GUANGZHOU IS SO MODERN! | A Canadian's First Time To China

It’s funny that here in the US or anywhere in the, so called West, Cameras are called “security cámara” (and are everywhere, the difference is that we don’t pay attention to them)…but the same Cameras, with the same purpose are called “surveillance camera” if they are in China. Anyways, looks a very modern, clean and organize society.

A common joke on the Chinese Internet is that if you go out for a walk at night, you will lose money and gain weight.

As a Chinese borned in Hong Kong China, moved to Canada in 1989, China was still a poor country had nothing can compare to Canada, after 35 years of development by hard working Chinese turned things upside down, Canada has not much thing can compare to China, I am pround of my motherland China.

China has the most advanced and futuristic cityscape in the world. It is also very safe. Most ppl in the West are oblivious to this or are in denial.

Less foreigner visitors in China recent years due to COVID and the fake news about China. What Alina showed is a real China city and ordinary people life in China. Looking through your own eyes is the best way to know about a foreign country ,especially China.

China has achieved big progression for the past two decades

I have travelled to China and lived in Guangzhou for 7 month teaching English, and like you it was a culture shock , coming for New Zealand with only 5 million people . I felt very safe walking around in the evenings as ALL the shops were open till 10 at night and the streets were so brightly lit up. So i do know how you feel. I am a blue eyed blonde and yes did get stared at alot - but loved the attention .. lol and the odd photo with the locals - i felt like a celebrity .. hahaha

China is impressive. The glass walls in the subway make sense 👌 Thank you for this video, hugs from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🪻

我是一个中国人，从我们国家的社交媒体上看到了你的vlog，对于中国有大量的摄像头这个问题希望你不要担心，我们的摄像头更多的作用是记录一段时间内发生了什么事情，当发生交通事故或者有其他重大事件的时候，帮助政府人员获得有用的信息，以便更快速的解决问题或者保护人民的利益❤❤❤

China is on my bucket list. Hopefully someday.

The West shall not discriminate China because China choose one party system instead of using two party system. One party system let China develop much faster. Nowadays China is much more developed than India, Brazil , Indonesia or other developing countries. Its streets are also cleaner and safer than most developed countries. Its life expectancy is already 2 years longer than US life expectancy and 9 years longer than India life expectancy . Expressway length in China reach 177,000 kms vs US 76,000 kms and India 4,900 kms. High speed railway length in China reach 42,000 kms vs both 0 kms in US and India. On top of that, China is also number 1 in many fields such as electricity generation, motor vehicle production (30 million per year), steel and cement production, ship building capacity( China ship building capacity is 232 times greater than US ) while it is nowhere 50 or 70 years ago. Take life expectancy of both China and US as example. In 1950 China life expectancy is about 38 vs US 68. After 71 years, in 2021 China life expectancy is 78.2 vs US 76.1( latest figure by CDC , US life expectancy dropped by 3 in 2020-2021 period from 79.1 originally). China expectancy increase by 40 years while US increase by 8 years only. China life expectancy increase 5 time faster than US. Also Look at health care by comparing MMA rate( maternal mortality rate): in 1950 China maternal mortality is 1500 women death per 100,000 birth vs US 100 women death per 100,000 births. In 2021, China MMA is 16.1 vs US 23.8 per 100,000 (the lower the number , the better health care service level) . Infant mortality rate: in 1950 China infant mortality is 195 death per 1000 birth vs US 26.8 death per 1000 births. In 2021, China infant mortality rate drop to 5 per 1000 vs US 5.4 per 1000 birth. And people in China retire at 55 years old on average to access pension. About 12 years earlier than US's 67 years requirement while some countries may not have pension at all. It means an American need work extra 40*52*12=25,000 hrs in his life than an average person in China. It also means an American only has 9 years to enjoy retirement while an average person in China has 23 years to enjoy retirement. And it is not means or asset tested when access pension in China. It means you get your pension monthly even you stay overseas, are a multi-millionaire or have another job after retirement. Singapore is another example of one party system. Its gdp is highest among Asia.

Not just an experience, but an eye- opener

A perfect trip destination

You seem especially radiant and effervescent in this video, Alina. Glad you're enjoying China!

Hi Alina - Looks like you are enjoying a wonderful experience in China ! People seem to be living at a fast pace. Nice to feel safe in a big city. Take Care 😊 !

Guangzhou is awesome. We are moving from SF to GZ. Every day is a great day

I was there in 2020, and I loved it (other than I had to leave China because the pandemic hit 2 weeks into my trip). Guangzhou is so modern and beautiful 😍

What a fascinating country. Thanks for bringing the world to us! You're just fabulous and so genuinely likeable all at the same time. Never get tired of your vids. Bless you and your loveable father! Wesley in Jacksonville, Florida

I was born and raised in Guangzhou currently living in Vancouver. I haven't come back since 2019, and it was great to see how much it's changed. Thanks for visiting my hometown and welcome to China!

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