No propaganda, no BS! Just an honest glimpse into the life of an American living in China! You have done more to help the American people understand China than all of the western “journalists” combined have done within the last 100 years! Thank you for your excellent job!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yeah I just film what I see. I'm not trying to spin anything for or against China. It's just what is here.

I just visited China and it was very hard to leave. China is my home and will be forever!

I have great respect to you Matt… out of the many non-Chinese KZreadr who live in China during the pandemic, you are one of the few who stayed with their loved ones from start to end and helped them get through that dark period of time. Please keep us updated during your travel in US! I would love to know how Xiao enjoys her trip😁

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! We will post some videos for sure. Let's see what is worth filming!

@wecespedes

11 ай бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt I would suggest to you what you might have alredy thought The contrast and possible similarities between those places in China you had direct experience in and the places you and Xiao find yourselves in. Please, if she so wishes to, share her views of the differences. Food, customs, activity, and atmosphere, as well as what she misses. I like to let you know you inspire me to think seriously of doing the drone thing. It is just beautiful.

Bro I could see your sadness while you walking, , Chinese people are great

Wow, what an arduous journey. But it's all worth it, bless you.Before coming to China, the media coverage on China l had come across was usually negative.Many people in my country including me mistakenly believed that China was a poor country, where there was only oppression without freedom.But when l came to China, l found China is AMAZING! l dare say China is better than the West in many ways.Modernization, convenience, hospitality, safety, all of these has left a positive impression on me. I did not see a homeless person. China really feels like the future.China has even more people than US. Not to mention, minimal violent crime, strict drug laws and a law biding society. We all have a lot to learn from China!I am also working hard to learn Chinese, salute to you.

@eltonchu2566

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your positive comments on my country. In addition, I would like to ask which country you are from.

@tigeralb

Жыл бұрын

Dig deeper, live in China longer, and look harder, you'll find a very different China from the superficial look. Not negating what you said, but that's all superficial.

@sammuell3100

Жыл бұрын

​@@tigeralb He had lived in China for a few years. You think it's not long enough to understand the real China, then how long is enough? Fifty years?

@tigeralb

Жыл бұрын

@@sammuell3100 well, long enough to encounter some serious issues that reveal the true nature of the government. if he never sees the true color of the government, then no matter how long he lives there, he'll never understand the country.

@sammuell3100

Жыл бұрын

@@tigeralb You are right, we can never understand the true colors of any government. I don't understand what's the true colour of U.S. deep state. I don't understand why the U.S. GDP is going higher each year, yet the homeless people in U.S. is increasing each year. I don't understand why people rather believe in Adrian Zenz who had never visited Xinjiang than what they see in videos how prosperous Xinjiang is today.

Oh my I did not expect this video is so sentimental. I was speechless and had tears in my eyes when i saw the your students were saying goodbye to the camera. Thanks for sharing your good memories of your Chinese city and wish you the best in your future endeavors wherever u you will be.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it is hard for me to watch the end of the video also. I will miss those kids.

I live in San Francisco, California , over 10 years, miss China , also Beijing breakfast very much . I am really jealous any person who live in China . Someday you will miss those crowds, chaos, traffic after you left . But I am happy for you able to back to your family . Peace

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Oh I know I will miss it in China. That is why we plan to come back!

Beautiful video, even though it's a very sad and nostalgic one. I hope that one day China and Nanjing will also make part of an awesome chapter in my life as it was in yours. Your videos have been very inspirational. I wish you the best in this journey.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear that people enjoy my videos. I hope you make it to Nanjing soon!

Life pace and cultural differences btw China and your native US are significant. Six months will pass in the blink of an eye. Kudos to your Employer to allow such an extended leave of absence. Enjoy your time away to reunite with family.👍

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful and very real and heartfelt video! Big changes like this open up a whole new world of opportunity and experiences 😊

I know that feeling. On my last day, the school surprised me with a goodbye video during my last class. It was pretty emotional. I was surprised how emotional i got. It just welled up and burst. Anyway good video. You conveyed those feelings very well.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment! I can imagine that must have been really emotional. Life can be so powerful sometimes it just knocks us over.

Oh Matt... It's a very emotional video. I don't want you to leave and, at the same time, I know it's time to leave. I know you're going to miss the place, and I know this place is not going to be the same without you. You did well here, and you'll be missed by so many people. I wish you all the best, brother, to you and Xiao, I hope you guys have a good rest, and I hope I'll see you in six months. Lulu and I love you both. Hugs!!!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Val. This comment means a lot to me. We will miss you both a lot also, but like you said we will meet again soon. Life is worth living because things mean something and because they do sometimes the right feeling is to feel sad. I'm happy that I have had these past four years here even though I missed my family and we all struggled at times. The growth from this time in our lives will ripple out through the rest of our years. I love you brother - don't be a stranger.

@XuehaoBi-dg5tf

Жыл бұрын

so you guys are colleagues and work at same place?

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

@@XuehaoBi-dg5tf We were colleagues prior to 2019. Now we are just friends.

Bye Matt! Thank you for all the nice videos about Nanjing, you're the first Nanjing KZreadr I followed. Hope you enjoyed the city, have a nice trip back home, and I'm looking forward to your new videos!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alvin! I’m happy you enjoy my videos! I love Nanjing! I will come back for sure - just not sure yet if it will be to live or just to visit.

Great and sad video. Almost gave way to tear at the end when those kids waving good bye

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

I will miss them.

Greetings from a former NNU student (2019-2020)! Too sad that COVID hit back then we were all very excited, but that's how life is I guess. I left in 2020, but looking forward to come back one day.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is life! We will all have another chance one day.

I am a new viewer, and I just discovered your channel about 2-4 days ago. It’s my pleasure to say that I respect and command you, Matt. During the pandemic, you were one of the non-Chinese KZreadrs living in China. You were one of the few who stayed with your loved ones from start to finish and helped them break through the dark and rough times. In the meantime, I hope you keep us updated during your six-month stay in the US! I would love to hear how Xiao enjoys her trip. Once again, thanks for all your hard work and dedication!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad that some people out there enjoy our videos. It means a lot to us. We will post videos when we can!

@Tenshotss

Жыл бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt ​​⁠​⁠​​No problem, Matt! I wish you a safe journey to the US and a prosperous life for you and your wife. I am looking forward to what you'll do next in the future!

Don't be sad. Everyone has his own journey. Look at the faces of kids, you'll meet someday in the future. China always welcome friends like you and you're free to come anytime, for visiting or living.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Goodbye and safe journey Matt & Xiao China been good to you, may you hold China & it's people in memories of gratitude & appreciation for the motherland China. Anyway, you have got your China doll Xiao with you. Stay true and God bless. China always welcomes back good, loyal friends from afar.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@TheFriend2u

Жыл бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt Continue with your lives adventure. Share if its possible. God bless & keep well.

It is very normal for you to have different plans at different times in life. I hope you can live each day well.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

My dear friend. Wish you all the best whenever and wherever you will be. You brought for us moments that we were really feeling like we lived in that places through your videos. Dont let us miss you for long time ok , we are waiting your videos. Wish you enjoyable 6 months in USA.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment! I will make more videos in the future!

when you come back to china, welcome to guangzhou, nice dishes and streets waiting for u to explore😆

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you and I would love to make videos there!

So long, farewell my friend. China is your loyal friend. Come back whenever you feel like. You are always welcome back. Please take care and say hello to America! Thank you for loving my China! Bye!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It's always sad to say goodbye. Hope you do well in your new location and come back to China again.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

An emotional video for sure but you have a new adventure to enjoy. I can understand why you stayed in China as my wife and I had a similar dilemma, but in reverse. She was scared to return to China in case a Covid policy change made it difficult for her to return to the UK. Anyhow, we will visit family in Chongqing next September and we can't wait! We really love your channel Matt, and look forward to the next chapter of your life with Xiao. Safe journey ❤

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! I wish you two a safe trip back to China to see family in September!

You have to keep us updated no matter where you are. With the Internet, you can do it, PLEASE! Wish you and your family, & all of your loved one, the best!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support! We will do our best to post as much as we can!

Very sad and I can feel the emotion you must be going thru. All the best.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I feel the emotion.

thanks for sharing .

Thank you so much teacher Matt. You inspired a lot with your videos. Hope you are well and watch your newest videos soon.

@xiaoandmatt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

travelling between china and US has been both inconvenient and super expensive, in the last 3.5 years. even today one has to make long connection flights and it easily cost 3x of what it used to be. it really sucks. i wish things could go back to the past.

Thank You for your video .please come back to China 🙏👍

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We will!

Very sad moments. I hope you can comeback someday.

感谢你为南京付出的一切，南京永远欢迎你。❤

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

谢谢你！

❤祝一切顺利

Good luck with whatever is next! Thanks for sharing these Nanjing videos

the park you went to is Yueguang Square (月光广场）or Yangguang Square （阳光广场）on another side of street, they are one of earliest high rise apartments for University faculty and staffs ( Nanjing University, Southeast University, Nanjing Normal university , Hehai University etc) , all built around 2000 to 2005, my elder sister lived there in Yangguang square in 2001, she still owns that apartment today, and I had an apartment in one of that three high rise apartment buildings at time 9:21 you flew the drone for aerial recording, the one on the right which aligns with the Jiangsu TV broadcasting tower right behind, also at time 13:16, the building on the right, I lived there for quite a few years and I gave it to my ex wife I hope she still lives there, Thank you very much matt for bringing back my memories , probably the best piece and time of my life , I wish you all the best going back to US, will you come back to Nanjing in the future? or maybe yangzhou?

@xiaoandmatt

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the information! Very helpful! We will be back in the future, but we don't know where we will live.

@xinyiquan666

11 ай бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt thanks for replying, again, i will you all the best moving forward, i'll keep watching your video wherever you will be

All the best to you and your family!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hope you will update your channel when you are in Thailand and the US and keep us informed of your plan to China.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if there is much of an audience for my videos if we are in America, but since it will be Xiao's first experiences in the West there may be some interesting moments.

@GooseGander

Жыл бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt there will be an audience, I will watch 👍

@wecespedes

11 ай бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt Please Matt share those moments They are eye opening for all of us

enjoy your life,no mater where you are

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow! 4 of the hardest years, thank you for your efforts Matt, you are Awesome!

@TheFriend2u

Жыл бұрын

@Jenny Ohara, Whatever do you mean 4 of the hardest years? Superficial lip service. Matt wasn't imprisoned, shot at, rob at, jobless, homeless, drug out as living in US would. So, what did Matt do in China that you considered as his 4 hardest years?

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFriend2u That’s a bit of an exaggeration. All of my friends and family have been just fine these past 4 years in the states. Just as the media exaggerates the situation in China, the media (even the US media) can make the situation in the USA seem like a crazy disaster with people in a constant state of panic, but the reality is that most people are doing just fine.

@jennyohara4011

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFriend2u Covid lock downs

@jennyohara4011

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFriend2u Covid Lock downs is what i mean..I am pro China , all my friends were effected..

Bon voyage!

Have a nice trip back to US and best of luck for what ever you do in the future.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Take care, Matt...really liked your videos.😄

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

great to see another Nanjing KZreadr, see you. Hoping you the best

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your Chinese is very good for the amount of time you’ve learnt it.

welcome back to home!!

@xiaoandmatt

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

you are good man。best wishs!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

An end is a new beginning. Good luck.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Very true!

You made me cry at the end 😂

Subscribed and shared

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

u make me cry!

哈哈哈，走之前应该去上一下《我住在这里的理由》的，他们也在南京，专门记录外国人在中国或者中国人在世界各地的生活

cool

When you come back to the US, u will be shocked with the prices of things, cost of living has gone up by 50% to 200%, I’m sure you have plenty of savings from China as it is so much easier to save there. I see so much trees, only rich community in LA will have tree lined streets.

Best of luck all the Americans

The park is nice, not big but peaceful.

i enjoyed your video so much specially my father hometown where he spent last couple years there in his life . BTW, 你是斯拉夫族裔的吗？

@markhamRune

Жыл бұрын

看着像法国人后裔

Have fun going back home! I am guessing your wife is not from nanjing? Or else it would be an easier choice to come back to nanjing. Heard chongqing is a cool city you can consider when you come back

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

She is from Yangzhou. Yeah I heard that as well!

nanjing my favorite city full of 烟火气（btw how to express this in english?)~ I have left Nanjing for 6 months 😢 hope next year i will come back to my loved city with lots of publications 😂😂

u better bring ur drone back to USA. Im in Denver, u r welcome to stop by.

Maybe do some US videos too.

My daughter just ate the beef bread last week. She said, 'Yummy!' Will you be returning to Nanjing after the 6-month absence?

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Possibly yes. We aren't sure what the future will bring at this point.

Farewell is a sad thing, too many memories are left behind.😢 will you come back to china?

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Yes farewells can be hard. Yes, we will be back!

That's flatbread, isn't it, has a crisp exterior and covered with sesame seeds.

Sigh, sadness and sadness

😥😥😥😥

Dont be to sad , how times fly, you’ll be back to China soon enough

@coldspring22

11 ай бұрын

Not the way CCP is eradicating all freedom. China today is completely different place from what it was 12, 15 years ago when I visited China. Expect it to get a lot worse with the war on the horizon.

Will you be filming vlogs from Thai and USA?

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

I think we will. I don't have a real plan. I will just do what feels natural.

中国感谢你

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

谢谢！ 我很感谢中国！

Why you're leaving china??. We Miss your video

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

I’ll be back!

I look up to you for being able to stay there with the lock downs. My family suffered so much because of the overall economy and tensions so most of us are also out. We are moving to Taiwan for freedom and hope everything will get better. 😢

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

We never got locked down where I live in Nanjing. We were very lucky. We had a lot of really good luck throughout the whole pandemic.

@wweww8668

11 ай бұрын

Are there Chinese mainland people immigrating to Taiwan now?🤣🤣🤣

@xiaoandmatt

11 ай бұрын

@@wweww8668 I have no idea.

My wife is from Chengdu and we are thinks about moving there in a year or two, any suggestions for a retired guy moving there?

@xiaoandmatt

11 ай бұрын

It will be an adventure. It really depends what kind of stuff you enjoy doing.

You will never feel lonely as a foreigner in China. If you do just go to the park people will come talk to you. 😂

@coldspring22

11 ай бұрын

Not true. China has dramatically changed in past 15 years. When I went there in 2000's it was great place where you can do almost anything except criticize government. Now, it's totally locked down. Internet is totally locked down, most foreigners already left China with threat of exit ban and arbitrary detention. Chinese people are not so friendly any more, possibly because CCP is watching everywhere.

@sola4393

11 ай бұрын

@@coldspring22 Well, instead of saying someone not being friendly, how about look at who is not being friendly to them. Travellers always need to watch for their own safety on political tensions. It has nothing to do with the place and people in it. A country needs to watch for their own security safety. Is too naive to think your own country is not tracking on you. China do it openly while other do it discreetly. Every country does it. Your attempt of smearing is not working. If you are afraid people watching you, stop using internet, cell phone etc.

I hope you don't experience violence in America. Saw a lot of violence on video, its bad and sad !!!

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m sure we will be fine.

南京市鼓楼实验小学(腾飞园校区)外教啊，老外您好

@xiaoandmatt

11 ай бұрын

:)

@ydqu9433

11 ай бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt during the time you were in china, what kind of visa you were holding, will you intend to get china green yard in future?

uwu

What tier city are u in?

@AmelieZh

Жыл бұрын

2nd

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

2nd tier

欢迎某天再次回中国

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

谢谢谢谢谢谢

Funny how you only show the nice places. Luckily you had a better life. My dad is sick. He won’t travel.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

How do you mean?

@coldspring22

11 ай бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt Even in gleaming modern city like Shanghai, you can find plenty of rundown alleys and dirty places. And even many homeless people.

Just don't show her the cities in America. Go to rural areas it's safer.

@Bob-vb5fo

Жыл бұрын

Why ?

Hello, 🦋🦋May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." Also, can I share Isaiah 53:5 " But HE was WOUNDED For our TRANSGRESSIONS, he was BRUISED for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His STRIPES we are HEALED." God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?

Matt, I was born and raised in China. I left Shenzhen in 1991 to America. 32 years’ making in Texas. In May, I visited China, Shanghai, Hainan, and Nanning for one month. Glad to see so much improvement every city we visited. Half of the cars in street are electric cars. Very clean. Very safe society society. The con includes the fact, all the western apps are cut off from me. My bad, I forget to buy VPN. I can not check my emails. I can not watch U tube neither. I understand why China government block all the western apps. But still my life is cut off totally except phone calls. Second con is the thirsty for money from too many folks we met. Too many want to fool you. Social life of many are based on the money. Too much desire for money from too many. Third con, compensation is still much higher in states. Just less competitive in states.

@user-lt6ke9hg8f

Жыл бұрын

1:中国并不完全禁止外国网站。很多网站是可以直接连接的。比如大都会博物馆。各种对中国没有敌意的新闻网站。这样做的目的是防止中国人有仇外心理。。让中国人活在一个没有那么多敌意。色情。赌博的世界。。。并且。包括谷歌 推特 FB YT在内的众多网站。是因为拒绝接受中国法律监管。自动退出中国市场。这不是中国禁止。 2：这个地球上。有对金钱不渴望的国家吗？我认为动物始终与资源挂钩。而现代消费世界的资源。本质上是金钱。。这才是健康的。否则人活着干嘛？每个人都去搞学术研究吗？ 3：希望你不要在回中国。在美国好好工作。没有那么多压力。没有多少人和你竞争。美元购买力足够你躺平的生活。。而我们中国人现在奋斗的。就是为了让未来的中国人。能够享受生活。小小的成功不足以办到。 4：中国1949年后在世界上充满了敌人。严格来说。在1870年。中国的敌人就遍布整个西方世界了。。而今天。中国也需要敌人。因为中国需要大的成功。。。祝你在美国健康生活。。

@AmelieZh

Жыл бұрын

@@user-lt6ke9hg8f我想知道为什么spotify也不能？

@markhamRune

Жыл бұрын

@@AmelieZh Spotify also has podcast feature

5:24 can I know the bum 😂

@lewisricky8470

Жыл бұрын

i mean what is the bgm

If you reffered to the USA as America please do not return until you become less ignorant. America is a continent not a country.

@xiaoandmatt

Жыл бұрын

America is actually 2 continents.

@JcBautista01

Жыл бұрын

@@xiaoandmatt how stup!d can that be! Saying America IS two continents is exposing to the world the poor education taught in the US. Even grammatically you are incorrectly. Can’t believe Chinese trusted someone this ignorant to teach their children. If America ARE two continents then anyone could also say West Europe and East Europe are also two continents? How about saying there are four Europes? South, North, West and East and so four Asias and four Africas? How ridiculous you sound and incredible how a UnitedStatian sounds thanks to lack of knowledge but, why would that be a surprising thing if UnitedStatians rely only on their manipulated Wikipedia which can be actually edited at anytime anywhere by even a toddler who’s got basic computer knowledge. Nothing surprising to hear a UnitedStatian make comments as yours when they are the only dumbs on earth without an adjective of nationality because A Colombian is American too and so a Peruvian, Cuban, and all people from over 30 countries that the American continent has. And, although there one single American continent you can call yourself North American like all Canadians , Mexicans, Belizean and all countries in the Caribbean as well as they are part of North American. So, yeah! Your dumbness and confusion is because you actually have no adjective of nationality other than American like any other American has from Alaska to Argentina. But! That shouldn’t be an excuse to justify your stupidity and refer to the United States as America cuz one is a country and the other a whole continent. Now people might wonder, why so much sh00tings in the US? Because their system is f*cked up, the culture screws up everyone getting inside the bubble til they ki|| themselves or ki|| others

@SS-ko2lt

Жыл бұрын

I also said “I’m going to Asia” when I visited cities like Hong Kong, Tokyo, or Shanghai. There’s nothing wrong with that. The US is on the North American continent, so yeah, Matt’s going to America.

@yongdeng1813

Жыл бұрын

Yo what’s wrong with u?! U sound ignorant and just shut your mouth!