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KSquared responds to questions about whether the Shanghai trip was sponsored, saying it was self-funded. He describes the city as safe and its public transport as clean and efficient, and notes how welcoming people were toward families. He also discusses difficulty staying connected because some apps are restricted, and mentions Alipay, WeChat and VPNs as travel tools. The video covers his understanding of the 144-hour visa and his plan to return to China for a trip to Chongqing in about two weeks. His account mixes practical notes with a positive view of Shanghai.
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A self-funded trip to Shanghai
KSquared addresses rumors that the trip was funded by the Chinese Communist Party, saying he paid for it himself. He also responds to questions about the sky in his videos, explaining that he was in Shanghai in May and saw blue skies without experiencing smog or pollution during that visit. These points frame the video as a response to viewers as well as a travel reflection.
He describes Shanghai as safe based on his own experience as a tourist. He did not encounter scams or attempts to overcharge him. The public transport system felt clean, efficient and family-friendly, and he says local people were welcoming, particularly toward families. These impressions are personal to his trip rather than a guarantee about every traveler’s experience.
Connectivity, payments and visa planning
Staying connected with family and friends back home was the most difficult part of the trip for KSquared. He notes that many popular apps and websites are blocked in China, even when using a VPN. He recommends preparing a reliable VPN in advance and setting up tools such as Alipay and WeChat, which are commonly used for payments and communication. Alipay can also be used for services such as ride-hailing.
The video discusses the 144-hour visa and the need to plan flights, accommodation and an itinerary in advance. The advice given is that the itinerary must follow the specific program conditions, including a direct flight in and out without layovers in China, and that only certain cities are included. Travelers should check current official rules before making plans, since this is the creator’s account of the process.
Looking ahead to Chongqing
KSquared says he plans to return to China and visit Chongqing in about two weeks. He invites viewers to suggest locations and experiences for that next trip. The video closes with a message about understanding other cultures and looking for positive experiences rather than focusing only on negative claims.
His Shanghai visit left him with a strongly positive impression of the city and its transport. He values the family-friendly feeling and the interactions he had with local people. At the same time, he is open about the practical challenge of staying in touch with family when familiar apps are restricted. The video therefore combines personal answers to online criticism with tips about payments, connectivity and planning for a future visit.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Do you work for the CCP, and how much did they pay you?
- A: No. KSquared says he does not work for the CCP and paid for the entire trip himself; it was self-funded.
- Q: Was the sky color in your videos fake?
- A: No. KSquared says the sky was blue during his May visit to Shanghai and that he did not experience smog or pollution on that trip.
- Q: Is China safe?
- A: Based on his experience as a tourist in Shanghai, KSquared felt it was extremely safe and did not encounter scams or attempts to overcharge him.
- Q: Will you come back to China?
- A: Yes. KSquared says he is planning to visit Chongqing in about two weeks and is excited to explore more of China.
- Q: What was the hardest part of your trip?
- A: Staying connected with family and friends back home was the hardest part. KSquared says many apps are blocked in China, even with a VPN.
- Q: What is your opinion on China’s cashless society?
- A: KSquared found it convenient not to worry about carrying or losing cash, and described the cashless system positively.
