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How much did the CCP pay you for this? "Everything is grey"... yeah, it's called the weather! The food might be expensive but it's not made with gutter oil. The buildings might look drab but they're not tofu dreg.
Yes, no gutter oil in food in UK, no tofu dreg buildings, no choking smog, not one-party authoritarian state with social credit scores, (i.e. freedom)! You can evcen practice falun gong if you like!
Congratulations! You manage to get the full video done without your phone getting snatched. 👍🏽👍🏽. That’s something you can put on your CV as your number 1 achievement in London. 😅
Most of them do, inhaling the fresh freedom air. They get to vote their own officials. The most important thing is teaching their children what freedom and democracy really meant😂😂
@@NightStars1122 "Freedom" journalists are imprisoned for opposing Britains genocides. Richard Medhurst among loads. People are arrested for protesting Hon Kong was a colony of Britain for centuries. No election of any kind was ever held Besides British democracy is bought by the rich. They control the media. its an oligarchy.
They are called BNOers. Wanting to be a British citizen is their main goal but when they have a serious illness most of them crawl back to the Hong Kong "dictatorship " they "escaped "from. How iconic 😂😂
My mom (Chinese) told me she finally lost interest in antiques after visiting the British Museum, because all the best stuff is over there. She told me I should go to UK to visit the British Museum at least once. I said "heck no, I'm not going there just to get angry!"
@@silverbullet2008bb I don't know about inside the UK, but the common wealth countries do want to move away from it. Or at least there's a movement that I had a few friends from there that worked for the gov. So to me it is obvious that it would happen eventually.
Actually, as a visitor to Malaysia, I find the area of Klang Valley to be quite a nice place to live. Lots of modern buildings, convenient public transportation, and more affordable living expenses. Better than many European cities.
@@close_all_tabs Not trying to deceive anyone. I’m Chinese and have spent many years studying and working in some western countries, but I’m now back in China for a few years. The cost of living in Malaysia is quite comparable to that in China.
@@UKkenny Sheffield is also from the UK it's next to Manchester where I live in. I'm going to UOL, mate and still doing my bachelor's as I aged 20 umm yeah, I know he's English by his appearance. 😊😊
@ Using "mate" is like a dogwhistle. Haha. Why not write "ok" after every sentence or use "(space) ??" at the end of a question? We know who you are. We know what you are.
Yes, no gutter oil in food in UK, no tofu dreg buildings, no choking smog, not one-party authoritarian state with social credit scores, (i.e. freedom)! You can e3vcen practice falun gong if you like!
@@UKkenny Me too. He's gonna get it when I see him. British food is expensive but it isn't made with gutter oil. Some buildings are drab in the UK but they're not tofu dreg. You might not like the UK government but at least you won't be sent to a re-education camp.
I was literally just watching the Dubai video then this comes out as a Chinese I am very proud of my country, I am confident about my country after I found ur videos keep it up!
I left London/Tottenham towards the end of 2018 and moved to the Netherlands. Just before Brexit kicked in. Mainly to ensure that my son could have a good upbringing. Depressing going back to visit family. Londoners are poorer, run down and stressed. You can see it on their faces. In 6 years I have built a great life and have purchased a great house. At a reasonable price. I don’t want to ever have to move back to sad London.
This video shocked me to see how famous London underground has deteriorated to such deplorable dirty state , just like a 3rd world world poor country. The UK government obviously is short of money to upgrade its infrastructures but has hundreds of billion pounds to donate to Zelensky too fight a losing war . And is being screwed by the boss who damaged the cheap gas pipeline from Russian and now being forced to buy more expensive gas from the boss.SO sad. The King is no more admired by its ex colonies.
i know the sad thing is lots of british dont really see your view, they still have a sense of superiority, thinking that they are more advanced and democratic because they can scold the Prime Minister. Chinese people do not need to scold their leaders because the Chinese government is really working hard to serve the people and make everyone's life better, so people respect them from the bottom of their hearts.
I can understand you so well! It's exactly the same when you come back to Germany from China. There is a university in our city where there are also Chinese students. Whenever I see them, I think what they think of Germany and feel ashamed of the conditions here.
I have studied in the UK 47 years ago and i am shocked at the state what this country has become. It is all because of the political idealism that takes priority above the people 's prosperity and peace. If "moral standard" is gone through lies, deceptions and warmongering the whole country too will decline.
Now Lincoln understands why his father always tells him to eat every bit of the food on his plate because there are starving children in the UK that are lucky to get such a meal once a year!
Jason, thank you very much for this video which I have already featured in a number of my post to educate Westerners about the REAL China. Your video, this one in particular, really did an amazing work in giving your firsthand perspective and experiences of living in China vs the UK. Matter of fact, I have also sent your video to my Brits brother-in-law (a typical Cornish) and my niece (Brits-American) who has an honest-to-goodness Scottish husband with a twentyish-something son whom I hope to persuade to go live in China someday. Cheers and all the best Mate!
as a guy in uk, i have always said the tube in london are crap. the londoners thinks its decent and convenient. clearly they havent traveled to other places in the world
OMG! So true about the state of UK hotels based on my experience too. So low quality and the lack of lifts in the buildings were shocking, and yes, so glad you pointed out that there are only buttons to open or close doors and not both together - shock horror.
Exactly how I felt coming back to Chicago from China last week. In China, most everyone was driving an EV and there were hardly any gas stations. In the US, everyone is haggling over gas prices. In China, the subways are clean, safe, and transport people in bullet trains. In Chicago, the subways are filthy, rickety, and you're lucky if you don't catch a bullet.
Welcome back to Britain. Getting worse by the day. No worries. The UK team is over in China as we watch this video, begging for mercy and economic aid.
I travelled extensively in the UK in May and June of 24.I absolutely agree with everything you have said here.Imagine the shock of my life when I saw the state of disrepair on the underground.I could not help but compare it with the ultra modern metro rail we have here in Bangalore.The garbage littered everywhere was also a shock even though my city is also pretty bad.
I remember travelling back from Singapore to London on vacation some years ago, and the differences in the transport infrastructure and cleanliness was so stark that I literally told a friend that Singapore makes London look like a Third-World Sh*thole. I laughed when Jason said it was a sh*thole in this video as it brought back that memory.
UK is usually gloomy and unpleasant in winter time. I really don't know how the homeless people can stay on streets day and night in such a freezing weather. So I love to go to China where is always clean and tidy, less crimes, safe.
It is more appropriate to call it the "Jewish Anglo-Saxon" financial kingdom. The former headquarters was in the UK, and now the headquarters is in the United States. In the future, it will be in other countries
During my recent visit to London, I was struck by the warm-heartedness of the people I encountered, particularly the station staff. I interacted with around 30 staff members, and only one responded impatiently; the rest were exceptionally helpful. This friendliness contributed to an overall impression of a relatively relaxed atmosphere. However, London also felt rather chaotic to me. Cars and pedestrians moved disorderly, traffic lights seemed almost decorative, and people crossed streets as they pleased. The city's cleanliness left much to be desired. The streets were littered with garbage, and even prominent areas like Buckingham Palace’s lawn had overflowing piles of trash that no one seemed to be managing. Homeless individuals sleeping on the ground at stations further highlighted the visible social issues. Near Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, I witnessed a public demonstration, which was an eye-opening experience. The police calmly maintained order, while onlookers appeared unfazed, recording videos and live-streaming the event as casual spectators. The subway system, while extensive, appeared dated and cramped. It was difficult to imagine tall, robust British people fitting into the narrow carriages. The seats looked neglected-patting them would raise a layer of dust, indicating a lack of maintenance. The railway network around London was well-developed, though frequent delays were a drawback. Still, the overall experience was acceptable. However, the fares for the London Underground and local railways were extremely expensive. I could hardly imagine how local people manage to survive under such conditions. The high cost of living was a noticeable challenge, but the food-aside from the infamous fish and chips-was generally decent. I even tried fish and chips at a renowned local restaurant but found the dish underwhelming. Hotel accommodations, not just in London but across Europe, seemed subpar compared to those in China, with living conditions that felt outdated. Infrastructure development in the city wasn’t particularly extensive, though some ongoing projects were visible. Speaking with locals, I sensed a shared concern about the economy, with many lamenting its downturn in recent years. In contrast, the natural environment stood out as a positive aspect, especially in Scotland. The scenic beauty was breathtaking, although the weather, particularly the winter rain, took some getting used to. Despite the challenges, the trip provided a fascinating glimpse into the blend of history, culture, and modern issues faced by the region.
Few years ago my daughter went to London for vacation. On her way back to Singapore and after collecting her luggage she realised that the combination lock on her luggage was missing leaving a hole in the luggage. I suspect it was being removed at the London airport. No body claim responsibility for the damage. She just had to buy a new luggage.😠😠
Don't carry anything valuable at all in your check in luggage. Be careful even with your carry on as opportunistic thieves will steal your things when you are going through the security checks.
Thanks for the heads up and your video has confirmed what my wife and daughter said about London's metro, "NO escalator." and pricey. Everything is irrationally expensive and for that kind of money, I rather spend it in China to receive much better sercices. Great work and keep it up!
UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer was just in China to meet with the Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng to restart economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus as the U.K.’s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with China. One outcome of this trip is that China has committed to investing £600 million in the UK as a start and that will lead to future investments from China. With Trump threatening tariffs on goods from the UK and EU countries, the move to improve trade ties with China is very timely. This trip to China faced significant headwinds from the UK political circles as the UK is currently in a massive economic crisis with cost of borrowing in the UK hitting a 16-year high thereby increasing the cost of interest on UK debt and making it much more difficult for the Labour government to implement its fiscal policy to turn the UK economy around.
It seems China has not learnt its lessons from the anti-China hostilities shown by the previous government. While the present government may be conducive to investments from China, there is no guarantee it will stay in power for a long time. The reason UK's chancellor is in China is because UK's economy is in serious trouble, not because she wanted to make friends with China. Also, UK's mainstream media are all anti-China.
Could the UK imagine what the US would do to it if it has backstabbed the US like the UK has backstabbed China? Half of the UK would be flattened to the ground with guys like Trump laughing their a$$es off!
Thanks for rejecting me, Big 4 London. It's been 7 years and I'm thriving in Singapore and enjoying the modernity and efficiency of everything. Sad watching the UK fall but they had it coming. Also, your videos are hilarious - just subscribed!! I love China too (crazy nice).
Yes how very sad,, it was the same when I returned to Australia after years in China. The cost of living in AU , lacking infrastructure, broken systems, litter, drugs and crime, little to no customer service, homelessness, and aggressive public behaviour, , yes sad very sad!
Hi my mum is quite close to PM Starmer and other politicians because she works in house of common. My faimily is quite wealthy, the reason why UK is in the current state is because my family and the other wealthy friends we do not travel by train/subway..etc we have our own transprtation at our fingers tip, We are not affected nor are our friends. We dont see any rubbish nor homeless in out blocks of houses so we dont see such therefore we dont know. Thank you for sharing the video however as we are not affected we dont really care, our priority is to make more money for ourselves &frineds, so thate we wll not be affected but thanks for sharing anyway.
Love your sarcasm but to be real, hope you won't meet any antagonist there that has seen any of your videos. Remember you are back in europe! Stay safe!
When I went back in the summer, all the drains were blocked with trash and leaves. All the lower paid cleaners get fired but the middle managers remain. No one to clear up the streets.
What would we do without those middle managers scratching their backsides all day and nothing to do.We don't need cleaners? We like to walk around in filth we are used to it now.We are on a down ward spiral big time and it shows.
I have been living in London for over 45 years. I came back from Shanghai, Nanjing, Yichang’s and Chongqing. They are 40 years ahead. Metro ride is only 33p!! Train fares 1/3 of UK and travel at least 276km per hour!
Well, China infrastructure is new, recently built. They😮 never had any before! Of course, it is newer style, etc. It costs a lot to start over again with old infrastructure & convert to current tech & modern style. Not starting from scratch. People don’t really like to spend their tax money if not absolutely necessary… China won’t need to replace their’s for a long time yet. Besides, different financial & govnmt structure in China!!! It may have new transport system, etc., but free people don’t want to live under China’s rule and be constantly monitored & all the other problems that kind of society has…seriously!?!?
Yes, the government spent most of the money on wars and on “Contain China’s rise” instead of on infrastructures and on helping the poverty-stricken people!
Normally for US$400/night you can only get a room in a 3 Stars hotel in most countries of Europe. The problem is alots of these hotels are without air-conditional😭😭😭
Jason, please be careful of your family, don't stand near the yellow line in the metro station, because there are many crazy people who like to push people onto the track when the train comes.
I agree China is amazing, having spent 2 months in Shanghai, and I haven't lived in the UK for a long time but am scared to visit even...we have a good life in Switzerland and I got an EU passport so am safe...
Culture shock from your own country 😂😂😂😂 I grew up in the UK and it’s still a culture shock whenever I step outside, especially in London. the underground being so well known, the oldest one or whatever, but clearly they don’t care about it at all and have no respect for it because they don’t bother to improve it at all, like at least get some air conditioning and air filters?!? I remember reading somewhere the air has so much iron hence the black shit u get in your nose, so an air filter using magnets would be useful, well where is it??? These western countries demonising china because they are scared of their advancements to brainwash the people into thinking that their country going backwards is the correct direction. Means maybe they’re also trying to gaslight them into thinking that they are trying to preserve history by keeping their underground looking like the sewers
Undated technology that canoe easily disabled by a swarm of cheap drone that would d render the much vaunted aircraft carrier, deaf and blind. Brainless politicians spending public money building World War II machines in the year 2025.
The Chinese can build London a brand new metro network. It would cost less than half an aircraft carrier which they are never going to use and if it does, will be destroyed by 1000 cheap drones.
The London Underground station where you filmed the steps and lift I believe is where they filmed ‘American Werewolf in London’ don’t tell little Lincoln that!
I went to UK last March and it didn’t look too bad. I took the Heathrow express almost got stolen by someone in Paddington. But the express train was comfortable. Been to the Natural History Museum as well. Everything was all good saw the Vault of all the gems. Even watched a football game although Fulham station was closed after the game had to walk to the next station. Lovely afternoon walking in the rich area. Took the train from St Pancras up North. Didn’t eat at expensive restaurant but got some snacks.😅
My first time visiting London was about 25 years ago. My impression about UK then was “every inch of the country was properly taken care of”. The high way from Heathrow to Birmingham really shocked me. That was my first impression of a developed country.
The only two British food I liked and still missed are jacket photos and fish and chips. By the look of it, the prices for these two food are a few times more expensive now.
Yeah. Things look like that you bought a Mercedes Benz in 2000 and you are still driving it in 2025 and feel amazed that its noisy roaring combustion engine can still work. 😂
@@catinbootsnow4267 But if you have good people to look after the old car, it will still run for another 20 years or even longer. Just feel UK has no people to give a F to anything. Sad.
I’ve also been to UK too, many years ago. That was before the pandemic. It was good all the time. But then, after the pandemic things getting worse. Homeless were increasing, and there’s more and more rubbish all over the town. I learned that the government of the United Kingdom is also manipulated by the United States, after the US took over the position of the British empire. it is almost the same thing that we see in the US. so this is how warlike country looks like. The closer the collapse of an empire, the crazier its laws are.
I am a Hongkongers and emigrated to 1970s . I am now in Oz as I moved from the UK to Oz about 25 ys ago. I love the UK but it has gone down the hill . V sad . But that is life .
Great video, as always! I suggest visiting Moscow in the summer. Of course, it is impossible to compare it with China. But, there is much more order in Moscow than in Istanbul and London.
Jason, mi lad Thank you very much for this hilarious video. with Lincoln & mother. Especially when you asked Lincoln about England: and he said he want to go back to China. and the weather: He shake his his head & said: some bad guy took the sun away. hahaha And most hilarious part is that you said; It must must Keir Starmer hahaha As for the fish & chips, well I remember in the early 70' when as a student living in Bayswater, London, it cost me about 3 quids. And it was considered as a poor man' meal !! Anyway, on the scale of one to ten for this video > a big TEN !!! Thank you & hope you & family enjoy your time in good OLD ENGLAND !!
The problem with places like London or UK in general & NYC in USA in general was their city & their infrastructure was once great & the best in the world. However, they did not keep updating the best & it has deteriorated over time.
Yes, those governments spent most of the money on wars and on “Containing China’s rise” instead of on infrastructures and on helping the poverty-stricken people!
In NY if you sleep on a train someone might set your clothes on fire. And that's with dozens of New Yorkers watching close by and get this....a policeman too.
11:00 in germany its also normal to when you eventually manage to get a train after waiting for 45 minutes after it should have come regularly that by that time the whole platform filled up to the point that the train is just so insanely packed that you will have to take your (slim) backpack off to fit in.
The reason for the poor infrastructure of western countries is due to the incompetence of their politicians and their corruption. The people in these countries must finally wake up and take action and depose these politicians and finally understand that they have to take on the responsibility of government themselves. The nations of the world should compete to see who has the best infrastructure in the world rather than take each other's lives in senseless wars and the so-called West still has a lot to learn and China should also continue to expand its infrastructure in the small villages and not just in the flagship cities.
You could claim the damaged luggage case with the airport at arrival after getting your luggage case and discovered its damage, normally the airport compensates for the damage up to a certain amount.
Thanks for letting us know about this! As I too have had my locks on my luggages cut off and my beautiful shirts and other souvenirs stolen in a US airport after returning from China!
Merry Christmas! Happy new year! and Happy Chinese new year!
London has fallen. Britain is Broken. Can Keir Starmer fix it?
I did actually praise the UK for one thing...15:00 Can you believe it.
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How much did the CCP pay you for this? "Everything is grey"... yeah, it's called the weather! The food might be expensive but it's not made with gutter oil. The buildings might look drab but they're not tofu dreg.
@@silverbullet2008bbfind a poor guy😢
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"To be enemy of the United States is dangerous, to be friend is fatal." “與美國為敵是危險的，與美國為友則是致命的。”
Yes, no gutter oil in food in UK, no tofu dreg buildings, no choking smog, not one-party authoritarian state with social credit scores, (i.e. freedom)! You can evcen practice falun gong if you like!
@@silverbullet2008bb Your life must be so pitiful.
The NYC subway is even
worse. At least the London subway appears to be a little safer. China is living in the future. It's sad for us.
Paris one is as sh** as a hole
Yes London's Underground is dirty but reasonably safe, unlike NY which is dirty and unsafe.
If Jason makes a video about Japanese subway, you guy's heads will explode.
NYC subway is a no go zone
I live in New York, I can't agree more.
Congratulations! You manage to get the full video done without your phone getting snatched. 👍🏽👍🏽. That’s something you can put on your CV as your number 1 achievement in London. 😅
hahaha
I hope those Hong Kongers that escaped China are loving this....
Most of them do, inhaling the fresh freedom air. They get to vote their own officials. The most important thing is teaching their children what freedom and democracy really meant😂😂
@@NightStars1122 "Freedom" journalists are imprisoned for opposing Britains genocides. Richard Medhurst among loads. People are arrested for protesting
Hon Kong was a colony of Britain for centuries. No election of any kind was ever held Besides British democracy is bought by the rich. They control the media. its an oligarchy.
@@NightStars1122 and They brainwash their children and educate them without reporting the truth about China.
They are called BNOers. Wanting to be a British citizen is their main goal but when they have a serious illness most of them crawl back to the Hong Kong "dictatorship " they "escaped "from. How iconic 😂😂
They are busy packing Imperial ginger biscuits all day
My mom (Chinese) told me she finally lost interest in antiques after visiting the British Museum, because all the best stuff is over there. She told me I should go to UK to visit the British Museum at least once. I said "heck no, I'm not going there just to get angry!"
The United Kingdom has fallen behind.
I think it is nearing the point of dissolution. i. e. England would become it separate state. Then everyone else would be better off.
The United Kingdom has become a United Ghetto!
@@korana6308 The Ulster loyalists would never break away from the Crown.
@@silverbullet2008bb I don't know about inside the UK, but the common wealth countries do want to move away from it. Or at least there's a movement that I had a few friends from there that worked for the gov. So to me it is obvious that it would happen eventually.
England, you mean England.
I went to Wales and Scotland and it was brilliant.
England is a shithouse.
Lincoln is so adorable. After watching your video, Malaysia where I'm from is so so much better even though nowhere close to China
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When a country accepts immigrants this happens.
Actually, as a visitor to Malaysia, I find the area of Klang Valley to be quite a nice place to live. Lots of modern buildings, convenient public transportation, and more affordable living expenses. Better than many European cities.
@@fancyleaf * affortable living expenses if you have a Western income. Don't fool yourself.
@@close_all_tabs Not trying to deceive anyone. I’m Chinese and have spent many years studying and working in some western countries, but I’m now back in China for a few years. The cost of living in Malaysia is quite comparable to that in China.
Nice that you've visited the UK....Now you can understand the difference!😊😊
he is from Sheffield mate
@@UKkenny Sheffield is also from the UK it's next to Manchester where I live in. I'm going to UOL, mate and still doing my bachelor's as I aged 20 umm yeah, I know he's English by his appearance. 😊😊
@ Using "mate" is like a dogwhistle. Haha.
Why not write "ok" after every sentence or use "(space) ??" at the end of a question?
We know who you are. We know what you are.
Yes, no gutter oil in food in UK, no tofu dreg buildings, no choking smog, not one-party authoritarian state with social credit scores, (i.e. freedom)! You can e3vcen practice falun gong if you like!
@@UKkenny Me too. He's gonna get it when I see him. British food is expensive but it isn't made with gutter oil. Some buildings are drab in the UK but they're not tofu dreg. You might not like the UK government but at least you won't be sent to a re-education camp.
I was literally just watching the Dubai video then this comes out as a Chinese I am very proud of my country, I am confident about my country after I found ur videos keep it up!
haha catch up bro
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I left London/Tottenham towards the end of 2018 and moved to the Netherlands. Just before Brexit kicked in. Mainly to ensure that my son could have a good upbringing. Depressing going back to visit family. Londoners are poorer, run down and stressed. You can see it on their faces. In 6 years I have built a great life and have purchased a great house. At a reasonable price. I don’t want to ever have to move back to sad London.
This video shocked me to see how famous London underground has deteriorated to such deplorable dirty state , just like a 3rd world world poor country. The UK government obviously is short of money to upgrade its infrastructures but has hundreds of billion pounds to donate to Zelensky too fight a losing war . And is being screwed by the boss who damaged the cheap gas pipeline from Russian and now being forced to buy more expensive gas from the boss.SO sad. The King is no more admired by its ex colonies.
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"To be enemy of the United States is dangerous, to be friend is fatal." “與美國為敵是危險的，與美國為友則是致命的。”
i know the sad thing is lots of british dont really see your view, they still have a sense of superiority, thinking that they are more advanced and democratic because they can scold the Prime Minister. Chinese people do not need to scold their leaders because the Chinese government is really working hard to serve the people and make everyone's life better, so people respect them from the bottom of their hearts.
Exactly, you've hit the nail on the head. Biden shouts JUMP, Sunak and Starmer say HOW HIGH. So pathetic.
I can understand you so well!
It's exactly the same when you come back to Germany from China.
There is a university in our city where there are also Chinese students. Whenever I see them, I think what they think of Germany and feel ashamed of the conditions here.
It is really fun watching your video 😂😂🤣🤣, love little lincoln's giggle!!
I have studied in the UK 47 years ago and i am shocked at the state what this country has become. It is all because of the political idealism that takes priority above the people 's prosperity and peace. If "moral standard" is gone through lies, deceptions and warmongering the whole country too will decline.
What part of the UK did you study in?
Poor Lincoln, what a culture shock to him. 😂😂😂
Piss off back to China then
Lincoln says “NO!” 😂
Now Lincoln understands why his father always tells him to eat every bit of the food on his plate because there are starving children in the UK that are lucky to get such a meal once a year!
Little boy has a interesting future ahead. With his weird hair, he's gonna stick out. He will be bullied for sure.
Had to travel to Europe to see a 3rd world country
Jason, thank you very much for this video which I have already featured in a number of my post to educate Westerners about the REAL China.
Your video, this one in particular, really did an amazing work in giving your firsthand perspective and experiences of living in China vs the UK.
Matter of fact, I have also sent your video to my Brits brother-in-law (a typical Cornish) and my niece (Brits-American) who has an honest-to-goodness Scottish husband with a twentyish-something son whom I hope to persuade to go live in China someday.
Cheers and all the best Mate!
as a guy in uk, i have always said the tube in london are crap. the londoners thinks its decent and convenient. clearly they havent traveled to other places in the world
Cos their comparison is tube vs. no tube 😂😂😂. That’s kind of the way communism makes you think though 😅
Even our old train in Jakarta is better..
Hong Kong haters will hate you for painting their dream paradise using the famous BBC lens!
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Hong Kong people even like the UK if they live in a dumpster.
You don't even need to use "the" lens from the looks of it.
OMG!
So true about the state of UK hotels based on my experience too. So low quality and the lack of lifts in the buildings were shocking, and yes, so glad you pointed out that there are only buttons to open or close doors and not both together - shock horror.
Exactly how I felt coming back to Chicago from China last week. In China, most everyone was driving an EV and there were hardly any gas stations. In the US, everyone is haggling over gas prices. In China, the subways are clean, safe, and transport people in bullet trains. In Chicago, the subways are filthy, rickety, and you're lucky if you don't catch a bullet.
Welcome back to Britain.
Getting worse by the day.
No worries. The UK team is over in China as we watch this video, begging for mercy and economic aid.
And you think your master the USA aka IOU-country will approve that?
The old man Lord Pattern is complaining that the financial minister should have never visited Beijing for economic reasons...
Thank God the UK government is seeing sense and not cutting itself off from the world's second largest economy.
I travelled extensively in the UK in May and June of 24.I absolutely agree with everything you have said here.Imagine the shock of my life when I saw the state of disrepair on the underground.I could not help but compare it with the ultra modern metro rail we have here in Bangalore.The garbage littered everywhere was also a shock even though my city is also pretty bad.
I remember travelling back from Singapore to London on vacation some years ago, and the differences in the transport infrastructure and cleanliness was so stark that I literally told a friend that Singapore makes London look like a Third-World Sh*thole. I laughed when Jason said it was a sh*thole in this video as it brought back that memory.
UK is usually gloomy and unpleasant in winter time. I really don't know how the homeless people can stay on streets day and night in such a freezing weather. So I love to go to China where is always clean and tidy, less crimes, safe.
香港粉絲到🤗
+1
5 rupy-rupy for you
@taiwanstillisntacountry😂🐸
@taiwanstillisntacountry😂SX🧠💦🚮DNLM
Lincoln's first impressions and comment..."I wanna go back to China"...absolutely priceless!😂😂😂❤
very smart 😍😍 better to go back to China 👍 😀 👏
Be safe out there! Thank you for another good video!
UK is not one of the richest country in the world, the city of London is. Most people don't know there's a country hiding within UK
Agreed. Someone called it the "invisible London." It is a place for the British Oligarchs.
It is a Thieves-Den
It is more appropriate to call it the "Jewish Anglo-Saxon" financial kingdom. The former headquarters was in the UK, and now the headquarters is in the United States. In the future, it will be in other countries
Correction: "Invisible British Empire" not London.
The UK brexited. But before that, it was already a dirty country.
I did not want to watch this, but I am glad I did. It is good to see reality every now and then.
thank you very very much for telling the truth , brother. ( from Hong kong reader)
During my recent visit to London, I was struck by the warm-heartedness of the people I encountered, particularly the station staff. I interacted with around 30 staff members, and only one responded impatiently; the rest were exceptionally helpful. This friendliness contributed to an overall impression of a relatively relaxed atmosphere. However, London also felt rather chaotic to me. Cars and pedestrians moved disorderly, traffic lights seemed almost decorative, and people crossed streets as they pleased.
The city's cleanliness left much to be desired. The streets were littered with garbage, and even prominent areas like Buckingham Palace’s lawn had overflowing piles of trash that no one seemed to be managing. Homeless individuals sleeping on the ground at stations further highlighted the visible social issues. Near Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, I witnessed a public demonstration, which was an eye-opening experience. The police calmly maintained order, while onlookers appeared unfazed, recording videos and live-streaming the event as casual spectators.
The subway system, while extensive, appeared dated and cramped. It was difficult to imagine tall, robust British people fitting into the narrow carriages. The seats looked neglected-patting them would raise a layer of dust, indicating a lack of maintenance. The railway network around London was well-developed, though frequent delays were a drawback. Still, the overall experience was acceptable. However, the fares for the London Underground and local railways were extremely expensive. I could hardly imagine how local people manage to survive under such conditions.
The high cost of living was a noticeable challenge, but the food-aside from the infamous fish and chips-was generally decent. I even tried fish and chips at a renowned local restaurant but found the dish underwhelming. Hotel accommodations, not just in London but across Europe, seemed subpar compared to those in China, with living conditions that felt outdated.
Infrastructure development in the city wasn’t particularly extensive, though some ongoing projects were visible. Speaking with locals, I sensed a shared concern about the economy, with many lamenting its downturn in recent years. In contrast, the natural environment stood out as a positive aspect, especially in Scotland. The scenic beauty was breathtaking, although the weather, particularly the winter rain, took some getting used to. Despite the challenges, the trip provided a fascinating glimpse into the blend of history, culture, and modern issues faced by the region.
Few years ago my daughter went to London for vacation. On her way back to Singapore and after collecting her luggage she realised that the combination lock on her luggage was missing leaving a hole in the luggage. I suspect it was being removed at the London airport. No body claim responsibility for the damage. She just had to buy a new luggage.😠😠
Don't carry anything valuable at all in your check in luggage. Be careful even with your carry on as opportunistic thieves will steal your things when you are going through the security checks.
Happy New Year! I hope you had a good time in the UK nevertheless, catching up with family and friends.
Thanks for the heads up and your video has confirmed what my wife and daughter said about London's metro, "NO escalator." and pricey. Everything is irrationally expensive and for that kind of money, I rather spend it in China to receive much better sercices. Great work and keep it up!
UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer was just in China to meet with the Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng to restart economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus as the U.K.’s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with China. One outcome of this trip is that China has committed to investing £600 million in the UK as a start and that will lead to future investments from China. With Trump threatening tariffs on goods from the UK and EU countries, the move to improve trade ties with China is very timely. This trip to China faced significant headwinds from the UK political circles as the UK is currently in a massive economic crisis with cost of borrowing in the UK hitting a 16-year high thereby increasing the cost of interest on UK debt and making it much more difficult for the Labour government to implement its fiscal policy to turn the UK economy around.
It seems China has not learnt its lessons from the anti-China hostilities shown by the previous government. While the present government may be conducive to investments from China, there is no guarantee it will stay in power for a long time. The reason UK's chancellor is in China is because UK's economy is in serious trouble, not because she wanted to make friends with China. Also, UK's mainstream media are all anti-China.
Could the UK imagine what the US would do to it if it has backstabbed the US like the UK has backstabbed China? Half of the UK would be flattened to the ground with guys like Trump laughing their a$$es off!
Thanks for rejecting me, Big 4 London. It's been 7 years and I'm thriving in Singapore and enjoying the modernity and efficiency of everything.
Sad watching the UK fall but they had it coming. Also, your videos are hilarious - just subscribed!! I love China too (crazy nice).
Visited London not that long ago and couldn't wait to get back to Scotland!
新加坡真的很好！他们是亚洲的骄傲
Yes how very sad,, it was the same when I returned to Australia after years in China.
The cost of living in AU , lacking infrastructure, broken systems, litter, drugs and crime, little to no customer service, homelessness, and aggressive public behaviour, , yes sad very sad!
Welcome 🙏 to broken Britain
Hi my mum is quite close to PM Starmer and other politicians because she works in house of common. My faimily is quite wealthy, the reason why UK is in the current state is because my family and the other wealthy friends we do not travel by train/subway..etc we have our own transprtation at our fingers tip, We are not affected nor are our friends. We dont see any rubbish nor homeless in out blocks of houses so we dont see such therefore we dont know. Thank you for sharing the video however as we are not affected we dont really care, our priority is to make more money for ourselves &frineds, so thate we wll not be affected but thanks for sharing anyway.
@@ghosthdel3098 普通民众是富有的人的基石，如果普通民众过的太不如意的话，你们这个阶层一定会受到毁灭性的打击，拭目以待。
Hong Kong fan here!
Left 9 years ago. The streets seem to have gotten even dirtier.
Love your sarcasm but to be real, hope you won't meet any antagonist there that has seen any of your videos. Remember you are back in europe! Stay safe!
When I went back in the summer, all the drains were blocked with trash and leaves. All the lower paid cleaners get fired but the middle managers remain. No one to clear up the streets.
What would we do without those middle managers scratching their backsides all day and nothing to do.We don't need cleaners? We like to walk around in filth we are used to it now.We are on a down ward spiral big time and it shows.
I have been living in London for over 45 years. I came back from Shanghai, Nanjing, Yichang’s and Chongqing. They are 40 years ahead. Metro ride is only 33p!! Train fares 1/3 of UK and travel at least 276km per hour!
Well, China infrastructure is new, recently built. They😮 never had any before! Of course, it is newer style, etc. It costs a lot to start over again with old infrastructure & convert to current tech & modern style. Not starting from scratch. People don’t really like to spend their tax money if not absolutely necessary… China won’t need to replace their’s for a long time yet. Besides, different financial & govnmt structure in China!!!
It may have new transport system, etc., but free people don’t want to live under China’s rule and be constantly monitored & all the other problems that kind of society has…seriously!?!?
Government spent too much money and time on foreign affairs and neglect domestic improvement and development.
Yes, the government spent most of the money on wars and on “Contain China’s rise” instead of on infrastructures and on helping the poverty-stricken people!
USA has done the same…
Normally for US$400/night you can only get a room in a 3 Stars hotel in most countries of Europe. The problem is alots of these hotels are without air-conditional😭😭😭
Last July in Switzerland the host brought an electric fan to my room. It was so kind of her. 😊
@@catinbootsnow4267 still sad they can't install proper A/C
I agree with you. I came back to uk from NZ just a couple of months ago and I am now looking at returning to NZ
Why? What did you notice had changed the most?
Young people are escaping NZ to Aussie. The cost of living is unbearable and recession is real
Jason, please be careful of your family, don't stand near the yellow line in the metro station, because there are many crazy people who like to push people onto the track when the train comes.
Yes
Sounds like American
@@mchammer3927
There have been multiple incidents of people being pushed into the path of a train in London. Google it.
Thank God, for Lincoln, to keep you, from feeling depressed!!!😊
I agree China is amazing, having spent 2 months in Shanghai, and I haven't lived in the UK for a long time but am scared to visit even...we have a good life in Switzerland and I got an EU passport so am safe...
It’s good to see you again jason brother god bless You and bless Your family 😊❤
這個城市破,舊,髒,最噁心的是滿地口香糖污漬,跟吐痰沒有區別
在新加坡卖口香糖会坐牢的
Ha ha, Singapore ban chewing gum under LKY era.
Worse than spitting! At least with spits they wash away after a rain!
Culture shock from your own country 😂😂😂😂 I grew up in the UK and it’s still a culture shock whenever I step outside, especially in London. the underground being so well known, the oldest one or whatever, but clearly they don’t care about it at all and have no respect for it because they don’t bother to improve it at all, like at least get some air conditioning and air filters?!? I remember reading somewhere the air has so much iron hence the black shit u get in your nose, so an air filter using magnets would be useful, well where is it??? These western countries demonising china because they are scared of their advancements to brainwash the people into thinking that their country going backwards is the correct direction. Means maybe they’re also trying to gaslight them into thinking that they are trying to preserve history by keeping their underground looking like the sewers
Reverse cultural shock
i really dont like the public transport in uk
英國人絕對有能力改善這些的，是政治扼殺了人民該有的環境福利
Jason in the United States =best blog ever
What would you expect. It's Londonstan 😅up here in Yorkshire fish and chips with a coffee is about £10 and you'll probably get twice as much 😅
this is a release, still affordable. hotel fee and tips 13% in London are too expensive.
holiday inn looks a 3-star hotel, very basic facility , 300 quids a night. this is too much.
But it’s not the “…stan” that destroyed London. It’s the usual original folks 😂
You do know Westminster runs UK not the people
You meant Pakistanis have destroyed London?
I'm so puzzled why so many stolen artefacts are still not returned to the respective countries. Nice video Jason. Greetings from S'pore 🍺
shameless as usual, the nature of some Anglo-Saxons
Much of the yearly budget goes to building the two newly built aircraft carriers that spend most of their time at the shipyards.
It is to help the boss to fight in Taiwan Strait.
Undated technology that canoe easily disabled by a swarm of cheap drone that would d render the much vaunted aircraft carrier, deaf and blind.
Brainless politicians spending public money building World War II machines in the year 2025.
Will be use to defend Britain from the Spanish armada.
😂
😂😂😂@@livefree7005
现在还记得林肯出生的时候你们在医院的视频，一转眼林肯已经是一个可爱的小伙了
The Chinese can build London a brand new metro network. It would cost less than half an aircraft carrier which they are never going to use and if it does, will be destroyed by 1000 cheap drones.
Not just UK, really. France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands... Increasing filth, graffiti and homeless.
You forgot that some Hong Kong people said that London is their haven...
11:12 OH!! that explains it, the BBC gray filter is to reduce the brightness shock of the world view against the dull UK scenery, how considerate.
😂
The London Underground station where you filmed the steps and lift I believe is where they filmed ‘American Werewolf in London’ don’t tell little Lincoln that!
林肯回家啦，一路顺风，在英国好好休息
I went to UK last March and it didn’t look too bad. I took the Heathrow express almost got stolen by someone in Paddington. But the express train was comfortable. Been to the Natural History Museum as well. Everything was all good saw the Vault of all the gems. Even watched a football game although Fulham station was closed after the game had to walk to the next station. Lovely afternoon walking in the rich area. Took the train from St Pancras up North. Didn’t eat at expensive restaurant but got some snacks.😅
Now staying in Sheraton hotel in Shenzhen for RMB700. 1 Queen size bed.
My first time visiting London was about 25 years ago. My impression about UK then was “every inch of the country was properly taken care of”. The high way from Heathrow to Birmingham really shocked me. That was my first impression of a developed country.
The only two British food I liked and still missed are jacket photos and fish and chips. By the look of it, the prices for these two food are a few times more expensive now.
Yeah. Things look like that you bought a Mercedes Benz in 2000 and you are still driving it in 2025 and feel amazed that its noisy roaring combustion engine can still work. 😂
@@catinbootsnow4267 But if you have good people to look after the old car, it will still run for another 20 years or even longer. Just feel UK has no people to give a F to anything. Sad.
I’ve also been to UK too, many years ago. That was before the pandemic. It was good all the time. But then, after the pandemic things getting worse. Homeless were increasing, and there’s more and more rubbish all over the town.
I learned that the government of the United Kingdom is also manipulated by the United States, after the US took over the position of the British empire. it is almost the same thing that we see in the US. so this is how warlike country looks like.
The closer the collapse of an empire, the crazier its laws are.
I am a Hongkongers and emigrated to 1970s . I am now in Oz as I moved from the UK to Oz about 25 ys ago.
I love the UK but it has gone down the hill . V sad . But that is life .
On the bright side, at least you can walk around taking videos without having your phone snatched.
Be content, young man~
哈哈哈哈
Great video, as always! I suggest visiting Moscow in the summer. Of course, it is impossible to compare it with China. But, there is much more order in Moscow than in Istanbul and London.
I lived in the area where Bloomsbury and British Museum are. I never walked into that museum that proudly displayed their loots from other countries.
I am so bloody shock. I was there there from 1976 to 1979 and is so much cleaner that what I see from your video. I am SHOCKED, just like you.
So long as UK government continues to be US lapdog, it's going down the rabbit hole into a s**t hole.
You are a star Jason - Lincoln even bigger...LOL
Lincoln is so cute. And that quip about Keir Starmer stealing the sun.. Lol
Jason, mi lad
Thank you very much for this hilarious video.
with Lincoln & mother.
Especially when you asked Lincoln about England:
and he said he want to go back to China.
and the weather:
He shake his his head & said:
some bad guy took the sun away.
hahaha
And most hilarious part is that you said;
It must must Keir Starmer
hahaha
As for the fish & chips,
well I remember in the early 70'
when as a student living in Bayswater, London,
it cost me about 3 quids.
And it was considered as a poor man' meal !!
Anyway, on the scale of one to ten for this video >
a big TEN !!!
Thank you & hope you & family enjoy your time
in good OLD ENGLAND !!
Oh my god...... soooo expensive. I am from Malaysia and I am shocked at the prices for everything.
2 hours ago? And also Happy Chines new year may the new year bring you and your family wealth and happiness!! From a fellow Chinese citizen! :3
Everything are out of service or closed in the UK. That’s crazy! 😂
Gosh, this whole grey and scene is why Suede wrote all these depressing songs.
The problem with places like London or UK in general & NYC in USA in general was their city & their infrastructure was once great & the best in the world. However, they did not keep updating the best & it has deteriorated over time.
All $ saved by the nation has gone into the profits racketting pockets
Yes, those governments spent most of the money on wars and on “Containing China’s rise” instead of on infrastructures and on helping the poverty-stricken people!
I love China! ❤❤❤
In NY if you sleep on a train someone might set your clothes on fire. And that's with dozens of New Yorkers watching close by and get this....a policeman too.
You only go to NYC subway if you are legit suicidal.
新年快乐，恭喜发财，身体健康，万事如意。
Lincoln almost killed 😅me whenever he was asked a question
China is my most fav country in the world
18:04 good comparison of train journey 👍🏻
Carefull mate, current PM are losing his mind, he can arrest the wind if he feel wind is guilty😅😅
The richest city and the most expensive too.
11:00 in germany its also normal to when you eventually manage to get a train after waiting for 45 minutes after it should have come regularly that by that time the whole platform filled up to the point that the train is just so insanely packed that you will have to take your (slim) backpack off to fit in.
The reason for the poor infrastructure of western countries is due to the incompetence of their politicians and their corruption. The people in these countries must finally wake up and take action and depose these politicians and finally understand that they have to take on the responsibility of government themselves.
The nations of the world should compete to see who has the best infrastructure in the world rather than take each other's lives in senseless wars and the so-called West still has a lot to learn and China should also continue to expand its infrastructure in the small villages and not just in the flagship cities.
對付PK美西霸權霸凌霸道,永遠道理在槍砲之下!!
"To be enemy of the United States is dangerous, to be friend is fatal." “與美國為敵是危險的，與美國為友則是致命的。”
BIG THANK YOU to Jason for this most entertaining video, we needed something like this to end year 2024! 😊😊
you should have mentioned that ticket by train first class from Beijing to Shanghai is about 160 British pound.
Thanks for the info.
i plan to visit UK or China, but seem i already made a decision after watching your sharing
Love from China
You could claim the damaged luggage case with the airport at arrival after getting your luggage case and discovered its damage, normally the airport compensates for the damage up to a certain amount.
Thanks for letting us know about this! As I too have had my locks on my luggages cut off and my beautiful shirts and other souvenirs stolen in a US airport after returning from China!
Merry Christmas and happy new year...
The Piccadilly line is due for a train upgrade in 1-2yrs time.... Yet...Britain is broken.
‘Laugh die me’ Jason, you and Lincoln boy. He is so cute. Yes everything is expensive and everything is broken 😂 frustrated !
Welcome back to the fabled birthplace of modern democracy