18 Years in China: American Expat Shares Life in Guangzhou

What 18 Years in China Did to This American

Destination:ChinaCity:GuangzhouPopulation:18.7 million
What 18 Years in China Did to This American
Max Chernov2025-11-1013 min

Meet Joe, an American who’s been living in China for 18 years and working in top management roles. He took me for a walk through the streets of Guangzhou and shared what Americans often get wrong about life in China, why China feels safer than the U.S., and whether Chinese people are welcoming to foreigners. Enjoy!

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November 10, 2025, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00INTRO
  2. 0:27China vs the U.S.
  3. 1:39The View on the U.S. After 18 Years in China
  4. 2:49Misconceptions About China in the U.S.
  5. 3:44Americans’ Impressions of China
  6. 4:53Being a Foreigner in China
  7. 8:12Control in China

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What 18 Years in China Did to This American

Join Max Chernov as he walks the streets of Guangzhou with Joe, an American who has lived in China for 18 years. Joe shares his unique perspective on life in China, addressing common American misconceptions and discussing why he finds China safer than the U.S. Discover his insights into how Chinese people perceive foreigners and the realities of being an expat in China.

18 Years in China: American Expat Shares Life in Guangzhou

Meet Joe, an American who’s been living in China for 18 years and working in top management roles. He took me for a walk through the streets of Guangzhou and shared what Americans often get wrong about life in China, why China feels safer than the U.S., and whether Chinese people are welcoming to...