Asking Strangers in China to Throw a Party in THEIR House
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How many times is Matt gonna cry and say he's quitting?
Not Alan agreeing to host a party while cycling with his two children 🤣
I love him so much he's such a legend
Prolly rented place, he was just fake host :D
@@Kimi_PlaysLol bitter
He's so sweet what a free spirit
@@Kimi_Playsyep. Speeks perfect english too !
Allen seems like such an amazing person. So genuine and nice. Seems like a great father too. I love how one of the things he mentioned was how this whole thing could end up being a core memory for his kids and impact the type of people they are when they grow up.
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@@anglohan5428 FREE SCOTLAND🏴 THEY MAY TAKE OUR LIVES BUT THEYLL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOMMMM!!!!
@@anglohan5428 One word... Chiiiiina.
This country is packed with nice and sincere people and as just another Chinese I offer my best gratitude for showing the great humane / kind facet of my people.
As a foreigner living in what they call here a third tire city I can say this is the true face of China 🇨🇳 . Glad the world is seeing it here in your channel.
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this one also just 1 comment?? hmm
what are you suggest my amigo. I ain't any commie robot dont get too scared so easily @@ssisffs
@@alexanderyoung4066 You only ever made 2 comments on your account. You subscribe to 6 channels on your account and Chineese people are not allowed on our internet.
why do i get emotional watching this? this host is such a kind person. lets spread kindness
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@@anglohan5428 Tibet is free. Google the first Tibet's female fighter pilot. She is protecting Tibet at the highest level.
@@IA100KPDT Tibet is occupied by China ask the Tibetans in India
As a long term resident of China (16 years) and 12 years in Shanghai, It's so good that people overseas see how friendly and welcoming Chinese citizens are. In all my time here I've never met a more hospitable and generous people. If you're outside of China please don't believe the negativity of the Western media, it's just political posturing. China is an amazing country full of awesome people. Come and visit and you'll soon realise just how incredible it is.
Are you hiring by any chance? Asking for a friend :D
That’s not a usual case for us , our ppl is indifferent, it’s well known, the case in China coz they know English, it’s not for average person who speak Chinese only
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Depends on the people. My wife is Chinese and very few of her friends from her hometown speak English but they are still very welcoming and friendly people, who I now consider are my friends. @@kenyup7936
I always understand why people don’t want to bring strangers around when they have children, but to the ones who openly trust and see the best, I understand why their children will be so much more understanding and open-minded.
In China big cities, most of people in the streets are tourists from other parts of China. In such a busy city and most of the local people are busy with their jobs or families, that’s one of the reasons why it’s difficult to organize the party, you go to smaller towns and some slow provinces like Shandong or Henan Province and ask some local English teachers, they will more than happy to host you guys
I live in US east coast, I can never trust no one here, crime rate is insanely high, people are stocking up their homes with all type of weapons like WW3 will be starting tomorrow, very sad.
@@user-cr6yp7vx9r I’m west coast, but there is still so many great people out there. Like 95% good to bad, everyone is just scared to try to be open again. I get it though, It just sucks it has to be that way.
It's in shanghai, so people don't have a big house to throw a party. Chinese usually throw party at establishments.
@@user-cr6yp7vx9r Where on the east coast? I'm 2 hours south of the outer banks and it's not like that down here.
As someone who is Chinese, it’s so nice seeing how welcoming everyone is and how this has put a positive view for many about China. Thank you for making amazing content like this
不用在乎外国人看法，中国只要持续不断变强自然别人就慕强
first comment ever hm
@@user-hc5cg3jc3i this one also 1 comment? hmm
Though I’m only half-Chinese and I live in the U.S, I appreciate how well Yes Theory shows the real China. What people see on the news doesn’t represent us.
@@ssisffsso what about me sir
Makes me cry because I want to experience these friendships and wholesome relationships But knowing I won’t have the money to visit and friends to go with. I actually have a few tears running down my face. I wish to see this beautiful culture and beautiful people. God bless anyone who reads this and just know I Am Proud Of You For Not Giving Up In Life.
Ask for a scholarship from your goverment to study in china or look out china's scholarship or look out for an scholarchip on any of the 270 universities in China.
where are you from? next year it’s my goal to visit as much of europe as i can afford with strangers, when something is booked i can let you know
Don't give up... what you shared shows you have a BEAUTIFUL heart... Hope your dreams come true...and remember me then❤❤❤
Tom hanks is on the epstein flight list.
Time to stack that bread now you got a reason to 💯
"We're far apart but close in heart" damn that made me tear a little bit... this episode is one hell of a ride and surely one for the books!!! Thank you for inspiring us as always!!
Yes! I'm going to have to remember that quote 😊
yep, that struck a cord
正确的，因为我们都是地球人！
"You're no longer strangers, you're like old friends" such a great human being.
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I'm 25% through the book so far and it's such a fascinating read, very well written. Matt's personality shines through his words and makes it a very enjoyable experience! This video and every video you guys seem to upload match the tone of the book so perfectly. So it really is the yes theory book, perfectly captured!
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that's great
Loved it ! I lived one year in China and it's always difficult to defend China to people around the world.. Your video just did that in a very beautiful way! Thanks~ But also I've been wanting to go back to China for years and now I want to go back even more x.x
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Incredible. I am an Indian living in Australia and I've managed to build an advertising agency with 50+ clients. The strange part of it is, they are literally ALL Chinese small businesses that I work with. They are the only people in Australia who gave me a shot and allowed me to make a living. Very misunderstood people as a whole thanks to Western Media and some of the most generous I've ever encountered.
Lovely feedback, Raahil. It is breaking down the stereotypes that are the barriers. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ
@@annemacleod1421 cheers 😊
Politics should never divide humanity
But don't forget we are in a democracy and we don't detain citizens like China.
@@ShriNidhi-zu2imhere we go
Alan would make the perfect host of Yes Theory China. You guys better get him back on the channel again!!!
That would be so dope, it’s like he was made for the role!
I second that 💯 The literal embodiment of the movement 💞
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i love this so much. I feel like sometimes the west has a skewed perception of Asia / Asians...that we are closed off or not as friendly. But thats not true! Just like any culture, theres always people who are down for anything! This video is proof that even though we are from vastly different cultures and values - we are still HUMAN and have compassion, curiosity and respect for one another. This is a really important reminder in this troubling times we're going through. Love yalls. Peace!
You don't need white people to approve of you as a human being. Just live your life who gives a f what they think.
This is amazing! Congrats Matt on his book launch! I've lived in China for 5 months and I can guarantee that it is one of the most beautiful countries with amazing people just like everyone here! I didn't know Chinese when I was there however all the people I met were super nice and friendly. They tried their best to communicate in English and most of all they were so welcoming!
This China series is my favorite! I used to live in China and this is the most accurate representation of the kindness of the locals:) it’s so hard to explain to people who have never been here because they can’t see past the media but I never experienced anything besides the kindness showed in these videos!
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Your channel doesn't just grasp attention or showcase travel. It genuinely elicits a true human emotion. Thank you, for continuing to be a positive change in the world.
Hope this channel goes viral so people can see how nice Chinese people are! So genuine and nice!
as an asian growing up in the west and disconnected from my own culture, this is wonderfully wholesome
American & WESTERN is brainwashed & unbelievable brainwashed!! Talk to American & Western is like talk to walls, no hope!! Their mental is not same level as Chinese!! They’re always saying “NO FREEDOM IN CHINA, UNSAFE IN CHINA” All Chinese they meet on street is NOT NORMAL CITIZEN, IT MUST BE CPC MEMBERS OFFICERS BLENDING WITH PEOPLE” When it proven they’re going in this country so freedom doing whatever they want, drink beer in street, going anywhere!! THEY STILL FK WONDER OF CHINA IS SAFE OR DANGEROUS?? IF CHINA IS FREEDOM OR CONTROL!! I’m Vietnamese, not even Chin& no where I’m not bias China But reading all ridiculous, racist hateful & bloody arrogant with no brains here, make me sick!! CHINA IS STUPID TO LET THESE PEOPLE PUT FOOTSTEPS IN THEIR LANDS. The can living, expat working in safety country, clean environment but they’re always TALK BAD SHIT ABOUT PEOPLE & THE HOST COUNTRY!!
i'm asian living in the west too and i'm finding myself increasingly more angry with western MSM which historically has and still does portray asian people, especially china, in such a poor way. it's undeserved and there's obviously an agenda here. it's dangerous because it influences the way the average person in the west sees an asian person and subsequently how they will treat them. i think we can all agree that a white person or foreigner is going to be treated much better in china and broader asia than an asian person has been and is treated in the west. in addition to the typical mockery, disrespect and racism, asian people also have to deal with fear of actual physical assault. it becomes a safety issue. on the flipside, due to hollywood propaganda and western media which portrays white people in a good light, asian people who have never visited a western country, think all westerners are elegant and well-mannered. boy, are they going to get a reality check if they ever find themselves in a western country. it's also seemingly still socially acceptable and normalised in the west to be racist and disrespectful towards asian people in a way that it isn't towards other ethnic groups.
@@lowkeyconvert8971 But Asian in WESTERN IN SILLY, WEAK, COWARD & NOT UNIT TOO!! They’re not riots, not speak louder & unit on street & offices department & media companies department to SHOWING LOUDER VOICE!! Not ask polite & gently talking. And ASIAN HARVARD STUDENT IS TERRIBLE & BULLSHIT. All of them avoid this topic & never STAND UP SPEECHS IN PUBLIC SHOOLS OR MEETINGS TO SHOW THEIR ANGRY, Mad angry!! Not just White but Latinos, Blackget treat well & good in ALOTS ASIA COUNTRY, MORE SAFETY, MORE FREEDOM THAN THEY HAVE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY!! While Asian get treat as third class & lowest class people in US & WESTERN & SOUTH AMERICA & NON ASIA COUNTRY!! Ridiculously & make my blood boiling & angry to see our people facing most racist hateful.
@@lowkeyconvert8971 And here, Chinese & Korean is licking this boy ass like they’re worldship him!! I mean people act friendly, polite & kind, it must be that way. That’s how human should be & should behave & it how we ASIAN SHOWING FOREIGNERS & VISITORS OF WELCOME & FRIENDLY!! But this is just too far away from being friendly, peaceful & welcoming. What a shameful of worldship these people make Asian look like idiots & weirdo!!
That's what the West want you to do, disconnect your own race and be a puppet to their country while creating false western media.
I love how kids were part of preparation for the party and how Alan noncahalantly said thanks for babysitting. It just shows that he 100% trusted you guys and what a wonderful person he is.
Credit to the baby sitters, hahaha - from THE Allen
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What a video!!! Just watched the whole video in laughs and tears!! This will be at the centre of our family documentary shelf!! Great pleasure to host you Cory, Derin, Matt, Stephan, Thomas, Yan and everyone to the house!! Welcome to come back any time! FROM YOUR ALLEN, MISKY, EVAN and HANNAH
Oh wow! 🎉🎉🎉
Allen, you are a freaking legend ! And your kids are so cute.. I am sure they will remember this night for a long time to come ! 😅
The legend of Allen and his two adorable kids !
Amazing love it
Allen my man!
I really love china, lived three years there, people are very kind and giving. Chinese people have the purest soul, Goodluck with your new book matt
@@Elom643 you do not need to agree, bet you come from a country where there is rape, violence and crime everyday
haha what a miserable comment @@Elom643
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Amazing Video you guys've made. Als a Chinese living abroad I almost forgot how welcoming and hospitable my hometown is. I watched it with tears full of my face.
i'm from El Salvador but i grew up in china. i can assure you Chinese ppl are extremely friendly. i would always get greeted with kindness wherever i went. China is a very misunderstood place, its nothing like the media plays it out to be. China is my second home and i miss it so much. both of my homes, China and El Salvador are very misunderstood countries that are portrayed badly on the news, but are quite the opposite when you go and explore. this video is only a tip of the iceberg of how friendly and hospitable china is.
It’s misunderstood due to intentional western propaganda lol
Crazy mix! 🇸🇻🤝🇨🇳😳
Que pedo. It’s a goal to travel and I always say ima go to china or Japan.
Salvadoran gang
不必在意，中国几千年来一直都有很好的价值观和愿景，只是最近200年前打了个盹。
It truly is sad that most of the things we read about China here in Europe are mostly negative. Seeing this group of people come together, being kind and loving to each other makes this even more special. You’ve shown exactly the opposite which is beautiful. This video definitely inspired me to visit China and experience this myself one day.
Western media is an arm of their government agencies. A unified happy China is their largest threat.
Haha just like what we Chinese have been indoctrinated about how negative westerners can be. We live in an information cocoons and are informed whatever our govs want us to believe. I believe most people are nice, despite their origins and ethnicity.
the Chinese people are amazing! its their government that sucks. you cant hold that against them.
You are always be welcomed to China !!
@@quillclock Their government don't suck, who told you they do?, let me guess western media, e.g the CIA $50M paid journalist
How cool was Alan ! Literally everyone there seemed so genuine ❤❤ what a great video, I will never get sick of these ❤
Actually, my name is Alan, too. I feel proud of him.
In these last episodes with Matt, I have such mixed feelings. Knowing that Matt's part will soon be over, having already got my hands on his book, and seeing him along Thomas and Derin, it really makes me feel like an actual loss in my life. You guys have been such a big part of my life. In some of the hardest years in my life, I had your company on my side. Finding comfort and making dreams while watching you. Finally wearing some Seek Discomfort t-shirts for the past three months, without feeling shy of the message. Thank you for everything.
I read the book last night. In one-sitting. Its a love letter and a goodbye from Matt to the Yes Fam. A perfect conclusion to this part of his life.
Its really sad to see what most people think of China. But if you visit in person, you can see how developed and clean it is, and the people are very friendly
Most people who watch BBC and CNN or fox news or any other US propaganda patriotic news channel 😅😅
I would second that! - from THE Allen
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@@anglohan5428 u pathetic...
I was adopted from China and would like to go back someday. Seeing this makes me really want to go back since I don’t remember anything about it. I’ve been watching you guys since day 1 and so proud of you all for reaching this far! I was on your instagram live once back in 2019. Hope to meet you guys one day!
Welcome back in the future.❤
welcome back anytime
Welcome back♥
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I cried thru the whole party. This is just too wonderful! You've changed lives, not just at the party but around the world. Regards from Indiana!
Suffering from social anxiety and panic disorder, it’s been a year of not even talking to people, thank you THANK YOU for making me feel good and making me push myself out of my comfort zone. I am living again. Love y’all, will miss you MATT
Keep pushing :) i used to be in that situation as well. Step by step!
You don’t live in Atlanta do you?
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This long goodbye to Matt is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. What an absolutely 10/10 human being.
Yall are so inspirational and wholesome, love to see the solidarity and new bonds that are created form such spontaneity.
I am so glad I found this channel. Even talking to people I already know is hard, talkless of talking to strangers. one of my goals this year is to leave my comfort zone and battle my social anxiety. i hope I can do it.
Having lived in China 8 years ago, the hospitality and willingness to connect is totally unsurprising. You guys are amazing and chose the best place to do it! Also the English level is insanely high with this crowd
As someone who grew up in China this doesn’t surprise me at all. People there really aren’t afraid to say yes or approach a stranger, especially a foreigner.
Most countries are open and accepting. Keyword being most, not all. America says yes but built on hell no.
@@SykotikShadow People are people. China's government is the obvious issue. Modern day slavery is horrible.....
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"We're from apart but close in heart" is the cutest thing ever. Love you guys!!!!! Your videos are so inspirational and I can't wait to embark on my own travelling journeys next year and hopefully meet some strangers which will become long life friends.
Matt crying is everything. I love how vulnerable he is! ❤❤❤
I love Alan's spirit. "You know...why not?" LOL seriously the best person you could've found. What an amazing video.
Just the look on Thomas’ face when Matt held his speech about the book in the middle of a group of strangers… that joy and pride ❤ another wonderful video! Thanks guys, for sharing all of this with us 😊 Matt, we’ll miss you so much but you’ll always be part of this community. No matter where your journey will take you. Love you buddy ❤
Cents!
This episode was really touching just seeing everyone come together.
this feels like one of the OG videos. I love it so much. Matt you've been such a huge part of this all, thank you, truly.
Alan is truly the embodiment of this channel. Right up his alley. I hope the guests become friends with one another
When my boyfriend told me you had come out with a video in China, I was so excited to watch it with him. Then I was shocked you didn't think you would be able to make it happen! Maybe the big cities are different, but Monzhouli in the north was one of the most welcoming, generous places I've ever been. I lived there for nearly two years and rarely ever went a weekend without being invited for food, a party, or a wedding. By the end of the video, I was tearing up remembering so many nights spent with strangers playing board games or getting a drink and dancing. Thank you so much for your videos and the trip down memory lane. 感谢中国北方的朋友们 我永远不会忘记你的恩情
I have never been, have wanted to go since I was 12! The media here is doing a really good job and constantly painting China in a negative light - obviously there are valid issues, but to not say that about ourselves as well is naive. Everyone I’ve met from China - while only a handful of people, has been so open, happy, and chill for lack of a better word.
In China big cities, most of people in the streets are tourists from other parts of China. In such a busy city and most of the local people are busy with their jobs or families, that’s one of the reasons why it’s difficult to organize the party, you go to smaller towns and some slow provinces like Shandong or Henan Province and ask some local English teachers, they will more than happy to host you guys
@@DozITthe anti China propaganda are central kitchen made by the leader of the west , they order every media in the west must follow, your which country I am saying?
@@weizhang2834Makes sense.
@@DozITbeing from a little farming town in the rural Midwest, everyone was terrified for me to go. There was definitely a cultural gap at first, but now, I will always be homesick for northern China. Give yourself a little grace and time to adjust, but absolutely go if you can.
Matt! Your book just came in and I can't wait to read it! You all are incredible people, and I'm looking forward to seeing those stories in written word. Keep doing big things
Ive been watching you guys for a long time. I have social anxiety and struggle to even talk to strangers let alone people i know. Your videos make me feel like im a part of a community. Matts genuine emotion is so inspiring. And very proud of him for writing his boon. Definitely going to purchase it. Keep doing what youre doing guys. You guys bring so much good to the world and your audience.
I was actually stuck in Tianjin without a hotel for the New Year holiday, and a local - not speaking any English manage to bunk me for a week with himself and his elderly mother. Most of the local Chinese people are very nice - its just that you need to come to China and communicate with them
This generosity and kindness to strangers can be found across China. Living here for 10 years, it's troubling how wrongly China and its people are misrepresented in media, by politicians and by experts who are never questioned when they make accusations and slurs. It's apparent from the video and I experience daily, people who are positive, open and happy in their lives with hopes and dreams for the future. My hope is that Yes Theory will continue for many years to come, the work you do is amazing for showing us all our common humanity. Love to you all and I'm sure that Matts book will be a great success!
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glad you’re enjoying your life here ! Yeah I just recently realized how much the overall image of China has deteriorated in the past few years and honestly it’s brutal… I lived in US for couple years about 10 years ago, back then most people just don’t care or don’t have anything to say about China. Nowadays the hatred and disgust towards China seems to be widespread … maybe due to the pandemic and propaganda? It’s just sad what politicians would do to bully one country 🤷🏻♀️ Our government is certainly not perfect but it’s definitely not evil either
Not evil? So putting 1 million muslims in a concentration camp for being muslim is not evil?
I can always imagine myself being receptive to a spontaneous request from a friendly stranger, but reaching out seems like an impossibility. You guys will forever be a reminder of the incredible opportunities that lie in uncertainty. Thank you Matt for helping ignite something I hope never dies, no matter how small it burns within me.
I’m a shy introvert so I’m not quite as daring towards strangers. Even making requests of people I know is tough. But one philosophy I try to stick to is “if you don’t ask, you won’t know or you won’t receive.” The worst anyone can do is say no or ignore you. Which leaves plenty of room for someone to say yes. :)
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS OMG. I have social anxiety and things like these really inspire me to to fight the fear of embarrassment and try to put myself out there. ALSO I think it would be a great idea for the online store to find some recycled-based options to add, for example I'm pretty sure a lot of brands make t-shirts from plastic bottles or stuff like that
Everyone at the party seemed so welcoming and kind. Seeing Allen bring you all into his home without hesitation was beautiful. What a great video to highlight kindness, so needed right now.
when I was a child, I really wanted to visit china, I thought the culture, food and history was really interesting, I especially wanted to visit the great wall! As an Indian, growing up, our countries have always had tension way before I was born and continues to even now. My image of china over the years was tainted. the country I once very fondly wanted to visit slowly started to become a place I was not only biased against but maybe even dislike or hate. Hearing all the negative things in the news, hearing certain elders and politicians talk about the country, i found myself start to take their ideology. I was reluctant to start this series because of that, maybe I was scared of the truth but when I started your china episodes, it felt like a huge weight was off my back. I got tears in my eyes during all of the episodes. I couldn't believe how I could start thinking so negatively. The common person has always been good, its just the agenda of some people who ruin it for everyone else. I kind of feel the child in me being excited again! I will visit china as soon as I will be able to and I hope to get along with all the brothers and sisters living there who I interact with! sure politics are very complicated and important but it should be used for the country and not to garner hate. glad to have watched the videos! they taught me not to blindly believe anything, not even blindly believe you guys :) I will go and see everything for myself!
This Indian guy went to China a few months ago and made a serious videos about it (Start here kzhead.info/sun/nr2plaWXooiZfHA/bejne.html). His video changed hundred thousands Indians' view about China. Chinese government and media never demonizes India the way India does to China. Chinese people are very friendly towards Indian.
中国的年轻人反而更加独立自主，而且他们的世界观非常开阔
I recommend you check out "The wandering maniac" who is an Indian traveling around China. He had visited Tibet last week or so and is currently in Xinjiang now.
I took Mandarin in high school all 4 years (even though it was 3 1/2) and from my teachers I learned that China isn't bad. The media paints the country negatively, specially in the US because their form of government is different from ours. Yet the government is slowly changing. It won't be democratic anytime soon, but its evolving. It's a wonderful country with so many nice people and they love strangers. Specially tourist according to one of my teachers. Just as long as you don't mention the "Three T's" (Tibet, Taiwan, Tiananmen), typically you are good to go. Once you bring up any at all mention of those three, you better start running.
PRC's policies suck ass. The people have always been great. Same with Iran government vs Iranian people.
seeing how happy everyone is and how they all came together as one big family warms my heart
Best of luck Matt in all your future adventures!! Thank you so much for being a part of bringing Yes Theory to the world, this channel is such a wholesome place which always warms my heart and makes me smile even when things are tough - you've made the world a better place to be
I don't know why you were so hesitant about China. You'll find most Eastern and Middle Eastern cultures revolve around family, food and getting together. The most friendly, warm and open hearted people ever!!
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@@YesTheory love your videos guys
Exist. Thanks.
Same WHAT HAPPENED AT 14:35 ????
What you guys doing is inspirational, positive vibes - positive minds. I truly support your mission, you do remind me of myself 😂, you know saying yes to experience anything, striking up new friendships and joining others. I do believe that life is fun and should be lived to the fullest. Congratulation to Matt on launching his book
I’m literally shedding tears here. What An amazing video. And the impact of strangers and their connections. Beautiful.
We never knew China is this friendly! Thank you guys for the China series! Keep going! Much respect! ❤🤝🙏🏻
surely yes theory isnt a propaganda channel
@@krlegulas people understand china is great but the government is the hard part😂 you saw how they got blocked😂
I've been to China many times. People are mostly friendly and outgoing. Don't confuse a government with its people.
@@birianination7097 Without this current government, the people will mostly be poor, illiterate, bandits everywhere outside cities and American bases everywhere mistreating the locals and sexually harassing Chinese women. You'll also see signs stating "Chinese and dogs are not allowed" outside parks and stores, that's exactly the picture I painted of a post WW2 and pre-communist take over China.
@@birianination7097 They got blocked because they added 150+ people in a single day, so probably the app's algorithm detected it as some sort of spam. Instagram and WhatsApp do the same think. China's government isn't great, but do you really think it would be directly blocking some random foreigners using WeChat?
Never let politics or political boarders separate the people. People are people no matter where you go. Good vibrations attract the same.
Seriously, just because the CCP is bad does not mean that the people and culture are bad too
Its the warmest gathering of people celebrating humanity. Thanks for another lovely video and showing that a possibly awkward encounter can be so beautiful and heart-warming
watching you guys made me think of the positive energy we can attract when we are in turn positive, generous and grateful. thank you for this wholesome video!
Alan is the perfect embodiment of what "Yes Theory" is about.
It's incredible to see the amazing friendly Chinese citizens!! I used to live in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai. No matter where I was in China, the Chinese people will always give me the warmest welcome. They are so different from those described by western medias. Therefore, the most important thing is to interact and communicate with the local people instead of just browsing the Internet. All in all, TALK TO STRANGERS!!
This was so crazy and I Loved it. Wish nothing but the best for Allen and his family. You can feel the love in this video
This is definitely on my top 5 series so heartfelt and loving ugh I want to see more
Went to School in China for about a year and it was the most incredible experience ever! Everyone is so nice and welcoming. I made a lot of friends whom I still keep in touch till this day!
welcome back to china
FREE TIBET!!!!!!!!!!! FREE HONG KONG!!!!!!!! FREE UIGHER!!!!!!!!!!! FREE/DEFEND INDEPENDENT TAIWAN!!!!!!!!!!! GET OUT OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
This brought tears to my eyes. I started watching about 12 months ago, as I was going though a severe depressive episode. I think you guys helped save me. Thank you for everything.
Peace be whit you.
Proud of you! YesTheory are always an amazing spark of positivity and joy. Hope you can take some of their energy from that and use it for yourself!
U got this bro!
Peace and love to you friend! - from THE Allen
I'm so happy for Matt and I'm also sad to know that we won't be seeing him as much. Another great video!!
Thank you so much for all your great energy ❤️ and for the book! So hyped 🙏🏼
huuuge congrats to Matt and everyone else on the team 💙 so proud of how far this community has come!
we're so proud of him too!!!
Can't wait tell I'm there dropping 🎶🎙️🎶🎙️🌳
You guys are single handedly spreading world peace. The amount of respect I have for you can’t be understated.
One of my favourite episodes yet, the perfect one that embodies the thru essence of Yes Theory. The good vibes and the genuineness of every single one just shines thru this video and got me teary eyed A FEW TIMES.
just can't help crying. love you guys
I have lived in China for over a decade, and man, everything about China blew my mind! I have found the love of my life and made many friends for life. Chinese people are so friendly and supportive; they always try their best to ensure you have a good time while you stay there. For example, Chengdu is my favorite place in China. I hope that one day, I will go back and do something similar. ❤
Im from Chengdu and hope you come back again, this city welcome you forever.
Omg! I just left Chengdu and missing it soo much! I lived there for 8 years ❤
@@frankh.6122 Hi! Thanks . You know, after living there for years, sometimes I mistakenly speak Chinese in the States or open my WeChat QR code to pay, lol. I almost got used to my Chinese life. I'm aiming to go back to Chengdu by the end of 2024.
@@gisela1122 it’s gonna be hard for you 😅! Gonna miss it very badly
Shoutout to Alan and his hospitality. Great vibes 👏
I just love these videos. Showing peoples stories and cultures from all walks of life helps me so much to see that we are all really so similar and one big family on this earth.
Yes, one world one family, love from China ❤
Such a heartwarming vid! Brought tears to my eyes multiple times. Thank you for inspiring us and reminding us that magic is in the unknown ✨
These videos are like a 20 minute session of being liberated from the repetitiveness of my everyday day and they make me more motivated than ever and I just want to say thank you
Even as a fellow North American born Asian , this video even made me think twice about my ill conceived notions about China 🇨🇳 as a country . I thought it was a cold almost spiteful towards other countries not aligned with their values. Congratulations on this inspiring video
You literally just described the US.
@@Justin-ug3ii I live in Vancouver and I heard that Canada is Chinas least favourite country .. but that could be media posturing for all that matters :)
Yes, it is. The media coverage will inevitably be somewhat one-sided. To be honest, as a person who has lived in China for 22 years, the vast majority of the people are kind and friendly.
@@winstonwinston3487there's a joke in china saying Chinese could be one of the official languages in metropolitan city like Toronto and Vancouver in CA, coz there's so many Chinese there. Canada might be the first choice Chinese think of migrating to, nowhere close to "least favorite"😂
Ask you self this: do you believe the US government, do you believe it's media? Then Why does everybody believe "China bad" almost instantly when it up the news or from the white house and pentagon? There's a running joke: A guy came up to a custom window, the custom ask him: "what's your business in this country?" The guy:"brain washing tech" Custom:"this is a free and democratic country, we don't do that here" The guy:" yes! This!"
It is heartwarming to watch strangers sharing one roof and enjoying as if they were known to each other.
You guys are truly the best. Thanks Matt for all of your contributions to Yes Theory.
It's amazing how a single narrative in media can define a whole country. It's always inspiring to see that our friends from the other side of the world aren't all that different from us after all. Thanks for this video, it's a great reminder of the humanity at the core of everyone :)
The western media is actually 400 journalists in CIA's pocket, a $50M annual budget for it. A former agent confirmed it, said it's the lowest cost to run a cold war.
It's truly sad how media turns us all against one another, we all are humans and we all are the same no matter what we look like and where we come from. I hope one day the world's people will realize this and we can all become closer.
@@Kaspar.C0LD I suppose that's what I was trying to point out with my comment: the conflation of "this country or this political side is bad, so therefore all the people who are a part of it or believe in it are bad." Definitely agree with all your points: it's always better to see the humanity and genuinely understand where people are coming from. We need more people like you in this world I guess :P
@Kaspar.C0LD U.S say that Chinese people hate their government. It's the opposite at 95% approval.The Chinese people are this happy and friendly because their government created a country that allows for it. With near zero crime, they don't distrust anybody, like this video proved
The Chinese people and government are the biggest victims of Western mainstream media. Unlike the USA and its Allies, Russia and even India, China is the only major world power that has not had a military conflict with another country in nearly 50 years, yet Western governments and mainstream media have led many people to believe that China is the biggest threat to world peace.
It is amazing to see your incredible stories from China and the amazing people you have met everywhere you've gone! I competed for the United States in the 2022 Paralympic Games in Beijing, and although we couldn't explore outside of the Paralympic Village because of Covid, every single person I met was so kind and friendly. The bus drivers and staff who helped us where all amazing people and so much fun to talk to! The assigned Chinese assistants for Team USA were all incredible and I still keep in touch with them today! On one of my final days in the village I asked one of the staff in the dining hall if I could have one of the posters on the wall that I loved and before I knew it there were six different people helping to make sure I would be able to get the poster back to the US safely without ripping it. I can't wait to go back and experience more of the country and the incredible people there. Thank you for always helping to show that no matter where we are from we are all human and we all have the capacity and thirst for love and connection.
You are very welcome back to China again! The covid time is over and you can travel freely in China now without any restriction. You can find just like this video, it's not only person in the Olympic park are nice and friendly, almost everyone you will meet in China is nice and friendly if you have an open heart.
Welcome back to visit China, don’t worry about the language barrier, we are glad to help if you have any problems. Love from China ❤.
Welcome to China anytime! Love from shanghai.
中国欢迎你❤
So far, I've cried along every episode in this series. You guys are doing amazing things. Thank you.
New subscriber here, and I’m so grateful to have found you in my notifications. So much kindness, smiles and joy. I believe in serendipity, I needed this.
This is one of my all time favourite videos. The juxtaposition of matt launching his book in a room full of strangers was beautiful. Well, I'm off to buy the book!
I'm the lady who moved out 10 days ago hahaha, all my friends are sending me this video today, this is amazing!！
Really? Lols. Your moving out made this happen! 😂
This is one of my favorite videos you guys have created. So wholesome ❤
I literally have the biggest smile across my face watching these videos. Its truly heart warming.
This series has been amazing so far! As someone who has visited China twice as a young child, in order to adopt my 2 Chinese sisters, these videos have reminded me so much of how remarkable this country and its' people really are.
thanks!
This series is just amazing. Yep, we Chinese also like to have fun and are very friendly. There are so many fun things to do, delicious food to taste, and stunning sceneries to see, not to mention rich historical sites to visit. Hope more people be encouraged by this series and go there for their own amazing experience 🎉🎉🎉
What an amazing journey you've had in China! Was so interesting to follow you along :) Also bought the book, can't wait to read it!!
Alan, as well as the people you got to connect with along your journeys are amazing! I'm in my mid 40's now, had some experiences of joining exchange programs/living in foreign countries in my 20's-early 30's. It's always heartwarming to watch your videos as I still recall those memories of joy and excitement of exploring new places, new culture, and connecting to strangers. Hope one day my family can be a host family to people seeking for experiences like you guys, and like my younger self. ❤ from Indonesia.
You will be missed Matt! New chapters are scary, but you have so many in this community behind you! Thank you for sharing with us and we all love you. ❤
I'm not Not surprised at all. I've been to china 5 times for work and would often travel solo every week. I went to Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Humen and Beijing all on the bullet train. I had an incredible time and met some of the best people ever. This is without speaking a lick of mandarin btw..Absolutely blown away by the infrastructure, safety, food and public transportation, coming from the US. I'd move in a heartbeat if I had the chance.
Made me smile seeing so many strangers coming together just to have good vibes.