My experience in China was waaay better then Korea. Idk I’m African but Chinese seemed more educated on Africa. Whereas in Korea, they viewed me pretty low when I said I was African not African American. In China, a lot of the older folks seemed very humble. They understood a lot about poverty and remember what they went through.
@Daruki Neo not sure if you were trying to say that koreans (or most east asian countries, as far as i am aware) worship europeans because of their generally light skin tones or it was for another reason, but if you were implying the first, keep in mind the preference of light skin came from ancient times where it indicated ones social hierarchy; the poor who worked in fields all day were tanned, and the royals who never had to work were pale.
That is awful and I feel so sorry for that guy. I feel bad because I’m white and my Chinese in-laws treat me really well, buy me things and take me to meet the whole family even though I can’t have a full conversation in Chinese. If I were black I think it would be a different story. It’s racism in the older generation and I hope it changes.
This is "cold violence", a common part of Chinese mother-in-law culture. When her daughter married a man she was dissatisfied with, she refused to meet. In the past few decades, this kind of thing has happened constantly. Even the two of them will run away and stay away from home forever. Ancient Chinese novels and myths and legends (seven fairies) continue to have such stories. But I am not denying the occurrence of racial discrimination. It's just that the man in the video suffered even more serious "cold violence" because of his skin. China’s mother-in-law culture is more typical of thinking that her son-in-law must allow herself to have a "face" in front of neighbors on the street. Being rich, filial, respecting the elders, giving birth to many children in the family, having a house, and having to let her daughter go home to see her parents every year, there are many indicators. Many Chinese men are reluctant to get married. This is also a major reason for the low fertility rate and low marriage rate in modern China. The mother-in-law has a very high status in the whole family and will directly interfere with her daughter's marriage. This black man is a typical victim of mother-in-law culture. Not only because he is black. I have also seen women who married white men. He belongs to the working class below the middle class, and his life is not as rich as imagined. The mother-in-law is a very "realistic" person. She does not allow her daughters and their children to go home to visit their parents. She thinks it is "shameful"-this is a very serious behavior in China that hurts the feelings of mother and daughter. The bigger reason is that she will be treated with strange eyes from the outside world. China is a society where people are closely connected, and this kind of problem cannot be ignored. Unless another thirty years.
I was in China 10 years ago. I was the only black person in my district, (my coworker lived in Dahua). The fact that you found this many black people in Shanghai shakes me! Before I left the States, I knew that I was going to a homogeneous nation. Therefore I decided that I was going to (1) speak Mandarin as much as possible, and (2) smile and make friends. When people would stare at me, I would always smile and wave and say, 您好！I had such good experiences and conversations that way. I had places I frequented and I was welcomed and accepted for patronizing their business. When I left, I was honored with gifts of appreciation. I even went out a couple times (I worked a great deal and it was exhausting so this was rare), and I was never shown the door. Listening to jazz at the Long Peace Hotel on The Bund was one of the best experiences of my life. I think it's more exhausting remembering that I should be equal instead of changing the narrative of my difference. I miss Shanghai, I would love to go back.
As a Chinese national witnessing too much racism towards dark-skinned people in China, I'd venture to say, you make an effort to bring in that positivity with you to our country, and it made a huge difference. It helped you defeat the odds, and helped you earn a wholesome experience, and I respect you for this achievement. The country is definitely becoming more and more accepting and inclusive, to the point that even gay people can mostly be openly gay now. (as long as they don't have monsters for parents) Hopefully one day no one in China will bat an eye when they see a half-Chinese half-black person. But even if that day doesn't come anytime soon, we'd love to have you back again whenever you want! It is a great pleasure to have friends coming from afar! 有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎！
@@felisasininus1784 You guys are very funny, in a good way. A black person with a name in Chinese Pinyin and a Chinese national with a name in a language I don't recognize, lol!
I’m half black and I really liked this series, I think Asian boss should interview south Asians and south East Asians on what it’s like living in East Asian next.
>should interview south Asians and south East Asians on what it’s like living in East Asian next lol nobody cares about brown asians. people only care about american blacks. why do you think they keep making this "being black in xxx conutry" videos?
I had an African-American English teacher in high school, he graduated from Yale and worked in UN for many years before he came to China. We all repescted him.
@@kimjongun5073 Well, if he is not funny or he doesn’t have a lovable personality ,we might love him less , but not because he is black. No matter he is white or Asian or black, if this person doesn’t have a nice personality I guess all will be loved less
Thank you Asian Boss for giving me the platform to share a piece of my China experience! It's beautiful to see the positive discussions & takeaways in the comments. 🙏🏾
That reply is just a stupid troll. Thank you for speaking out. As a Chinese, I welcome foreigners in China. A lot people, if not all people around me look at foreigners just as everyone else, but that is blocked by language. I see a lot of schools welcome foreigners to come, i think that is a good effort to internationalize China. I understand the troubles that foreigners face in China, but I really feel it is just a barrier. It can be crossed with effort and time.
I always come back and watch this video from time to time💜 Thanks Asian Boss for allowing me to be a part of this and share my experiences 💜 I’ve def become more open minded since moving here
To that man who is a teacher and wanted to teach...my heart breaks for him knowing that he can teach and is capable of teaching and it's hard for him to find work because of his skin color I feel so sad for him...
It's the same here in the US. My father is Asian and holds multiple PHDs in Spanish but no university would hire him because he's a Chinese teaching Spanish.
@@holangie4978 He became a civil servant instead of a Professor and has been retired for years now. Never got over the disappointment of his wasted efforts but it's all water under the bridge.
Recently a case in Ningbo, China of an African professor raped + murdered his student so you can see how that can sparked racism although he is one individual that doesn't represent the rest of the community. :(
11:22 I started tearing up listening to this teacher's experience of discrimination. Over-all, I love the interviews. And the couple...I love them too!
Living in countries like China, a day seems like a minute, because of how preoccupied your mind is on the culture shock, learning of the language, writing, exploring the geography, trying new foods, seeing new places, new people, different time zones, Much More
big props to the chinese girl whose dating the guy. her mom and her family dont like that hes black, they been together for 8 years and shes still with him.
@@SiliconValleyMommy theirs lots of pressure from the family it seems, i dunno what the divorce rules are in China, but she could break down and leave from the pressure and she hasnt
In case people want more content like this, there is a *whole channel called "Black in Japan"* dedicated to interviewing and documenting black peoples experiences all over asia. The quality of their content is AMAZING. I highly recommend.
I definitely agree with the guy who said he hates driving...haha it sounds silly but when you hate driving (like me too) living in a place with good public transit is an absolute game changer!!!
In America’s ANTI ASIAN HATE CRIMES committed by black and mostly black and white are getting worst . It has been increased over 200 % if I am not mistaken from California to New York . Anyway, over 1200 cases anti Asian hate crimes committed by American all Over the c country since the COVID PANDEMIC!!! The most b B vulnerable are v the c Asian older folks and Asian women . Being Asian living in America or any western countries are a very dangerous to live compare b with any South Asian countries . Some older Asian folks even got killed and murder by black peoples and white . So far I have heard any black Or white got killed by Chinese living in China or any Asian countries. So America and Europe’s are a FK UP COUNTRIES IN GENERAL !!!!
I hope her family accepts him, that must really hurt, he clearly loves her and been together for years its heartbreaking they wont even try to get to know him.
I’m African Chinese, was born and raised in Hong Kong. I was the only black girl in all my life. I would say most people love touching my hair and ask where I’m from. As a child, I really hated it when asked my mom if I were adopted. I didn’t know why people could be that narrow-minded by asking if I were from Africa all the time. But the truth is I have never been to Africa. On top of that, I wasn’t really close to my father because he was always travelling and working. My mom didn’t know how to handle my curly hair and I wasn’t even exposed to the African culture till I was in high school and I figured it out all myself. Growing up as a minority in Hong Kong, I wouldn’t say my life is easy or what because it was kind of difficult for me to meet new people once they know my ethnicity. My classmates loved making fun of me by calling me ‘black Mickey Mouse’. I really hated that as well. And I was really embarrassed when teachers are teaching about Africa by telling how poor and how devastated those people are. I felt really ashamed that time and I was also questioning my identity like ‘why can’t I be living in United States?’. My self-esteem was very low back then but now I embrace my ethnicity and culture after self-learning.
This is a really good video. I love that you interview these folks and people give you genuine answers what they really think. They don't even do that here in the US. I can't remember last time I saw anyone ask any question about discriminations or how people feel they are stereotyped. People just choose to dodge those kind of things. First time I arrived in the US I asked a friend (she is local) why black students and white students all sit by separate tables. What I got was dead silence and awkwardness that could freeze the air as answers. I then learned not ask any questions regarding racism white or black. I only ever talked about this type of things with a friend who is black. I am Asian by the way.
friendly guy: yeah, Shanghai checked all my boxes: public transportation, low cost of living... me: moving to Shanghai and crying tears of blood after noticing that rent is 300% higher than other cities in China ç__ç
To be fair, there is a lot of Tier 1 or Tier 2 cities out there that are cheaper than the famous Shanghai. Even some Tier 3 cities are looking very very modern right now compared to other cities of developed countries and the cost of living is ridiculously low.
mom will change her attitude about that man when she's super old and needs help and funds for elder care. THEN he'll be family all of the sudden. That cash will be family.
All of the interviewed but especially the guy from New York and the girl with the twisted hair, thank you sooo much. You are such beautifull people!. You guys made me feel better just by being you. I am sorry for what black-skinned people have to go through and I pray future generations will embrace different people and different cultures much much more!. Black is beautifull💕
I wish I can read the African-American/Chinese couple’s mind when they speak on how they met and how their relationship came about. Their facial expressions are hilarious.
Here's a suggestion for Asian Boss when conducting interviews of this kind. Rather than drilling interviewees on specific negative and positive questions, ask them to summarize their experiences in an objective way. Equal incidents of positive and negative things don't necessarily mean that they cancel each other out, and certainly don't mean objectivity without considering the magnitude of how those specific experiences add to the overall experience
I disagree, you cant summarize a personal experience objectively, only subjective. Plus these type of question was done purposefully so we viewers can sympathize and/or empathize with the interviewees
@@kingace6186 Yes, when it comes to China, Asian Boss always tries to focus on the negatives and tries to lead people into expressing negative views. It's very blatant.
@@lynth I would disagree. Personally, from my experience and the testimonies I think it's about the individuals. Actually, from some of the interviewees I was told much of what they had to say negatively was actually cut down quite a bit. I don't think the interviewer was trying to steer the conversation to a negative focus but rather this is how they felt. Again, feelings are subjective.
I’ve lived in China for about 3.5 years and Imma need folks to stop exclusively attributing racism in China to ignorance. Being curious and asking questions is ignorance. Calling me names, discriminating against me in hiring or when serving me at a restaurant is HATRED. Telling your child that you’d prefer she marry a white man (theyre no more informed of white people than they are black people) to a black man is HATRED. Everybody doesn’t act or think this way. But branding all of these things as a simple fact of “lack of exposure” is harmful.
Thank you. People disrespect Indigenous (Black) culture bc some of us desire so bad to be accepted that we will take abuse like the man that married into a racist family. All this gas lighting in the comments is crazy. Folks hate admitting that they have racist family members.
Also something people ignore, these “ignorant” things people do in China are offensive in their own culture. Like if you meet someone who is from an “alien planet” as an American I wouldn’t do things to this unfamiliar being that are considered rude where I’m from. Not to sure if I made sense but that annoys me. Like you can’t claim “ignorance” when you are doing things that are considered rude in your own culture!
@@meme101RE totally. Some Chinese people will see you and immediately pull out their phone to take video and photos that they plan to share in their group chats and on their social media. But pull your phone out in return and they immediately get shy, blush, say “meishi meishi”-because they don’t like the same energy directed towards them. If I make squinty eyes (god forbid, I would NEVER cuz that’s vile), nobody in China questions that that’s highly disrespectful; but if they make allusions to monkeys around me, then suddenly I need to laugh it off as “ignorance” and a “joke”. Most know it’s not nice to be treated that way; it’s just that some don’t have the instinctive impulse to treat us with the same compassion and consideration they expect to be treated with (or even treat white people, in comparison).
It's great that the gentleman from South Africa put a perspective about how the central government in China doesn't like protest in general or big gathering of people about any thing political. So, therefore, it's not necessary people being generally anti-Black (not that there isn't any in China), but, just how the citizens have to operate things a bit more low key since they don't have the same Western ways and rights to assemble/protest.
Nominally Chinese people have the right to hold large-scale protests, but the premise is that they must apply to the police station and choose an address. But it's hard to say whether the application will pass, and the Chinese don't do it either. There are also many protests in China, but the media rarely reports it. Moreover, the way of protest in China is different from that in the West. Westerners will protest in the streets. It is impossible in China, you can go to the government gate. But if you go to the street to protest, let's not discuss whether the police will arrest you. People on the street would beat the protesters first. Because the Chinese also advocate freedom, but that is collective freedom. Protesting on the street affects traffic and affects the freedom of most people. So if someone protests on the street in China, even if the government and the police don't care, passersby will care. And if the people of the country know about it. That's even worse. Everyone will isolate these people and maybe fly over and beat the protesters.
When China centre government has something like a new law or new policy would affect normal people, it would been widely discussed and gathering opinions in public before implement. Or it would practise in some city first, then some province and finally implement in whole country.
chinese version of protests is different, people dont organize a large crowd to go out onto the streets and protest. In china, collective good is advocated, so any protests usually happen on the internet.
I operate an English training centre in Shenzhen, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire a Black native English speaker over a White non-native speakers with heavy Russian or Eastern European accents. The sad reality is, Chinese parents would frown at the sight of Black teachers, which is very disheartening.
tbh alot of these companies hire white people just so they can attract business from the "white population" its not because of anything special. Its a marketing tool
Same thing, u would rather learn Chinese from an Asian-looking person than an Arab-looking guy no matter how fluent that guy can speak Chinese... basically, 90% Chinese parents can’t tell if the teacher is a native speaker of English, they don’t even know the difference between British and American accent
The fact that they're there for years, they obviously enjoy living there. We don't just come to other country and hoping they will cater to our "needs" and must follow / know any political thing or anything that happen in our country, they don't owe us anything, as guest we adapt and respect their culture. This applies everywhere.
I agree. But I don't think it is fair if the culture violates people's rights. And I don't just mean discrimination in china or anywhere else, I also mean things like religion. Anything that takes away the basic rights of some people, such as women or people of different believes, or of different ethnicities, anything like that is not fair to these people. And I think it is ok to talk about those particular problems and to wish for them to change. Just so everyone can enjoy the same rights. It won't just change tomorrow, but I hope that it will be better on the long run, because everyone deserves to be treated in a fair way. And I think it is good that these things are discussed in this video, so more people can know about it and the situation might be even better for black people in china one day.
@Lrony Yeo You said "China is ahead on rights and freedoms" are you joking?? If you protest in China you get arrested and deported (if you're a foreigner). Even for Chinese if you criticize the government you can be arrested and disappear. Right now in China they put 1 million Uighurs in concentration camps because they has a few terrorist attacks!!!!! Even other religions have very strict controls and some like Falong Gong are banned!! Chinese media is very controlled and can only report of government approved news!!!!!. In China you have to report to police when you move house!!! Your comment is seriously deluded.!!!!!
This comment is so ignorant. They're not expecting the culture to cater to anything, they're expecting them to not dehumanize them and mistreat them. Chinese people tried to blame Covid-19 on Black people when we had ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with it. People need to take accountability and stop victim blaming Black people when we speak up.
I think you have a great point there. Many foreigners, in particular from the US and the West, going to China have this ridiculous expectation that things in China should be like where they come from. It's even worse from those who have never been to China, having been completely sold into the demonisation of China. That is the main reason why they think the animosity of their governments towards China is justified.
Girl at 3:20 is so true. China is actually very diverse. Before I lived in China, I didn’t know that there are 56 different ethnicities with their own culture and customs. Not to mention there are so many foreigners in the big cities. It’s a great place to live. Don’t listen to the negative media it’s all politics against a successful socialist country. Although the driving is crazy and the traditional toilets aren’t pretty 🤣🤣 Having said that I feel sorry for the guy at 10:25 it’s so sad his Chinese in-laws are essentially racists. I think the older generation needs to be more educated about foreigners and issues regarding racism.
Yes! I'm a Chinese Malaysian and because they're all so united as one Chinese nationality, most don't feel or understand about racism (when I have example how my country has 4 races etc). So I found a way to explain to them like, imagine Han people are discriminating against the Mongolians ethnicity, etc. And then they seem to understand oh there's a difference between race and nationality. The younger ones are more willing to listen and they're more exposed to international news as well, with the help of VPN.
Being black, dark skinned, and African in China is the worst. They vividly described what it's like but I wish you also got some more African/ Caribbean blacks as well. Well done. China is a good country though. Had a lot of friends there.
Some asians have this stereotyped image of crime-loving undisciplined black people based on American tv and dramas and biased news coverage on Fox/NYT etc
It's interesting that the immediate association for Chinese people toward black people is African countries' culture. It makes sense because China is closer to Africa, but it just reminds me as a Western viewer how much our view is from a perspective of interacting largely with African diaspora/black American populations
@@tc2334 there's even a little Africa in Guangzhou. Not surprising really since the CCP has placed relationships with African countries as a priority as evidenced by the thousands of schlorships on offer to African students each year.
@@eyeofthetiger6002 Yep. The neighborhood is called Xiaobei. Went there last month. I saw not only Africans but quite a few mixed African and Chinese kids.
@@landmerry_6742 I mean it’s normal for Chinese people to stare at foreigners and I can understand that. China is a very populous country with very few percentage of foreigners. As a black man who lived in in China since 2016 I’ve met many Chinese people most of whom it was their first time talking with a black man. So I can understand the curiosity in there
This interview has further fueled a desire to visit China. When I visit it will be for business reasons primarily, though I can't wait to dive into true Chinese culture instead of only learning through the lens of a western country
I like what you say about “lens”😹Actually Chinese media also has some kind of lens toward western countries, so the best way to know another country or culture is to experience on our own, instead of through social media.
Great interviews! I'm a Black man in USA and I've always been interested in hearing people's experience living in very homogeneous places around the world. I've considered leaving the states, so hearing these conversations are really insightful!
I use to live in Japan..... hmmm, it is a step up from the racism in the US.... but then because you're a foreigner it's harder to have mobility in places like Japan. I would say being Black in Singapore is much better, but Singapore is a multicultural society so it doesn't answer your question.
I want to be friends with all of the people you interviewed in this video. They seem super interesting, well-spoken, globally-minded and worldly. Wish I could also sit down, have a coffee with them and listen to their stories.
I’m a Chinese now living abroad. I should say it’s impossible to not notice the difference of how people look like. Yet I won’t call this racialism which is not even a word we often talk about in China. Influenced by Hollywood movies and some overseas news, we feel afraid of strong black people who look rough sometimes, but that’s mostly out of not knowing well about you, but absolutely not because we feel you are a lower species. If you look decent and act decently, you will be respected.
what about them makes them look rough. you’re saying that black people should have to act a certain way just to make you feel safe around them and that ISNT racism?
Racism in China comes from a place of curiosity or ignorance Racism in the West comes with heavy baggage of slavery, colonialism and state sanctioned segregation I understand why people might be touchy about it, but I hope you will also realise that racism is not the same everywhere and that we have no history of systematically denying people because of race. Simply put, why have a Black History Month when you have no cruel history to remember?
Actually, I think it’s more than that. There is a hierarchy in China too in regards to black is less beautiful and/or poc in general are second class to white people.Secondly, you could say racism is different everywhere but you can’t deny there are bold forms of discrimination which adds to a social problem.This was said to be a colonial consequence of western powers but the mindset still exists, though things are rapidly changing.
Exactly, well put. Ironically, it seems that because Western countries have that history of oppressing Black people, we're more likely to discuss those issue. While, countries without that history dont see that need. So it comes to a situation where Western countries have a mostly tolerant population with KNOWINGLY racist people, and the other countries having a population that is ignorant of groups they have not met outside of media or news. That being said, the only thing that really matters is if there are roadblocks to bettering yourself financially based on race, because that is what keeps black people marginalized
@@saeefa Im very aware, I was just focusing on black in particular. I'm interested how that will develop, with the governments past of blocking negative news from circulating
Listen! Those Chinese commercials literally violated. I am Chinese and I have seen the cleanest and wealthiest black people! It is not surprising to experience ignorance in a culturally homogeneous society. It might take generations to change, if it ever does. However, I am not against innocent/genuine interest and curiosity. It is okay to ask questions (even to just clarify some stereotypes you see on TV) and apologize if someone is offended. It is part of the learning experience and I would never miss out on that education opportunity. But you may NEVER touch someone's skin or hair, that's just cringe worthy.
Listen! China is not a politically correct society like USA where everyone is offended by everything. The commercials are jokes that chinese consumers find funny that is all. Nothing nasty is implied in them. Stop using your Western lense to judge non westerners.
The worst part is Chinese did not even realise it might be offensive just because they think it is funny. I'm Chinese, and I find it really inappropriate. And yes, touching someone else's skin and hair is due to the absence of sense for boundaries, and it is also an improper thing to do.
@@ruili96 Chinese Chinese, born and raised in ShaanXi province, I do believe Chinese actually mean no harm when they created the commercial, but if the people from the ethnicity group feel it is inappropriate, then the content should be more carefully considered before it goes public
@@lansoprazole2481 the problem with your approach which is the Western approach is there will always be people offended by whatever you say and so you eventually arrive at a point where you are fearful to say anything lest it causes offense to anyone. If you find something offensive, my suggestion is just not to watch it.
Stereotypes against black people, stereotypes against Africa, stereotypes against Mexicans, and South Americans, stereotypes against Russians, against Chinese can be found on TV and Hollywood movies before the internet era during the entire 20th century. Anyone who watch James Bond movies from the 60s to 70s to 80s and 90s can see how western movies and media portray non western countries. I grew up thinking Russians are baddies because they are always portrayed as villains. The internet is a powerful tool to break all these stereotypes.
Im latin living in China for 2 years, in Jilin. I think most of the things they are saying apply to the majority of foreigners (more if its like in my case that are living not in Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen). Sometimes i get all the reactions they are mentioning too, even on the teaching posts, they rather get someone from Europe (Spain) than from LatAm (where we are also native spanish speakers). All the bad things i understood living here that its on their culture, some of them being so classist and trying the get what they think its the best for their kids (In case of teaching, they would love to have a white male graduated from Oxford or Harvard for example), but then not everyone is like that.... But overall i think the good things are much more than the bad ones, so i love living here.
I am from Shenzhen, China. I had a black English teacher back in high school in 2006. I remember he was quite popular among students because a lot of Chinese would relate black people to NBA players who are so popular in China. But I also know there has been a lot of criticism about black guys that they disappear after having a baby with Chinese women. So, I feel like that lady's mom might have connected that to her husband.
when I’m in primary school, when we tell our teacher (a white American) that we want to “go to Africa and see the black people”, he gently told us that no we’re not supposed to say that, and asked what would we feel if people say “I want to visit China and see the yellow people”. I remember we are all just so genuinely confused cause we can’t see what’s wrong with that, cause the people are black, and we are yellow, right? Should we feel anything? …Now when I studied in the US, I see why he said that, as I had experienced people pulling their eyes slant at me to mock my physical appearance, and other Asians get attacked on the streets because of their skin color. Ignorance is bliss. people’s skin color and physical appearance are different, and that’s fine at first, they are not politicalized in China, nor are they sensitive issues, but when it is demonstrated so repeatedly with mockery and malice, the concept becomes racist.
As a black person in America, I’m so sorry that you had to experience that and can unfortunately identify with the experiences you’ve mentioned here. While I’m glad that you were able to reflect upon those experiences in respect to the nature of racism, it hurts to see the degree of dehumanization a lot of racialized people have to deal with both in the US and elsewhere
The married couple were very interesting and telling, especially when the wife explained that when she first met her Husband, it was out of curiosity as she has always enjoyed hip hop and loved the way that “black people dressed and danced, and because of this, they were able to open up to a full and loving connection. We all have biases, it’s learning not to allow the biases to rule our minds or hearts and instead, open up to our curiosities instead…then we will make connections in the most purist of forms….imho….
Racial discrimination exists in every country, but the Chinese will not attack foreigners on the street. On the contrary, countries that call for racial equality all day long attack not only verbal but even physical attacks on Asians.
As a black person living in China , I have definitely noticed that Chinese people are well informed about African countries etc, but with this knowledge they is mostly only 2 categories they put in if you are black it’s either you are African American or African. If you are American they will treat you like royalty and respect , but with the some how negative image of “what a black African American should based on the media”. And if you are an African then they will treat you low , wont really wanna get to know you as person but more about your country and the the animals you have in your country. They tend to compare “how great they country is then yours or things they have that your country don’t” which I honestly don’t know why but hey. Overall the people are kind at times and very helpful. It’s a good country to experience different cultures and open yourself up to know prospects and mind view of the World. I think mostly media only focuses on western views so it’s good to see how it is on the East too
Thank you for sharing such great interview! As someone who grow up over there and moved to the west, I completely understand how challenging it was to live in different culture such as China. You guys are warriors fighting an uphill battle. Just by being there and shining lights onto that “old world”. You are doing the right thing, making small steps for a bigger change. Good luck to y’all.
@Belltown Daisy What if your treated best in Cambodia? As nice as the people are, Khmer is barely spoken anywhere, opportunities are lacking, the language resources are poor. I am thinking Germany or Sweden is best for black people, since there is a tendency for black people there to have college degrees.
I've heard of this before, but when the couple have children, it can change the mindsets of the elders. Though sometimes it doesn't, and that's extra sad. People's prejudice is a toxic poison.
yea, he only met my mom and my cousin from mom's side, my dad's side is a whole different story even more sad. but at the end of the day, it is our small family, me him mom, other people they don't matter, so why meet them and knowing they would judge. btw, we didn't have wedding.
China just needs to interact more with black people and have more interracial relationships with them, like that couple, that's the only way to defeat racism in the long run.
Hi guys, being black is beautiful and powerful. Thank you for this powerful street interview video. I will hit shanghai next, hopefully, I will meet some of you and maybe even hang out together!
@@glenoneill3950 your taking her statement out of context in her "imo" being black is beautiful and powerful. She didn't say it was the only way or is to be powerful or beautiful. In her sense it is
@@dstar9016 I KNOW WHAT SHE SAYING, AND I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR COMMENTS FROM OTHERS. I HAVE A FEELING THAT MANY OF THESE COMMENTS COME FROM A PLACE OF INSECURITY, TO BOLSTER ONE'S SELF ESTEEM. THE VERY TITLE OF THIS VLOG IN MY OPINION IS BASED ON THE INSECURITIES THAT MANY AFRO PEOPLE HAVE WITHIN THEMSELVES. NEVER FULLY COMFORTABLE IN THEIR SKIN. MY ADVICE TO AFRO PEOPLE DONT BE "BLACK" ANYWHERE.....JUST BE. BLESSINGS.
@@yukiji9774 it's good to see this....real love doesn't care about skin color or money..it's upsetting that the mother in law has a poisoned mentality but the only thing that should really matter is you and her...Best of luck to you both
Thank you for the insightful interview, I like how you weren't afraid to talk about the negative reality but also bring up the good stuff as well. The people in this video were very brave for moving to a completely different culture on their own. China is still a developing country and I hope that as we become more modern and international, we can become more accepting of all kinds of people as well.
@@Name-jw4sj The Black Lives Matter Movement is the largest political movement in the United States. Despite tensions between countries, there is considerable support from the Asian community for the death of George Floyd. The Black Community also supports protests against Asian hatred. Furthermore, if you are not interested in this subject, you can leave this channel.
@@Ken-qk1jj well GDP per capita even of the richest city(Beijing, Shanghai) is less than half of the lowest one(Mississippi) in US. Look it up man Google is banned at your place as well? SMH
I appreciate the wide variety of Black visitors who want to experience the real Chinese culture. More humans in general need to expand their paradigm and think outside negative or stigmatizing predetermined cultural stereotypes.
@@Name-jw4sj people from different places wear clothing branded/labeled from other places all the time. And he said his family is from Ghana if you were listening.
"They try to talk to me about basketball or obama" I knew an african guy that worked for a preschool, to show him respect a mother of one of the students gave her son the name 'obama'
I would like this question in Hong Kong because the Hong Kongers I've seen on twitter have been such a mixed bag on Black issues, especially since BLM came up so much in this interview. Some I've seen as being conservative and downplaying BLM because they don't consider it as "valid" as the HK protests and others agreeing with the protests because of the solidarity against in police brutality. It would be interesting to see a Black person's experience with the reaction of native HKers.
As a Hongkonger who participated in democracy movement, the phenomenon you describe is one of the saddest and most infuriating things i've had to cope with in the past year. Since 2014, the movement has been an uneasy coalition between liberals and radical self-proclaimed rightists. Which is fine, whatever. But the radicals' increasingly blind adoption of western Alt-right talking points verges on pure insanity. They dig their heels in over matters they know absolutely nothing about and have no personal experience with, like BLM, when I'd wager only a handful of people in the entire demographic has even spoken to a black person in their lives. Their entire world view is reduced to literally just "LEFT = BAD, RIGHT = GOOD". I swear they're just one seizure away from cutting their own left arm off just to spite the LEFT.
Hongkong is the most serious area of racial discrimination in China. Hongkong people call the Chinese mainland locusts. Hongkong people also discriminate against Indians and Filipinos who go to Hongkong. Even though most people are just going to be their servants, this situation has lasted for decades and has never changed.
Those who downplay or even attack BLM movement are Trump supporters who think Trump is their ally to fight Beijing. Also because xenophobia (mostly against Mainland Chinese) plays a big part in their protests, of course many of them are conservative and leaning to racist against black people.
@@zebraimage This is the situation of young people in Hong Kong. I am talking about the general situation of Hong Kong society. The pressure to survive, which is completely out of line with GDP, and the implicit discrimination in Confucian culture based on social status make them extremely xenophobic, even among the young
I was born in Hong Kong. My parents sent me & my younger brother to a boarding school in UK in 1969 when I was 15, and I can easily identify my position of being a minority with these black people. It is so similar.
I would say the Chinese racial discrimination problem can be corrected with more exposure and right education. My mother is a good example. At first I would say she was quite racist towards black people, but after I made some friends and introduced them to my mother, she had some changes, but still hold some negative views. So one day I have a lengthy conversation with her, at first she still say “black people don’t work as good”, but I reminded her of my friends, hell she worked much harder then me, and she said “oh but she was different.” I said, why she was different? Only because you knew her better, right? If you don’t know her through me, will you think that she was different? After the conversation, I felt she actually changed a lot from the beginning, especially when we chat on topics on local news.
To be fair a lot of the issues mentioned are also prevalent in other countries like the US. Imo a lot of these issues aren't caused by the nationality or race of the individuals but more by older people who aren't "up to date" with the political climate of the world.
As a race (the human race) we need to try to set aside socio-political notions, presumptions, and stereotypes and learn to accept each other on an individual level and not something based on what is shown in media.
The moment at 2:07 when the interviewer asks if they had concerns about being black in china and there’s a woman walking in the background with an umbrella to shield her body from the sun. Anti-Blackness runs deep in many places.
Have been living in Guangzhou since 2013. There are ups and downs i have some positive and negative experiences. as someone pointed out most chinese are friendly and very open but some are narrow minded because they never interacted with black people and one important thing is that all depends on your country of origin and also they way you intergrated the community ( the way you interact with people living near you/ your local police station/ immigration officers/ whether you speak Chinese or not(
I’ve always been fascinated with China and Japan. I love the culture, architecture, bright modern cities, quiet beautiful villages, Japanese and Chinese music is so calming and so melodic and I just really love it. Then of course, you have Kung fu, martial arts etc and I could go on forever. I hope to visit China and japan someday.
But the staring is not exclusive to black people, it's because you are a foreigner! I spent a month in China with a very diverse group and everybody got stares, not just the black people in the group...
Yes Honestly i like observing ppl. Somtimes even u look pretty ，ugly，very athletic or unique hairstyle（no matter where u from） Chinese ppl like to look at you but not from malic
It’s all in how you take it. My friends got stared at a lot and some were bothered, others relished and took pictures as if they were celebrities. It was so interesting to view things from the other side for once.
Psychologically, this interview evokes a sense of sadness as it sheds light on the reality and misconception surrounding the interactions between Asians and Blacks in various countries. Similarly, it reflects how white individuals treat Asians globally, adding another layer to the complexity of cultural dynamics. Logistically, it suggests that these behaviors stem from cultural differences and a sense of territoriality among people, leading to diverse responses toward others. However, it emphasizes the importance of finding common ground and fostering open communication to bridge these gaps. Ultimately, learning about different cultures is akin to appreciating music, poetry, and art, highlighting the beauty in diversity and understanding.
it really didnt. i dont know where you got this idea. its a video for other foreign people to see if the country is less prejudiced and if they should visit
Being black in China isn’t easy that’s all I can say But most of the time you just have to focus on the positive and people who love you or else you might easily get depressed
And being in America is easy? I figure if it is, you wouldn't come to China ... perspective, sister :). You may get your hair touched but you will never be shot by cops or by your own people (or thugs).
@@cassinitakano5736 truth hurts dimwit - facts. Everything in my statements about blacks in China and America are facts - and yes America is a perfect perspective for China haters. Cry more 😭
I just want to say thank you for doing so many interesting and important interviews. It is our duty as competent citizens to understand the effects of our government and media. As an African/Native American, having dated a wonderful woman from China, these videos provide closure to a most pure love lost due to the beauty standards, and psychological impact forced upon the world by colonization and unfair men of "fairer" skin tones.
@@wegood563 No, it's just that white people promote the idea of white supremacy and white beauty through TV shows, stories, and novels, but every race has its own beauty.
And speaking of unfair men of fairer skin tones, we are by far the least cynical and unfair race in the history of the world You’re black, you guys are the complete opposite of fair. You guys do not care about fairness more than us, which is why you guys cause problems and atrocities everywhere you go - raping, pillaging, murdering; you also scapegoat white people for your problems and defend criminals and evil people who are in the wrong. Like often black moms would be defensive of their negro sons who were clearly in the wrong, saying he “dindu nuffin.” You guys are monsters and my fellow Asians hate you and love to gossip with me about negros how they violent brutish beasts that cause misery and pain.
@@billkar6479 plot twist: hes being held in the basement being forced to apologize for hurting the feelings of Chinese people..... Its happened to nationals before.
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My experience in China was waaay better then Korea. Idk I’m African but Chinese seemed more educated on Africa. Whereas in Korea, they viewed me pretty low when I said I was African not African American. In China, a lot of the older folks seemed very humble. They understood a lot about poverty and remember what they went through.
Koreans are maniac about white skins so you know...
@@mangos1346 Chinese too, I’m not sure who is more obsessed with white skin
@Daruki Neo not sure if you were trying to say that koreans (or most east asian countries, as far as i am aware) worship europeans because of their generally light skin tones or it was for another reason, but if you were implying the first, keep in mind the preference of light skin came from ancient times where it indicated ones social hierarchy; the poor who worked in fields all day were tanned, and the royals who never had to work were pale.
@Daruki Neo as a chinese, some of us would worship european people too. it's really scary how obsessive it is
Weibo is scary tho, anytime there's a post about black people trending on there, you can always find some very racists comments with a ton of likes
"it's exhausting to have your skin be political" sheeshh that's a word
good words
If you're gonna be in a statistics
Your people
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Damn, they've been married almost a decade and he hasn't met her extended family as a group... it's the kind of polite disrespect I hate the most
Yeah I was startled as well
thats not even polite disrespect honestly so sad
That is awful and I feel so sorry for that guy. I feel bad because I’m white and my Chinese in-laws treat me really well, buy me things and take me to meet the whole family even though I can’t have a full conversation in Chinese. If I were black I think it would be a different story. It’s racism in the older generation and I hope it changes.
@@s1050 Of course, it would be different, silly. There's a racial hierarchy and you're on top.
This is "cold violence", a common part of Chinese mother-in-law culture.
When her daughter married a man she was dissatisfied with, she refused to meet. In the past few decades, this kind of thing has happened constantly.
Even the two of them will run away and stay away from home forever.
Ancient Chinese novels and myths and legends (seven fairies) continue to have such stories.
But I am not denying the occurrence of racial discrimination. It's just that the man in the video suffered even more serious "cold violence" because of his skin.
China’s mother-in-law culture is more typical of thinking that her son-in-law must allow herself to have a "face" in front of neighbors on the street.
Being rich, filial, respecting the elders, giving birth to many children in the family, having a house, and having to let her daughter go home to see her parents every year, there are many indicators. Many Chinese men are reluctant to get married. This is also a major reason for the low fertility rate and low marriage rate in modern China.
The mother-in-law has a very high status in the whole family and will directly interfere with her daughter's marriage.
This black man is a typical victim of mother-in-law culture. Not only because he is black. I have also seen women who married white men. He belongs to the working class below the middle class, and his life is not as rich as imagined. The mother-in-law is a very "realistic" person. She does not allow her daughters and their children to go home to visit their parents. She thinks it is "shameful"-this is a very serious behavior in China that hurts the feelings of mother and daughter.
The bigger reason is that she will be treated with strange eyes from the outside world. China is a society where people are closely connected, and this kind of problem cannot be ignored. Unless another thirty years.
I was in China 10 years ago. I was the only black person in my district, (my coworker lived in Dahua). The fact that you found this many black people in Shanghai shakes me! Before I left the States, I knew that I was going to a homogeneous nation. Therefore I decided that I was going to (1) speak Mandarin as much as possible, and (2) smile and make friends. When people would stare at me, I would always smile and wave and say, 您好！I had such good experiences and conversations that way. I had places I frequented and I was welcomed and accepted for patronizing their business. When I left, I was honored with gifts of appreciation. I even went out a couple times (I worked a great deal and it was exhausting so this was rare), and I was never shown the door. Listening to jazz at the Long Peace Hotel on The Bund was one of the best experiences of my life. I think it's more exhausting remembering that I should be equal instead of changing the narrative of my difference. I miss Shanghai, I would love to go back.
As a Chinese national witnessing too much racism towards dark-skinned people in China, I'd venture to say, you make an effort to bring in that positivity with you to our country, and it made a huge difference.
It helped you defeat the odds, and helped you earn a wholesome experience, and I respect you for this achievement.
The country is definitely becoming more and more accepting and inclusive, to the point that even gay people can mostly be openly gay now. (as long as they don't have monsters for parents)
Hopefully one day no one in China will bat an eye when they see a half-Chinese half-black person.
But even if that day doesn't come anytime soon, we'd love to have you back again whenever you want!
It is a great pleasure to have friends coming from afar! 有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎！
@@felisasininus1784 You guys are very funny, in a good way. A black person with a name in Chinese Pinyin and a Chinese national with a name in a language I don't recognize, lol!
@@eamoncat Thanks, i guess.
My handle is in latin, bit pretentious I know... But it simply means 'asinine/stupid cat'.
@@felisasininus1784 Oh that reminds me the official name of cat felis catus.
Black people tend to stick together in Asia.
I’m half black and I really liked this series, I think Asian boss should interview south Asians and south East Asians on what it’s like living in East Asian next.
I agree!
I want them to do an episode of being Black in India.
>should interview south Asians and south East Asians on what it’s like living in East Asian next
lol nobody cares about brown asians. people only care about american blacks. why do you think they keep making this "being black in xxx conutry" videos?
@@abandonedfragmentofhope5415 Black I'm the Philippines? Or New Guinea 🇵🇬
@@warcatbattalion all you do is comment weird racist things on videos, get a life
I was studying in Chinese high school before, our English teacher was a black man, he is so funny and we all loved him!
I have one too haha
I had an African-American English teacher in high school, he graduated from Yale and worked in UN for many years before he came to China. We all repescted him.
@@JRYin Now that's good to know, especially we hear the discrimination stories of how companies are reluctant to hire black people for teaching jobs.
Would you still have loved him if he was not funny 🤨
@@kimjongun5073 Well, if he is not funny or he doesn’t have a lovable personality ,we might love him less , but not because he is black. No matter he is white or Asian or black, if this person doesn’t have a nice personality I guess all will be loved less
Thank you Asian Boss for giving me the platform to share a piece of my China experience! It's beautiful to see the positive discussions & takeaways in the comments. 🙏🏾
@@0x0xcf would be a pleasure, Africa is paradise.
@@jquiizondeck that reply ain’t it man. Really loved hearing your insights in the video 👏
That reply is just a stupid troll. Thank you for speaking out. As a Chinese, I welcome foreigners in China. A lot people, if not all people around me look at foreigners just as everyone else, but that is blocked by language. I see a lot of schools welcome foreigners to come, i think that is a good effort to internationalize China. I understand the troubles that foreigners face in China, but I really feel it is just a barrier. It can be crossed with effort and time.
@@0x0xcf BrUH thats seriously insensitive and fked up Man
@@Ben-ob4to much appreciated, Ben!
I always come back and watch this video from time to time💜 Thanks Asian Boss for allowing me to be a part of this and share my experiences 💜 I’ve def become more open minded since moving here
You're Beautiful Harri
@@yangastuurman1465 hahahah thanks
Thank you for sharing your experiences ❤
how do you use youtube in china?
@@DannyMeasho999 VPN
To that man who is a teacher and wanted to teach...my heart breaks for him knowing that he can teach and is capable of teaching and it's hard for him to find work because of his skin color I feel so sad for him...
It's the same here in the US. My father is Asian and holds multiple PHDs in Spanish but no university would hire him because he's a Chinese teaching Spanish.
@@sigerlion8608 hope your father doing well!!
@@holangie4978 He became a civil servant instead of a Professor and has been retired for years now. Never got over the disappointment of his wasted efforts but it's all water under the bridge.
Recently a case in Ningbo, China of an African professor raped + murdered his student so you can see how that can sparked racism although he is one individual that doesn't represent the rest of the community. :(
@@jesslu1966 it takes one person if the society is racist
I love the South African dude. He’s hilarious. “Don’t deport me!” Lol
My homie🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️
@@hunadilentswana6962 represent...🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@pruttkudde Wrong flag😐
I hate the way that young South African spoke
he must've been china long enough
11:22 I started tearing up listening to this teacher's experience of discrimination. Over-all, I love the interviews. And the couple...I love them too!
A lot of racism started in the west and it spread world wide
@@deroxanlit4181 that's a stupid claim, racism has always existed. you could argue that it's even natural
Living in countries like China, a day seems like a minute, because of how preoccupied your mind is on the culture shock, learning of the language, writing, exploring the geography, trying new foods, seeing new places, new people, different time zones, Much More
Wow! I dream to go there one day
@@k3lvinsWorld You need the money ...
For American, China is like the other side of the world. Geographically and culturally.
@@micheas_westward Digital nomads/remote workers can save money going to cheap areas. You can also do homestays.
That couple is so cute!
"But it's not only because you're black, you are just you!"
I don't rike brack
such a beautiful thing to say
Thank you, haha
She was big time cool for saying that.
And she is very beautiful even from a Chinese point of view.
big props to the chinese girl whose dating the guy. her mom and her family dont like that hes black, they been together for 8 years and shes still with him.
They're married! ❤️😭
@@SiliconValleyMommy theirs lots of pressure from the family it seems, i dunno what the divorce rules are in China, but she could break down and leave from the pressure and she hasnt
No ew interracial
@@user-cc4rn6om4i um ew? That's a bit rude and racist, don't you think?
@@user-cc4rn6om4i don't be jelly. Props to the brother
In case people want more content like this, there is a *whole channel called "Black in Japan"* dedicated to interviewing and documenting black peoples experiences all over asia. The quality of their content is AMAZING. I highly recommend.
I definitely agree with the guy who said he hates driving...haha it sounds silly but when you hate driving (like me too) living in a place with good public transit is an absolute game changer!!!
i hate driving too , i am always wandering in my mind . i only drive when needed but generally i am unbothered alo.
@@PHlophe How was it for you when you got your driving license?
I hate driving but love cycling.
In America’s ANTI ASIAN HATE CRIMES committed by black and mostly black and white are getting worst . It has been increased over 200 % if I am not mistaken from California to New York . Anyway, over 1200 cases anti Asian hate crimes committed by American all Over the c country since the COVID PANDEMIC!!! The most b B vulnerable are v the c Asian older folks and Asian women . Being Asian living in America or any western countries are a very dangerous to live compare b with any South Asian countries . Some older Asian folks even got killed and murder by black peoples and white . So far I have heard any black Or white got killed by Chinese living in China or any Asian countries. So America and Europe’s are a FK UP COUNTRIES IN GENERAL !!!!
I hate driving but also hate being around so many people so its a lose lose lol
I hope her family accepts him, that must really hurt, he clearly loves her and been together for years its heartbreaking they wont even try to get to know him.
After 8 years of marriage i'd be done with her family tbh
@@Basuko_Smoker I 2nd this thought.
Making a Asian family like you is very hard sometimes haha
My current gfs family dosent like me period all because I am not Asian
@JenculeLesPorcsDeRacistesOccidentaux Lmao yes very true thankfully my family has excepted my Asian gf
@JenculeLesPorcsDeRacistesOccidentaux Lmao I am sorry to hear that
I’m African Chinese, was born and raised in Hong Kong. I was the only black girl in all my life. I would say most people love touching my hair and ask where I’m from. As a child, I really hated it when asked my mom if I were adopted. I didn’t know why people could be that narrow-minded by asking if I were from Africa all the time. But the truth is I have never been to Africa. On top of that, I wasn’t really close to my father because he was always travelling and working. My mom didn’t know how to handle my curly hair and I wasn’t even exposed to the African culture till I was in high school and I figured it out all myself. Growing up as a minority in Hong Kong, I wouldn’t say my life is easy or what because it was kind of difficult for me to meet new people once they know my ethnicity. My classmates loved making fun of me by calling me ‘black Mickey Mouse’. I really hated that as well. And I was really embarrassed when teachers are teaching about Africa by telling how poor and how devastated those people are. I felt really ashamed that time and I was also questioning my identity like ‘why can’t I be living in United States?’. My self-esteem was very low back then but now I embrace my ethnicity and culture after self-learning.
Why feel separated when everybody can speak the universal language SMILE. ! Beautifully said :)
Facts .. this was impactful.
i thought you meant english is the universal language for a second LOL
Thanks man :) this mantra has gotten me through a lot!
@@jquiizondeck Awesome 🙏🕊️
@@oofig As aww
This is a really good video. I love that you interview these folks and people give you genuine answers what they really think. They don't even do that here in the US. I can't remember last time I saw anyone ask any question about discriminations or how people feel they are stereotyped. People just choose to dodge those kind of things. First time I arrived in the US I asked a friend (she is local) why black students and white students all sit by separate tables. What I got was dead silence and awkwardness that could freeze the air as answers. I then learned not ask any questions regarding racism white or black. I only ever talked about this type of things with a friend who is black. I am Asian by the way.
Great story. I appreciate your honesty about the dynamics of racism in the U.S.
“Where my mans hopped in a washing machine and came out Chinese” 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lol.... didn't u see the commercial?
That example is so misleading when you know the older Italian version where a white man turned black. It's a stupid advertisement in general.
@@Octobre1986 yikes😬there's an Italian version?
@@littledudefromacrossthestr5755 that advert was low, really low!
yup. as a Chinese, I apologize for such a stupid ignorance... it was plain stupidity from the company and the public
friendly guy: yeah, Shanghai checked all my boxes: public transportation, low cost of living...
me: moving to Shanghai and crying tears of blood after noticing that rent is 300% higher than other cities in China
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To be fair, there is a lot of Tier 1 or Tier 2 cities out there that are cheaper than the famous Shanghai. Even some Tier 3 cities are looking very very modern right now compared to other cities of developed countries and the cost of living is ridiculously low.
can you afford to work and live in new york city or central london? what you want and what you can afford are two different matters.
Like in all global cities
Although it is low cost of living in other areas, you cannot get the same salary in other areas
Compared to his old city (Los Angeles) much cheaper.
"Something you can't control might affect how people see that smile."
WOW. That was a powerful way to put it.
Wish that couple has a good life. Love can conquer any obstacles.
mom will change her attitude about that man when she's super old and needs help and funds for elder care. THEN he'll be family all of the sudden. That cash will be family.
the single motherhood rate is the most extreme with certain pairings, so no on that trite saying.
@@churblefurbles shush, Churble.
Thank you
希望大家都能和自己爱的人不太想理我，祝您二位生活顺利
The girl with twists said mostly positive things! I love her final statement about our bodies being political! I'd love to read her poetry
And she's so beautiful
@@bluedreams209 yeah she is
That’s my little cousin! So proud of her
She mentioned people stare, but I think they stare because how beautiful she is. I am really impressed how she puts her hair up!
@@pcl1559 yeah, she's gorgeous
All of the interviewed but especially the guy from New York and the girl with the twisted hair, thank you sooo much. You are such beautifull people!. You guys made me feel better just by being you.
I am sorry for what black-skinned people have to go through and I pray future generations will embrace different people and different cultures much much more!.
Black is beautifull💕
Black or tanned skin is sexy, exotic and beautiful than reddish skin
I wish I can read the African-American/Chinese couple’s mind when they speak on how they met and how their relationship came about. Their facial expressions are hilarious.
Its been confirmed china and india will start an apocalypse
@@estelaangeles2346 原来你就是预言家呀😅
@@estelaangeles2346 where is the research? Lol
It’s actually gross
@@Linkx16 ?
Here's a suggestion for Asian Boss when conducting interviews of this kind. Rather than drilling interviewees on specific negative and positive questions, ask them to summarize their experiences in an objective way. Equal incidents of positive and negative things don't necessarily mean that they cancel each other out, and certainly don't mean objectivity without considering the magnitude of how those specific experiences add to the overall experience
I disagree, you cant summarize a personal experience objectively, only subjective. Plus these type of question was done purposefully so we viewers can sympathize and/or empathize with the interviewees
Don't you think people would think that they would only be wanting positive experiences for something?
@@kingace6186 Yes, when it comes to China, Asian Boss always tries to focus on the negatives and tries to lead people into expressing negative views. It's very blatant.
@@lynth I would disagree. Personally, from my experience and the testimonies I think it's about the individuals. Actually, from some of the interviewees I was told much of what they had to say negatively was actually cut down quite a bit. I don't think the interviewer was trying to steer the conversation to a negative focus but rather this is how they felt. Again, feelings are subjective.
I prefer interview style. That way you can compare and contrast answers. Smoother watch.
I’ve lived in China for about 3.5 years and Imma need folks to stop exclusively attributing racism in China to ignorance. Being curious and asking questions is ignorance. Calling me names, discriminating against me in hiring or when serving me at a restaurant is HATRED. Telling your child that you’d prefer she marry a white man (theyre no more informed of white people than they are black people) to a black man is HATRED. Everybody doesn’t act or think this way. But branding all of these things as a simple fact of “lack of exposure” is harmful.
Thank you. People disrespect Indigenous (Black) culture bc some of us desire so bad to be accepted that we will take abuse like the man that married into a racist family. All this gas lighting in the comments is crazy. Folks hate admitting that they have racist family members.
Exactly!!
Also something people ignore, these “ignorant” things people do in China are offensive in their own culture. Like if you meet someone who is from an “alien planet” as an American I wouldn’t do things to this unfamiliar being that are considered rude where I’m from. Not to sure if I made sense but that annoys me. Like you can’t claim “ignorance” when you are doing things that are considered rude in your own culture!
@@meme101RE totally. Some Chinese people will see you and immediately pull out their phone to take video and photos that they plan to share in their group chats and on their social media. But pull your phone out in return and they immediately get shy, blush, say “meishi meishi”-because they don’t like the same energy directed towards them. If I make squinty eyes (god forbid, I would NEVER cuz that’s vile), nobody in China questions that that’s highly disrespectful; but if they make allusions to monkeys around me, then suddenly I need to laugh it off as “ignorance” and a “joke”. Most know it’s not nice to be treated that way; it’s just that some don’t have the instinctive impulse to treat us with the same compassion and consideration they expect to be treated with (or even treat white people, in comparison).
@@MIXooNooMATCH maybe you have just found out what its like to be a minority in a country where there is basically one ethnicity and one culture
It's great that the gentleman from South Africa put a perspective about how the central government in China doesn't like protest in general or big gathering of people about any thing political. So, therefore, it's not necessary people being generally anti-Black (not that there isn't any in China), but, just how the citizens have to operate things a bit more low key since they don't have the same Western ways and rights to assemble/protest.
The PRC is a modern government though, entirely Western style.
Nominally Chinese people have the right to hold large-scale protests, but the premise is that they must apply to the police station and choose an address. But it's hard to say whether the application will pass, and the Chinese don't do it either. There are also many protests in China, but the media rarely reports it. Moreover, the way of protest in China is different from that in the West. Westerners will protest in the streets. It is impossible in China, you can go to the government gate. But if you go to the street to protest, let's not discuss whether the police will arrest you. People on the street would beat the protesters first. Because the Chinese also advocate freedom, but that is collective freedom. Protesting on the street affects traffic and affects the freedom of most people. So if someone protests on the street in China, even if the government and the police don't care, passersby will care. And if the people of the country know about it. That's even worse. Everyone will isolate these people and maybe fly over and beat the protesters.
There are also protests in China, but they usually take place in the square in front of the government.
When China centre government has something like a new law or new policy would affect normal people, it would been widely discussed and gathering opinions in public before implement. Or it would practise in some city first, then some province and finally implement in whole country.
chinese version of protests is different, people dont organize a large crowd to go out onto the streets and protest. In china, collective good is advocated, so any protests usually happen on the internet.
I operate an English training centre in Shenzhen, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire a Black native English speaker over a White non-native speakers with heavy Russian or Eastern European accents. The sad reality is, Chinese parents would frown at the sight of Black teachers, which is very disheartening.
tbh alot of these companies hire white people just so they can attract business from the "white population" its not because of anything special. Its a marketing tool
Same thing, u would rather learn Chinese from an Asian-looking person than an Arab-looking guy no matter how fluent that guy can speak Chinese... basically, 90% Chinese parents can’t tell if the teacher is a native speaker of English, they don’t even know the difference between British and American accent
@@dbrzy8989 A token white person. Ive seen that in a Japan ads too.
This is sad! I have a Chinese American friend who speaks perfect English got denied for a English teaching job because he is Asian…
I think that is more of an older cultural thing and that doesnt only applie to China
we were in this interview 2 years ago, just want to give you a quick update, our baby boy was born last year, we have a cute mix baby now
The fact that they're there for years, they obviously enjoy living there.
We don't just come to other country and hoping they will cater to our "needs" and must follow / know any political thing or anything that happen in our country, they don't owe us anything, as guest we adapt and respect their culture.
This applies everywhere.
I agree. But I don't think it is fair if the culture violates people's rights. And I don't just mean discrimination in china or anywhere else, I also mean things like religion. Anything that takes away the basic rights of some people, such as women or people of different believes, or of different ethnicities, anything like that is not fair to these people. And I think it is ok to talk about those particular problems and to wish for them to change. Just so everyone can enjoy the same rights.
It won't just change tomorrow, but I hope that it will be better on the long run, because everyone deserves to be treated in a fair way.
And I think it is good that these things are discussed in this video, so more people can know about it and the situation might be even better for black people in china one day.
@Lrony Yeo You said "China is ahead on rights and freedoms" are you joking?? If you protest in China you get arrested and deported (if you're a foreigner). Even for Chinese if you criticize the government you can be arrested and disappear. Right now in China they put 1 million Uighurs in concentration camps because they has a few terrorist attacks!!!!! Even other religions have very strict controls and some like Falong Gong are banned!! Chinese media is very controlled and can only report of government approved news!!!!!. In China you have to report to police when you move house!!! Your comment is seriously deluded.!!!!!
This comment is so ignorant. They're not expecting the culture to cater to anything, they're expecting them to not dehumanize them and mistreat them. Chinese people tried to blame Covid-19 on Black people when we had ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with it. People need to take accountability and stop victim blaming Black people when we speak up.
I think you have a great point there. Many foreigners, in particular from the US and the West, going to China have this ridiculous expectation that things in China should be like where they come from. It's even worse from those who have never been to China, having been completely sold into the demonisation of China. That is the main reason why they think the animosity of their governments towards China is justified.
@So What The destruction wars conducted by the US and the West has a history that is certainly more than the last 2 facades, more like 2 centuries.
Girl at 3:20 is so true. China is actually very diverse. Before I lived in China, I didn’t know that there are 56 different ethnicities with their own culture and customs. Not to mention there are so many foreigners in the big cities. It’s a great place to live. Don’t listen to the negative media it’s all politics against a successful socialist country. Although the driving is crazy and the traditional toilets aren’t pretty 🤣🤣 Having said that I feel sorry for the guy at 10:25 it’s so sad his Chinese in-laws are essentially racists. I think the older generation needs to be more educated about foreigners and issues regarding racism.
Yes! I'm a Chinese Malaysian and because they're all so united as one Chinese nationality, most don't feel or understand about racism (when I have example how my country has 4 races etc). So I found a way to explain to them like, imagine Han people are discriminating against the Mongolians ethnicity, etc. And then they seem to understand oh there's a difference between race and nationality. The younger ones are more willing to listen and they're more exposed to international news as well, with the help of VPN.
long live communism
Is China really socialist?
Just let the old generation die with time, being old in most of the situation is being uneducable.
@@benjaminsmith2287 It's a capitalistic system with socialist features. As in the government will interfere if it does feel like there is a flaw.
Being black, dark skinned, and African in China is the worst. They vividly described what it's like but I wish you also got some more African/ Caribbean blacks as well. Well done.
China is a good country though. Had a lot of friends there.
I love how in other countries, they tell you that “you can’t come in” the club, yet you playing black songs. Backwards. 🤣
that's probably they used to have black ppl misbehaving in their club, i guess.
Where?
Pls jus say South Korea
@@林永超-k9v no, it's about the standard of beauty and racism
Some asians have this stereotyped image of crime-loving undisciplined black people based on American tv and dramas and biased news coverage on Fox/NYT etc
It's interesting that the immediate association for Chinese people toward black people is African countries' culture. It makes sense because China is closer to Africa, but it just reminds me as a Western viewer how much our view is from a perspective of interacting largely with African diaspora/black American populations
Yeah, most black people in China are actually from Africa. Black people from the diaspora are a minority of a minority here.
Because black people are originally from Africa. Just like an America born asian people will still be considered as asian in chinese peoole's eyes.
@@tc2334 there's even a little Africa in Guangzhou. Not surprising really since the CCP has placed relationships with African countries as a priority as evidenced by the thousands of schlorships on offer to African students each year.
@@eyeofthetiger6002 Yep. The neighborhood is called Xiaobei. Went there last month. I saw not only Africans but quite a few mixed African and Chinese kids.
Your view is not a Western view it's an american one.
“I’m afraid ppl were gonna stare” *literally everyone in the background staring as they walk by” 😭
Being stared at is a every day thing when you're black. Wherever you are. Except in a mostly black country.
well they're being interviewed with camera and everything.
But it's an interview! Means yr going to be on media. Lots of people in China think that's a big thing, I'd stare too if I saw this
@@landmerry_6742 I mean it’s normal for Chinese people to stare at foreigners and I can understand that. China is a very populous country with very few percentage of foreigners. As a black man who lived in in China since 2016 I’ve met many Chinese people most of whom it was their first time talking with a black man. So I can understand the curiosity in there
Check other vids, people just naturally look at ppl whos in a interview beside the street
This interview has further fueled a desire to visit China. When I visit it will be for business reasons primarily, though I can't wait to dive into true Chinese culture instead of only learning through the lens of a western country
It is very different from what you hear from the media, I've been there a few times and it totally changed my impression.
I like what you say about “lens”😹Actually Chinese media also has some kind of lens toward western countries, so the best way to know another country or culture is to experience on our own, instead of through social media.
One of the best experiences I've had. Not everything was great, but I needed the experience to view from another "lens."
China very best.
You will have a shock. If you're from the U.S., prepare to have more shock because what the western MSM shows is completely different from reality.
Great interviews! I'm a Black man in USA and I've always been interested in hearing people's experience living in very homogeneous places around the world. I've considered leaving the states, so hearing these conversations are really insightful!
I use to live in Japan..... hmmm, it is a step up from the racism in the US.... but then because you're a foreigner it's harder to have mobility in places like Japan.
I would say being Black in Singapore is much better, but Singapore is a multicultural society so it doesn't answer your question.
China is multiracial and multi cultural country
I want to be friends with all of the people you interviewed in this video. They seem super interesting, well-spoken, globally-minded and worldly. Wish I could also sit down, have a coffee with them and listen to their stories.
The guy with the Africa Toto T-Shirt was super cool
@@Aikunle78 feel the same 🤝！
Yes I wish I was rich enough to visit each one of them I would
I’m a Chinese now living abroad. I should say it’s impossible to not notice the difference of how people look like. Yet I won’t call this racialism which is not even a word we often talk about in China. Influenced by Hollywood movies and some overseas news, we feel afraid of strong black people who look rough sometimes, but that’s mostly out of not knowing well about you, but absolutely not because we feel you are a lower species. If you look decent and act decently, you will be respected.
what about them makes them look rough. you’re saying that black people should have to act a certain way just to make you feel safe around them and that ISNT racism?
Racism in China comes from a place of curiosity or ignorance
Racism in the West comes with heavy baggage of slavery, colonialism and state sanctioned segregation
I understand why people might be touchy about it, but I hope you will also realise that racism is not the same everywhere and that we have no history of systematically denying people because of race. Simply put, why have a Black History Month when you have no cruel history to remember?
When we celebrate Black History Month we look at the people who’ve paved the way.
Actually, I think it’s more than that. There is a hierarchy in China too in regards to black is less beautiful and/or poc in general are second class to white people.Secondly, you could say racism is different everywhere but you can’t deny there are bold forms of discrimination which adds to a social problem.This was said to be a colonial consequence of western powers but the mindset still exists, though things are rapidly changing.
Exactly, well put. Ironically, it seems that because Western countries have that history of oppressing Black people, we're more likely to discuss those issue. While, countries without that history dont see that need. So it comes to a situation where Western countries have a mostly tolerant population with KNOWINGLY racist people, and the other countries having a population that is ignorant of groups they have not met outside of media or news.
That being said, the only thing that really matters is if there are roadblocks to bettering yourself financially based on race, because that is what keeps black people marginalized
You should look up Uighur Muslims and see whats happening to them, will be shocked
@@saeefa Im very aware, I was just focusing on black in particular. I'm interested how that will develop, with the governments past of blocking negative news from circulating
they're all models or something? omg they're all so good looking
For real, I noticed the same thing lol
The girl at 3:26 truly looks like a model, stunning.
Black peoples are generally beautiful
The girl in the flower dress is so whole some I love her attitude
Yes! Flower dress girl, thank you for inspiring us with your manifestation of inner beauty!
Total agree with the girl .I like how they feel more welcome in China . I hate some people that are arrogant and judge people .
Listen! Those Chinese commercials literally violated. I am Chinese and I have seen the cleanest and wealthiest black people! It is not surprising to experience ignorance in a culturally homogeneous society. It might take generations to change, if it ever does. However, I am not against innocent/genuine interest and curiosity. It is okay to ask questions (even to just clarify some stereotypes you see on TV) and apologize if someone is offended. It is part of the learning experience and I would never miss out on that education opportunity. But you may NEVER touch someone's skin or hair, that's just cringe worthy.
Listen! China is not a politically correct society like USA where everyone is offended by everything. The commercials are jokes that chinese consumers find funny that is all. Nothing nasty is implied in them. Stop using your Western lense to judge non westerners.
The worst part is Chinese did not even realise it might be offensive just because they think it is funny. I'm Chinese, and I find it really inappropriate. And yes, touching someone else's skin and hair is due to the absence of sense for boundaries, and it is also an improper thing to do.
@@lansoprazole2481 are you Chinese Chinese or Chinese American? If the latter, please do not speak on behalf of Chinese Chinese.
@@ruili96 Chinese Chinese, born and raised in ShaanXi province, I do believe Chinese actually mean no harm when they created the commercial, but if the people from the ethnicity group feel it is inappropriate, then the content should be more carefully considered before it goes public
@@lansoprazole2481 the problem with your approach which is the Western approach is there will always be people offended by whatever you say and so you eventually arrive at a point where you are fearful to say anything lest it causes offense to anyone. If you find something offensive, my suggestion is just not to watch it.
Stereotypes against black people, stereotypes against Africa, stereotypes against Mexicans, and South Americans, stereotypes against Russians, against Chinese can be found on TV and Hollywood movies before the internet era during the entire 20th century. Anyone who watch James Bond movies from the 60s to 70s to 80s and 90s can see how western movies and media portray non western countries. I grew up thinking Russians are baddies because they are always portrayed as villains. The internet is a powerful tool to break all these stereotypes.
Im latin living in China for 2 years, in Jilin. I think most of the things they are saying apply to the majority of foreigners (more if its like in my case that are living not in Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen). Sometimes i get all the reactions they are mentioning too, even on the teaching posts, they rather get someone from Europe (Spain) than from LatAm (where we are also native spanish speakers).
All the bad things i understood living here that its on their culture, some of them being so classist and trying the get what they think its the best for their kids (In case of teaching, they would love to have a white male graduated from Oxford or Harvard for example), but then not everyone is like that.... But overall i think the good things are much more than the bad ones, so i love living here.
Stereotyping means putting people into boxes. No liberated human spirit exists in any box.
@@trollolololololol2361 Change the name, then maybe people would fall for it more easily.
@@plumpus1634 You liked your own comment
You must be a bad driver, defensive driving is exactly that, profiling.
@@plumpus1634 my comment got deleted did you report it
A stereotype is just a prediction .
I am from Shenzhen, China. I had a black English teacher back in high school in 2006. I remember he was quite popular among students because a lot of Chinese would relate black people to NBA players who are so popular in China. But I also know there has been a lot of criticism about black guys that they disappear after having a baby with Chinese women. So, I feel like that lady's mom might have connected that to her husband.
I also have a black teacher When I was six years old. He's really a good person and he gave me my English name.嗨，我来自天津。
Ok, but it's been 8 years now. How about getting to know your daughters HUSBAND as a person?
connected for 8 years??
@@quaithom3138 well he did say that he has meals & attends small family events with her.
Chinese men do the same thing in Africa so
when I’m in primary school, when we tell our teacher (a white American) that we want to “go to Africa and see the black people”, he gently told us that no we’re not supposed to say that, and asked what would we feel if people say “I want to visit China and see the yellow people”. I remember we are all just so genuinely confused cause we can’t see what’s wrong with that, cause the people are black, and we are yellow, right? Should we feel anything? …Now when I studied in the US, I see why he said that, as I had experienced people pulling their eyes slant at me to mock my physical appearance, and other Asians get attacked on the streets because of their skin color. Ignorance is bliss. people’s skin color and physical appearance are different, and that’s fine at first, they are not politicalized in China, nor are they sensitive issues, but when it is demonstrated so repeatedly with mockery and malice, the concept becomes racist.
As a black person in America, I’m so sorry that you had to experience that and can unfortunately identify with the experiences you’ve mentioned here.
While I’m glad that you were able to reflect upon those experiences in respect to the nature of racism, it hurts to see the degree of dehumanization a lot of racialized people have to deal with both in the US and elsewhere
The married couple were very interesting and telling, especially when the wife explained that when she first met her Husband, it was out of curiosity as she has always enjoyed hip hop and loved the way that “black people dressed and danced, and because of this, they were able to open up to a full and loving connection. We all have biases, it’s learning not to allow the biases to rule our minds or hearts and instead, open up to our curiosities instead…then we will make connections in the most purist of forms….imho….
I'm glad they just let them talk without too many questions.
Great interview, hope humans can treat each other according to their souls rather than appearances, wealth, etc.
Choi hong m
I'm getting cultured and educated just from watching this video... Thank you for posting!
Racial discrimination exists in every country, but the Chinese will not attack foreigners on the street. On the contrary, countries that call for racial equality all day long attack not only verbal but even physical attacks on Asians.
Watch out. The melanated will start attacking you and call you racist.
@@alan.92 dude as an Asian most black people attacks Asian's fyi 😂
@@karankapoor2701 Yeah I know, that was my point. They’ll gang up on you call you racist instead of debating like a civilized person.
That's America who've attacks, as a chinese. Most chinese won't attacks others.
@@karankapoor2701 You deserve it.
As a black person living in China , I have definitely noticed that Chinese people are well informed about African countries etc, but with this knowledge they is mostly only 2 categories they put in if you are black it’s either you are African American or African. If you are American they will treat you like royalty and respect , but with the some how negative image of “what a black African American should based on the media”. And if you are an African then they will treat you low , wont really wanna get to know you as person but more about your country and the the animals you have in your country. They tend to compare “how great they country is then yours or things they have that your country don’t” which I honestly don’t know why but hey. Overall the people are kind at times and very helpful. It’s a good country to experience different cultures and open yourself up to know prospects and mind view of the World. I think mostly media only focuses on western views so it’s good to see how it is on the East too
Thank you for sharing such great interview! As someone who grow up over there and moved to the west, I completely understand how challenging it was to live in different culture such as China. You guys are warriors fighting an uphill battle. Just by being there and shining lights onto that “old world”. You are doing the right thing, making small steps for a bigger change. Good luck to y’all.
Black is beautiful
lmao the west is the Old world where all this racism originates from
@Belltown Daisy What if your treated best in Cambodia? As nice as the people are, Khmer is barely spoken anywhere, opportunities are lacking, the language resources are poor. I am thinking Germany or Sweden is best for black people, since there is a tendency for black people there to have college degrees.
I’m Chinese, and I have seen black people get taken out of McDonald’s and kicked out of they homes 😭
Nah tell me more ain't no way
8 yrs and still haven’t met the whole family! 😳
I've heard of this before, but when the couple have children, it can change the mindsets of the elders. Though sometimes it doesn't, and that's extra sad. People's prejudice is a toxic poison.
fck em extended familys if they're choose to be toxic then its a bye from me ik its easier said than done.
yea, he only met my mom and my cousin from mom's side, my dad's side is a whole different story even more sad. but at the end of the day, it is our small family, me him mom, other people they don't matter, so why meet them and knowing they would judge. btw, we didn't have wedding.
China just needs to interact more with black people and have more interracial relationships with them, like that couple, that's the only way to defeat racism in the long run.
Wow! That’s stone cold and nasty.
Hi guys, being black is beautiful and powerful. Thank you for this powerful street interview video. I will hit shanghai next, hopefully, I will meet some of you and maybe even hang out together!
good luck with that!
BEING "BLACK" IS BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL ?........DOES ONE NEED TO BE "BLACK" TO KNOW BEAUTY AND POWER ?.........ENLIGHTEN ME.....BLESSINGS.
@@glenoneill3950 your taking her statement out of context in her "imo" being black is beautiful and powerful. She didn't say it was the only way or is to be powerful or beautiful. In her sense it is
@@dstar9016 I KNOW WHAT SHE SAYING, AND I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR COMMENTS FROM OTHERS. I HAVE A FEELING THAT MANY OF THESE COMMENTS COME FROM A PLACE OF INSECURITY, TO BOLSTER ONE'S SELF ESTEEM. THE VERY TITLE OF THIS VLOG IN MY OPINION IS BASED ON THE INSECURITIES THAT MANY AFRO PEOPLE HAVE WITHIN THEMSELVES. NEVER FULLY COMFORTABLE IN THEIR SKIN. MY ADVICE TO AFRO PEOPLE DONT BE "BLACK" ANYWHERE.....JUST BE. BLESSINGS.
16:20 that touched my soul
This guy is a great dude, I could just see it.
6:40 "Don't deport me" Lmao i love this dude
his accent is South African, unemployment is driving alot of black graduates to go teach english in china.
He loves you too
@Mico Hans why did you say that
@@Honest_Man LMAO
The couple faces a lot of hardships with family. I wish them the best! 👍🏿
Thank you
@@yukiji9774 it's good to see this....real love doesn't care about skin color or money..it's upsetting that the mother in law has a poisoned mentality but the only thing that should really matter is you and her...Best of luck to you both
Thank you for the insightful interview, I like how you weren't afraid to talk about the negative reality but also bring up the good stuff as well. The people in this video were very brave for moving to a completely different culture on their own. China is still a developing country and I hope that as we become more modern and international, we can become more accepting of all kinds of people as well.
China is a self proclaimed 'developing nation' which give it trade benefits as well as others.
Please don’t bring Politics into China, we want a peaceful society. No
@@weizhang2834 Where did i mention politics in my comment
@@Name-jw4sj
The Black Lives Matter Movement is the largest political movement in the United States. Despite tensions between countries, there is considerable support from the Asian community for the death of George Floyd. The Black Community also supports protests against Asian hatred. Furthermore, if you are not interested in this subject, you can leave this channel.
@@Ken-qk1jj well GDP per capita even of the richest city(Beijing, Shanghai) is less than half of the lowest one(Mississippi) in US. Look it up man Google is banned at your place as well? SMH
at 12 Mins, it broke my heart when he talked about how he's being discriminated from a position due to his color.
I appreciate the wide variety of Black visitors who want to experience the real Chinese culture. More humans in general need to expand their paradigm and think outside negative or stigmatizing predetermined cultural stereotypes.
That fashionable man looking into the camera, "don't report me" 🤣🤣🤣 SIR I ---
Guy at 7:45 said he is not from Africa and yet he is wearing an Africa t-shirt lmfao.
I think he said "deport" not "report".
@@Name-jw4sj people from different places wear clothing branded/labeled from other places all the time. And he said his family is from Ghana if you were listening.
@@tjr4459 Ok captain obvious, it was an f-ing joke. Chill.
@@Name-jw4sj I thought about that too lmao
I totally agree in urban areas it's not easy to be accepted
why do I love these people so much just from an interview
as a singaporean, i would be interested to see a singapore version of this video!
Check out Black Experience Japan. They have videos about the Black experience in Singapore.
tbh i more interested see philippines version after lot racial insults from pinoy netizen to miss canada because shes black
I think Black Experience in Japan has such a video
WOW! so encouraging. These people have such beautiful stories and messages. Thank you for this incredible series
ugh! I miss living in China! By Far one of the highlights of my early twenties!
"They try to talk to me about basketball or obama"
I knew an african guy that worked for a preschool,
to show him respect a mother of one of the students gave her son the name 'obama'
🥺 A lil tone deaf but that's still really sweet
I don't know if u play League of Legends but CN players give Lucian a nickname " Obama "or "Double Gunned Obama "
@10 Ask any random black dude in US about Chinese and they will say Jackie Chan and Kungfu lol
@@hapticity706 but they probably won’t name their kid Li as a sign of respect
@@swayback7375 No that’s because in the world of mainstream celebrity /pop culture in the US there aren’t many seats for Asian!
The couple is so sweet! I hope they will be happy together even if the woman’s family is not accepting.
Thank you
I would like this question in Hong Kong because the Hong Kongers I've seen on twitter have been such a mixed bag on Black issues, especially since BLM came up so much in this interview. Some I've seen as being conservative and downplaying BLM because they don't consider it as "valid" as the HK protests and others agreeing with the protests because of the solidarity against in police brutality. It would be interesting to see a Black person's experience with the reaction of native HKers.
As a Hongkonger who participated in democracy movement, the phenomenon you describe is one of the saddest and most infuriating things i've had to cope with in the past year. Since 2014, the movement has been an uneasy coalition between liberals and radical self-proclaimed rightists. Which is fine, whatever. But the radicals' increasingly blind adoption of western Alt-right talking points verges on pure insanity. They dig their heels in over matters they know absolutely nothing about and have no personal experience with, like BLM, when I'd wager only a handful of people in the entire demographic has even spoken to a black person in their lives. Their entire world view is reduced to literally just "LEFT = BAD, RIGHT = GOOD". I swear they're just one seizure away from cutting their own left arm off just to spite the LEFT.
Just look at all those QANon, Trump or MAGA, Pepe the frog flags flying during HK protests.
Hongkong is the most serious area of racial discrimination in China. Hongkong people call the Chinese mainland locusts. Hongkong people also discriminate against Indians and Filipinos who go to Hongkong. Even though most people are just going to be their servants, this situation has lasted for decades and has never changed.
Those who downplay or even attack BLM movement are Trump supporters who think Trump is their ally to fight Beijing. Also because xenophobia (mostly against Mainland Chinese) plays a big part in their protests, of course many of them are conservative and leaning to racist against black people.
@@zebraimage This is the situation of young people in Hong Kong. I am talking about the general situation of Hong Kong society. The pressure to survive, which is completely out of line with GDP, and the implicit discrimination in Confucian culture based on social status make them extremely xenophobic, even among the young
I was born in Hong Kong. My parents sent me & my younger brother to a boarding school in UK in 1969 when I was 15, and I can easily identify my position of being a minority with these black people. It is so similar.
我是美国黑人，今年66岁。职业是老师，现在已经退休。在2018年我去过香港、广州，和 北京。在这些地方我发现了中国人都很友好，我没有麻烦的经历。 我希望在2023年再去中国这次去上海，可能待了3个月！
LMAO when I tell you I screamed at 16:58 ✋😭
That caught me so off-guard 💀
I would say the Chinese racial discrimination problem can be corrected with more exposure and right education. My mother is a good example. At first I would say she was quite racist towards black people, but after I made some friends and introduced them to my mother, she had some changes, but still hold some negative views. So one day I have a lengthy conversation with her, at first she still say “black people don’t work as good”, but I reminded her of my friends, hell she worked much harder then me, and she said “oh but she was different.” I said, why she was different? Only because you knew her better, right? If you don’t know her through me, will you think that she was different? After the conversation, I felt she actually changed a lot from the beginning, especially when we chat on topics on local news.
To be fair a lot of the issues mentioned are also prevalent in other countries like the US. Imo a lot of these issues aren't caused by the nationality or race of the individuals but more by older people who aren't "up to date" with the political climate of the world.
The old should be banned from voting
@@qjtvaddict agreed
@@qjtvaddict age discrimination is also discrimination.
As a race (the human race) we need to try to set aside socio-political notions, presumptions, and stereotypes and learn to accept each other on an individual level and not something based on what is shown in media.
The moment at 2:07 when the interviewer asks if they had concerns about being black in china and there’s a woman walking in the background with an umbrella to shield her body from the sun. Anti-Blackness runs deep in many places.
Have been living in Guangzhou since 2013. There are ups and downs i have some positive and negative experiences. as someone pointed out most chinese are friendly and very open but some are narrow minded because they never interacted with black people and one important thing is that all depends on your country of origin and also they way you intergrated the community ( the way you interact with people living near you/ your local police station/ immigration officers/ whether you speak Chinese or not(
A great episode. Really thoughtful responses from the interviewees.
I’ve always been fascinated with China and Japan. I love the culture, architecture, bright modern cities, quiet beautiful villages, Japanese and Chinese music is so calming and so melodic and I just really love it. Then of course, you have Kung fu, martial arts etc and I could go on forever. I hope to visit China and japan someday.
They are so closed geographically too, hopefully you'll visit soon :) China welcomes you!
@@jesslu1966 every city in china,vietnam,canada and other countries are boring and fake
@@estelaangeles2346 so u've been to every city?
Actually, Japanese incorporated centuries ago many Chinese characters into Japanese, but they don’t sound or have the same meaning.
Have you heard beijing opera?
You always find very insightful, well-intentioned people for your videos, it's refreshing.
Its nice learning how they feel about living in China
But the staring is not exclusive to black people, it's because you are a foreigner! I spent a month in China with a very diverse group and everybody got stares, not just the black people in the group...
Yes Honestly i like observing ppl. Somtimes even u look pretty ，ugly，very athletic or unique hairstyle（no matter where u from） Chinese ppl like to look at you but not from malic
It’s all in how you take it. My friends got stared at a lot and some were bothered, others relished and took pictures as if they were celebrities. It was so interesting to view things from the other side for once.
All pretty girl/woman deserve stares! that's what they are living for.
@@志瑜杨 I had no problems with it. If I’d never seen a foreigner in my life I would be curious too and would want a picture
Understandable but it’s different when you are black, period.
Wow the responses are all so respectful even when speaking of such personal pain from discrimination… i really hope the diversity improves
Psychologically, this interview evokes a sense of sadness as it sheds light on the reality and misconception surrounding the interactions between Asians and Blacks in various countries. Similarly, it reflects how white individuals treat Asians globally, adding another layer to the complexity of cultural dynamics. Logistically, it suggests that these behaviors stem from cultural differences and a sense of territoriality among people, leading to diverse responses toward others. However, it emphasizes the importance of finding common ground and fostering open communication to bridge these gaps. Ultimately, learning about different cultures is akin to appreciating music, poetry, and art, highlighting the beauty in diversity and understanding.
I love how the living of blacks in foreign country's became the standard for how good a country is.
Tbh it doesn't mean for all foreigner with different race but mostly to more black people who want to come to the country.
it really didnt. i dont know where you got this idea. its a video for other foreign people to see if the country is less prejudiced and if they should visit
Not the point of the video. Don’t know how you got that
Being black in China isn’t easy that’s all I can say
But most of the time you just have to focus on the positive and people who love you or else you might easily get depressed
@@cassinitakano5736 aww. Thank you 😊
@@cassinitakano5736 aww. Thank you 😊
And being in America is easy? I figure if it is, you wouldn't come to China ... perspective, sister :). You may get your hair touched but you will never be shot by cops or by your own people (or thugs).
@@cassinitakano5736 truth hurts dimwit - facts. Everything in my statements about blacks in China and America are facts - and yes America is a perfect perspective for China haters. Cry more 😭
@@mikel4690 yikes, calm down
PREACH EVERYONE MADE GOOD POINTS! ❤
The guy from Ghana, his skin is glowing😍
Haha thank you!
It comes from the sun
All the interviewees have such grace and style
I just want to say thank you for doing so many interesting and important interviews. It is our duty as competent citizens to understand the effects of our government and media. As an African/Native American, having dated a wonderful woman from China, these videos provide closure to a most pure love lost due to the beauty standards, and psychological impact forced upon the world by colonization and unfair men of "fairer" skin tones.
Whites are just naturally beautiful. It’s not a matter of colonialism. Even back prior to colonialism light skin and bigger noses were desirable
@@wegood563 No, it's just that white people promote the idea of white supremacy and white beauty through TV shows, stories, and novels, but every race has its own beauty.
And speaking of unfair men of fairer skin tones, we are by far the least cynical and unfair race in the history of the world
You’re black, you guys are the complete opposite of fair. You guys do not care about fairness more than us, which is why you guys cause problems and atrocities everywhere you go - raping, pillaging, murdering; you also scapegoat white people for your problems and defend criminals and evil people who are in the wrong. Like often black moms would be defensive of their negro sons who were clearly in the wrong, saying he “dindu nuffin.” You guys are monsters and my fellow Asians hate you and love to gossip with me about negros how they violent brutish beasts that cause misery and pain.
@@wegood563 if you are crazy, seek help.
"Don't deport me" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Plot twist: CCP found him and he is on his flight back home now.
Plot twist: he didn’t get deported
Plot twist: He was scared to get deported by aliens
@@billkar6479 plot twist: hes being held in the basement being forced to apologize for hurting the feelings of Chinese people..... Its happened to nationals before.
I think he said “don’t report me” lol