The truth about living in China for 25 years (British POV)

Max Chernov February 17, 2025
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✈️ Get 5% off your next eSIM order with Holafly: https://holafly.sjv.io/mO25PO (use my discount code MAXCHERNOV) 📌 Get Your Personalized Guide to Quitting 9-5 & Starting an Online Business: https://forms.gle/xnYvynx4djJW36mf9 Meet Jeremy. Born in London, he studied in China in the '80s and moved there a decade later. After our first chat, he became a social media sensation in China, gaining millions of views. So, I’m back for part two—strolling through Guangzhou and visiting the Happy Monk, a well-know bar chain he owns. Jeremy shared how Chinese people really see foreigners, how expats navigate the Great Firewall, and the biggest changes in China over the last 20 years. Enjoy! TO START AND GROW YOUTUBE: 🎬 Online workshop "YouTube Fast-Track to Views & Passive Income". Book your spot: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/6/925q4ak 🏆 12-month full-scale personally coached program ‘Side Hustle YouTube Mastery.’ Join us: https://www.shym.sg/ LET'S BOOST OUR RELATIONSHIP: 📷 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chernov_networking 💰 Sponsorship-related requests: [email protected] 👥 If you have a guest suggestion for an interview, please reach out at [email protected] TODAY'S GUEST: ➢ on LinkedIn: https://cn.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-sargent-obe-a3a0a98 ➢ Jeremy's restaurant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappymonk_cn/ WATCH NEXT: ► This walk with Brit in Guangzhou changed my view of China: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-ozoOKhUO4 ► Canadian took me inside a Chinese Factory... I Didn’t Expect This: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0a6KRMzXbk ► How 30 Years in China Changed This Brit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGM3CPXMelA TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRO 00:39 How China Changed 01:50 The Growth of China's Economy 02:20 Life with the Great Firewall in China 02:47 China in the 80s 04:30 Being a British Student in Shanghai 05:41 No Cars in Shanghai? 06:26 What Happened When Jeremy Lost His Wallet in China 07:34 Feelings Back in Guangzhou 08:16 Walking the Streets of Guangzhou 09:51 First Time Speaking Mandarin 11:29 Tensions Between the British and Chinese 12:40 The Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation 13:52 How Do Chinese People Treat Foreigners? 15:20 Running a Bar in China vs. England 16:02 Are Chinese People Confrontational? 17:41 What Can Kick Off a Fight in China? 20:59 Life Principles 25:32 The Meaning of Life Hey! This channel bridges the gap between locals and foreigners all over the world. Join Max as he interviews expats, unraveling their unique stories and providing valuable insights into their lives in the vibrant places of Asia. Through engaging conversations, Max fosters understanding and appreciation between locals and the global community, focusing on cultural exchange. If you're a company seeking sponsorship opportunities to engage our upscale audience, contact us at [email protected]. With over 50% Singaporean viewers and a substantial number of foreign professionals (US, EU, Australia), our mature audience (35-54 years) boasts strong purchasing power and interests in an above-average lifestyle, travel, investment, and personal finance.

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