakka) is also married to a Hui man. Admiral Zhenghe is also of Hui origin. 😁
You can't tell difference btwn Han and Hui if he doesn't wear hat. Hui has same Han name, speak Han Chinese, who mainly concentrated in 宁夏 Nangxia Hui autonomous region. Mainlanders never particularly differentiate Hakka from Chinese. Deng Xiaoping come from Sichuan with Hakka neighborhood, but her daughter doesn't sure his dad is Hakka or not when being asked. Maybe Deng never think of the way you overseas Chinese do😅
A good interview reflecting intelligence n wisdom. I would watch it again to learn the modesty n humbleness qualities shining throughout the interview 👍
Agreed, this is by far the best interview I have seen on China. Fabian came across and captured the audience easily with his vast experience and great insight into the workings within China. He has high IQ and EQ too along with his charm. We can learn so much from you. Thank You Fabian !
china is a really charming country with amazing friendly people, the big push factor for me is the air quality. not just the bigger tier 1 cities but also in tier 2 and 3
Air quality is fine in China, the government has tackled the air and water pollution issues quite successfully with EV, renewable energy power plant, upgraded industrial equipment with much lower emissions rate and wastewater treatment technology. China is not Indian. It has changed from polluted country to a leading power of renewable technology.
I'm not saying China doesn't have pollution issues, because I suffered from it myself for decades, but things have drastically improved in the last ten years. If you're an environmentalist who's really sensitive about air quality, don't go to heavily industrialized cities. Look at financial hubs, agricultural areas, or cities with good pollution control instead. Also, having spent the last five years traveling around Europe, I was surprised the air wasn't as great as I expected, and the weather wasn't always pleasant either. Maybe I'm just like someone who traveled in China like you, and I’m basing my judgement of Europe on a few days. 我不会说中国没有环境污染，因为过去几十年我自己也饱受其害，但是最近十年的中国已经在大有改观。如果你是对空气特别在意的环境保护派，那么请你不要选择工业化程度高的城市。 去那些金融化的城市、农业化的城市、或者对污染有效控制管理的城市。 另外，我最近五年长期在欧洲巡游，没想到的是，这里并没有我想像中的好空气，天气也并不总是让人高兴。或许我只是一个像你一样在中国旅游过的人，我也只是根据当时几天的情况对欧洲做出了判断。
If you mean the guest, I've watched a second vid from this channel, both guests was talking as if they understood this country deeply. If by chance I get to watch the third vid and the guest saying the same way, I will never click any vid from this channel again. Both guests just pretending not seeing the huge giant elephant in the room while praising how great CN is.
He said in the final minutes of the vid, he needs to show patience when in China not everything happens fast, how comes then China can build so much so quickly.
If u have lived/worked abroad with different cultures, u will understand the need to have patience with the locals. Eg, communications causing different understandings of the same thing, etc. 😅
@@MaxChernov So the Chinese will not have patience with their own workers, everything has to happen at break neck pace judging by the speed things are completed.
China was a good place I lived there teaching English from 2002 to 2014 in Universities I lived in China from Huanan island to the very North Of China were they have the annual snow festival and build a complete town made of snow statutes and then out to the Vietnam border and saw the annual fire festival. It was a very good place to live but i would not go back there now even though I have left many very good friends who really cared for me.
Many Singaporeans lack a clear understanding of China due to their reliance on Anglo-Saxon media and a local media landscape that is often anti-Chinese. Your trip to China is commendable and very timely for you, as it has certainly given you a fresh and highly significant perspective of a country that is far larger with greater opportunities. If Singapore continues to align with the US and the West despite China's status as the leading power, it risks further repercussions and will suffer, as it has already experienced. Nevertheless, younger people in Singapore are increasingly turning to social media, particularly TikTok, which is influencing their perceptions of China. Many have also visited the country recently. 😄😃😀
The problem in Europe is that the over-regulation is why everything is progressing so slowly. Europe should be urgently deregulated so that the companies, startups and farms become freer again and can turn to their companies and not have to deal with authorities.
You mean become more capitalist? I sure hope not because we have a stellar specimen in the shape of America as to just exactly how unfettered capitalism is working out.
What are the cost of living in a big city like Shenshen (low end to high end) and rural town? Is it possible to choos where to live with the Hukou system?
Would be interesting to include these guys in the conversation about China (www.youtube.com/@TheChinaShow). Maybe you could setup an interview with them as well. China is an important region now and going forward, but it's equally important to make sure one's eyes are not "Wide-Shut" ...no matter what area a person is considering.
More westerners must visit China and see and feel about the life in China. Do not believe what the Anglo-Saxon media are saying all the negatives about China. As in any Country in the world, when you abide with the laws of the Country, you'll not face any trouble with the law. China has helped more than 1 billion of it's citizens out of poverty. The chinese people have pride in achieving wealth for their families and are mostly reluctant to accept Government handouts.
I really enjoy watching your videos, thank you. Also, I've noticed that since the last few episodes, based on audience feedback, you've transitioned from walking interviews to seated discussions, which definitely provides a great environment for communication. However, I still hope you could incorporate some non-static environments. On one hand, this can avoid visual fatigue, and on the other hand, it can provide more variety in what's shown. Or maybe just incorporate doing something small, like showing the interviewee's favorite local daily activities, or showing them buying local food, or their favorite local activities, etc. 喜欢看你的视频，感谢。 另外，我发现从前几期开始经过观众的反馈，现在已经从散步变成了坐谈，这确实能提供很好的交流环境。但是我还是希望能穿插一部分不是静态的环境，一方面可以避免视觉疲劳。另一方可以有更多的展示面。 或者只是变成做一件小事，比如展示访谈者喜欢做的当地日常活动，或者展示访谈者购买当地美食，或者他喜欢的当地活动等等。
The big flaw with China once you get over being in a foreign land is it seems kind of boring. You can't really relate to the culture or Chinese language unless you're Chinese. So Westerners will go to Thailand or the Philippines you know but not China.
@@skydragon23101979 Could be true but aside from business like buying cheap Chinese parts there is a reason many Westerners are not drawn to China or acclimate with the culture very well. So culture differences remain an obstacle.
@@skydragon23101979 No, I've been around Asians and it's not just not wanting to try new foods but there are some culture barriers and China is centralized planning. There's a reason you don't see a lot of interracial Asian couples, even in America.
This is like giving up everything on who you are. What is success if you have no roots, nothing in common, and even your children are strangers to your culture ?
That is because Thailand and Philippines are more westernlized and pro West, which makes you feel like more comfortable. So you still use you own western mind and hope other countries changed themselves to fit you, not you trying to fit them..... That wouldn't work. Because china is such a long history and big country with deep and great culture. Why they should be changed? Why the world should be changed for you tho.
This guy should return to Belgium and run for political office -- as other than complimenting the CCP for their benevolent rule he managed to say precisely nothing substantive in 25 minutes.
China & India are different animals from the West, as the political and economical powers of the Global South moves up the ladder it is to the benefit of the West to learn and understand the East and not just see it as mere locations to exploit for resources and cheap manpower.
This was shot in China. I think they mentioned in passing that they were in Shenzhen or Guangzhou. In any case, they're in the Guangdong province in the southern part of China.
Chinese assimilate on the survace if they are working in global companies. I guess, some, who stay "abroad" (restaurants), they stay "chinese" with their habits. They were never invited to "share" cultural life. The next generation, however, will answer you "I am not Chinese. I am Italian". Especially, when they are young. In the USA - it would be interesting to interview Chinese-Americans. I guess, they will say, I am "chinese-American". Yes, that would be their answer.
Bro, be careful with your translation. Using "統一" (united) instead of "homogeneous," which would be "單一同質性," carries a political message, right? This message is sensitive right now, considering Taiwan, Xinjiang, and other regions, perhaps.
@MaxChernov completely understand and I would also like to mention that appreciate your work. Just sometimes a slip up like that can cause some misunderstanding among your Chinese audience. Let me know if you need any assistance with anything as I know people that do tons of editing here in Taiwan.I love your work. Keep it up. If you have questions we could connect it doesn't have to be compensated. Have a good one.
@@MaxChernov just based on observation, for e.g. for the RUclipsr Trip Bitten, the difference in his view counts for anything that's China-related vs anything that's USA-related, is glaring. Sometimes i don't even see his video popping up on my feed until 3 weeks has passed.
I don't want to watch this video after watching Intro. I think it's better for westerners not to mention the century of humiliation in front of Chinese people. Because it was the West that did it. Although Belgium was not a part of it, it is still inappropriate to mention this tragic history with a smile on your face.
We Chinese have a bigger stomach than that, stating true history from a neutral stance is a good thing, that means you studied about our country and I personally take it as respect.
Would you rather live in China or in Europe in 2025?
europe??? hell no, that continent is done...
anyone choosing europe probably still thinks europe is as great as it was 100-200 years ago. The vast majority of people who move to europe nowadays are refugees from war-torn 3rd world countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, Libya..etc..
For me if given a choice, I will choose China and I don't speak or read mandarin.
I canceled my Oct 2024 trip to EU countries and traveled to China instead even though I have already visited China (different province) in April 2024. That said I'll be traveling to China again in February 2025 again to different province, all 3 visits were/are for leisure purposes. That shows how comfortable I am in China.
@@sonofyoutube6248people blame non white migrants in white countries. Yet there are white people migrating to non white countries!😅
China❤
I worked in the Silicon Valley for the last 2o years and moved to Dongguan in 2018, I immediately loved the work ethic here already.
how is it different?
I would think that if you worked in the trenches of Silicon Valley, any other tech hub would feel like there is better work life balance.
@@JosephQPham Huawei Terminal Headquarters and Huawei European Town are in Dongguan, next to shenzhen, a lot of new development are still going on, you can see it as another silicon valley, and sure have the latest technology with lots of scientific and technological talents in the area.
@@MaxChernovyou should video interview him … lots of Chinese expats going back home these days. Definitely be interesting to get their perspective in their time working abroad and then their time working in China
I came here for a 6 month contract in 1993. I'm still here and never cease to be proud of this amazing country and the people here. ❤
Fastest development from any country in world history
You came to China from where originally?
@greghdn Canada
To be able to raise 1.43 billion (20% of the world)population in a land of 9% of the world, it’s miracle itself
All of these achieved without colonise and rob other countries, it is indeed a miracle.
@Len-ne7不懂就别胡扯麻烦了解毛主席接手中国之前中国经历过欧美日殖民掠夺还有扶持各路军阀代理人买办傀儡吸血中国以及国民党输带有国家仅有的金银财宝还有用金银券抢走人民财富财产，毛主席接手新中国已经是世界最穷的农业国还有美苏两大政营对中国封锁孤立而毛把国家从最穷农业国在他任内变成前五工业国，还有解决中国大多数文盲经济政治教育医疗医药法律军事科技航天航空工业等等都是他打下扎实基础不懂多了解清楚。
and also considering that China has about 30% less arable lands than USA and India
@Len-ne7 When the president took over, China was already the poorest agricultural country in the world, and the United States and the Soviet Union blocked and isolated China, while the President transformed the country from the poorest agricultural country to the top five industrial countries during his term of office, and solved the majority of illiterates in China, economic and political education, medical medicine, law, military science, technology, aerospace and aviation industry, etc. He laid a solid foundation.
@Len-ne7Do you know who decided to establish diplomatic relations between China and the United States? You got logic?
This video illustrates that foreigners who understand China appreciate what Chinese culture, tradition and way of life mean to the people, unlike Western purposeful misconception! Chinese society prefers harmony and happy life, not aggression!
I agree, I tried telling someone today that China is a normal place with normal people, and they told me all about how China supposedly did all this bad stuff, and I’m just like “if they’re doing all of that, then how can they be this organized and safe?”. Americans are just projecting
The west often values personal "freedom" first than harmony because of their individualistic nature.
@@srspanksalot4501they are just brain waaa shed
@@srspanksalot4501organized and safe? really wanna go there.
@@MoaHein yes organized and safe. Extremely safe and pretty organized is what I would say. I’m sure you have some shit you heard from CNN or MSNBC or Fox one time, but I am not even going to argue with you if you reply with any of that. So enjoy wasting your time.
Exceptional guest with great understanding of China. Really enjoy this video. Thank you
这位先生交谈时永远面带微笑，真的令人觉得是个好的交谈者
A great insight from this gentleman who have first hand experience of life in China! Thanks.
Max, greetings from Hong Kong 🇭🇰 SAR.
It’s really great and awarding for many westerners who moved out of their own countries and decided to make a new change in life, moving to places like China 🇨🇳, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Singapore 🇸🇬, Thailand 🇹🇭, etc. and make a new venture to make a staple life outside their own countries 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
China 🇨🇳 has gone through so much changes in techno-electronic innovations that it makes the west very difficult to catch up, such as EV and public transportation.
as mainlanders i dont think it great, for them to come here and live here..visit is ok, but live here not fine, unless they have some great skills or talents to offer to the table..
@@治强你又在角色扮演啦
@@chiangkohsien9120 是吗？
@@治强你是代入我们想要的外国人就是赛选那些优秀人才的外国人。
@@治强小粉红还是反串黑
Some great insights from Fabian, i am also in manufacturing in southern China and i can attest for the dynamic culture and business opportunities that continue to flourish here. Would love to meet Fabian in person I think we can have some great conversations, he seems very down to earth
his Linkedin is below the video
Excellent interview❤
This is really happy-looking man :)
he laugh every minute even every second, i think that means his feeling about live or do bussiness in China
@@gzchenjz His mannerism is somehow close to Chinese if I may say so.
From north to south, east to west not only the cultures are different but so are foods. And the pace of life (lifestyles) are different too.
As a person born and raised in Australia, I’d love to immigrate to China and take all my capital with me. As the Chinese population collapses, I’m hopeful their Gov’t policies will change as Japans now also are. The Chinese are much more flexible so I think it will as soon as they see fit.
由于文化的原因，中国永远不会接受大规模外来移民来'补充人口，历史上从未发生过以后也不会发生中国人口一下子锐减到需要接受外来移民来补充，不要忘了中国还有几千万同根同源的华人华侨生活在海外！
you wish
这种美好的愿望基本不可能实现，因为在此之前，从1978年执行了近40年的计划生育（每个家庭只能允许生育一个小孩）才导致人口锐减！中国努力发展无人技术就是为了应对人口锐减这种状况！中国从来都不是移民国家，以前不是，未来也不是！
A few legal immigrants would be beneficial but it would be a disaster in large numbers. Look what's happening in Europe.
One child policie is only for han Chinese,the majority are not effected.@@wanluofan
I know that guy, great dude, I stayed in China 16 years too and 10 in Guangzhou where you guys are. But I arrived in 2005 and left in 2021
nice! where did you move to?
Did you leave because there was a better opportunity elsewhere or because the conditions deteriorated in China?
@@laikeongchau2095 covid.
@laikeongchau2095 Why would conditions deteriorate? It's gotten better. Even Western media are saying it now and the fact that so many Chinese people are returning speaks volumes
@@laikeongchau2095Many HK gers b4 or even now, prefer the perception that mainland China will always be poor, uneducated, oppressive and uneducated/uncivilised bcoz their ex master had left them something super and universal. No thanks to those media networks that their main aims are to bring down China or at least creating chaos to CPC to prove their point. Guess they will find it hard to accept, especially for those who had left and stuck in a foreign lands with empty promises, facing a bleak future and miserable life than b4. I guess China growth today in economy and technology advancements are greatly due to their cultural tradition to work hard, study well, great adoption of foreign best ideas, super determination to excel and competition among themselves or from the abroad. . China doesn't need its own reliable media to pinpoint all the errors and problems too coz the hawkish western Media in China are already hunting down all the major adverse issues for China 24/7 and for Free. Today, China have achieved remarkably by leaps and bounds in the eyes of the world and many more to go.
Obviously Fabian knows the history of China. For people who comment on China, it would be helpful to understand the history of China first before opening their mouth. Westerners expect the Chinese people to just wipe the slate clean, and forget about how China gets to be what it is today. I hope Fabian and family have a happy and prosperous life.😀
Whichever country it is people are generally innocent and good.. Problem is hte state! The same goes for US and Russia
Too bad very few people in America or Europe view this and similar videos. There are not that many "westerners" who live and work in China for a long time and truly understand how complex the country is. The lion's share of populations in the U.S. and Europe are still deeply influenced by what their media tell them at home. Misunderstanding China will continue, as my doctoral dissertation advisor, Professor Rhoads Murphey, told us in class in the mid-1970s in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was trying to make light of the situation but it was -- and still is -- a serious matter.
The Americans like to live in their own world, preferring to imagine China is a bad country!
让人不理解的是西方那么发达，人们获取信息的渠道却如此单一呢？为什么他们会相信那些报道呢？
@@qunyu2856 Western system is that capitalism controls everything and benefitted from such system for the rich! The lower income and the poor are left on their own while socialism takes care of the majority of the lower income people!
@@qunyu2856I don’t have a single channel what are you on about? No brainwashing here, although they certainly try.🇨🇦
Great interview.!
This gentleman has a thorough understanding of working in China and how the world is today in terms of international dynamics I wish he had talked about his company and its structure and employees and the products or services offered.
The Belgians used violence and a ruthless system of economic extraction against the indigenous people and land of its then colonies during the heyday of Belgium's colonial era, which stretched more than 200 years.
There is probably nothing much for you to learn from this dude; unless he is now truly "reformed", of course.
Belgium controlled several territories and concessions during the colonial era, primarily the Belgian Congo (modern DR Congo) from 1908 to 1960, Ruanda-Urundi (modern Rwanda and Burundi) from 1922 to 1962, Lado Enclave (modern Central Equatoria province in South Sudan) from 1884 to 1910, and the Belgian concession of Tianjin in China (1902-1931). Belgium used violence and a ruthless system of economic extraction against the indigenous people and land of its then colonies.
Welcome to the civilized world, Fabian. Enjoy your freedom in China, free from the lies and smears the media in the West have against China and her people.
yeah, Mao was such a peaceful man! China is amazing! The ouighours would agree also LOL
@@chicken3365lol. Have you met or spoken to a Ugyur? And do you even know what Mao did other than what you were told or assumed? There's a massive difference between civil wars and people dying of poverty vs exploitative tactics of other countries.
The regime's mandate is to govern and ensure people's livelihoods are prosperous. The West focuses on ideology to divert people's dissatisfaction. From democracy to populism, incompetent leaders are the norm in the West, with no plan.
The government of China is made by the native Chinese people, but the regime in America is made by European foreigners not the Native Americans.
😂😂
Regime is a quite negative word.
Not even that, western democracy is really republic, they call themselves a democracy as propaganda.
It's not like all of the western leaders are silly and can't come up with any decent plans.... It's their political systems that make long term planning too difficult. By the time one finishes the consultation phase of a big project the election year approaches, meaning money spent but no short term benefits to convince the voters...... Then soon another party may take over and shoot it down. In the old time different parties were more willing to work together, not any more nowadays
Love your videos, realistic with real life of china.
Я думаю во второй половине века станет просто нормой уезжать из западной европы. Отсутствие перспектив развития этих стран станет всё более очевидным. Так же больше европейцев поймёт, что другие страны не стояли на месте и уже предлагают другой уровень жизни. Я вот например почти 20 лет прожил в Германии и могу с уверенностью сказать, что многие немцы даже не понимают в каком я извиняюсь дерьме они живут, потому что 20-век обучил их тому, что у нас одна из самых прогрессивных, богатых и комфортных стран мира, хотя это уже давно не так.
Через 25 лет узнаем :-)
I lived in the UK for more than 20 years, that place has slowly turned into a shit hole, even the locals slowly realized how bad things had become. I have lost hope of Europe, no matter left or right party, they all work for the same master. You can have all the democracy you claim, but when medias and ideologies are all controlled by the rich, and no accountability of the politicians, the society doom to fail.
Europeans' lack of interest in other cultures particularly like Asian, and its blindness in becoming lapdog of US, have really shocked me.
能选出蹦床选手的德国已经不配在世界餐桌上发言了，
@@faner5302 因为二战后美国控制了所有西方媒体，所有西方国家都成为了宣传机器下的傀儡。
这哥们不错，很深入的理解了中国，很坦诚真实地表达差异与期待等等。每时每刻的笑容很有修养
AN HONEST VIEW. CHEERS😊
it's fair to say that Chinese media, whether official ones or non-official ones, portrait the world outside of China in a far more neutral and objective way. also Chinese ppl in general are far more curious and interested to know about the outside world, that's why we know a lot more about the outside world and also more accurately than the rest of the world knows about us.
I like this video, it is very down to earth. There are too many hype videos, but with little substance. What he says is genuinely very valuable, and looking at his LinkedIn he definitely has the experience to back up what he says. One thing stuck out to me. He says that Chinese businesses rely more on relationship management as opposed to just having a contract. I feel like many European countries have the same mindset. Even in the Netherlands, a notoriously down to earth just do business kind of nation, when something goes wrong many still like to have a lunch or something in a more informal setting to discuss things and come to a solution. Basically the entire EU government structure works like this (lunch places in Brussels make crazy money ;) ). I feel like this is quite different from how things in the US works, I could be wrong though so please correct me :)
To have a meal together with your potential trading partner is important. Trust can be built bit by bit, To hang out with people who are at the same type of business cycle is the 1st step to get more business opportunity. Human are human, not robots.
Bank credit investigation and financial status investigation can prevent business risks. Eating and chatting can strengthen emotional connections and make you familiar with each other's way of doing things. Only by adapting to each other can things be led to good results.
@@lijackson-x6r I completely agree, there needs to be a balance of the two.
In China, this is also an occasion and way to observe and understand your partners. We value people more and have similar temperaments. I can handle this loss-making order for you. As a friend, you will give me more orders next time.
Relationship building is a foundation of everything. Not only during good time but when your business partner in crisis as well… by mercy out of long relationships
11:04 he is married to a Hui 😮. My Dad’s cousin (half Northern Chinee and half Hakka) is also married to a Hui man. Admiral Zhenghe is also of Hui origin. 😁
The biggest group of Chinese Muslims.
You can't tell difference btwn Han and Hui if he doesn't wear hat. Hui has same Han name, speak Han Chinese, who mainly concentrated in 宁夏 Nangxia Hui autonomous region. Mainlanders never particularly differentiate Hakka from Chinese. Deng Xiaoping come from Sichuan with Hakka neighborhood, but her daughter doesn't sure his dad is Hakka or not when being asked. Maybe Deng never think of the way you overseas Chinese do😅
Hui people are Sinicized ancient Muslims.
有點可笑的是漢本來就是民族，爲什麼還特別分出客家出來並列，客家並不是民族本來就是漢族
@@hsheuw The most dominant group of Chinese Muslims.
More populous than Uyghurs who are Turkic-speakers
This is a gentleman❤
Great interview, thanks.
Thank you Max and Fabian, very informative.
very well said!
Sir! Your videos are a threat to the national security of The Almighty US of A.
Anyway, well done!
I am wondering if your comment will be deleted by the platform. 😂
The neocons in the US dislike the facts described by the gentleman and will brush them aside as rubbish!!!
BBC NBC CCN CNN A series of warnings.🤣
These people are truly interested in learning and open to the culture.
Superb guest
❤❤❤China is safe, and many different varieties in different regions ❤❤❤Really attractive ❤❤
He learned more than I did! I'm Chinese living in Canada.
1:23 China was the place to be for you 16 years ago. China is the place to be now and it is the future already! 😘😍🥰
A good interview reflecting intelligence n wisdom. I would watch it again to learn the modesty n humbleness qualities shining throughout the interview 👍
Agreed, this is by far the best interview I have seen on China. Fabian came across and captured the audience easily with his vast experience and great insight into the workings within China. He has high IQ and EQ too along with his charm. We can learn so much from you. Thank You Fabian !
You could be a world class diplomate!
china is a really charming country with amazing friendly people, the big push factor for me is the air quality. not just the bigger tier 1 cities but also in tier 2 and 3
Air quality is fine in China, the government has tackled the air and water pollution issues quite successfully with EV, renewable energy power plant, upgraded industrial equipment with much lower emissions rate and wastewater treatment technology. China is not Indian. It has changed from polluted country to a leading power of renewable technology.
@@yezih2694 I was the wee last week and I’m sporean
@@rajfc what are you talking about? Where were you last week? I don’t understand singlish
I'm not saying China doesn't have pollution issues, because I suffered from it myself for decades, but things have drastically improved in the last ten years. If you're an environmentalist who's really sensitive about air quality, don't go to heavily industrialized cities. Look at financial hubs, agricultural areas, or cities with good pollution control instead. Also, having spent the last five years traveling around Europe, I was surprised the air wasn't as great as I expected, and the weather wasn't always pleasant either. Maybe I'm just like someone who traveled in China like you, and I’m basing my judgement of Europe on a few days.
我不会说中国没有环境污染，因为过去几十年我自己也饱受其害，但是最近十年的中国已经在大有改观。如果你是对空气特别在意的环境保护派，那么请你不要选择工业化程度高的城市。 去那些金融化的城市、农业化的城市、或者对污染有效控制管理的城市。 另外，我最近五年长期在欧洲巡游，没想到的是，这里并没有我想像中的好空气，天气也并不总是让人高兴。或许我只是一个像你一样在中国旅游过的人，我也只是根据当时几天的情况对欧洲做出了判断。
@@Luiri61 what u noticed in Europe could be due to the shutdown of nuclear power plants in Germany etc and using coal instead.
Impressed. The patient, how important lesson in life! Thanks!
这个老外太厉害了。无论他在哪里都能很成功。❤
This man knows deeply about Chinese industry economy.i totally agree with him.
If you mean the guest, I've watched a second vid from this channel, both guests was talking as if they understood this country deeply. If by chance I get to watch the third vid and the guest saying the same way, I will never click any vid from this channel again. Both guests just pretending not seeing the huge giant elephant in the room while praising how great CN is.
@munarong what does gaint elephant mean?
There's a half-Belgian. His name was 锡兰, and he criticized all the places where he lived, and he is still wandering.
He has an agenda and paid by anti-china entities.
跑去台湾了
@jianfengwu7502 又被台湾骂到日本去了，现在对日本不满意又计划跑路了。
@@jianfengwu7502 又跑去日本了。还批评了台湾
@ 😂😂
新年快乐🎉😊走吧！
He said in the final minutes of the vid, he needs to show patience when in China not everything happens fast, how comes then China can build so much so quickly.
He is used to China speed. When you have been driving a Lambourghini in the last 16 years then you can be impatient to other aspects of life!
If u have lived/worked abroad with different cultures, u will understand the need to have patience with the locals. Eg, communications causing different understandings of the same thing, etc. 😅
@@impopquiz precisely
@@MaxChernov So the Chinese will not have patience with their own workers, everything has to happen at break neck pace judging by the speed things are completed.
His "fast" means a day or two. 😂
its called MANNER and LEVEL
China was a good place I lived there teaching English from 2002 to 2014 in Universities
I lived in China from Huanan island to the very North Of China were they have the annual snow festival and build a complete town made of snow statutes and then out to the Vietnam border and saw the annual fire festival.
It was a very good place to live but i would not go back there now even though I have left many very good friends who really cared for me.
why not ?
Many Singaporeans lack a clear understanding of China due to their reliance on Anglo-Saxon media and a local media landscape that is often anti-Chinese. Your trip to China is commendable and very timely for you, as it has certainly given you a fresh and highly significant perspective of a country that is far larger with greater opportunities. If Singapore continues to align with the US and the West despite China's status as the leading power, it risks further repercussions and will suffer, as it has already experienced. Nevertheless, younger people in Singapore are increasingly turning to social media, particularly TikTok, which is influencing their perceptions of China. Many have also visited the country recently. 😄😃😀
“Honest” should be in quotations
The problem in Europe is that the over-regulation is why everything is progressing so slowly. Europe should be urgently deregulated so that the companies, startups and farms become freer again and can turn to their companies and not have to deal with authorities.
You mean become more capitalist?
I sure hope not because we have a stellar specimen in the shape of America as to just exactly how unfettered capitalism is working out.
Where to live depends on many different facts but I believe the primary fact is the ethnicity.
What are the cost of living in a big city like Shenshen (low end to high end) and rural town? Is it possible to choos where to live with the Hukou system?
respect everyone because everyone born equal......
how many people get "China wrong"?
Would be interesting to include these guys in the conversation about China (www.youtube.com/@TheChinaShow). Maybe you could setup an interview with them as well. China is an important region now and going forward, but it's equally important to make sure one's eyes are not "Wide-Shut" ...no matter what area a person is considering.
More westerners must visit China and see and feel about the life in China. Do not believe what the Anglo-Saxon media are saying all the negatives about China. As in any Country in the world, when you abide with the laws of the Country, you'll not face any trouble with the law. China has helped more than 1 billion of it's citizens out of poverty. The chinese people have pride in achieving wealth for their families and are mostly reluctant to accept Government handouts.
I wish I had a degree or something, I’m just an artist who works in customer service jobs, I’ve always loved China, I would move !
He has a thick French accent even though he is from Belgium.
I think they speak French in Belgium.
A part of belgium is french speaking, yes.
smart guy
First ❤
I really enjoy watching your videos, thank you. Also, I've noticed that since the last few episodes, based on audience feedback, you've transitioned from walking interviews to seated discussions, which definitely provides a great environment for communication. However, I still hope you could incorporate some non-static environments. On one hand, this can avoid visual fatigue, and on the other hand, it can provide more variety in what's shown. Or maybe just incorporate doing something small, like showing the interviewee's favorite local daily activities, or showing them buying local food, or their favorite local activities, etc.
喜欢看你的视频，感谢。 另外，我发现从前几期开始经过观众的反馈，现在已经从散步变成了坐谈，这确实能提供很好的交流环境。但是我还是希望能穿插一部分不是静态的环境，一方面可以避免视觉疲劳。另一方可以有更多的展示面。 或者只是变成做一件小事，比如展示访谈者喜欢做的当地日常活动，或者展示访谈者购买当地美食，或者他喜欢的当地活动等等。
And Chinese get Europe wrong.
Can you access RUclips from China without "jailbreaking"?
澳门和香港可以
@@熬夜猫头鹰 May change anytime...
@ 不懂你的意思
China is going to be number 1 tourist destination for foreigners...safe, cheap, beautiful, clean, foods, etc...diversity, modern, high tech...
People knows China well but choose to speak negatively because they are paid to do a job.
中國過去一百年絕不僅止於「艱難」那麼簡單可以帶過。但拜現代科技所賜，任何訊息都可以快速擷取，這樣的悲劇未來「可能」被制止--以自己強大的武力發展去侵略別人。但我們看到以色列不是這樣的，所以對別族的鬥爭可能無法停止。美國的鎖國的確也昭示了這種未來。
Great! Keep the workers less comfortable so they'll make more money for you!
the interviewer asked the wrong question: can we do without China? Clearly: no. He should have asked, "can China do without EU/USA". Yes, China can.
The big flaw with China once you get over being in a foreign land is it seems kind of boring. You can't really relate to the culture or Chinese language unless you're Chinese. So Westerners will go to Thailand or the Philippines you know but not China.
That’s because you are not open minded to learn something new. You are using your western lens to judge.
@@skydragon23101979 Could be true but aside from business like buying cheap Chinese parts there is a reason many Westerners are not drawn to China or acclimate with the culture very well. So culture differences remain an obstacle.
@@skydragon23101979 No, I've been around Asians and it's not just not wanting to try new foods but there are some culture barriers and China is centralized planning. There's a reason you don't see a lot of interracial Asian couples, even in America.
This is like giving up everything on who you are. What is success if you have no roots, nothing in common, and even your children are strangers to your culture ?
That is because Thailand and Philippines are more westernlized and pro West, which makes you feel like more comfortable. So you still use you own western mind and hope other countries changed themselves to fit you, not you trying to fit them..... That wouldn't work. Because china is such a long history and big country with deep and great culture. Why they should be changed? Why the world should be changed for you tho.
I don't understand why westerners have this condescending attitude towards Asia?
Hopefully more western people watch this video and see the true Pic of China, instead of being fooled and misled by the social media ❤
Belgian fellow + Guangdong lady = another Princess Li Ran in the making here ? :)
is the average chinese aware , that every European working 9/7 only during one week, would ask for burnout leave.
China's westerners, Jiayou!
China must never repeat history or gets humiliated again. Keep a cool head! Be apprehensi and vigilant about foreigners.
Why is are Chinese citizens so worried about foreigners? You guys talk like your from 1942
@@AidanSenger 中国开放是注定的，因为这是时代发展的趋势，不过因为我们是社会主义国家，而且人口太多，所以对于外国移民并不感兴趣，以后只会一步一步慢慢开放😂
💪😎👍🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳
China the best nation on earth
China, hands down!!
Schleimer
This guy should return to Belgium and run for political office -- as other than complimenting the CCP for their benevolent rule he managed to say precisely nothing substantive in 25 minutes.
好看 爱看。 有些事我不明白： 我获得了一个有usdt的波场链的地址，我有恢复短语 。【three embody husband need intact color remember hood rent fence clap glide】。 应该怎么将它们转到 Binance？
China & India are different animals from the West, as the political and economical powers of the Global South moves up the ladder it is to the benefit of the West to learn and understand the East and not just see it as mere locations to exploit for resources and cheap manpower.
Animals？are you a animal's？
@@kinni143 Of course we are animals. Unless you are a plant/ fungus/protozoa/bacteria?
India NO.1 China isn't,we just wanna focus on our business,we don't wanna have trouble with anyone.American can help us prove it
Actions talk louder than words@@avenzhang5185
Max can you tell us the locations of your videos is this shot in china or in singapore ?
This was shot in China. I think they mentioned in passing that they were in Shenzhen or Guangzhou. In any case, they're in the Guangdong province in the southern part of China.
@ thank you
我也是回族人哈哈哈哈 来自河南的散居回族聚集地
Chinese assimilate on the survace if they are working in global companies. I guess, some, who stay "abroad" (restaurants), they stay "chinese" with their habits. They were never invited to "share" cultural life. The next generation, however, will answer you "I am not Chinese. I am Italian". Especially, when they are young. In the USA - it would be interesting to interview Chinese-Americans. I guess, they will say, I am "chinese-American". Yes, that would be their answer.
Singapore is great, Europe is having troubles with its security, China is better if you have a reasonable income
I think your account has been compromised. I got a reply seemingly from you to my previous comment (I believe it is someone else).
Please have a look.
We have problems in the company. But instead of solving them we have dinner. WTF
So contracts mean nothing, connections mean everything. Sounds terrible.
Bro, be careful with your translation. Using "統一" (united) instead of "homogeneous," which would be "單一同質性," carries a political message, right? This message is sensitive right now, considering Taiwan, Xinjiang, and other regions, perhaps.
thanks! its hard for us to proofread subs as we don't speak Chinese
@MaxChernov completely understand and I would also like to mention that appreciate your work. Just sometimes a slip up like that can cause some misunderstanding among your Chinese audience. Let me know if you need any assistance with anything as I know people that do tons of editing here in Taiwan.I love your work. Keep it up. If you have questions we could connect it doesn't have to be compensated. Have a good one.
在中国生活没压碧感
Hi Guys 🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Both please 🎉❤🎉❤🎉😀🥳😍😀🥳👍🏼✅
如果被采访者稍微了解一点中国的历史就会知道一个事，在2000多年前，秦国连续七代国王都坚持一个目标：那就是发展实力，统一中国。从公元前362年秦孝公开始，一直到公元前221年，秦始皇消灭了其他六个国家，第一次建立了一个封建中央集权国家，统一，融入了所有中华民族的心中。跨越几代人的长期计划在几千年前就实行过。
uh oh max... RUclips's algorithm will be coming down hard on u.
why
@@MaxChernov just based on observation, for e.g. for the RUclipsr Trip Bitten, the difference in his view counts for anything that's China-related vs anything that's USA-related, is glaring. Sometimes i don't even see his video popping up on my feed until 3 weeks has passed.
A great Russian narration accent 😂
😂
I don't want to watch this video after watching Intro.
I think it's better for westerners not to mention the century of humiliation in front of Chinese people.
Because it was the West that did it.
Although Belgium was not a part of it, it is still inappropriate to mention this tragic history with a smile on your face.
Sorry, didn't want to offend you
不至于，没觉得他说的有什么问题。我们中国人要记住历史，是为了未来不要重蹈覆辙，而不是带着仇恨一直走下去。
If Belgium didn't take part in the Century of Humiliation, he would not have any problem or feel any embarrassment mentioning it.
King Leopold of Belgium committed jěnócïdę in Africa, 1M dead. He called that campaign "bringing civilization to Africa"...
We Chinese have a bigger stomach than that, stating true history from a neutral stance is a good thing, that means you studied about our country and I personally take it as respect.
God knows who’s evil, wicked, and innocent. The innocent chinese are innocent.
China isn't uniform country, at past Qin unified the difference😅
因为这里有众多的牛排女孩