Moving to China was the best decision I ever made. I want to hear about your stories, did you have a time in your life where you took a leap of faith and are so glad that you did?
Most foreigners I know who live in China now were once reluctant to come because they thought the rampant propaganda and lies in the Western media to be true but they love it once they enter the Country as it is beyond their expectations.
As time goes on, you will have a subversive impression of China. What you see now is only the surface. As a person who has gone through the world, stick to your inner guidance, as your father said
I wish I were young like you and move to China. I am almost 80, a bit too old to start off to a new adventure. Ha ha.. Congratulations on your decision.
haha, its never too late for a adventure, just like Bilbo Baggins. BTW, we China is a country that honors the old siginificantly, so, come alone, and we are alwasy welcome friendly visitors regardless to age or gender.
It's amazing how much personal growth you can experience when you take yourself out of your comfort zone. I can relate to many parts of your story. I think it is great that you made a life for yourself in another country and people should be happy for you.
@@teongbengang9515 Hi Teong. Thank you for the reply, however, I would just like to state that personally, I do not think anyone should either loathe nor admire others based solely on their race. I feel that we should take each person as an individual - basing either positive or negative opinions on people due to race, or stereotyping a race either positively or negatively, in my opinion, is not the best thing to do in 2020. Just my personal thoughts, I hope you don't take offence to this. Have a Merry Christmas and (hopefully) a better 2021!
Hi, I am an Chinese interior designer in Ireland. Thank you for building a bridge for the exchange and communication between Chinese and Western cultures. I also hope that more self-media will join this team. Everyone can express their true views on what they have seen and experienced with their own eyes.
@@petercalhoun5837 i have seen a lot racist words from you to China, hopefully you respect your self as a human being , don’t be a asshole . You are not welcome to China.
@@weizhang2834 men gotta have sex and marry. what the hell were you expecting from us? Strong white men coming to China and taking Chinese women is the only natural outcome. You are an economic migrant just like everyone else.
As a Chinese American, your vlogs give me an interesting perspective of the country I left twenty years ago. I truly enjoy the scenes and narratives of these vlogs. Keep up good work. Wish you the best. Thank you for sharing your personal story with us.
Thank you, Oli, for your inspirational story, it has great value to me at this particular moment. As a frustrated father, I have been tortured by this anxiety that my son is not going to have a successful life, since he has some ADHD problem and could not focus on academic subjects. He is intelligent, for no doubt, but his behaviour is always different from other kids at their age, and he always brought home really bad grades. Growing up as a model student and a model employee who has always been meticulous in every task and every decision, I counld't help worring that my son will fail to get a college degree, fail to get a job, and fail to have his own family. Your story told me, life is a wonderful journey and full of possibilities, if you don't see the flower bloom, it's simply not the time yet.
I have dealt with child that have ADHD, and let me tell you. They are the smartest. They are so unique, they just need to find their interest and don't let your perfection get in his way of discovering what he wants. There will always be a way.
@@AmelieZh thank you, that means a lot to me. Yes, I should not let my standard of perfection block his exploration of his own interest and strength. It will never be too late to learn, this is the case for him, and also for myself.
You have every parents worries,we all go through it,there destination will only come from as parents we can only take a back seat and support them,I have a son and daughter,she went to university and become a environmental scientist, my son who I was more worried about,went from a labourer on a building site to know having his own construction company,both did not Excell at secondary school ,but both gone past my expectations,
I have ADHD as a kid and I still do. It was bit a struggle for me to focus on classes and I had difficulty socially as I always speak out of terms. But it is really is a blessing digused as misfortune. After lost job twice due to I am unable to focus and erratic behaviour in work. I started my business. I became successful and started my own family. Part of my success is due to ADHD as I can really think outside of box and have an incredible ability to relate to people and have an incredible drive to achieve my goal. It is a difficult journey. I have had unconditional love and support from my parents especially my mum. Against all odds, I am doing well. As a parent u just need to love ur child and he will find his way. As Oli's story tells u, go find ur own path and try do something differently, u never knows what awaits u around the corner. I am glad I am not normal and just follow the crowd. Get a normal job and get along with everyone. This just makes u average and average life does not really amounts to much these days
Barrett channel I ❤️ most. China one of the safest country in the world. Hope in future I will go to China and meet with all my favourite youtubers ❤️.
@Gaylord Manlove III Canada is surely the safest place for Canadians. As of now 16000 Canadians are officially "gone" forever, thanks to the Trump Virus. The two Michaels are definitely wanting to take a deeeeep breath of the Ottawa breeze lol
Happy to hear that you have better live now in China, I am a malaysian chinese, thank you for vidoe to tell the world a true China looks like, and u are still very young, u will face many many decision point along your life later, hopefully your Channel wouldn't turn into become like SerpentZA in future. Wish you an your family and your youtube channel getting better and better.👍💪
@@i3D They don't lie? Then why did they REMOVE the huashan videos where they were denied from climbing the mountain. I know you don't pay attention, unlike myself, so such details go over your empty head.
@@wittmorgan8023 extremely extremely basic. Quite underdeveloped considering the time he's been there. Still saying "hello" to people in china when a "ni hao" would suffice is just strange
So proud of you didnt jump on the plane back twice , especially the second one ... now you are rewareded by your hard work and your faith in your decision ! GoGoGo Barrett!
Thank you OLi for sharing this very touching story about your young life. You were really lucky that you made up your mind in not returning to England. Otherwise, you would surely find your life upside down in these past nine months while seeing no end of it. With a character like yours, I would say you will find very depressing. You're also lucky to have a good dad that he could give you support when you were in difficult time and when you were in a strange place. Wish you all the best!
I totally got your feeling. Sometimes we just feel stuck somewhere and no idea what to do. I left China a few years ago, now I am thinking going back since I gradually realize what is more important to me.
I have been following your channel since the cheap haircut episode in Shenzhen. It's been a sea change since then. Your eyes are full of confidence and purposes now. Keep up the good work.
I’m Chinese living in Japan.have been watching your channel since you started it! Thank you for sharing your positive and real China to the world. Could be your guide when you visit Japan(of course free lol) sorry for writing in English here( Chinese might be more better I thought)
Thank you for sharing your story. Really enjoy the channel. Started watching you guys from the end of January. I remember those COVID updates. Yeah...things weren't really working out for me in my home country of Barbados. I was a primary school teacher for 11 years before I left teaching to make my side-job my main hustle and became a free lance videographer. Jobs were sporadic at best and I started to struggle financially. But I happened into an opportunity to teach in Shanghai and I took it. Massive leap of faith but I was desperate. Looking back on it now I'm glad I took the leap. Best decision I ever made.
I met a lot of people in Beijing back to 2008, 2009 who came from England , America, Australia,Canada and moved to China after the financial crisis in the western world, and they got a much better life in China and returned all of their debts in their countries. I remember they kept telling me how safe China is but I didn’t realize until I study abroad. Thanks for your telling your audience personal stories which means you are such a wonderful , smart guy who should be very proud of yourself to make a very important decision in your life
Thanks for sharing your journey. I believe most of us will go through, going through, and have gone through your phase of confusion and strong internal conflicts and rebelliousness. I did when I graduated from my 2-year Community College in California, which meant little values. I continued onto an university, majored in Psychology, with the intention to understand who I am and why I am the way I am......Why am I gay....Why was I constantly being bullied despite being a decent human being. I dropped out of school for four years then reentered the University with the encougement of my folks. I was doing part time work and school for four years, studying and taking care of elderlies. Learning this a bachelor's degree in psychology also was not special, I moved into grade school and enrolled in a Master's Program, then later on switched to a PhD candidate....When I was trying to nail myself to the plank to write my dissertation, I also needed a 6-month internship at a reputable firm. Amazingly, my classmate from Albania found an internship opportunity in Shanghai. I had a lot of doubts but I chased it, since it would only last 6 months. By the time it was 3 months being an intern, my boss offered me a job, while pushing me to continue to finish my PhD. That was 17 years ago. I never had the patience, detail orientation, councianciousness and resilience to finish my PhD, however the job offered me real world working experience right away as an Industrial Organizational Psychologist. As of today, I worked with clients from all over the world and been to 44 coubtries, lived in the U.S., UAE and enjoyed the luxuries of life.....Flew countless times on Emirates A380 business class and showed in the first class at 40,000 feet, then stayed at the Burj Khalifa for a week, the world's tallest building. I splurged on pretty much all the expensive hotels in Shanghai.....It was amazing and my friends were very happy and even a bit envious of me. However, as with all things in life, they are transient. I have lost my United State's connections with family and friends. We do not have a common language any longer. I hope this does not happen to you because you and I both most likely won't be able to stay in China for good. I cut down and simplified my lifestyle and chose not to work this year but to study Chinese calligraphy, which is amazingly calming and meditative. I trust the Chinese system of governance, with how effective the country is managing COVID. I see and feel hope, smiles, kindness. There are the bad days but if I chose to leave China to go back to the U.S. when Pompeo lured the U.S. citizens back, I would be in shackle now. But the guilt could be overwhelming when I think about my relatives and friends suffering from the crumbling of various societal systems, which I foresaw almost 13 years ago after I compared the U.S. with China. I bet you are having some difficulties explaining why China suits you better than the U.K. Anyway, grab Mandarin regardless you love it or hate it, including the writing system. Expand beyond RUclips when you can to make you stand out more than other foreigners. You know how the Chinese value education. All things considered, if financially feasible, get a MBA from Tsinghua or Beijing University. I swear it will help you tremendously after the grind and pain.
Thank you for share your journey buddy. Greeting from a Chinese American cop in Texas. I left China in 1991 as age of 27, I built my life in Texas. I married my wife in 1992 here and we built a life together in US. Now I am a police Lieutenant and my agency paid for my doctor degree. We raised two children. Both are at University of Texas now, third year and fresh year. We love our life in Texas.
Glad to know that you’ve turned your life around,for the better, and out of all places you did it in China. Stay strong and the sky is the limit. I’ve always enjoyed the items you share on You Tube, very interesting and educational . Keep on keeping on Mate, Cheers and God Bless
Early Chinese fan here, I am so happy about what you have achieved so far. Keep up the great work and tell the great stories about China and your own life to the world. Thank you very much for your works.
@@petercalhoun5837 well sorry I just forgot you can't come to China or even leave your home. So, problem solved. stay where you are and keep other safe. No need to think about it (with whatever your have...)
@@michaeljiang960 why are you even on this channel? this barrett is gonna find a chinese wife and make a little barrett with her, too. you got a problem with that? why the hell would anybody want to move to china if not for women and money?
Good video, i was always wondering about your path as well as your Dad's!!! I've been following you since the start of covid, very eyes opening experience... Hearing you, it all make perfect sense. Far away new adventure always "recalibrate"!!! You make a great team with your Dad, I wish I had that kind of Dad too! say hi to your mum!!!
A typical English young man, but lucky enough to have a pa who knows China well, with great determination and courage to struggle for a brighter life, and hopefully find a good way out. Congratulation!
thank you for your support! we need to buy this guy a beer because he shows everyone how easy they have it in China! Women and high-paying jobs haha! China for everyone!
I was like you the year after I graduated university. I was freaking lost. I even had a good job(in the media field) but my health was deteriorating, so I stalled for half an year, volunteered, and now I found my interest in social science and social policies. Never stop self-discovery, we could lead multiple paths until we find the one we preferred to walk on, may it be rocky or smooth.
I started watching you guys sometime around Dec 2019 & it was really refreshing to hear from fellow Brits who are on the ground in China telling your perspective on the HK situation & being able to eloquently convey your experiences objectively. Then when covid hit, I was virtually glued to youtube everyday in anticipation for your updates & you guys did a fantastic job with keeping everybody informed. It was calm, detailed & no bullshit. Unlike the MSM with their disgusting sensationalized, condescending reporting. Although it's no secret MSM has no love for China, but I have never in my years seen such racist, vile, callous & evil news reporting, absolutely no journalistic integrity whatsoever! & they're still at it! The daily fake news are relentless. Just had to get that off my chest. Anyway, you guys are doing a fantastic job & here's wishing you both a prosperous future & have a great Xmas😁.
“MSM” compromises 100s of media publications across tens of countries. Saying they are all anti China is just flat out wrong. It’s clear you have zero idea what you are talking about. And you want measure “ objectivity”, screw off you tool
@@Lobstersaladyum Nice lack of argument. Already confirms to me you fools have zero concept of anything relating to political machinations, or even Chinese history, language and culture.
@@orangesoul4289 Oh so you came here looking for an argument. What a sad, sad jealous lil person you are. Go cry to into your pillow & keep watching your favourite "MSM" 😂
Thank you very much for introducing us to know the new China. You are so brave to make the decision to stay in China when Covid19 started. Hope you can enjoy your living in wherever you live in China and God bless.
Thank you Oli for your words that really touched the heart of my hearts. You have now shown us that you are a great man and you will certainly achieve more than you could imagine in a land of wisdom and civilisation, which is China.
Being someone born and raised in Shenzhen and now living in HK, I really love your story and channel. Been stuck in hk for almost a year without seeing my parents, and I really miss Shenzhen. Wish you success with your channel, I think we need more people telling the China story, COVID changed everything. Anyways, first time ever I comment on RUclips. Peace.
I started to pay attention to you when you were recording videos while walking in Shenzhen. Thank you for putting aside your colored glasses and truly bringing the China you saw to the world!
You have done very well Oli, best wishes with your new life in my ancestral homeland. Meanwhile in the not so jolly London we are in Tier 4 lockdown! :(
Thanks for sharing, your life has changed 180c within 2 years wow. I always keep positive thoughts, everything happens for a reason, the good, the bad. If those "bad" things didn't happen, then you would've never been in this "good" situation. Everything is kinda linked in life. The last minute flight back to UK must been the hardest decision to make. A Life changing decisions. Glad it went well 👍
Thanks for sharing a great insight into how it all began. I too have a similar story to you about leaving the Uk and moving to China. Would love to share it with you soon. My life is about to change again as we move back to China in July from Abu Dhabi. Actually I am moving to Shenzhen small world. Keep doing what you are doing my wife and I enjoy following you and your dad.
Feels great to know a bit more of you. Almost feels like i was sipping on my latte while having a little chit chat with you in this coffee shop.Thanks for sharing ! Didn't know you and Lee are son and father when i first watched your videos 😂
I've been struggling if I should go back to China. Your video inspires me and have me more motivation to move back. Thank you for sharing your experience!
how wonderfully said, "Follow your path, will lead you to a wonderful place." May your path reach to your wonderful journey🙏 Sending y'all love & peace for this holiday season🎄
Been here since you were at 8k subs and I love the content. I was fortunate enough to go to China two years ago after meeting my Chinese gf. I never really liked college either but still went and got my degree, and decided that I needed a completely new change. I never expected to end up in China but now I can see that it’s opened so many new opportunities for me and my life would be much different if I had decided to stay in my hometown instead of going out and trying new things.
Hi Ollie, thanks for giving us some of your back story. I am 72 years old and have been following you and your dad since before COVID and I love seeing glimpses of every day life in that amazing country. Like you I have taken many paths in life (over 40 jobs) before settling on something and seeing it to the end, and it has been a fantastic life. I have travelled much but my only regret is that I have not yet seen China. This something that I will fix over the next 5 years. Keep doing what you do so well. Thanks for providing balance and humanity. 👍👍👍
I really like the story you shared. You are a great young man！The moonlight clan is not suitable for Chinese thinking, but many Foreigners are do. I am living in Australia and I miss China, but I feel like I cannot go back. Life is full of contradictions and choices. I wish you good luck!
Thanks for sharing, Oli. Carpe diem and live life to the fullest. That said, you need to plan for your future too as time and tide waits for no man. All the best👍
It is bec of people like u and your dad, that is making youtube and the whole online community a better place for everyone sensible around the world! Thank you and god bless you!!!
I am making a decision to fly back to China these days. I just decided to book my flight. Here in Europe, I am suffering from the lock down for a long time. I am glad u r enjoying the time in China. Hope u r safe and happy.☺️ Thanks.for sharing the real China. U are actually making contribution to the society. Well done.🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍
I have been watching some of your videos introducing how and what China really is to the world. Really wanted to say a big thank you. This video in particular really touched me that I want to make a comment. Everyone’s life path is different and these always up and downs, problems that we need to solve along the way; solving those problems will see us a capable person in this world. I am happy for you. And, please, do make more videos, watching your video reduce my homesick problem as well and I guess the world need to know more about China from video like yours rather than some medias that tell fake staff. Cheers
dont want to get too spiritual and deep mat,e but as your nan said, the path of life, that gut feeling, follow it , its always scary but noone gets anywhere in life playing it safe.. and the spirtual path, is the same,, walk the narrow path the hard road, never take the wide easy road cause one leads to death. while the narrow path leads to life.. and youve found life bro.... the older ones have alot of wisdom our generations losing it all.
Oli, it is good you are in China and start off all new. I experienced China and I wish I can be back in China to continue my new adventures in Shenzhen, China. I wish this Corona Virus could be over soon. I never want to come back to miserable America. Stay in China Oli and enjoy your new life.
I have been watching your video for a long time but haven't subscribed until now. Great content! This reminds me my situation and difficulty facing right now as an international student living in US and keep isolated for almost the whole year. I believe destiny bring us here for a reason and we just need to listen to our heart and it will take us to the right place.
Thanks for sharing your life story. Happy for u that things are going well. U appear to have a knack and interest for gaming. Why not consider joining the gaming community in China? China is a global hot spot for gaming and I am sure your talent will add to it.
Hi Barrett, I’ve been followed your channel at for a long time. Your video always had a specific description from different aspects, and these must have done lots of research.I appreciate it so much for telling the truth to the world. Hope you both stay safe and be happy in China. (I’ve just supported via WeChat and I’ll do it again cuz you deserve it). -Love from a Chinese student attending uni in the UK.
Thanks for your story, everyone has a different route in life. The majority of parents are strict about their kids going to uni and getting a stable job. You remind us not everyone has to take that same route. There's a lot out there in this big wide world! You've done well for yourself, Oli!
Moving to China was the best decision I ever made.
I want to hear about your stories, did you have a time in your life where you took a leap of faith and are so glad that you did?
Most foreigners I know who live in China now were once reluctant to come because they thought the rampant propaganda and lies in the Western media to be true but they love it once they enter the Country as it is beyond their expectations.
As time goes on, you will have a subversive impression of China. What you see now is only the surface. As a person who has gone through the world, stick to your inner guidance, as your father said
There was many times I was afraid to take that leap of faith...I regret it dearly! Life is great in China, I wish you well.
Welcome to China！
@Michel VJ Don't worry the mutation gets weaker.
A lot of people is glad you did man. We sure are👍👍
Big love
我想你们可以做一期关于chinglish的，一定很有趣
@@user-fz8ei3fs4q 北方散装英语哈哈哈哈哈哈哈
✌️茄子
We was right about the China virus and the radical CCP agenda al the time 🙄😆
感謝你來中國說出真相，雖然很多西方國家人民仍然不相信，
你有一個非常有智慧的父親，帶領你看更多知更多，
祝！聖誕節快樂，身體健康。
I wish I were young like you and move to China. I am almost 80, a bit too old to start off to a new adventure. Ha ha.. Congratulations on your decision.
祝您身体健康，长命百岁，😀
@@yufeilee4916 Thank you.
Wish you have a healthy and happy life !
haha, its never too late for a adventure, just like Bilbo Baggins. BTW, we China is a country that honors the old siginificantly, so, come alone, and we are alwasy welcome friendly visitors regardless to age or gender.
It's never be late for a journey. Hope you can visit China one day.
我喜欢你做视频的初衷，加上刚出社会还很单纯，并不是那么热衷被政治利益裹挟。你有一个很好的爸爸。中国人很在乎这种父子情。这是非常关键的。
父母是最真誠的朋友…
對自己，永不言棄… 你當初所做都是值得的積累與經歷的沉澱…
中國海納百川… Differences make us stronger…
一直在看你的视频， 很开心看到一个外国人在中国生活的方方面面，同时也让能让更多外国人了解中国，祝你在中国生活的愉快，也祝你的频道越做越好~
周敏 👍👍👍
你是哪里人啊😂
祝福
Now I want to live in China
Actually, You dad play a vital role. He’s rational and clever. Realist, left-centre. U have a wonderful dad.
It's amazing how much personal growth you can experience when you take yourself out of your comfort zone. I can relate to many parts of your story.
I think it is great that you made a life for yourself in another country and people should be happy for you.
Thanks for your nice words Hazza
Hazza, I admire Anglo Saxons, they are great people. They are creative and courageous.
@@teongbengang9515 Hi Teong. Thank you for the reply, however, I would just like to state that personally, I do not think anyone should either loathe nor admire others based solely on their race. I feel that we should take each person as an individual - basing either positive or negative opinions on people due to race, or stereotyping a race either positively or negatively, in my opinion, is not the best thing to do in 2020. Just my personal thoughts, I hope you don't take offence to this. Have a Merry Christmas and (hopefully) a better 2021!
@@Hazza_Harding I agree. I am just very upset with Morrison. Thanks for your reply.
@英特纳雄耐尔就一定要实现 我们不认识，没见过面也没交流过 － 不过我平时也喜欢看其它外国人是怎么样看待中国。不过以后如果有机会认识的话我当然很乐意！
Hi, I am an Chinese interior designer in Ireland. Thank you for building a bridge for the exchange and communication between Chinese and Western cultures. I also hope that more self-media will join this team. Everyone can express their true views on what they have seen and experienced with their own eyes.
很令人感动的故事， 讲故事的技艺顶级，这个年轻人表示的是什么？不是成绩造成成功，而是人才，坚持性， 勇敢和直觉
i had to google translate your words here. thank you for your support. I love Chinese women! Let's all go to China!
@@petercalhoun5837 i have seen a lot racist words from you to China, hopefully you respect your self as a human being , don’t be a asshole . You are not welcome to China.
@@weizhang2834 what do you mean? We white men love China! All the Chinese women love us, too! It's a match made in heaven.
@@weizhang2834 men gotta have sex and marry. what the hell were you expecting from us? Strong white men coming to China and taking Chinese women is the only natural outcome. You are an economic migrant just like everyone else.
@@weizhang2834 他就是个白人垃圾，哪个国家都有这样的人，跟他计较拉低自己智商，直接点击右边的report键投诉他就好。
As a Chinese American, your vlogs give me an interesting perspective of the country I left twenty years ago. I truly enjoy the scenes and narratives of these vlogs. Keep up good work. Wish you the best. Thank you for sharing your personal story with us.
對自身的自白，是最為難得的。只要你努力就會有收穫，希望你不忘初心的堅持。
I want to go to China, this video will be my motivational speech. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Oli, for your inspirational story, it has great value to me at this particular moment. As a frustrated father, I have been tortured by this anxiety that my son is not going to have a successful life, since he has some ADHD problem and could not focus on academic subjects. He is intelligent, for no doubt, but his behaviour is always different from other kids at their age, and he always brought home really bad grades. Growing up as a model student and a model employee who has always been meticulous in every task and every decision, I counld't help worring that my son will fail to get a college degree, fail to get a job, and fail to have his own family. Your story told me, life is a wonderful journey and full of possibilities, if you don't see the flower bloom, it's simply not the time yet.
I have dealt with child that have ADHD, and let me tell you. They are the smartest. They are so unique, they just need to find their interest and don't let your perfection get in his way of discovering what he wants. There will always be a way.
@@AmelieZh thank you, that means a lot to me. Yes, I should not let my standard of perfection block his exploration of his own interest and strength. It will never be too late to learn, this is the case for him, and also for myself.
Thank you for sharing that, means a lot
You have every parents worries,we all go through it,there destination will only come from as parents we can only take a back seat and support them,I have a son and daughter,she went to university and become a environmental scientist, my son who I was more worried about,went from a labourer on a building site to know having his own construction company,both did not Excell at secondary school ,but both gone past my expectations,
I have ADHD as a kid and I still do. It was bit a struggle for me to focus on classes and I had difficulty socially as I always speak out of terms. But it is really is a blessing digused as misfortune. After lost job twice due to I am unable to focus and erratic behaviour in work. I started my business. I became successful and started my own family. Part of my success is due to ADHD as I can really think outside of box and have an incredible ability to relate to people and have an incredible drive to achieve my goal. It is a difficult journey. I have had unconditional love and support from my parents especially my mum. Against all odds, I am doing well. As a parent u just need to love ur child and he will find his way. As Oli's story tells u, go find ur own path and try do something differently, u never knows what awaits u around the corner. I am glad I am not normal and just follow the crowd. Get a normal job and get along with everyone. This just makes u average and average life does not really amounts to much these days
I visited Beijing , Shanghai and Xi'an on 2012 and that trip was life shifting for me 💙🇨🇳
Barrett channel I ❤️ most. China one of the safest country in the world. Hope in future I will go to China and meet with all my favourite youtubers ❤️.
@Gaylord Manlove III 收起你的傲慢合偏见，亲自到新疆去看一看。（自大的懦夫）
@Gaylord Manlove III . Fake I'd kumar from Malaysia.
@Gaylord Manlove III 傻子，你开心就好
@Gaylord Manlove III Canada is surely the safest place for Canadians. As of now 16000 Canadians are officially "gone" forever, thanks to the Trump Virus. The two Michaels are definitely wanting to take a deeeeep breath of the Ottawa breeze lol
@Gaylord Manlove III Firewall? Well I love the Firewall that keeps your Daddy Trump's flu bugs out of China.
Happy to hear that you have better live now in China, I am a malaysian chinese, thank you for vidoe to tell the world a true China looks like, and u are still very young, u will face many many decision point along your life later, hopefully your Channel wouldn't turn into become like SerpentZA in future. Wish you an your family and your youtube channel getting better and better.👍💪
Don't even mention that loser.
Don't compare a animal with humans
@@i3D They don't lie? Then why did they REMOVE the huashan videos where they were denied from climbing the mountain. I know you don't pay attention, unlike myself, so such details go over your empty head.
@@orangesoul4289 Oli speak Chinese! He's just not showing here in RUclips
@@wittmorgan8023 extremely extremely basic. Quite underdeveloped considering the time he's been there. Still saying "hello" to people in china when a "ni hao" would suffice is just strange
So proud of you didnt jump on the plane back twice , especially the second one ... now you are rewareded by your hard work and your faith in your decision ! GoGoGo Barrett!
thank you for your support! chinese women are the best, I love them!
@Barry Tickle hahha...u so lame...continue asking those question just show ur jealousy.
@Barry Tickle u better ask boris Johnson, he is your master, not me.
我一直在关注你和你爸爸在中国的生活，我觉得你们很真实，很理性，很科学的看待中国和中国人以及中国文化，也很高兴你能这么快融入中国普通人的生活，你很棒，能够自我检讨和反思自己过往的生活，你知道，很少人会有时间总结自己的过去，恭喜你。找到了自己的人生方向，加油，我相信，你在中国一定会有自己事业，家庭，和美好未来。不要放弃自己，哪怕再难。
Thank you OLi for sharing this very touching story about your young life. You were really lucky that you made up your mind in not returning to England. Otherwise, you would surely find your life upside down in these past nine months while seeing no end of it. With a character like yours, I would say you will find very depressing. You're also lucky to have a good dad that he could give you support when you were in difficult time and when you were in a strange place. Wish you all the best!
I totally got your feeling. Sometimes we just feel stuck somewhere and no idea what to do. I left China a few years ago, now I am thinking going back since I gradually realize what is more important to me.
现在英国在封城，你真的很辛运，虽然你不能跟你家人度过圣诞节，但是希望你可以在中国度过一个愉快而美好的中国新年，
😄
他父母好像都在中国
@@givemefive6666 他爹比他玩的还疯
@@aarongao3578 啊哈哈哈哈哈！
我个人认为这是非常没水平的回复，在别人已经认为在中国很幸运的情况下，说这些形同废话，而且你不懂英语，连他家人在中国都不知道。记住一个人类普世价值：每个人都爱自己的国家，即使多么的不堪，都有感情。这句话放之四海而皆准。当事人可以说自己的国家一万个不好，但是外人不要说。这就是我支持博主只说中国好的原因，因为西方妖魔化中国已经太多了，不需要他再多说一点中国的不好。有的外国人一边享受着中国的好处，一边试图所谓的balance (说一些中国不好的地方以示客观，平衡），我的主张是，私下里给中国人提意见告诉中国人哪些地方有问题是得体的，但是专门做英文告诉全世界那就是恶意的
I always tell my son. Put his heart and effort into every piece of work. You never know the reward may come someday in the future.
That's a very valuable lesson
I have been following your channel since the cheap haircut episode in Shenzhen. It's been a sea change since then. Your eyes are full of confidence and purposes now. Keep up the good work.
Awesome! Thank you!
hahaha I think I followed him way earlier
As a Chinese-American, I've been watching your channel since the your beginning! Thank you for sharing your positive and real China to the world.
I’m Chinese living in Japan.have been watching your channel since you started it! Thank you for sharing your positive and real China to the world. Could be your guide when you visit Japan(of course free lol) sorry for writing in English here( Chinese might be more better I thought)
日本主流媒体或者雅虎几时能这么客观报道中国就谢天谢地了
@@wallace6228 哈哈哈，很难，人永远是非理性的。
去日本旅游不知道要等到明年什么 时候了
your English is fine. its better than most Americans'
@@jakechan9222 从政治正确 脱亚入欧 美国占领到世仇恐惧，这一切都是理性的选择，日本常年高居最仇视中国的西方国家，可不是非理性就能造成的
Thank you for sharing your story. Really enjoy the channel. Started watching you guys from the end of January. I remember those COVID updates. Yeah...things weren't really working out for me in my home country of Barbados. I was a primary school teacher for 11 years before I left teaching to make my side-job my main hustle and became a free lance videographer. Jobs were sporadic at best and I started to struggle financially. But I happened into an opportunity to teach in Shanghai and I took it. Massive leap of faith but I was desperate. Looking back on it now I'm glad I took the leap. Best decision I ever made.
很高兴你找到了生活的意义，希望中国的文化能让你今后有更好的思考。
I met a lot of people in Beijing back to 2008, 2009 who came from England , America, Australia,Canada and moved to China after the financial crisis in the western world, and they got a much better life in China and returned all of their debts in their countries. I remember they kept telling me how safe China is but I didn’t realize until I study abroad. Thanks for your telling your audience personal stories which means you are such a wonderful , smart guy who should be very proud of yourself to make a very important decision in your life
Thanks for sharing your journey. I believe most of us will go through, going through, and have gone through your phase of confusion and strong internal conflicts and rebelliousness. I did when I graduated from my 2-year Community College in California, which meant little values. I continued onto an university, majored in Psychology, with the intention to understand who I am and why I am the way I am......Why am I gay....Why was I constantly being bullied despite being a decent human being. I dropped out of school for four years then reentered the University with the encougement of my folks. I was doing part time work and school for four years, studying and taking care of elderlies. Learning this a bachelor's degree in psychology also was not special, I moved into grade school and enrolled in a Master's Program, then later on switched to a PhD candidate....When I was trying to nail myself to the plank to write my dissertation, I also needed a 6-month internship at a reputable firm. Amazingly, my classmate from Albania found an internship opportunity in Shanghai.
I had a lot of doubts but I chased it, since it would only last 6 months. By the time it was 3 months being an intern, my boss offered me a job, while pushing me to continue to finish my PhD. That was 17 years ago. I never had the patience, detail orientation, councianciousness and resilience to finish my PhD, however the job offered me real world working experience right away as an Industrial Organizational Psychologist. As of today, I worked with clients from all over the world and been to 44 coubtries, lived in the U.S., UAE and enjoyed the luxuries of life.....Flew countless times on Emirates A380 business class and showed in the first class at 40,000 feet, then stayed at the Burj Khalifa for a week, the world's tallest building. I splurged on pretty much all the expensive hotels in Shanghai.....It was amazing and my friends were very happy and even a bit envious of me.
However, as with all things in life, they are transient. I have lost my United State's connections with family and friends. We do not have a common language any longer. I hope this does not happen to you because you and I both most likely won't be able to stay in China for good. I cut down and simplified my lifestyle and chose not to work this year but to study Chinese calligraphy, which is amazingly calming and meditative. I trust the Chinese system of governance, with how effective the country is managing COVID. I see and feel hope, smiles, kindness. There are the bad days but if I chose to leave China to go back to the U.S. when Pompeo lured the U.S. citizens back, I would be in shackle now. But the guilt could be overwhelming when I think about my relatives and friends suffering from the crumbling of various societal systems, which I foresaw almost 13 years ago after I compared the U.S. with China. I bet you are having some difficulties explaining why China suits you better than the U.K.
Anyway, grab Mandarin regardless you love it or hate it, including the writing system. Expand beyond RUclips when you can to make you stand out more than other foreigners. You know how the Chinese value education. All things considered, if financially feasible, get a MBA from Tsinghua or Beijing University. I swear it will help you tremendously after the grind and pain.
Thank you so much for sharing your story
Thank you for share your journey buddy. Greeting from a Chinese American cop in Texas. I left China in 1991 as age of 27, I built my life in Texas. I married my wife in 1992 here and we built a life together in US. Now I am a police Lieutenant and my agency paid for my doctor degree. We raised two children. Both are at University of Texas now, third year and fresh year. We love our life in Texas.
希望你在中國過得幸福！因為全世界只有中國會給你帶來平安快樂的！目前英國🇬🇧倫敦開始封城。新冠疫情病毒變異🧬好可怕喔！來中國是你正確的人生選擇！祝福你和你的全家能夠渡過這次全球人類的災難！加油💪
加油👍😎
这孩子真是运气好！如果新冠没有来，他回了英国，那就是不一样的人生了。现在是因祸得福，留在中国，用西方的眼光观念，认识中国介绍中国，让全世界的人都知道认识中国，而且自己能干自己喜欢的事，多好啊！希望在中国把自己的事业越干越好！
Not many people have the guts to walk out of their comfort zone.
Glad to know that you’ve turned your life around,for the better, and out of all places you did it in China. Stay strong and the sky is the limit. I’ve always enjoyed the items you share on You Tube, very interesting and educational . Keep on keeping on Mate, Cheers and God Bless
Early Chinese fan here, I am so happy about what you have achieved so far. Keep up the great work and tell the great stories about China and your own life to the world. Thank you very much for your works.
thank you for your support! we all love chinese women and all the good high-paying chinese jobs! I am already planning on going to china NOW!
@@petercalhoun5837 you are not welcomed in China, please stay where you are.
@@michaeljiang960 why would anyone want to move to China if not for those opportunities? Why are you even on this channel? Think with your head.
@@petercalhoun5837 well sorry I just forgot you can't come to China or even leave your home. So, problem solved. stay where you are and keep other safe. No need to think about it (with whatever your have...)
@@michaeljiang960 why are you even on this channel? this barrett is gonna find a chinese wife and make a little barrett with her, too. you got a problem with that? why the hell would anybody want to move to china if not for women and money?
Good video, i was always wondering about your path as well as your Dad's!!!
I've been following you since the start of covid, very eyes opening experience...
Hearing you, it all make perfect sense. Far away new adventure always "recalibrate"!!!
You make a great team with your Dad, I wish I had that kind of Dad too!
say hi to your mum!!!
Thanks Eric 😊
A typical English young man, but lucky enough to have a pa who knows China well, with great determination and courage to struggle for a brighter life, and hopefully find a good way out. Congratulation!
Very touching story. New year is coming, wish you 步步高升
thank you for your support! we need to buy this guy a beer because he shows everyone how easy they have it in China! Women and high-paying jobs haha! China for everyone!
@Peter Calhoun Haha, you're just jealous of them😆
感謝分享，其實我也是有這同樣的命運，來到不同的國家，自己的命運也有著大的不同，現在只是越來越好👍兄弟加油👍💕
Thank you for sharing, glad that you found a life in China.
I was like you the year after I graduated university. I was freaking lost. I even had a good job(in the media field) but my health was deteriorating, so I stalled for half an year, volunteered, and now I found my interest in social science and social policies. Never stop self-discovery, we could lead multiple paths until we find the one we preferred to walk on, may it be rocky or smooth.
I started watching you guys sometime around Dec 2019 & it was really refreshing to hear from fellow Brits who are on the ground in China telling your perspective on the HK situation & being able to eloquently convey your experiences objectively. Then when covid hit, I was virtually glued to youtube everyday in anticipation for your updates & you guys did a fantastic job with keeping everybody informed. It was calm, detailed & no bullshit. Unlike the MSM with their disgusting sensationalized, condescending reporting. Although it's no secret MSM has no love for China, but I have never in my years seen such racist, vile, callous & evil news reporting, absolutely no journalistic integrity whatsoever! & they're still at it! The daily fake news are relentless. Just had to get that off my chest. Anyway, you guys are doing a fantastic job & here's wishing you both a prosperous future & have a great Xmas😁.
“MSM” compromises 100s of media publications across tens of countries. Saying they are all anti China is just flat out wrong. It’s clear you have zero idea what you are talking about. And you want measure “ objectivity”, screw off you tool
@@orangesoul4289 lol. So a troll getting all triggered over someone else's comment 😂. Well you can bugger off too Muppet.
@@Lobstersaladyum Nice lack of argument. Already confirms to me you fools have zero concept of anything relating to political machinations, or even Chinese history, language and culture.
@@orangesoul4289 Oh so you came here looking for an argument. What a sad, sad jealous lil person you are. Go cry to into your pillow & keep watching your favourite "MSM" 😂
@@Lobstersaladyum my experience exactly matched yours, happy to find more and more alike!!!
Thank you very much for introducing us to know the new China. You are so brave to make the decision to stay in China when Covid19 started. Hope you can enjoy your living in wherever you live in China and God bless.
歡迎來到中國，歡迎你來到未來，祝你的人生旅程多釆多姿！
中国欢迎你！相信在中国的日子将有更多的惊喜和美好等待着你！🍀
喜歡這句follow the path of your life，給同在生命有巨大變化的我有著特別的鼓勵。
Thank you Oli for your words that really touched the heart of my hearts. You have now shown us that you are a great man and you will certainly achieve more than you could imagine in a land of wisdom and civilisation, which is China.
thank you for your kind words
you have a wonderful dad， and you are amazing too
Being someone born and raised in Shenzhen and now living in HK, I really love your story and channel. Been stuck in hk for almost a year without seeing my parents, and I really miss Shenzhen. Wish you success with your channel, I think we need more people telling the China story, COVID changed everything. Anyways, first time ever I comment on RUclips. Peace.
Awesome man, followed you since Feb this year, keep up the awesome work.
Appreciate it!
I started to pay attention to you when you were recording videos while walking in Shenzhen. Thank you for putting aside your colored glasses and truly bringing the China you saw to the world!
You have done very well Oli, best wishes with your new life in my ancestral homeland. Meanwhile in the not so jolly London we are in Tier 4 lockdown! :(
我看完您這個21分鐘視頻,好!Good boy,您要加油努力💪,要知道,人人也有不同經歷,祗要自己喜歡的,開心的,向前一定是光明的。👏💪💪
Thanks for sharing, your life has changed 180c within 2 years wow.
I always keep positive thoughts, everything happens for a reason, the good, the bad. If those "bad" things didn't happen, then you would've never been in this "good" situation. Everything is kinda linked in life. The last minute flight back to UK must been the hardest decision to make. A Life changing decisions. Glad it went well 👍
Glad you found a passion in life with RUclips. You’re clearly a nice guy and intelligent too so I hope you continue to develop and prosper in China.
An additional reason is because you had fuel to add.
"Everything at school was like a chore." Very relatable mate!
喜欢你的真诚，预祝你坚持下去，未来越来越好！
Thanks for sharing a great insight into how it all began. I too have a similar story to you about leaving the Uk and moving to China. Would love to share it with you soon. My life is about to change again as we move back to China in July from Abu Dhabi. Actually I am moving to Shenzhen small world. Keep doing what you are doing my wife and I enjoy following you and your dad.
Feels great to know a bit more of you. Almost feels like i was sipping on my latte while having a little chit chat with you in this coffee shop.Thanks for sharing ! Didn't know you and Lee are son and father when i first watched your videos 😂
I'm pretty sure that you are good at making videos and telling stories with a clear voice and a logical mind. You are born for this job.
Thanks for sharing, really touched and interested, keep going on in China!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've been struggling if I should go back to China. Your video inspires me and have me more motivation to move back. Thank you for sharing your experience!
你是一个真誠和懂得感恩的人。加油。真心祝福你在中國生活愉快。
how wonderfully said, "Follow your path, will lead you to a wonderful place." May your path reach to your wonderful journey🙏 Sending y'all love & peace for this holiday season🎄
Been here since you were at 8k subs and I love the content. I was fortunate enough to go to China two years ago after meeting my Chinese gf. I never really liked college either but still went and got my degree, and decided that I needed a completely new change. I never expected to end up in China but now I can see that it’s opened so many new opportunities for me and my life would be much different if I had decided to stay in my hometown instead of going out and trying new things.
Hi Ollie, thanks for giving us some of your back story. I am 72 years old and have been following you and your dad since before COVID and I love seeing glimpses of every day life in that amazing country. Like you I have taken many paths in life (over 40 jobs) before settling on something and seeing it to the end, and it has been a fantastic life. I have travelled much but my only regret is that I have not yet seen China. This something that I will fix over the next 5 years. Keep doing what you do so well. Thanks for providing balance and humanity. 👍👍👍
I really like the story you shared. You are a great young man！The moonlight clan is not suitable for Chinese thinking, but many Foreigners are do. I am living in Australia and I miss China, but I feel like I cannot go back. Life is full of contradictions and choices. I wish you good luck!
I am a Chinese. I am so glad that you enjoy your life in my motherland.
Thanks for sharing, Oli. Carpe diem and live life to the fullest. That said, you need to plan for your future too as time and tide waits for no man. All the best👍
Thank you for the genuine story about yourself! I moved me a lot as I had the same sort of experience. Love, love, love your videos!
It is bec of people like u and your dad, that is making youtube and the whole online community a better place for everyone sensible around the world! Thank you and god bless you!!!
I am making a decision to fly back to China these days. I just decided to book my flight. Here in Europe, I am suffering from the lock down for a long time. I am glad u r enjoying the time in China. Hope u r safe and happy.☺️ Thanks.for sharing the real China. U are actually making contribution to the society. Well done.🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍
I have been watching some of your videos introducing how and what China really is to the world. Really wanted to say a big thank you. This video in particular really touched me that I want to make a comment. Everyone’s life path is different and these always up and downs, problems that we need to solve along the way; solving those problems will see us a capable person in this world. I am happy for you. And, please, do make more videos, watching your video reduce my homesick problem as well and I guess the world need to know more about China from video like yours rather than some medias that tell fake staff. Cheers
Good decision. Let's Spread the word and give some true insights about China together 😁
I've been with you from the start. Your Channel getting popular all the time. Keep it up.
Thanks Barret for all positive energy and attitude. You made my day. God bless you and your family! 🥰🙏🏻
dont want to get too spiritual and deep mat,e but as your nan said, the path of life, that gut feeling, follow it , its always scary but noone gets anywhere in life playing it safe.. and the spirtual path, is the same,, walk the narrow path the hard road, never take the wide easy road cause one leads to death. while the narrow path leads to life.. and youve found life bro.... the older ones have alot of wisdom our generations losing it all.
Appreciate it man
As a Chinese man, I wish you a happy and prosperous life in China.
I live in sydney now, I totally understand what you talked about.
Your dad gave you a second life! Kudos to him!!
很开心能够听到你的故事，真的很棒！
Oli, it is good you are in China and start off all new. I experienced China and I wish I can be back in China to continue my new adventures in Shenzhen, China. I wish this Corona Virus could be over soon. I never want to come back to miserable America. Stay in China Oli and enjoy your new life.
Tks for sharing very personal and true story. Happy to see you found your life purpose here in China
👍👍👍
You have a great father.
属于你的冒险和感动，加油
我很早就开始关注你和你的爸爸的节目 谢谢你们让我们看到很多我们自己也好奇的地方和领域 愿你们在中国梦想成真
like your honesty. I’m sure you will make a nice experience and success in China.
It takes an open mind and open heart to embrace a totally different culture. Good for you. Happy new year. Hope 2021 is better for all of us.
Thank you for sharing your experience and stories.
Thanks for listening
I have been watching your video for a long time but haven't subscribed until now. Great content! This reminds me my situation and difficulty facing right now as an international student living in US and keep isolated for almost the whole year. I believe destiny bring us here for a reason and we just need to listen to our heart and it will take us to the right place.
希望你的油管越做越好！支持你👍
身为中国人，很开心能有你与你父亲这样的英国朋友，你们很真实，真实的描述我们的国家和人民，非常感谢！希望你在中国生活的更加愉快，工作更加顺利，视频越来越好，粉丝越来越多，Thank you！
Thanks for sharing your life story. Happy for u that things are going well. U appear to have a knack and interest for gaming. Why not consider joining the gaming community in China? China is a global hot spot for gaming and I am sure your talent will add to it.
I've been following you for more than 15 months. It's good to see you getting better and better.
好好学点中文，会认识更多朋友哦😏
中文也没个字母，得一个个记，光常用字就够认几年了😂
@@younglee3658 我认识来了十几年一句汉语不会讲的英国人，也认识来了半年学成人精中国通的。
@@JiangnanTannery 还是看有没有用心吧，中文虽难，但还不至于
@@Freedom_Wong 有的人需要努力，有的人靠天赋
@@younglee3658 中文常用字五千，用不了几年，基本上半年就能熟悉。我来美国时英文词汇量不到一百，也是半年左右将词汇量提升到小一万左右，然后听说读写一切都很顺利。说白了还是看外国人来中国愿不愿意学而已。
Beijing, it's my neighbourhood, bro! now I am stack in the UK, it's lockdown in London again!
I envy you
願你有一個美好的將來
Hi Barrett, I’ve been followed your channel at for a long time. Your video always had a specific description from different aspects, and these must have done lots of research.I appreciate it so much for telling the truth to the world. Hope you both stay safe and be happy in China.
(I’ve just supported via WeChat and I’ll do it again cuz you deserve it).
-Love from a Chinese student attending uni in the UK.
Thank you very much, the support is very much appreciated.
Thanks for your story, everyone has a different route in life. The majority of parents are strict about their kids going to uni and getting a stable job. You remind us not everyone has to take that same route. There's a lot out there in this big wide world! You've done well for yourself, Oli!
我精神支持你呀！
喜歡看你和爸爸一起做片介紹中國各大城市。
見到你們父子你一句我一句的非常和諧。
當你們介紹紫禁城的時候，父親邊行邊介紹中國歷史顯得有點兒氣喘的時候，
你叫父親有需要回下氣慢慢講啦⋯⋯非常溫馨父子情的感覺！
今天你講述自己的故事⋯⋯
天生我才必有用！
Barrett 加油！👍👍👍🍎🍎