I recently got the chance to attend APEC 2022 in Bangkok Thailand, attended by major world leaders from 21 different global member economies. KZhead invited me to come interview some of these leaders and I challenged myself to try and speak at least some of each leader’s language. The leaders I spoke with included Tanee Sangrat, Thailand’s new ambassador to the United States, Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, Jerry Sambuaga, the Deputy Trade Minister of Indonesia, and Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Executive Director of APEC and former Secretary-General of Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
With tens of thousands of Thai police and soldiers out in force, security and scheduling for this event was extremely tight so I was very limited in whom I could speak with and what I could ask, but I do think I at least managed to catch some of these leaders off guard and connect with them on a more human level. Here’s a snippet of our conversations and hope you enjoy!
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*a few years later* “surprising an extraterrestrial civilization by speaking their language”
Gone wrong gone sexual??!!! Cops called 😱😱
@@calhoot3577 ayo relax fam XD
@@mim073 gotta farm the algorithm fam 😂
Haha!
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Breaking the language barrier is so disarming. These politicians opened right up.
Also because he interviewed them for them and not for their jobs.
I wanted to like but it’s at 420 Likes and I couldn’t do that
@@aidanstaves9100 A man of culture
@@DirigiblePlum Being a public figure must be lonely. Only asked about the industry they are in. I can see it being so refreshing to actually be asked about themselves.
Im sure some of them had to grab the monster by the horns and stuff it back in the cage for a while.
It's nice to see politicians behave like friendly people when their languages are spoken by forgeiners. It goes to show how far you can connect to people when you understand each other a little more.
They are people like any other. Politicians do their thing on TV-Cameras, but off they drink, eat and merry just like anyone else.
You are incredibly naive.
@@TheTooBig They literally make their money from taking away people's freedoms. They're wolves, we're rabbits. Their job is to eat us, our job is to get away. When they say "we're here to help", it really means, "we see an opportunity to control the flow of money".
Lol Thailand is communist, definitely would not say their leaders are friendly people.
They’re still dirtbags. Especially blinken
Protect this man at all cost. He's breaking new ceilings for the culture!
You too bro, y’all are an inspiration to us all
Continuing the amazing work that Laoshu-san put in. Blessings to you and all the polyglot crew for all that you guys do!
@@NUFCSuraj Laoshu was fraud
He's a hack
Laoshu was the best in this area but he passed away recently.
Ari literally started talkin about massages with the Thai Ambassador and ended getting a massage with him 💀
Lmao i was a bit tense when he started the subject but the ambassador was very clever to switch to thai's craftmenship and then suggesting having a massage. A good show of an ambassador skills, and a reminder for myslef i need to stay in the office and never to people 's relations.
@@TheMusicalKnokcers the thing is, Thailand is well known for their legitimate massages as well. We all know what our first thoughts were, but they had an actual thai massage area at the summit lol.
@@hhcdfhngdzjjbf579 yeah but reducing thai to massage yknow, i just though he was clever to link it to other areas of skills like that
@@TheMusicalKnokcers yep it was impressive
@@vardhanarya tell me more 👀👀👀
the guy speaking french has an impeccable accent in both french and english, like crazy level impeccable. oh wow.
Well, he did say he went to school in France from 9-18 years of age…. The formative years
He's the US Secretary of State....
yeah I was expecting an accent but it was flawless
@@Sip999 So what? Is it everyone’s job to remember his name?
@@cazkiwinz4300 literally like 😂😂😂 that shit doesn’t do away and I studied in French schools from elementary to freshman year, still have the French accent
The ambassador hit the nail on the head with that simple comment: "I encourage you, especially at a younger age, to live abroad. You will get to see your country from different perspective." This is so important because I grew up thinking my country was the greatest in the world. Then, as soon as I traveled abroad and lived there for some years, I realized all of it's flaws and really have no desire to go back.
where have you settled since then?
@@VWDSTIN I'd also like to know, It will be interesting to talk about.
And then the ignorant people will be like “ well if you hate America so much why don’t you stay out”
Well, i think that nothing in the world absolutely perfect. If you feel more comfortable wherever you are, then you are lucky enough to find your place
Different for me, when I moved to another country, I loved my country more.
I appreciate that Xiaoma didn't just show off his language skill but actually interview the leaders.
These world leaders are largely influential for all the humanitarian work they do. Somehow you're able to connect with them on a deeper level by speaking their native languages. It paves the way for more perspectives to come into existence.
Yes, Antony Blinkin, the great humanitarian 😂
world leaders...humanitarian...good joke😆
@@chrisj1909 you have no idea
@@8pija22 why's that?
@@chrisj1909 A lot of “less important” world leaders do a lot of good, diplomats and ambassadors are irreplaceable in regards to what they do for countries
I agree with the French speaker, living in another country broadens a person's perceptions. Undoubtedly you were the bright spot in their week. I hope to see more interviews from this summit meeting.
Anthony Blinken is the United States Secretary of State how you don't know him lmao
@@ommsterlitz1805 there is actually people who are not from the USA and dont know all their politicians.
@@ommsterlitz1805 Never heard of this man in my life
@@Skycrafter328 You should know him exactly because you are not from the USA as he is representing the USA when the president cannot. he does that job for almost 20 years and he is suspected to be part of the Falcons politicians or more know as the deep state.
@@Skycrafter328 I’m from the USA and didn’t know his name he isn’t an elected official either, appointed to his position
I love how you interact with all these world leaders no differently than a bodega owner in NYC. We are all humans that share more commonalities than differences. You the best!
Absolutely. It always makes me crack up when I see people speak to politicians and celebrities with some type of god-like reverence. If a god existed, I wouldn't even speak to it with reverence. Just be yourself.
U OK there
Best boi?
For real, how many languages does this guy even speak?? Fascinating and inspiring!
about twenty different languages. Mandarin being his best known foreign language
I think the right answer to your question is " all of them" HAHA dude is super smart
I’m actually Malysian like the woman in this video and environment really helps especially being able to constantly practice a language and be immersed within the culture. Malaysians speak so many languages because the country is made up of many different languages and we even speak a creole-type language called Manglish
The part where the guy is asking if you are okay during the massage is so funny 😂 it’s like you started hallucinating and he’s asking if you are still there
Its SO incredible how quickly you disarm them and get them to open up in a more casual, friendly manner. Both with your languages and personality!
Xiaoma would make a great ambassador! We should foster these international relationships through greater understanding of languages and cultures. Great video! 😁👍
Xiaoma would make a great head of the UN.
I have always said he should be the UN ambassador.
@@Ozgrade3 he couldnt fake his way there like he does on youtube :)
I'm not so sure if ambassador is the right career choice for him. As an ambassador you have to act in the interest of your country and sometimes against others. This means lying to and manipulating other people. I think he's way too nice for that.😊
@@TerryFGM what makes you think he fakes his vids ??
Thai ambassador and xiaoma just chillin’ LMAO
Their little giggle at the beginning of each interview was fantastic. Once they did that it was like they instantly relaxed. Ari you are a fantastic interviewer, in all languages.
We worked with an organization that sponsored French students to come to America, live with an American family for a month and get an American experience. I think my family got as much out of it as the French student did at being in America. It definitly helped my daughter with her French and aside from a lasting friendship it fostered a new idea of living abroad that my daughter is very interested in. I only see learning other languages and cultures as a good thing to open the world to everyone. Love this channel and others that show how open and inviting other people and cultures are. We're not as closed off as we think we are.
i literally know someone who was part of that program lol. the world is so small haha
What is the name of this organization?
its sad that america is the only state that does such things :( i wish japan or idk other countries would do the same, but how do these families get picked?
@@manonheb2535 I'll get back to you on this. My wife got the ball rolling on it. I know it's losely connected to the private school my kids attend.
@@Soniic95 you request to join the international group that sponsors these kids. Your write a request letter stating your intentions, they do a background check, criminal and financial, they do a home visit and periodic checkups before they place the teenager. We missed the first year due to covid and then not letting international travel but they lifted that last year so it all worked out. You get to choose from a long list of applicable children and they get to choose you as well. You correspond, so that you and the kid and her parents can become acquinted with each other, back and forth through letters, emails and FaceTime a few times before the date arrives that they arrive.
I could see Xiaoma doing a Hot Ones-style interview show with different languages instead of hot wings. Speaking the native language of these interviewees quickly breaks down any barriers and allows for a more conversational tone right from the jump. Very Sean Evans-eque.
that's actually a really cool concept!
Bro is smart
My friend, you’ve got the gift of the common touch both literally and figuratively. You were able to interact with these people as if they were just another stranger you met in one of your other videos, despite however powerful or influential they were. You’ve got an insane superpower, and to watch you harness it with each new upload is a true blessing. Thank you!
Xiaomanyc is secretly the next world leader
He will lead the global earth empire
This might be a silly question but who was the last world leader?
@@bananawammabama Chuck Norris
@@bananawammabama bill nye I suppose
@@bananawammabama Mr. Worldwide obviously.
This is the first time I've heard Xioma speaking a second language that I actually speak. I have to say, your French is pretty good for someone who probably hasn't put much time into it! I was impressed! :) Your comprehension of his speaking in particular was impressive. Great job, as always, Xioma. Especially considering you probably weren't prepared for him to have French as a second language when you asked that question. :)
I was so impressed with everyone you interviewed. It gave me a lot of hope! Thank you!
Wow what an honor! You definitely surprised and impressed those representatives. Great work! A great example of how language connects us all to each other.
As a french, this dude spend like 9 years of school and he can talk a perfect accent french, even some of my friends can't lmao Thx Xiaoma for this quality content
Congratulations on growing such a large community and getting so many new opportunities but still in the right ways! I have watched these videos for so long now and it is just so refreshing to see other people enjoy it as much as me. Thank you for showing all of us around the world how similar and different we can all be. Peace and Love to you and yours
You started really well by saying “Ibu di rumah apa kabar?” as that sounded really natural, but we can’t use “kamu” when speaking to someone older, especially if it’s someone you’re supposed to give respect to. But I’m sure Mr Sambuaga was pleasantly surprised nevertheless. Interesting that he picked The Halal Guys because A. As a Christian he doesn’t need to eat anything halal B. We do have The Halal Guys in Indonesia as well
I think he’s Jewish
He is jewish(I don't know if he's religious)but he spoke some muslim majority languages,which means he had to go to places where there would be speakers of those languages, halal restaurants for exemple
Guys, I was talking about His Excellency Jerry Sambuaga, not Mr Arieh Smith 😅
In Malay, the use of “awak” and “kau” is considered rude to someone older.
@@fab8490 we don’t use “awak” at all except in dialects.
Language and food, the two best ways to connect with strangers. I've liked your videos for a while, but this is a whole different level. Awesome job!
What an incredible opportunity to speak with these leaders. Language really does open so many doors.
Anthony Blinken il parle le français avec une très bonne prononciation ! Super cool. Il se passe pour un locuteur natif facilement !
Il a passé sa scolarité à l'Ecole Bilingue Jeannine Manuel à Paris
c'est parce qu'il l'est
il parle mieux français que certains français mdrr
@@FutRR_ Que les Français de papier oui c'est sur...
Oui un excellent français sans accent !
Like Sec Blinken said, when you take the time and make the effort to learn and speak another's language, the respect will be reciprocated by the other party.
You have such a natural flow and connection with people. It really makes others comfortable to just be themselves with you. You've inspired me to look into other languages.
This is just so dope you can see how everyone instantly opens up and becomes more engaged as soon. Super cool and shows the great things humans can do 😊
That’s so awesome. Just by breaking the ice with a someone’s home language can make the world of difference. A lot of opportunities for someone who can appreciate, respect, and learn other cultures
I love the energy in these interviews.Very positive. Thank you. Tack så mycket.
I love how you connect with everyone. Language is a part of it but also treating everyone as an equal and with respect.
Dudeeeeeee....that's greatly needed and appreciated. We need one language for all to speak to each other, and yours, good sir, is the language of friendly. Keep up that great language. Being from Canada and hearing the American speak French so very well was alos greatly appreciated.
Dudeee such a cool video. You can see how making the extra effort to speak their language really gets them to open up
It’s so crazy how you can move conversations along when BOTH are disarmed
This may be... one of the singular most intriguing, insightful, and astounding videos you have put out. mind blown.
So happy for you xiao!! This is a BIG moment! And fantastic video.
Xiao you’ve made some AMAZING videos! But this one takes the cake! GREAT job man!
I've been watching you for a few years and it's really awesome that you've come so far and get to do things like this. I think videos like this will help people from different cultures and countries realize we have more in common than different.
I was just thinking the same thing. It's great that people are recognising your dedication to and respect for other people's languages and cultures.
Spectacular Ari, a most excellent video with world leaders. You knocked it out of the park!
you achieved more by engaging people in their own language then any politician could ever do, notice there were no barriers, most enjoyable to witness
This is possibly one of the greatest achievements. WOW 🙌
Great video. I know it's up there in your top 5 experiences. Kudos for making it happen and putting it together perfectly with editing.
What a great video! It's awesome to see how your passion has afforded you the opportunity to go to such an event and meet these people! It shows the amount of respect that is given to you by the global community!
Okay, we see your media training and EQ on 1000! So looking forward to seeing what projects are next for you!!
Wow, this is so impressive that you got to spend time with leaders of the world, as well as Secretary Blinken! What an absolute honor. Cheers, Xiaoma!
fantastic video as always. im from Malaysia and so happy to see you interact with a respected leader from my country.
What a great video, I hope you do more of these !
Wow! he's officially become a world reporter of many cultures! He not only learns and speaks many languages, but now he has shown an ability to interact with world leaders and to show the world online something about the cultures that they represent. For years I've watched his videos and all are fascinating instructive informative and entertaining to watch. You learn quite a lot about language, people, culture and food. In this video he seems so calm and cool, just being his true self before world leaders who appear to like him a lot. He is not just interviewing them but making long lasting connections with each of these powerful political figures. he is also bringing to life their personalities. I believe that people around the world know very little about these important political figures, but now thanks to videos like this one, the world can learn and discover more about them. At times the video was also very funny, bringing a smile to your face as you laugh with the world leaders who also laugh and enjoy their meeting with him. Politics should be more about friendships building strong human relations between various participating nations that would allow for greater communications, progress and peace. The world needs more peace, and, the online world needs to see more videos like this one in the future. So i think it is proper to declare our interviewer a world peacemaker. Many of the comments here reveal just how many persons are excited and happy and glad that he shares their cultural values and languages online. People love to see their nation culture peoples and language being represented in these videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks to everyone and all the companies that made this video possible. Thanks and Happiness
So interesting how as soon as you speak to them in their native language they're happy to discuss average every day things like food and culture. They're probably so bored of political interviews and this definitely caught them off guard in more ways than one haha
It's awesome seeing u able to connect with these politicians on a human to human level; shows how much learning a language can allow you to connect with someone on a deep cultural level.
Holy shit congrats on this huge opportunity! So well deserved and I'm glad I can witness it! Keep up the great work!
Being honest, I'm not subscribed but I am always drawn into a binge session of such wholesome and interesting content. :)
This must have been nerve racking to do! Bravo Sir 👏 💪 ❤️
This was really enjoyable to watch! Getting insights into such events is always fascinating :D I really loved the casual nature of the conversations and interactions. Not something you get to see often :)
this is so refreshing, meeting politicians and dig into their humanity instead of dragging them down. we need more of this!
I find you speaking with them in other languages fascinating but I most enjoyed hearing from these leaders in a more personal level ❤❤
I love how everyone seemed to relax when you were able to communicate in their own languages. Great video! I hope there will be more
This was fantastic. Really enjoyable on many levels.
you never cease to amaze me with your linguistic skills
Look how happy everyone is when we can communicate together. This is amazing!
I’ve been looking forward to seeing videos from your Asian conference! Thank you and what a blessing it must’ve been to be in that setting with world leaders and meet Anthony Blinken, as well as so many other foreign dignitaries! You are an ambassador for the world!🙏🏽❤️👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇦
I’ve been watching you since day one this is definitely an accomplishment congratulations this is awesome I love watching you!!
Had no idea that Secretary Blinken mostly grew up abroad 😮
bro, you are so amazing haha im always greatly impressed by your talent, i started German and French bc of you, i speak just a little but passionately like you do bro.. great video
You are so amazing! I love how you are using your most incredible skill! ✨💖✨
What an amazing opportunity for you. You did a great job with it, too! Thanks for taking us along.
Great job as usual. I want to see a follow up video with more Thai language.
As a Bangkok expat I’ve been waiting so long for you to learn Thai. I’ve been learning for a year and your tones are so much better than me.
Probably helps with the fact that he’s fluent in Mandarin and working knowledge of Cantonese.
@@EthanSoFar I see what you’re saying, but those languages have no relation to Thai. The closest you could get to Thai would be if you were well informed in Lao or even some Khmer. Even those languages differ quite a lot.
Yep, same. I’ve been learning Thai for almost a year now and I still only know how to say about 50 things in Thai as well as my tones are horrible and when started speaking Thai I thought: "Oh God, he almost speaks more Thai than me."
And yes, I’ve also been waiting for him to learn Thai.
Immigrant*. People who describe themselves as "expats" are mocked behind their backs.
This content is amazing. Interview series is definitely an amazing way to go future content
I love how comfortable those people were with Arieh!!! Great opportunity for him and smart on the people from KZhead who sent him to represent!!
My senior year of high school I was an exchange student in France for a semester. The experience was worth the time being away from friends and family. I came away not only fluent in French, but having a greater understanding of how the world sees the United States.
Soy de los Estados Unidos y tuve la oportunidad a vivir en México por dos anós. Aprendí a amar la gente, la cultura, la comida, y la manera de vivir. Me gustaría tener la oportunidad a vivir en un diferente país otra vez. Dios te bendiga.
Creo que nosotros en los EEUU necessitamos mostrar mas amor al nos hermanos Mexicanos.
Tu lado misionero se te sale hermano 😂😂
Wow!!! Excellent job interviewing. I could tell they felt comfortable with you.
What an honor and you are amazing too.. Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
i did not expect to ever see Xiaoman ever speak to the Secretary of State of the US in a video lmao. incredible
I hope your next video shows a little bit of you talking to a legend like Buakaw! So cool you shared a stage with him!
so weird to see them together lol
This is one of your best! Love the interactions.🤩
Wow, this was a perfect video for your channel. Really appreciate this expose of cultures and languages coming together :)
the french speaking guy is so fluent, i'm french and he's hitting the accent perfectly incredible level for a foreigner i never heard anyone like it
The Thai ambassador making an exception for the massage with you is sooo cool 😂🙌🏻
I've been in not the greatest mood today but your videos have had me smiling for the last hour. It's so nice to see how people's faces just light up when you speak their native language.
Amazing! Keep up the amazing work . Only videos worth watching on KZhead
Anthony Blinkens French accent is impeccable. I lived in Mali for 3 years surrounded by French speakers and even my accent is not that good 🤣
Seems like they are having fun in these interviews. Surprised me how friendly the Thai and Indonesian leaders are.
this is SO cool, such genuine interactions with everyone
Well done, to you and to the leaders. Great to see you having such a professional opportunity. Let's see what else your skills lead to!!
Very impressed - what a grand experience, I'm also surprised that no one challenged you to a kick boxing match while you were wearing those boxing trunks.
Yeah, Buakaw might have gone a round with him
Muay Thai*
This guy is going places
More of this kind of thing would be great, much respect. Keep up the good work!
Seeing how everyone almost immediately opened up when you spoke thier language was amazing! Another great video project!
This is easily the coolest and impactful videos ever made!
Xiaoma i think this video is going to break the internet and quite possible make you more famous, which you deserve
As a malaysian ,im so proud of our country's education and culture, we are at least a bilingual , i speak a 3 dialect and 3 language and this is a not even an amazing level by average standard.
This was super cool, thanks for sharing!
Your abilities plus disarming charm really facilitate a conduit for these politicians to give a little glimpse of themselves and by that metric, their country. Beautiful and bravo.
Will there be an extended version? I'd love to see the whole conversations that happened here.