I lived in China for eleven years and recently had a great holiday with the missus in Hong Kong. Most people appreciate my descriptions of my life experiences, but some (who have never ever set foot in China) trash my years of experience and just abuse the country and I give up on them. No point arguing with haters and pompous snobs and racists.
It's really ridiculous how someone tries to teach you what life is like in China, while they hv never been there, probably they don't even have a passport
The video is clear and lighting is great. Forget the Trolls. Trolls generally shrivel up, crawl into their cave in their mother's basement, and are miserable , Belated Happy Birthday young man.
People who live and have lived in China, Chinese and otherwise, also have opinions on westerners still living in China and broadcasting on RU-vid. The groups most likely to comment are: 1) Chinese nationalists and 2) CPC-abolitionists. Some of those are trolling, others have well formed opinions. I think the former group is more dangerous to Gweilo, but he may be able to avoid them in real life until the point he says something to attract gov't attention.
I am getting old and I won't be moving anywhere else. Usually, when you get old you don't have the energy to move anymore. Just how life works for most people.
Most of the Anti-China trolls are from India & Philippines.. coz most of the trolls from this 2 countries are jobless so they've so much time on smearing China. 😂 🤣
Trolls aren't worth 1 millisecond of your time, arguing with them is pointless. When I see comments like that, I read a few sentences, and ignore it. By responding to them, you are giving them what they want, and that is attention.
Thanks Doc. It has been a hard road but accepting the loss is the biggest thing and then deciding to move forward rather than be a victim of life. In short suck it up buttercup can't change the past only the future.
Hey Gweilo, Ni Hao, fellow Canadian here and a long time subscriber. Glad your doing well, and I wouldnt hesitate to go live in China as I must leave what Canada has become under the Liberal/ NDP coalition.Its not my Canada. Oh, and I have never had a problem with RU-vid, or being unsubscribed.
Hi Kirk, I have been following you for about 4 years and feel I have known you for ages. I have watched every single episode of your video and you have my full support and rapport. The more the trolls hate you indicates you have done the right thing all these years. Keep up the good work 👍👏💪
Your channel is so much fun to view. Yes, you are like watching the Truman Show, hahaha. Honesty and totally entertaining. By the way I recently returned from my yearly vacation in China after being unable to go because of their lockdown. I am an older 83 year old guy and love to escape the travesty that is currently going on in the Divided States of America, keep up the wonderful effort that you are putting into your videos. By the way, i drink way more beer in Shanghai and get the best food every day I am there, I encourage anyone to take the time to visit your beautiful and amazing country. You are so lucky to live there.😀👏
I wasn't sure why RU-vid had this new video by a new RU-vidr in my feed until I watched it, I have been so sick of hearing all the negative things about China. I had binge watched lots of awesome videos about travelling China recently and now I know why this was recommended. I am so glad to have found you! New sub! Love from Charles from Brisbane, Australia
Hey Kirk, remember the old saying about "Sticks & Stones". Cheers mate. Oh! and stop calling me a troll, the number after my name was allocated by youtube. So maybe stop calling your subscribers trolls, you keep your followers that way.
These trolls seem to have a very bad understanding of the English language and it's always funny when they have never been there. I have visited, on business, many times in the last 12 years and agree with your observations of the society. People are happy and proud of their country and it is understandable why once you have been there.
I'm an American and I watch your stuff, bro!! I pay attention to it because you are reporting what you see on the street and telling us the truth. I support you 1000%, bro. I'm glad your recovery is going well and hopefully the future is paved in gold and diamonds for you in Asia. It's pure shit here in the USA. Some jackwagon took a sht at our former president. Most of us think someone from the Deeeeep Stait planned it and the 20 year old boy is a patsy. That's what's up with it here and I envy the fuck out of you. Crack on, bro!!!
I bought a $428 canadian dollar ebike from Walmart when it was on sale for $200 less. It worked the first time I assembled it. Even the kick stand worked. This is my second identical ebike. Why ? Because I don't want to start a new with another ebike that I am familiar with..and possibly sucked into another expensive brand with their expensive maintenance routines. I know my previous one work and suit me fine and I already bought the battery for it for it was only good for 3 years. That is the power of made in China. I paid only $428 and not $5000 or $10,000+ plus sucked into the retail bike shop's maintenance schedule as well. If that is not the power of made in China, what is ?
When I first arrived in China in 2008, I bought my first USD4.00 rice cooker...LOL Seriously, that is not a typo , it is really about USD4.00 NIB. It is nothing fancy but just the very basic one with a button for two persons.
You know, for those that say who'd want to live in China. It would be helpful for them to scroll over China content videos on RU-vid. Lots of people admire China for what she has achieved, kindness of people to foreigners, beautiful landscape, diversity in ethnicity, variety of foods, and a lot more. Heck I'd want to live there part of the year every year if I'd be lucky enough to have family there in the future. Good going on your videos Gweilo!!!
I have been following you for years and for some reason miss your wife but I am sure she would be proud to see you carrying on. Last year I was in China and didn't want to come home to Australia so coming back to Guangzhou next week😊😊
Hi Gweilo60, I used to work and live in China. I follow your videos and posts on RU-vid all the time. I believe those clowns are just trolls with no life, hiding behind anonymity to send derogatory comments. They're sad, low-esteem individuals frustrated by China's progress. Keep your videos coming. With over 100k subscribers, we love hearing your wonderful views on China. Jiayou!
Hi Kirk, I am an ethnic Chinese living in Philly. I love America and I love your channel. Politics aside, I believe the world will be a better place when China and US are friends. I know the American people does not hate China and the Chinese people does not hate America. Unfortunately, the flames of hate can spread like wild fire by trolls and haters. Keep up the good work and ignore the haters.
When they say “u r just repeating ccp talking points”. I’m wondering how do they know that’s ccp talking points, do they listen to ccp all day long? I’m pretty sure ccp is talking in Chinese, aren’t they?
Don't worry about the trolls. Even if they are negative, at least they are watching. Keep up your good work, and Happy Birthday. Cheers from Australia.
I know it is hot as hell and humid too there, but I really prefer the outdoor videos. The views of Nanning are always nice and so are the occasional lovely Chinese women.
Hey Kirk, Just wanted you to know, I have been going to China for the past twenty years. I've seen a lot of changes also. Your correct most people who have an opinion on China have never left the city they live in. China is very nice, and the people are great. Actually, my wife is from China. I really appreciate your videos. Take care. Best wishes to you.
Congratulations for the silver button. Happy birthday to you! Thank you for the entertainment you brought up about those trolls' comments. Wish you all the best! Wait, another best wish for the bar you are working on now! 😀
YT put the 4 number digits on my account too! I enjoyed my recent visit (March 2024) in Beijing, Xi’an,Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. 💖💖💖 Looking forward to revisit China agin! A great country with hardworking officials and commoners! 👍👍👍
Hey I'm a Chinese and I really love watching your content. Keep going okay! 👍 💪 Trolls will always be trolls. Haters will be haters. They r just ppl who r dam ignorant n for some reason always angry. But they sure r entertaining. 😂
Hey, I agree with what you said (around 4:55) about Taiwan "re-joining" the Mainland - it will only happen if and when a majority of the Taiwanese people decide that it's in their best interest. Kudos!
You're a lucky man. Gees, I'd love to live in China, even if for just 3 months at a time, to learn the language, build businesses with them, sight see.... look for a place to live to retire if I was allowed. The collective west has just lost the plot now.
So strange, why are there so many close minded people?? I admit I was pretty brainwashed about China, having been born and raised in Canada as well, but that's why it's so important to go yourself and see!! I'm in China right now actually for the third time lol, this time to visit Xinjiang
The ones who are brainwashed into hating China need to realise that if their country goes to war with China, they'll be the ones paying for it. There are many things which are frustrating here. The language and the culture is very different and difficult to handle sometimes. But it's not a police state. And as a Christian I can live without fear. Keep up the good work Gweilo. I might come down south and visit you sometime or you're welcome to come to Changchun. The beer's cheap and drinkable.
I once created a Facebook account and being new to social media apps, I tested to see how it works by posting a picture and wrote a comment saying how beautiful that was. Within the next few minutes, I got a shocking response calling me " F**king motherhen !". 😅 Ignore them. Thanks for sharing.
A nice change to see you in a new format instead of strolling in the streets of Nanning! It was hilarious of those negative remarks made by those ignorant trolls! Why did RU-vid unsubscribed their viewers arbitrarily without reason, it is undemocratic and very bad practice! I heard that Jerry Gray also had the same problem! Good luck !
Wow Gweilo!! So now I'm a troll? I thought I was just a guy who is curious to know more about the good and bad about the countries in Asia that I view on RU-vid. All I was criticizing you for was leaving out the negative things in China. I also view other bloggers in VN, Thailand and Malaysia and appreciate the honest views they give about the pros and cons. Like some of the scams to watch out for and the problems they might encounter. I do hope someday to see for myself what China is like and compare to other countries. And compare the beer too.
As a foreigner, it may not be the best choice in this moment in time to be critical. Not talking about politics, just anything critical about daily life, infrastructure or products. So I can understand it. He does wat he needs to do to keep living the life.
Why report on negative things if you rarely experience them? Go visit and see for yourself. In my personal experience, it is the most safe, clean, efficient, friendly, and cheapest country to visit out of the 17 countries I have visited. Our last visit was October 2023, it is amazing the progress, compared to our previous visit in 2011. By the way, I love the beer. Cheers from Australia.
There are people spreading lies, and there are people who wants to believe those lies are 'true.' When people like you, Gweilo 64, put out videos that show what they say/believe aren't true, they become angry... then venomous. Great that you see the funny side of it instead of getting intimidated. 👍
Poor haters, the MSM has infected their brains, so all they can express is hatred and sickness! Don't waste time on those poor souls! Be happy, have your heart full of the love your past but dear wife taught you! ❤❤🎉🎉
Kirk, I’m an old guy….subscribed always …been to China 10 times since 2015! So I have to return to Australia for my heart surgery….. I want to live in Chongqing/Bishan…. I love watching your channel.