China Life: Expat Debunks Myths on Internet, Safety & Growth
Honest view on China after 18 years living there
Destination:ChinaCity:shanghaiPopulation:24.9 million 
Meet Miriam, a German who lived in China for 18 years working in recruitment. She shared what Western media gets wrong about everyday life in China, whether a foreigner can survive under China’s internet firewall, and the hidden reason for the country’s massive growth. Enjoy!
0:00 INTRO
0:20 The best thing about China (in Mandarin)
1:12 Is it dangerous for foreigners in China?
3:05 Which country has the best system in the world?
4:58 Misconceptions about China
7:28 Is China safe?
9:20 Living with a blocked internet
12:42 How to stay connected with family while in China
14:03 Will China control the global internet?
15:16 Europe vs. China
17:06 Is now a good time to stay in China?
19:14 How China is preparing to replace SWIFT
20:08 Reactions when a foreigner speaks Chinese
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Max ChernovAugust 4, 2025, Summer in
China- 0:00INTRO
- 0:20The best thing about China (in Mandarin)
- 1:12Is it dangerous for foreigners in China?
- 3:05Which country has the best system in the world?
- 4:58Misconceptions about China
- 7:28Is China safe?
- 9:20Living with a blocked internet
- 12:42How to stay connected with family while in China
- 14:03Will China control the global internet?
- 15:16Europe vs. China
- 17:06Is now a good time to stay in China?
- 19:14How China is preparing to replace SWIFT
- 20:08Reactions when a foreigner speaks Chinese