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One can enjoy every part of beat separately as it come from human emotion not electronic instrument
CCP's subconscious spokesperson. Which begs the question ? is she been manipulated by CCP or is she a collaborator
Keyu Jin, a highly educated and intelligent, well prepared CCP progagandist who lies more fluently than her perfect English. 80% of the Chineses population lives outside urban areas and lives in poverty. The CCP claims to be a global power, but still claims third-world status exemptions. That sort of deception shows what the CCP is really like.
Bloody great. Many thanks
UK is running a 2 child policy now......
Keyu Jin’s presentation (39:48 to 1:36:45) is a must watch.
看不下去了，过于乐观了，感觉她不是很了解中国现状和现在的年轻人的真实面貌
Very different from many Westeners' understanding, Keyu is not the kind of person really supported by normal civilians. She is 2nd generation of a higher official. And a great deal of higher officials of CCP and relevant "Red" Capitalist families is the exact reason why China's wealth distribution is not anything like a "socialist country". We are aiming for a fairer society, but for sure US is not a good template. The polarity of wealth distribution im US tells that good enough.
@BestChinaInfo 2 days ago (edited) I've lived in China for the past ten years. China isn't really a communist nation now. Socialist in ideals yes. A truth that isn't explained well here is this: (Market Economy aspects aside)The CPC, who are essentially the administration of China, genuinely puts the well-being of the people of China first. I can personally testify to this as fact. 10 years of living here. Can American European or British people honestly say this about their 'administrations'?
China is now "immigrationism". This explains everything because you won't understand China better than those many Chinese people who traverse South America to enter the United States. And you won't understand China better than those high-ranking CCP officials who send their own children to the United States.
if someone wants to know what is real life in China, go there and then you can find the true answer and a real picture of China. Only from one speach, is not enough
Xi Jinping must be a great guy, when he is saying, let the younger generation figure it out. Wish i had the chance to talk to him. I wish our leaders would give us the chance to get creative. But here it's just narcissism and this hurts.
Foolish might not see she helped CCP promote collaborations of west and. China intentionally. However, the west has been being stupid over decades while CCP has been stealing Many many IP on many sectors. CCP said before would exceed the US in technology sector few years ago by 2025. If the west still does not protect themselves from being eroded, Those west will regret they must not have cut the link with China.
I'm from Taiwan and like Dr. Jin I've also spent some significant time living in America. I can honestly say I love both America and China. It is refreshing to see positive coverage of China. It would be amazing to see more bridge-building between these two superpowers. I truly believe good things can come from these two superpowers working together instead of fighting each other every step of the way. Everyone on this planet will be greatly benefited if the west and the east can work together.
44:53 i am amazed.
I love the chinese way. We need to bring topocracy on the way. An abstract state beyond everything and a decentralized structure down under. As needed step to conquer space and elevating space societies.
Thank you, Dr Jin for introducing this important concepts to the west. Great work!
Beyond socialism and capitalism is - Individualism
Sounds good and interesting in depth of analysis with an application of appealing human interpretation however that is where problem begins with a loss of a deeper understanding of who Jesus of Nazareth was and after the loss by execution of His powerful Loving and wisdom filled existence then there is the first most profound loss because His powerful Living message of truth then has not impacted many although some express that He did profoundly made remarkable change with humanity. Everyone has pretty much missed through time who He was and of course many more have missed the Jesus Christ the one who defeated death because He defeated death and is well and indeed was able to Rise and leave the tomb were He was lay to rest and decay. Only a handful fully recognized Him and 2000 years later still does not know or honor the Lord the savor and most amazing person in Jesus Christ. The Roman establishment murdered Him by execution on a cross like a common criminal and yes as offensive but true the Jewish establishment in power in their so distant space of having fell threat of His message because the Jews religiosity and the hundreds of laws opted by their choice to deny Him and also mock Him, indeed He was offended many times for being proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Was He messiah was He Lord is the question been brought in this seminar and presentation but as a person of faith I do believe He is God Himself. He defeated death and also defeated a dying world. The doctor in in all her knowledge swings back and forth with her presentation and makes many there laugh and uses her charm to entertain this topic like a fine artist who is exploring her masterpiece of art work as she is painting on her canvas. The issue with me again as I listen to this presentation it make more of joke about who Jesus of Nazareth was and He is forever more in the Risen Jesus Christ. I am not in the end not really surprised about what this doctor expresses because this is another form of creating a circus presentation and of course the masses laugh and are so enlightened by the fake and real hype and hypocritical words that are her own personal signature in which I am not impressed at all by the veil thinking and analysis. In one hand lifting Jesus and on the other hand dripping Him like a bad habit. Shameful trash been spoken that speaks only volume of religion but not spirituality. Sell lemonade or life insurance instead before making Jesus Christ a kind of entertaining clown.
Jin comes from a Chinese CCP elite family and represents the new generation of CCP elite group, who embraces the regime wholeheartedly. She is commissioned to ‘sell’ new storylines and to influence western societies about China.
I've lived in China for the past ten years. China isn't a communist nation now. Socialist in ideals yes. A truth that isn't explained well here is this: (Market Economy issues aside)The CPC, who are essentially the administration of China, genuinely puts the well-being of the people of China first. Can American or British people honestly say this about their 'administrations'?
Thank you Rev. Wallis. This is inspiring and what we need everyone to hear. God bless you in continuing to do his work.
These ideas may be true 5-10 years ago. Now China it’s moving towards another direction. Security is more important than economic progress
Its part national socialism and part technocratic globalism
The U.S. attempt to challenge PRC that’s ludicrous, of course PRC investors are creating supply via Mexico and Vietnam. How can one challenge someone who created Kong Fu ? I mean it.
Insightful indeed.
No place is better than USA, no people better than Americans, don't like it? leave now!
Job se nikalane wali hon ? Ya pressure badhane wali hon ? Job se nikal dogi to fir tumhara black magic kaam nahi karega aur agar job me trap ya pressure badhane wali hon ,ya meri bejati karane wali hon to uska koi effect mere oe nahi hone wala ,shani me rahu chal raha hain . These all things are expected only . I am waiting for worst situation that you can't imagine
新加坡建国初期，生育政策是“Stop at two”, 毎个家庭只能生育两个孩子。现在已经改变了，彭励多多生育。政策法规是活的，不是死的。为人民利益，为何可修正呢？
中国开放改革，可以容忍”资本主义”在“共产主义”和“社会主义”的国度里应用， 为人民服务。对人民有益，共同富裕。
谢谢金刻羽教授，你的言论合乎情理。感谢上帝。
四十年前，中国应用“资本主义”为人民服务，西方国家许多人用“资本主义”为自己聚集财富。是吗？
好嘢。美国多了解中国音乐，中国人的想法，逻辑思维，对美国有很大的幫助。精彩华乐，“阿细跳月”。
I would call it ECONOMISM.
As Yanis Varoufakis wrote in one of his books on basic economics, it's impossible to remove politics from economics. Quite understandable why so many of the questions directed at Dr. Jin were about geopolitics.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00🎶 Opening music performance by Chinese ensemble - Chinese performs traditional music on instruments like Hu Lu, Chinese Flute, and Gu Zheng. - The ensemble introduces the instruments and provides context about the musical pieces. 07:07 *🎻 Continued music performance by Chinese ensemble* - The ensemble continues to showcase their musical talents, performing additional traditional Chinese pieces. - The performers demonstrate the unique playing techniques and sounds of their instruments. 16:21 *🇨🇳 Introducing the speaker, Dr. Keyu Jin* - The director of the Westminster Town Hall Forum introduces the speaker, Dr. Keyu Jin, a renowned economist and expert on China. - Dr. Jin shares her personal story of coming to the US as a teenager and experiencing the differences between China and America. - She explains her goal to provide a different perspective on China, beyond the emotional and sensationalized narratives. 42:55 *🔍 Common misunderstandings about China's economic model* - Dr. Jin notes that one of the biggest misunderstandings about China is how its economic model actually works. - She states that there are 30 million private companies in China, suggesting the economy is more complex than commonly portrayed. - Dr. Jin aims to provide a different lens to understand China's unique economic and political system. 43:09 *🏭 China's decentralized economic model* - China has over 30 million private companies that have emerged rapidly in recent decades, contrary to perceptions of a centralized system. - Local government officials, like mayors, have incentives to support and help private entrepreneurs succeed, leading to rapid economic growth. 47:45 *🤝 The role of the state in China's development* - Dr. Jin acknowledges the tensions around the state's role, but argues emerging markets often need more state capacity and coordination to spur development. - China's high-growth, high-cost model has problems, but also lifted a billion people out of poverty, highlighting the tradeoffs. - Despite current challenges, Dr. Jin believes China still has potential for further growth and development. 51:09 *📈 Misunderstandings about China's aspirations* - China's main focus is on domestic challenges, not overtaking the U.S. as a global power. - China sees the rise of other developing economies like India and Africa as opportunities, not threats. - China is focused on upgrading its industries and moving up the global value chain, not just producing cheap goods. 55:21 *🧠 The new generation of Chinese* - The post-1980s generation in China is vastly different from previous generations, being more open-minded, innovative, and globally connected. - This generation is more focused on leisure, consumption, and borrowing, not just saving. - The one-child policy has also helped close the gender gap in education and leadership. 01:04:13 *challenge China's economic model* - The real estate crisis and broader economic slowdown in China are testing the limits of the country's development model. - Dr. Jin acknowledges the need for China to shift towards more market-oriented reforms, with less state control. - However, she believes China still has significant potential for further growth and development, even if the pace of expansion slows. 01:07:00 *💰 China's aspirations for internationalizing the renminbi* - China has ambitions to internationalize its currency, the renminbi, to challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar. - However, Dr. Jin notes this is an extremely difficult goal, as the U.S. financial system and Treasury market are deeply entrenched. - She suggests there may be desires in the developing world for alternative financial systems, but replacing the dollar remains a massive challenge for China. 01:08:09 *🇭🇰 The relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China* - The fate of Hong Kong and mainland China are closely linked, as Hong Kong serves as a financial center and gateway for China. - While there are challenges, Hong Kong residents remain optimistic about reinvigorating their economy and finding ways to coexist with the mainland. - There are complex cultural and historical factors that shape the Hong Kong-China relationship. 01:11:06 *🌍 China's Belt and Road Initiative* - The Belt and Road Initiative was China's vision to build global infrastructure, but it faced implementation challenges and debt concerns. - The younger generation in China is less focused on hard power and geopolitics, and more interested in soft power and innovation. - There are debates in China about its global role and values, just as there are in the U.S. about America's global engagement. 01:15:14 *🛍️ China's approach to intellectual property protection* - China has historically had weak intellectual property protection, but is now working to improve its legal framework and enforcement. - This is important not just for foreign companies, but also for fostering domestic innovation within China. - The cultural attitudes around intellectual property are also shifting, with efforts to educate the public, especially the younger generation. 01:16:38 *🇹🇼 The complex issue of China and Taiwan* - There are concerns and uncertainties around the China-Taiwan relationship, but Dr. Jin emphasizes the importance of dialogue and avoiding conflict. - The majority of Taiwanese prefer the status quo, rather than independence or unification with China. - Miscalculations and misunderstandings could escalate tensions, but there are also signs that the Chinese leadership values stability and peace in the region. 01:21:15 *🤝 The balance of state and market in China's economic model* - China's model is not strictly communist, but rather a unique balance of state coordination and market mechanisms. - As China develops, Dr. Jin believes it needs to move towards a greater reliance on market forces and less state intervention. - However, the optimal balance and role of the state is an ongoing debate, both within China and internationally. 01:22:22 *🧑🎓 The changing dynamics under President Xi Jinping* - The younger generation in China desires a freer and more open society, but they are also skeptical of the problems faced by Western democracies. - President Xi's agenda has shifted towards greater control and a more prominent role for the state, which has raised concerns but also reflects broader global trends around equity and the relationship between politics and capital. - Experts argue China needs to maintain a pro-growth agenda, while also addressing issues of equity and social welfare in a more balanced manner. 01:25:32 *🚘 Potential trade wars and tariffs* - Tariffs and protectionist policies, like those proposed by U.S. presidents, would likely lead to retaliation and higher prices for consumers, without addressing the underlying economic issues. - China would likely find ways to work around trade barriers, such as increasing investment and production in other countries. - The interconnected nature of the global economy makes it difficult to completely decouple the U.S. and Chinese economies, despite political tensions. 01:28:01 *🧑🎓 China's demographic challenges and education system* - China's aging population and declining birth rates are a concern, but the more urgent challenge is the skills and education mismatch in the workforce. - China needs to focus on providing the right technical and vocational training to meet the demands of its rapidly evolving economy. - The high cost of education, especially for urban families with only one child, has caused significant anxiety and led to government intervention in the education sector. 01:30:48 *🏫 Challenges in China's education system* - China's education system focused heavily on standardized testing, which has limitations but also provided opportunities for social mobility. - Reforming the education system is a challenge as China seeks to become more innovative, but a one-size-fits-all American model may not work for China's scale. - The education system and its pressures have contributed to anxiety among the younger generation in China. 01:31:43 *🤖 Concerns over Chinese tech companies and data* - Data privacy and national security concerns have led to debates around Chinese tech companies like TikTok operating in the US. - However, Dr. Jin cautions against overly broad restrictions, noting the need to balance national security with upholding free market principles. - She suggests a more targeted, narrow approach to addressing specific data and security concerns rather than sweeping bans. 01:33:33 *🌐 Maintaining open communication and collaboration* - Dr. Jin emphasizes the importance of keeping communication channels open between people, businesses, and leadership in the US and China. - She highlights areas like student exchanges, scientific collaboration, and small victories in cooperation (e.g. on fentanyl) as ways to build trust over time. 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Good morning Keyu ❤️🇨🇳🙏😇🌹
That was very thoughtful to me, thanks a billion. (I think there were a fight between cameraman and camera).
你知道什麼叫清0嗎？
she is a CCP spy
Educated in usa? Hmm, China must be careful.
Good representative for Xi.
I cannot find the words to describe the astoundingly beautiful sounds that have on my body and soul.
Dr. Keyu Jin is the 2nd generation of a CCP leader. Although she was educated in the West and sounds rational, but the fact of her identity already determines her position. You need to keep this in mind.
I think that presentation reflects her ideology belongs to the 2nd generation of a CCP leader. This ideology is consistent with another person Eric Li's (Shimo Li) who is a billionaire with a MBA from Stanford. Their ideology is based on their life experiences that are greatly impacted by the CCP family background. Her centralized political control and decentralized economic promotion analysis was in China 10-20 years ago. It is not any more few years ago. Her analysis on China’s aspiration to top the World is not subjective on "China Manufacturing 2025"，and on the book and TV series of "Amazing China" , Her analysis on China new generation is focused on their material life style in China, not on their brainwashed ideology.
Too much narrative, too little data and reasoning
"Why does US want to become more like China?"😂😂😂
people in UK/US needs to visit Asia to see what development means... Im a brit living in CN and ihave to say we are wrong to be confrontational. better work together work together for a better world !
一条忠诚的美狗谈这个话题就非常可笑
One can tell by the questions that Americans, including the intelligent ones part of this audience, have no idea how politics and society operates in China nor can the understand how Chinese people can be happy living with the CCP.