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"it's exhausting to have your skin be political" sheeshh that's a word

@junliu6108

3 жыл бұрын

good words

@karankapoor2701

3 жыл бұрын

If you're gonna be in a statistics

@trollolololololol2361

3 жыл бұрын

Your people

@trollolololololol2361

3 жыл бұрын

commit

@trollolololololol2361

3 жыл бұрын

too many

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.

@mangos1346

3 жыл бұрын

Koreans are maniac about white skins so you know...

@presidentjiang6762

3 жыл бұрын

@@mangos1346 Chinese too, I’m not sure who is more obsessed with white skin

@pinkcowbluedolphin

3 жыл бұрын

@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.

@user-pm2zv9fs5r

3 жыл бұрын

@Daruki Neo as a chinese, some of us would worship european people too. it's really scary how obsessive it is

@AW-rv6fz

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@felisasininus1784

Жыл бұрын

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！

@eamoncat

Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@felisasininus1784

Жыл бұрын

@@eamoncat Thanks, i guess. My handle is in latin, bit pretentious I know... But it simply means 'asinine/stupid cat'.

@eamoncat

Жыл бұрын

@@felisasininus1784 Oh that reminds me the official name of cat felis catus.

@kriztoppa

Жыл бұрын

Black people tend to stick together in Asia.

i really respect how authentic this is. it doesn't feel like there's an agenda here, moreso just talking about the experience overall including the good and the bad

@jameswang362

Жыл бұрын

I too like that, and didn't realize it it until I read your comment. I find that such videos are more useful and powerful when the attitude behind is neutral.

@aaronrodgers9202

7 ай бұрын

The agenda is them trying to make it look like China is great to the rest of the world lol. They literally can't say how it truly is or their visas will be revoked go wwatch the China fact checkers you will see how disgusting china is right now

@KAXSH

Ай бұрын

If they say only positive stuff then you would say it’s an agenda. If it’s negative then it’s more “honest”

@youngsuit

Ай бұрын

@@KAXSH it just makes a person more skeptical. but i have enough Black friends that have been to China to know that they feel treated well there

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

@bloodsugar4092

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was startled as well

@LoyaltyQueen

3 жыл бұрын

thats not even polite disrespect honestly so sad

@s1050

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@o.g.millennials

3 жыл бұрын

@@s1050 Of course, it would be different, silly. There's a racial hierarchy and you're on top.

@user-pr9vi4ze4j

3 жыл бұрын

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 studying in Chinese high school before, our English teacher was a black man, he is so funny and we all loved him!

@chiiiah

3 жыл бұрын

I have one too haha

@JRYin

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@faa1412

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@kimjongun5073

3 жыл бұрын

Would you still have loved him if he was not funny 🤨

@gzuo5973

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

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

@yangastuurman1465

2 жыл бұрын

You're Beautiful Harri

@harii6316

2 жыл бұрын

@@yangastuurman1465 hahahah thanks

@emiliechen1371

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences ❤

@DannyMeasho999

Жыл бұрын

how do you use youtube in china?

@harii6316

Жыл бұрын

@@DannyMeasho999 VPN

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Each person has an interesting take on their experiences in China. They show that you can enjoy a place despite being different. For the most part, they each looked at ease with their situations.

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.

@desibabe18

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@abandonedfragmentofhope5415

3 жыл бұрын

I want them to do an episode of being Black in India.

@warcatbattalion

3 жыл бұрын

>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?

@psychogenesis6755

3 жыл бұрын

@@abandonedfragmentofhope5415 Black I'm the Philippines? Or New Guinea 🇵🇬

@shaye7282

3 жыл бұрын

@@warcatbattalion all you do is comment weird racist things on videos, get a life

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. 🙏🏾

@jquiizondeck

3 жыл бұрын

@@0x0xcf would be a pleasure, Africa is paradise.

@Ben-ob4to

3 жыл бұрын

@@jquiizondeck that reply ain’t it man. Really loved hearing your insights in the video 👏

@mikeyangyang8816

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dipubalamurugan3331

3 жыл бұрын

@@0x0xcf BrUH thats seriously insensitive and fked up Man

@jquiizondeck

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ben-ob4to much appreciated, Ben!

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!

@deroxanlit4181

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of racism started in the west and it spread world wide

@Zeila1

Жыл бұрын

@@deroxanlit4181 that's a stupid claim, racism has always existed. you could argue that it's even natural

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.

@yusefendure

2 жыл бұрын

Great story. I appreciate your honesty about the dynamics of racism in the U.S.

I love the South African dude. He’s hilarious. “Don’t deport me!” Lol

@hunadilentswana6962

3 жыл бұрын

My homie🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️

@zulphaesau4266

2 жыл бұрын

@@hunadilentswana6962 represent...🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@lesedidithuge7088

2 жыл бұрын

@pruttkudde Wrong flag😐

@mokhtar-m-nour

2 жыл бұрын

I hate the way that young South African spoke

@kellyliu1210

2 жыл бұрын

he must've been china long enough

The guy that said "don't deport me" 😂😂😂😂😭

@iliasb2761

3 жыл бұрын

Ouïghours don't laughed at that one

@maccheese8379

3 жыл бұрын

@@iliasb2761 you must've been to xinjiang i presume?

@iliasb2761

3 жыл бұрын

@@maccheese8379 I have family, I have some brothers and sisters there..

@maccheese8379

3 жыл бұрын

@@iliasb2761 and....?

@iliasb2761

3 жыл бұрын

@@maccheese8379 what do you mean by and ? You asked me if I went there so you want to know if i really know about the situation there... So yes i know..

You guys are the pioneers. Let that sink in. It’s not always easy being the first, but you all opened the door for generations to come. Future generations will have it much easier because of the barriers you’ve broken. Thank you for that.

@waltersrecipesgh707

Ай бұрын

Beautiful comment❤

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💕

@bbukutan5375

2 жыл бұрын

Black or tanned skin is sexy, exotic and beautiful than reddish skin

I get asked A LOT if people in China are racist, and it's a difficult question to answer simply. Being black in China is a very nuanced experience. There is the good and the bad (obviously more good for a lot of us, which is why many of us don't leave after a year or two). There is a lot to take into consideration as well such as how dark your complexion is, whether you are a woman or a man, what country you are from, whether you can speak Mandarin/Cantonese, where exactly in China you live etc etc. Living in Shanghai is a huge advantage, and is probably why most of the foreigners who move to Shanghai stay for a long time. There is more exposure to foreigners and more opportunity. Due to these opportunities, I've found many black people don't tend to highlight their negative experiences as much.

@dieloser5685

3 жыл бұрын

You have an awesome channel. Subbed!

@ctynwbraygalm

3 жыл бұрын

You live there? Why is noone wearing masks?

@defsoulzhao784

3 жыл бұрын

@@ctynwbraygalm because there has been no report of the covid case in shanghai for a long time and almost everyone has got vaccinated... it is not a must for Chinese to wear masks right now. I am living in Beijing and it's totally free wherever you go as long as you don't do abroad...

@Future-me23

3 жыл бұрын

racism one of the black experience i this world, what does that tell about the world we live in. immature is word that comes to mind. intolarent people always act out.

@CrimsonEclipse

3 жыл бұрын

Shanghai is definitely foreign friendly. Some other parts of China not so much.

Nice to see the perspective of non Americans as well. No offense meant but yeah other perspectives.

@sw36jl

3 жыл бұрын

@kook Mostly because most Africans in Korea and Japan are from the USA. These countries like it when your passport said good old USA. China is more accepting of Africans from the actual continent because of their foreign policy.

@kiaevans7142

3 жыл бұрын

@@sw36jl regarding your last point, the news during the COVID pandemic said otherwise 🤨

@sw36jl

3 жыл бұрын

@@kiaevans7142 Of course the COVID pandemic is an aberration. I am talking about it in general. Now Japan and SK are also not so welcoming of tourist from the USA, just as the USA is not so welcoming of people from India etc.

@kingace6186

3 жыл бұрын

@@sw36jl couldnt of said it better my self, China.... has some interesting ties with Africa

@o.g.millennials

3 жыл бұрын

@@sw36jl If they're from the USA, they're not African.

You always find very insightful, well-intentioned people for your videos, it's refreshing.

I'm getting cultured and educated just from watching this video... Thank you for posting!

Most Asian impressions on black are from American movies, both good and bad.

@angel-cy6fh

3 жыл бұрын

@Asìan Boss get out no ones wants your whatsapp

@ima.m.1658

3 жыл бұрын

And from centuries of colorism

@victorhuang3896

3 жыл бұрын

and the same the other way around, so much that i've heard of simple, family-owned Chinese takeouts and Vietnamese or Korean nail salons referred to nastily rather than as products (food) and services (nails are a service, no?). Somehow, the family-owned liquor store is an oppressor...,but not the large banks that refused you your loan or the developer that redlined your neighborhood. both our communities have it rough and so much of our hate towards one another has been conditioned by outside forces.

@willyang4487

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention NBA

@estelaangeles2346

3 жыл бұрын

@@willyang4487 yes but a lot of whites are basketball players than black people

I am a Chinese living in China over 20 years and I graduated from a black historical university in the United States. So I see both sides. And I hope more people can understand that we are all human beings. Regardless of what skins we have, we pursue happiness. We all study hard, work hard, and want to find the best place to live and enjoy our lives. I strongly believe that when we get to know more of each other, stereotypes can be removed!!

@gamegamer9523

2 жыл бұрын

True, I believe there are politicians of both countries trying to divide us using the media. However, it won’t always work

@swannoir7949

2 жыл бұрын

@@gamegamer9523 Why an HBCU? You couldn’t get a legacy admission?

@swannoir7949

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanbrown4618 Please. When the 2nd out break hit, the Chinese government was evicting Africans from their homes on sight, accusing them of creating the new wave from Africa. And let’s not forget the their yearly award show where they do skits in Blackface. You don’t watch other news media that tell these stories, but I do, so I can’t sit here and front. But the woman who posted this will not admit this, because she lives in China, and China people aren’t allowed to talk bad about their country.

@ryanbrown4618

2 жыл бұрын

@@swannoir7949 It was Chinese government not people but in America racism is in their blood

@wycessasmall3936

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting interviews....I would not want to be involved with someone and be rejected by their family because of my skin color. You don't have to put yourself in that situation where you are maligned and treated less than. Know your own value and worth. The warning should have been at that couple's first meeting when she exclaimed " I dance like a black girl!" Really...? Bye! Just be yourself and love yourself!

Well done. I love these street interviews, esp. when I get to hear personal stories.

This has got be one of my favourite Asian Boss videos!

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...

@sigerlion8608

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@sigerlion8608 hope your father doing well!!

@sigerlion8608

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jesslu1966

2 жыл бұрын

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. :(

@riahmatic

2 жыл бұрын

​@@jesslu1966 it takes one person if the society is racist

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!!!

@PHlophe

3 жыл бұрын

i hate driving too , i am always wandering in my mind . i only drive when needed but generally i am unbothered alo.

@BiGSmoke-.-

3 жыл бұрын

@@PHlophe How was it for you when you got your driving license?

@nofood1

3 жыл бұрын

I hate driving but love cycling.

@dannytadashi4235

3 жыл бұрын

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 !!!!

@marcelrodriguez2067

3 жыл бұрын

I hate driving but also hate being around so many people so its a lose lose lol

Asian Boss I applaud u for your courage to do such an enlightening interview about the most misunderstood people on this planet earth.谢谢你。

There's one thing that I always mentioned: China has a population that is bigger than the whole American continent and European continent combined, so even if there're 10,000,000 people that are racist, that's still less than 1% of the overall population. You can't define the whole country based on several racists, just like the same way you won't define the entire western world

@zxty34

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but you can determine certain patterns based on the cultural attitudes. Regardless whether “1 percent of the Chinese people are prejudice”, the overall Chinese attitude deems dark skin as unfavorable. And people need to address realities rather than deflecting. Same goes for the west.

@sir_humpy

2 жыл бұрын

There are a couple things to consider. First, any monoethnic culture is not used to diversity by default and will naturally be diffident towards others. A second thing is more Asia-specific. There is a cult of whiteness or rather your skin being lighter than average in countries like India, Bangladesh, Japan, Korea and China. It's historical, going back thousands of years and related to the fact that whiter skin was an indicator of a more noble status, that you basically don't work the fields for living. Just check the popularity of skin-whitening products in those countries. While European-stock cultures are on the contrary obsessed with having a nice tan.

So glad you asked them for positive aspects of being black in China. I didn't want the episode to be completely depressing.

@dw7401

3 жыл бұрын

Scared of the truth

@littledudefromacrossthestr5755

3 жыл бұрын

@@dw7401 lol nope

@JackY-qn9fd

3 жыл бұрын

Then show ur part of truth cuz by speaking it u add nothing but put a conspiracy label on the life black people have in China.

@JackY-qn9fd

3 жыл бұрын

@@dw7401 scared of what? Scared of not being marginalized and brainwashed by pure propaganda and bias towards China and Chinese people? Do ur research before u pass those disgusted thoughts to ur kids cuz that is dangerous

@dw7401

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackY-qn9fd I've done my research to include the FACT that YOUR opinion doesn't matter💯✔

That couple is so cute! "But it's not only because you're black, you are just you!"

@BigGnigga

3 жыл бұрын

I don't rike brack

@johnnydoe2672

3 жыл бұрын

such a beautiful thing to say

@yukiji9774

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, haha

@themaincat85

3 жыл бұрын

She was big time cool for saying that.

@yys6253

3 жыл бұрын

And she is very beautiful even from a Chinese point of view.

Fantastic and fascinating video, but the conclusion 19:06 ... wow! It was such a beautiful, moving statement to end this video on. Thank you.

Wow! I've learned a lot. I'm still interested in going to Asia: China, Japan, & South Korea. I've got to watch this again. But the guy in the black polka dot & tan shirt was good. Love his personality. They were all enlightening. Thanks for sharing this video. God bless you all.

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.

@Basuko_Smoker

3 жыл бұрын

After 8 years of marriage i'd be done with her family tbh

@Blakberi73

3 жыл бұрын

@@Basuko_Smoker I 2nd this thought.

@quentinmims9400

3 жыл бұрын

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

@quentinmims9400

3 жыл бұрын

@JenculeLesPorcsDeRacistesOccidentaux Lmao yes very true thankfully my family has excepted my Asian gf

@quentinmims9400

3 жыл бұрын

@JenculeLesPorcsDeRacistesOccidentaux Lmao I am sorry to hear that

Why feel separated when everybody can speak the universal language SMILE. ! Beautifully said :)

@D3athW1ng

3 жыл бұрын

Facts .. this was impactful.

@oofig

3 жыл бұрын

i thought you meant english is the universal language for a second LOL

@jquiizondeck

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man :) this mantra has gotten me through a lot!

@krishnansrinivasan830

3 жыл бұрын

@@jquiizondeck Awesome 🙏🕊️

@acasosmanivanzie4087

3 жыл бұрын

@@oofig As aww

This was wonderful! Thanks for creating this content.

The most important thing is to be able to separate yourself from others, and be at peace with what you are or what you are becoming. Having an unbreakable inner peace within yourself is the greatest thing you can offer others. Also, accepting people who are different while not compromising your security and peace within yourself because there are many who have done the same for you.

My Chinese husband says the reason some Chinese may assume you are from Africa is because many students in Chinese Universities are from Africa.

@user-qf3hf9ey8d

3 жыл бұрын

Especially in Guangzhou.

@karankapoor2701

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-qf3hf9ey8d is university In china expensive

@huas5350

3 жыл бұрын

@@karankapoor2701 Not expensive, even very cheap. China's universities are not completely commercialized. There is a unified government plan for tuition fees. Regardless of the fame of the University, it costs only a few hundred dollars a year.

@karankapoor2701

3 жыл бұрын

@@huas5350 really , as an Indian I wanna do my MASTER'S from there

@arbs3ry

3 жыл бұрын

I think the main is that most blacks are still living in Africa, the number outside Africa is quite small comparing to Africa. It's like when you meet an Oriental you first assume he or she comes from East Asia.

Korea, too. Clubs playing American hip-hop music won't let black people in. It's silly.

@kiaevans7142

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I watched their video on that yesterday. It’s so crazy. Love the black culture, but denounce the idea of actual black people.

@Future-me23

3 жыл бұрын

racism one of the black experience i this world, what does that tell about the world we live in. immature is word that comes to mind. intolarent people always act out.

@altagrace9066

3 жыл бұрын

@@WakaiOjouSama 시끄러!

@altagrace9066

3 жыл бұрын

@@WakaiOjouSama you should be ashamed of yourself.

@SaraLovesTea

3 жыл бұрын

Kpop has literally copied black culture for the past 10yrs. This is insane 🤦‍♀️

people are fearful of things they don't understand, but why should you be afraid of someone just because their skin and appearances look different from yours? learn to embrace everyone around you and be more trustful, we need more of this in the world.

@uhjeff3651

Жыл бұрын

Yeah right. Surely went great for Sweden, Germany, France, UK, and lots more. The state they are in now for "embracing" and "trusting" these people is awesome, right?

@jeffking1976

Жыл бұрын

look around

@usernhdefjhruhu12

7 ай бұрын

@@uhjeff3651Okay, Mr. Jeffrey Dahmer

@senseikevz2865

2 ай бұрын

@@uhjeff3651why are you scared of German and French people they are all human

@uhjeff3651

2 ай бұрын

@@senseikevz2865 I never said that

I am proud of the interview. Very eye opening ! Maybe one my skin won’t be as political!💜🧿Peace love & light for all

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

@k3lvinsWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I dream to go there one day

@bijulithapa3944

2 жыл бұрын

@@k3lvinsWorld You need the money ...

@yipengguo2732

2 жыл бұрын

For American, China is like the other side of the world. Geographically and culturally.

@aoeu256

Жыл бұрын

@@bijulithapa3944 Digital nomads/remote workers can save money going to cheap areas. You can also do homestays.

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

@bluedreams209

2 жыл бұрын

And she's so beautiful

@mzmasim8449

2 жыл бұрын

@@bluedreams209 yeah she is

@Jr33dc

2 жыл бұрын

That’s my little cousin! So proud of her

@pcl1559

2 жыл бұрын

She mentioned people stare, but I think they stare because how beautiful she is. I am really impressed how she puts her hair up!

@BombsAwayMineCraft

2 жыл бұрын

@@pcl1559 yeah, she's gorgeous

I watched this at the right time. I now know what to expect. very useful information indeed.

This is a very helpful video! I feel like I am learning a lot.

Wish that couple has a good life. Love can conquer any obstacles.

@ChristopherCricketWallace

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@churblefurbles

3 жыл бұрын

the single motherhood rate is the most extreme with certain pairings, so no on that trite saying.

@anonymouso7478

3 жыл бұрын

@@churblefurbles shush, Churble.

@yukiji9774

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@leiyue1411

3 жыл бұрын

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

“Where my mans hopped in a washing machine and came out Chinese” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@littledudefromacrossthestr5755

3 жыл бұрын

Lol.... didn't u see the commercial?

@Octobre1986

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lbvg1013

3 жыл бұрын

@@Octobre1986 yikes😬there's an Italian version?

@lbvg1013

3 жыл бұрын

@@littledudefromacrossthestr5755 that advert was low, really low!

@Ray-gu2sd

3 жыл бұрын

yup. as a Chinese, I apologize for such a stupid ignorance... it was plain stupidity from the company and the public

Final comment was a good way to wrap up this clip 😊♥️

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.

Shout out to my mans from Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦, ❤️❤️❤️

@mcebomaziya3299

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man 🙏

@thandisilec835

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcebomaziya3299 oh my it’s you! I’d subscribe to your channel, you seem sussed😊

@ConanBayBay1738

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcebomaziya3299 so glad they didn't deport you😂🤣.

@morairskosana

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcebomaziya3299 sending love from Sandton 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦😭😭😭😭

@kenshix7902

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcebomaziya3299 VIVA MZANSI VIVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤙🏽🙏🏽🔥🔥🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

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

3 жыл бұрын

They're married! ❤️😭

@PharaohofVibes

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@user-cc4rn6om4i

3 жыл бұрын

No ew interracial

@ariwilliams130

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-cc4rn6om4i um ew? That's a bit rude and racist, don't you think?

@TheMagnificentGman

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-cc4rn6om4i don't be jelly. Props to the brother

PREACH EVERYONE MADE GOOD POINTS! ❤

I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF THIS!

A great episode. Really thoughtful responses from the interviewees.

It's so sad hearing about the negative experiences, especially the guy who can't get hired bc of his skin colour. He genuinely seems really passionate about what he wants to do. best of luck to him 💗

@lynth

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, he speaks with a thick accent. "I been teachin' for a while" just isn't proper standard English that people want their children to learn. Non-native speakers have clearer diction than that and they can teach grammar, etc. just as well (in fact, probably better than a native speaker).

@sao8069

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynth I guarantee you he would be formal in a classroom setting, its just slang bro he has a journalism degree I guarantee you he is aware that isnt perfect grammar lmao

@h1inc816

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynth plus the vast majority of Americans, especially outside work, don’t speak proper. There are a ton of nuances, slang, and tonal differences that people who haven’t grown up in the US won’t understand, like sarcasm

@mikec.4519

2 жыл бұрын

@@lynth aahahâah right; he also said I am an English teacher HERE.

@estelaangeles2346

2 жыл бұрын

@@h1inc816 because its been confirmed china and india will start an apocalypse after 2030

I like how straight forward Chinese are and won't hide it I like the honesty and their just curious in knowing more about others that are different from them

I love this video. Well done Asian Boss.

Being a foreigner in Shanghai is a very different experience than being a foreigner in China as a country.

@hadassahapolot1203

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment 👏🏽👏🏽

@Sunshine_Hime

2 жыл бұрын

Why? I'm genuinely curious to know.

@abbytrapp8258

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sunshine_Hime Shanghai is very international and far developed compared to other regions of the country. Foreign people have always lived there and it's known globally for its import/export business. The amount of diversity that exists in Shanghai is the largest amount in the country. It's not hard to find someone from your country with your language or skin color in this city...at all. A large majority of Chinese here know English or try to speak with foreigners. However, that's very different than being the only foreign person in a rural village in China. Hope that clarifies.

@Sunshine_Hime

2 жыл бұрын

@@abbytrapp8258 thank you very much😊

@xh1205

2 жыл бұрын

It‘s like to be an Asian American in NYC is a total different experience than in the other regions of the USA!

"Something you can't control might affect how people see that smile." WOW. That was a powerful way to put it.

This was a nice set of interviews.

Hi, I love your channel and the contents you provide for world viewing. Great videos. Thank you

WOW! so encouraging. These people have such beautiful stories and messages. Thank you for this incredible series

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

@yiluis1316

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@willengel2458

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@qjtvaddict

3 жыл бұрын

Like in all global cities

@rainman5428

3 жыл бұрын

Although it is low cost of living in other areas, you cannot get the same salary in other areas

@LuckyNeffy

3 жыл бұрын

Compared to his old city (Los Angeles) much cheaper.

Amazing insights into Chinese culture. Thanks for excellent vid!

All of you living out in China are bad ass.i admire u guys wish I could see how some of your lives out there.Unique individuals u are and I find it so cool to experience another country.

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

@kingace6186

3 жыл бұрын

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

@letsthink8245

3 жыл бұрын

Don't you think people would think that they would only be wanting positive experiences for something?

@lynth

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@allen3339

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@thisischaniece

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer interview style. That way you can compare and contrast answers. Smoother watch.

Great interview, hope humans can treat each other according to their souls rather than appearances, wealth, etc.

@Ahn9358

2 жыл бұрын

Choi hong m

Just discovered this channel. What an awesome channel!

A fascinating and informative video - fingers crossed 🤞 that the Younger Generations in all Countries around the World will help their Politicians, Communities, Older Generations etc to dismantle Prejudice and Discrimination - leading to People having a much greater experience as a Foreigner in different Countries, regardless of their Skin Colour, their Features, the Language they speak etc 👏

that girl in black outfit with blue flower on it is so adorable. so energetic and got very positive attitude. Remind me of my english teacher when im in middle school. always with a smile on her face. Maybe will come across you somewhere in the street of Shanghai.

@themaincat85

3 жыл бұрын

She’s beautiful.

“Low cost of living” would never be a trait of Shanghai.

@madeline569

3 жыл бұрын

He said he moved 4 or 5 years ago tho, and probably at that time even if for you or me shanghai is still really expensive, it was probably still better price and quality of living than most big American cities

@rl3969

3 жыл бұрын

compared to New York

@ryancolquitt5379

3 жыл бұрын

Living in shanghai is cheaper than almost any city in America. Americas cost of living is extremely overly inflated compared to the people’s public

@bingu2491

3 жыл бұрын

Among all the world-class cities (Tokyo, Hong Kong, New York, London, Singapore, Paris, Dubai, etc.), the first-tier cities in China are still the cheapest ones to live in. That is for sure.

@sarahlee8985

3 жыл бұрын

@@ryancolquitt5379 Wrong. Buying houses in China big cities will cost all ur life time. The rent in Peking and Shanghai is unreasonable！！

Thank you so much for this video!

Very insightful video. Thanks for sharing this. Hoping the talented man who is a teacher has an opportunity to teach. He is very gifted and as its quite sad that he is being judged based on his skin colour. Also the other man who mentions his inability to party in nite clubs. Hoping this situation has now changed given that this video is 2 years ago. Looking forward to watching another street interview on "What’s It Like Being Black In China in 2023? . I have now subscribed to your KZread channel

All the interviewees have such grace and style

you guys need to start putting the subtitles in Mandarin or whichever language is spoken in the country for the people there to see how we feel and how to at least be respectful towards a black person (touching hair)

@anzai5552

3 жыл бұрын

@AlexlionTC lmao

@dionydonny

3 жыл бұрын

@AlexlionTC This is a stereotype of the internet era. The Chinese government has banned youtube from providing services in China, but not banned people from accessing youtube, so there are many people using VPN to watch youtube.

@coolorochi

3 жыл бұрын

This happened everywhere. Because there's no personal space before the culture become modernized. There's no need to tell younger generation, and this sort video is not reaching older generation.

@auroral9777

3 жыл бұрын

@AlexlionTC I'm literally Chinese, I exist you know? Oh and not all chinese people live in China thanks.

@sonofben3322

3 жыл бұрын

@AlexlionTC vpn?

Loving your channel, great interviews, I subscribed.

Good Video! Very insightful.

why do I love these people so much just from an interview

I love these types of videos it allows people to truly share their feelings and opinions.

ugh! I miss living in China! By Far one of the highlights of my early twenties!

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

Жыл бұрын

Whites are just naturally beautiful. It’s not a matter of colonialism. Even back prior to colonialism light skin and bigger noses were desirable

@user-zk5ox8kg8o

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@wegood563

Жыл бұрын

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.

@abcdefg-oj5wn

7 ай бұрын

@@wegood563 if you are crazy, seek help.

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.

@richardlau2447

2 жыл бұрын

Black is beautiful

@importedriceco

2 жыл бұрын

lmao the west is the Old world where all this racism originates from

@aoeu256

Жыл бұрын

@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.

That couple are so cute and brave! Being a Chinese and my fiancé also Chinese, I still sometimes find myself somehow hard to be accepted by my future mother-in-law. They must have overcome so many obstacles, and love and courage eventually prevailed.

@imprezabob

3 жыл бұрын

Your English is great! I think you meant to write "courage" though. Have a lovely day!

@yukiji9774

3 жыл бұрын

加油

@mengyangliang6388

3 жыл бұрын

@@imprezabob Haha. Thanks for pointing out. Probably got typing too quick and auto-corrected by iPhone. Luckily KZread allows me to re-edit it. : )

@mengyangliang6388

3 жыл бұрын

@@yukiji9774 啊！得到了本尊的回复！好荣幸啊～真的好为你们开心～

@yukiji9774

3 жыл бұрын

@@mengyangliang6388 哈哈，哪里，居然有人给我们很正门的评价是我们的荣幸。我都没打算入镜，因为毕竟是采访黑人。我老公拉我进来。其实大部分时间都是他在讲，片段就剪了我说话的那几个部分。可能大部分在中国都没有结婚，我的加入可以提过多一个角度吧。

Thankyou thankyou thankyou for making this video

I hope to visit China soon and maybe live there. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you

I'm glad they just let them talk without too many questions.

the description they said about their being feeling isolated and discriminated make me feel i want to give them a hug when i’m in china

This was a nice video. Loved the girl in the flowery dress, so smart.

The guy in the blouse with the dots, wow! He is sooo wise! His words shoud be heared by everyone in the whole wordl, what he said should be a standard! I`m so sad that only a few people think the way he thinks. We need more of him!

Great piece, Asian Boss! 0:10 - Thank you for incorporating consistency in this topic across Japan, Korea and China. It’s much easier to get a sense of the commonalities and differences between each place for the foreigners living in them. Peace and love (from Japan) to all of the beautiful black people in Shanghai and all across China. You all are very dynamic and interesting. Thanks for your perspectives and energy that conveyed a real sense of the black experience in Shanghai. I hope to visit someday soon.

When I was in university, I chose Amharic as my third language. And my professor was from Ethiopia. She was just amazing and got beautiful eyes like deer. She taught us dancing at class, invited us to her apartment to dinner and took us to Ethiopia Embassy in Beijing. She really give us excellent memories! By the way, Amharic is the hardest language I have known. I v almost forgotten everything of Amharic language. Now I am working in Mozambique, Aftica. I mean, when I meet more people, black or white, young or old, I realize that there are much more common things between peaple than differences, our smiles and tears, happiness and sorrow. We are just human being. We share the exactly feelings about the world, family, friends, nature. No offence, we have differences. That's why I still envy black bro's athletelike body. Here in Mozambique, almost every boy can do somersault.

@joaozhang3694

2 жыл бұрын

@Beny A Yes. BFSU, BEIJING FOREIGN STUDIES UNIVERSITY. My teacher is Ninna. I missed her so much.

@Jordan-xg4pn

2 жыл бұрын

Man that's so cool! What do you work with in Mozambique? ANd do you like it? I speak the sister language of Amharic which is like the harder twin fusion language of Amharic and Arabic lol.

@piazzastudios4251

2 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely comment xiè xiè.. I wish my Amharic teacher was as cool as yours :). There are many Chinese ppl. in Ethiopia and we ❤ the ppl., food & culture & I'd assume the same sentiment resonates across Africa despite all the propaganda Western medias are spewing

@marilynmonheaux6356

2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing. I’m dying to go to Mozambique. What should I do there? What do you recommend

@canaldepraticadejesus6600

2 жыл бұрын

功成同学是你吗？

I enjoyed this segment.

16:20 that touched my soul This guy is a great dude, I could just see it.

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!

@lordblazer

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bbukutan5375

2 жыл бұрын

China is multiracial and multi cultural country

Wow the responses are all so respectful even when speaking of such personal pain from discrimination… i really hope the diversity improves

Very nice documentary thank you!!!

Such beautiful brothers and sisters, I'm so inspired by their style and beauty. My girl in the baseball cap, omg steez

Damn this was REALLY GOOD. Excellent/!thoughtful answers by everyone. 👏👏

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.

@estelaangeles2346

2 жыл бұрын

Its been confirmed china and india will start an apocalypse

@ilmoon7252

2 жыл бұрын

@@estelaangeles2346 原来你就是预言家呀😅

@cooldriver7236

2 жыл бұрын

@@estelaangeles2346 where is the research? Lol

@Linkx16

2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually gross

@pinklenny5860

Жыл бұрын

@@Linkx16 ?

Great interviews!