Honest view on China after 11 years (American’s POV)

📌 Remove your personal information from the web at https://joindeleteme.com/CHERNOV and use code CHERNOV for 20% off 😏 Unfiltered opinions on my Telegram channel: https://t.me/friendsofmax 🌍 Stay healthy with SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance Complete plan: https://explore.safetywing.com/Nomad-insurance-complete/?referenceID=26289310&utm_source=26289310&utm_medium=Ambassador Meet John Rood, an American who moved to China 11 years ago — first to study, and later to build an agency that helps e-commerce businesses, some of which are now worth hundreds of millions of dollars. During our walk through Shenzhen, he shared the biggest misconceptions Americans have about China, the cultural shocks they face when living there, and whether the social credit system really exists. 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: 📷 Casual daily life on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chernov_networking 💰 Sponsorship-related requests: max@maxchernov.sg 👥 If you have a guest suggestion for an interview, please reach out at max@maxchernov.sg TODAY'S GUEST: ➢ on LinkedIn: https://cn.linkedin.com/in/jwrood ➢ on Xiaohongshu: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/61b7005600000000210291ce? WATCH NEXT: ► Why she is PROUD of INDIA after 20 years here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dolg3iX4siw ► Is India the Perfect Country for Foreigners?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcxmaidRfjI ► Malay-speaking Foreigner About His 30 years in Malaysia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3puW7SPdFw TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRO 00:18 Misconceptions About China 01:01 Does the Social Credit Score Exist? 01:45 Is China Really a Very Controlled Country? 03:01 Ordering Coffee in China 03:23 Culture Shocks for an American in China 04:35 How Chinese People Use Phones 05:28 How Americans vs. Chinese Solve Problems 07:16 How Chinese People Live in Shenzhen 08:29 Content Creators in China 09:57 How He Met His Chinese Wife 12:43 Dating a Chinese Girl 14:40 Can You Live Permanently in China as an American? 15:40 Kindergarten Inside a Condo 15:49 Habits He Picked Up in China 16:60 Why So Many People Smoke in China 17:53 Feelings When Returning to the U.S. 19:07 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 maxchernovYT@gmail.com. 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.