Asking Strangers in China to Throw a Party in THEIR House 

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Not Alan agreeing to host a party while cycling with his two children 🤣

As a long term resident of China (16 years) and 12 years in Shanghai, It's so good that people overseas see how friendly and welcoming Chinese citizens are. In all my time here I've never met a more hospitable and generous people. If you're outside of China please don't believe the negativity of the Western media, it's just political posturing. China is an amazing country full of awesome people. Come and visit and you'll soon realise just how incredible it is.

Allen seems like such an amazing person. So genuine and nice. Seems like a great father too. I love how one of the things he mentioned was how this whole thing could end up being a core memory for his kids and impact the type of people they are when they grow up.

This country is packed with nice and sincere people and as just another Chinese I offer my best gratitude for showing the great humane / kind facet of my people.

"You're no longer strangers, you're like old friends" such a great human being.

"We're far apart but close in heart" damn that made me tear a little bit... this episode is one hell of a ride and surely one for the books!!! Thank you for inspiring us as always!!

why do i get emotional watching this? this host is such a kind person. lets spread kindness

As someone who is Chinese, it’s so nice seeing how welcoming everyone is and how this has put a positive view for many about China. Thank you for making amazing content like this

Incredible. I am an Indian living in Australia and I've managed to build an advertising agency with 50+ clients. The strange part of it is, they are literally ALL Chinese small businesses that I work with. They are the only people in Australia who gave me a shot and allowed me to make a living. Very misunderstood people as a whole thanks to Western Media and some of the most generous I've ever encountered.

I always understand why people don’t want to bring strangers around when they have children, but to the ones who openly trust and see the best, I understand why their children will be so much more understanding and open-minded.

i love this so much. I feel like sometimes the west has a skewed perception of Asia / Asians...that we are closed off or not as friendly. But thats not true! Just like any culture, theres always people who are down for anything! This video is proof that even though we are from vastly different cultures and values - we are still HUMAN and have compassion, curiosity and respect for one another. This is a really important reminder in this troubling times we're going through. Love yalls. Peace!

I'm 25% through the book so far and it's such a fascinating read, very well written. Matt's personality shines through his words and makes it a very enjoyable experience! This video and every video you guys seem to upload match the tone of the book so perfectly. So it really is the yes theory book, perfectly captured!

Alan would make the perfect host of Yes Theory China. You guys better get him back on the channel again!!!

What a video!!! Just watched the whole video in laughs and tears!! This will be at the centre of our family documentary shelf!! Great pleasure to host you Cory, Derin, Matt, Stephan, Thomas, Yan and everyone to the house!! Welcome to come back any time! FROM YOUR ALLEN, MISKY, EVAN and HANNAH

Loved it ! I lived one year in China and it's always difficult to defend China to people around the world.. Your video just did that in a very beautiful way! Thanks~ But also I've been wanting to go back to China for years and now I want to go back even more x.x

as an asian growing up in the west and disconnected from my own culture, this is wonderfully wholesome

It truly is sad that most of the things we read about China here in Europe are mostly negative. Seeing this group of people come together, being kind and loving to each other makes this even more special. You’ve shown exactly the opposite which is beautiful. This video definitely inspired me to visit China and experience this myself one day.

i'm from El Salvador but i grew up in china. i can assure you Chinese ppl are extremely friendly. i would always get greeted with kindness wherever i went. China is a very misunderstood place, its nothing like the media plays it out to be. China is my second home and i miss it so much. both of my homes, China and El Salvador are very misunderstood countries that are portrayed badly on the news, but are quite the opposite when you go and explore. this video is only a tip of the iceberg of how friendly and hospitable china is.

Makes me cry because I want to experience these friendships and wholesome relationships But knowing I won’t have the money to visit and friends to go with. I actually have a few tears running down my face. I wish to see this beautiful culture and beautiful people. God bless anyone who reads this and just know I Am Proud Of You For Not Giving Up In Life.

I really love china, lived three years there, people are very kind and giving. Chinese people have the purest soul, Goodluck with your new book matt

I love how kids were part of preparation for the party and how Alan noncahalantly said thanks for babysitting. It just shows that he 100% trusted you guys and what a wonderful person he is.

This China series is my favorite! I used to live in China and this is the most accurate representation of the kindness of the locals:) it’s so hard to explain to people who have never been here because they can’t see past the media but I never experienced anything besides the kindness showed in these videos!

How cool was Alan ! Literally everyone there seemed so genuine ❤❤ what a great video, I will never get sick of these ❤

Hope this channel goes viral so people can see how nice Chinese people are! So genuine and nice!

Your channel doesn't just grasp attention or showcase travel. It genuinely elicits a true human emotion. Thank you, for continuing to be a positive change in the world.

I read the book last night. In one-sitting. Its a love letter and a goodbye from Matt to the Yes Fam. A perfect conclusion to this part of his life.

This is amazing! Congrats Matt on his book launch! I've lived in China for 5 months and I can guarantee that it is one of the most beautiful countries with amazing people just like everyone here! I didn't know Chinese when I was there however all the people I met were super nice and friendly. They tried their best to communicate in English and most of all they were so welcoming!

Amazing Video you guys've made. Als a Chinese living abroad I almost forgot how welcoming and hospitable my hometown is. I watched it with tears full of my face.

Its really sad to see what most people think of China. But if you visit in person, you can see how developed and clean it is, and the people are very friendly

Suffering from social anxiety and panic disorder, it’s been a year of not even talking to people, thank you THANK YOU for making me feel good and making me push myself out of my comfort zone. I am living again. Love y’all, will miss you MATT

I was adopted from China and would like to go back someday. Seeing this makes me really want to go back since I don’t remember anything about it. I’ve been watching you guys since day 1 and so proud of you all for reaching this far! I was on your instagram live once back in 2019. Hope to meet you guys one day!

In these last episodes with Matt, I have such mixed feelings. Knowing that Matt's part will soon be over, having already got my hands on his book, and seeing him along Thomas and Derin, it really makes me feel like an actual loss in my life. You guys have been such a big part of my life. In some of the hardest years in my life, I had your company on my side. Finding comfort and making dreams while watching you. Finally wearing some Seek Discomfort t-shirts for the past three months, without feeling shy of the message. Thank you for everything.

I love Alan's spirit. "You know...why not?" LOL seriously the best person you could've found. What an amazing video.

I was actually stuck in Tianjin without a hotel for the New Year holiday, and a local - not speaking any English manage to bunk me for a week with himself and his elderly mother. Most of the local Chinese people are very nice - its just that you need to come to China and communicate with them

I cried thru the whole party. This is just too wonderful! You've changed lives, not just at the party but around the world. Regards from Indiana!

"we're far apart but close to heart".. it got me tear abit!! An amazing video (as always). Btw, Alan is totally legend, what an amazing guy!! 💯

When my boyfriend told me you had come out with a video in China, I was so excited to watch it with him. Then I was shocked you didn't think you would be able to make it happen! Maybe the big cities are different, but Monzhouli in the north was one of the most welcoming, generous places I've ever been. I lived there for nearly two years and rarely ever went a weekend without being invited for food, a party, or a wedding. By the end of the video, I was tearing up remembering so many nights spent with strangers playing board games or getting a drink and dancing. Thank you so much for your videos and the trip down memory lane. 感谢中国北方的朋友们 我永远不会忘记你的恩情

We never knew China is this friendly! Thank you guys for the China series! Keep going! Much respect! ❤🤝🙏🏻

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS OMG. I have social anxiety and things like these really inspire me to to fight the fear of embarrassment and try to put myself out there. ALSO I think it would be a great idea for the online store to find some recycled-based options to add, for example I'm pretty sure a lot of brands make t-shirts from plastic bottles or stuff like that

This long goodbye to Matt is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. What an absolutely 10/10 human being.

when I was a child, I really wanted to visit china, I thought the culture, food and history was really interesting, I especially wanted to visit the great wall! As an Indian, growing up, our countries have always had tension way before I was born and continues to even now. My image of china over the years was tainted. the country I once very fondly wanted to visit slowly started to become a place I was not only biased against but maybe even dislike or hate. Hearing all the negative things in the news, hearing certain elders and politicians talk about the country, i found myself start to take their ideology. I was reluctant to start this series because of that, maybe I was scared of the truth but when I started your china episodes, it felt like a huge weight was off my back. I got tears in my eyes during all of the episodes. I couldn't believe how I could start thinking so negatively. The common person has always been good, its just the agenda of some people who ruin it for everyone else. I kind of feel the child in me being excited again! I will visit china as soon as I will be able to and I hope to get along with all the brothers and sisters living there who I interact with! sure politics are very complicated and important but it should be used for the country and not to garner hate. glad to have watched the videos! they taught me not to blindly believe anything, not even blindly believe you guys :) I will go and see everything for myself!

just can't help crying. love you guys

seeing how happy everyone is and how they all came together as one big family warms my heart

Alan is truly the embodiment of this channel. Right up his alley. I hope the guests become friends with one another

This generosity and kindness to strangers can be found across China. Living here for 10 years, it's troubling how wrongly China and its people are misrepresented in media, by politicians and by experts who are never questioned when they make accusations and slurs. It's apparent from the video and I experience daily, people who are positive, open and happy in their lives with hopes and dreams for the future. My hope is that Yes Theory will continue for many years to come, the work you do is amazing for showing us all our common humanity. Love to you all and I'm sure that Matts book will be a great success!

This episode was really touching just seeing everyone come together.

Yall are so inspirational and wholesome, love to see the solidarity and new bonds that are created form such spontaneity.

Having lived in China 8 years ago, the hospitality and willingness to connect is totally unsurprising. You guys are amazing and chose the best place to do it! Also the English level is insanely high with this crowd

As someone who grew up in China this doesn’t surprise me at all. People there really aren’t afraid to say yes or approach a stranger, especially a foreigner.

I am so glad I found this channel. Even talking to people I already know is hard, talkless of talking to strangers. one of my goals this year is to leave my comfort zone and battle my social anxiety. i hope I can do it.

Matt crying is everything. I love how vulnerable he is! ❤❤❤

I don't know why you were so hesitant about China. You'll find most Eastern and Middle Eastern cultures revolve around family, food and getting together. The most friendly, warm and open hearted people ever!!

Alan is the perfect embodiment of what "Yes Theory" is about.

Matt! Your book just came in and I can't wait to read it! You all are incredible people, and I'm looking forward to seeing those stories in written word. Keep doing big things

this feels like one of the OG videos. I love it so much. Matt you've been such a huge part of this all, thank you, truly.

Never let politics or political boarders separate the people. People are people no matter where you go. Good vibrations attract the same.

Just the look on Thomas’ face when Matt held his speech about the book in the middle of a group of strangers… that joy and pride ❤ another wonderful video! Thanks guys, for sharing all of this with us 😊 Matt, we’ll miss you so much but you’ll always be part of this community. No matter where your journey will take you. Love you buddy ❤

"We're from apart but close in heart" is the cutest thing ever. Love you guys!!!!! Your videos are so inspirational and I can't wait to embark on my own travelling journeys next year and hopefully meet some strangers which will become long life friends.

The most beautiful souls gather to experience something they'll never forget, what a great lesson for those children. I hope everyone involved finds as much happiness as much and more than they have given soo many people

huuuge congrats to Matt and everyone else on the team 💙 so proud of how far this community has come!

This brought tears to my eyes. I started watching about 12 months ago, as I was going though a severe depressive episode. I think you guys helped save me. Thank you for everything.

Best of luck Matt in all your future adventures!! Thank you so much for being a part of bringing Yes Theory to the world, this channel is such a wholesome place which always warms my heart and makes me smile even when things are tough - you've made the world a better place to be

watching you guys made me think of the positive energy we can attract when we are in turn positive, generous and grateful. thank you for this wholesome video!

Went to School in China for about a year and it was the most incredible experience ever! Everyone is so nice and welcoming. I made a lot of friends whom I still keep in touch till this day!

You guys are single handedly spreading world peace. The amount of respect I have for you can’t be understated.

Amazing as always! Best of luck to you Matt!

I can always imagine myself being receptive to a spontaneous request from a friendly stranger, but reaching out seems like an impossibility. You guys will forever be a reminder of the incredible opportunities that lie in uncertainty. Thank you Matt for helping ignite something I hope never dies, no matter how small it burns within me.

Everyone at the party seemed so welcoming and kind. Seeing Allen bring you all into his home without hesitation was beautiful. What a great video to highlight kindness, so needed right now.

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I'm so happy for Matt and I'm also sad to know that we won't be seeing him as much. Another great video!!

This was so crazy and I Loved it. Wish nothing but the best for Allen and his family. You can feel the love in this video

It's incredible to see the amazing friendly Chinese citizens!! I used to live in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai. No matter where I was in China, the Chinese people will always give me the warmest welcome. They are so different from those described by western medias. Therefore, the most important thing is to interact and communicate with the local people instead of just browsing the Internet. All in all, TALK TO STRANGERS!!

What an amazing human being Alan is. His children are blessed to have him as their father! The facial expressions during the magician segment was so funny 😂😂

I’m literally shedding tears here. What An amazing video. And the impact of strangers and their connections. Beautiful.

It is heartwarming to watch strangers sharing one roof and enjoying as if they were known to each other.

Shoutout to Alan and his hospitality. Great vibes 👏

These videos are like a 20 minute session of being liberated from the repetitiveness of my everyday day and they make me more motivated than ever and I just want to say thank you

My fav of all time. My best youtube channel. YES THEORY. And love to my beautiful Neighbouring country China🇨🇳❤ love from Nepal 🇳🇵

This is definitely on my top 5 series so heartfelt and loving ugh I want to see more

love u all so friendly, your guys worth it.

Even as a fellow North American born Asian , this video even made me think twice about my ill conceived notions about China 🇨🇳 as a country . I thought it was a cold almost spiteful towards other countries not aligned with their values. Congratulations on this inspiring video

I have lived in China for over a decade, and man, everything about China blew my mind! I have found the love of my life and made many friends for life. Chinese people are so friendly and supportive; they always try their best to ensure you have a good time while you stay there. For example, Chengdu is my favorite place in China. I hope that one day, I will go back and do something similar. ❤

Thank you so much for all your great energy ❤️ and for the book! So hyped 🙏🏼

the gentleman who donated his house for this party is a very generous guy, to endure the disruption in his life to complete strangers. hats off to him and his family

Alan is such a gem. I absolutely loved the energy he brought to this video!

It's amazing how a single narrative in media can define a whole country. It's always inspiring to see that our friends from the other side of the world aren't all that different from us after all. Thanks for this video, it's a great reminder of the humanity at the core of everyone :)

Matt!! I cried during your blurb. Going to miss you. Thank you!

Its the warmest gathering of people celebrating humanity. Thanks for another lovely video and showing that a possibly awkward encounter can be so beautiful and heart-warming

I'm not Not surprised at all. I've been to china 5 times for work and would often travel solo every week. I went to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Humen and Beijing all on the bullet train. I had an incredible time and met some of the best people ever. This is without speaking a lick of mandarin btw..Absolutely blown away by the infrastructure, safety, food and public transportation, coming from the US. I'd move in a heartbeat if I had the chance.

It is amazing to see your incredible stories from China and the amazing people you have met everywhere you've gone! I competed for the United States in the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing, and although we couldn't explore outside of the Paralympic Village because of Covid, every single person I met was so kind and friendly. The bus drivers and staff who helped us where all amazing people and so much fun to talk to! The assigned Chinese assistants for Team USA were all incredible and I still keep in touch with them today! On one of my final days in the village I asked one of the staff in the dining hall if I could have one of the posters on the wall that I loved and before I knew it there were six different people helping to make sure I would be able to get the poster back to the US safely without ripping it. I can't wait to go back and experience more of the country and the incredible people there. Thank you for always helping to show that no matter where we are from we are all human and we all have the capacity and thirst for love and connection.

Ive been watching you guys for a long time. I have social anxiety and struggle to even talk to strangers let alone people i know. Your videos make me feel like im a part of a community. Matts genuine emotion is so inspiring. And very proud of him for writing his boon. Definitely going to purchase it. Keep doing what youre doing guys. You guys bring so much good to the world and your audience.

What you guys doing is inspirational, positive vibes - positive minds. I truly support your mission, you do remind me of myself 😂, you know saying yes to experience anything, striking up new friendships and joining others. I do believe that life is fun and should be lived to the fullest. Congratulation to Matt on launching his book

I'm the lady who moved out 10 days ago hahaha, all my friends are sending me this video today, this is amazing!！

BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! This gorgeous series has changed many minds on what they can expect in China. What beautiful and friendly people. Your beautiful content series on China should receive an Award. I would love to see if you could turn your content from China into a documentary special for Netflix?! It would be great to have as many people as possible view to see China in such a positive light.

I don't want this series to end i love it with my whole heart

incredible. so heartwarming. i'm absolutely loving this entire series.

This series has been amazing so far! As someone who has visited China twice as a young child, in order to adopt my 2 Chinese sisters, these videos have reminded me so much of how remarkable this country and its' people really are.

This single video changed my perception of the Chinese people altogether. Did not know they were this friendly, usually you read the opposite about China

Simply great and honestly amazing! Bless up