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Dying (of heat) in the Valley of Death

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You guys have probably already seen the white Russian Chinese people clip, but here is the full video, where we headed to a derelict salt water lake at the entrance of Death Valley.

Being away from the USA for 10 years, it's been fun to explore some weird areas that I've missed out on. In between going to different countries (headed to a new one soon!), we haven't stopped the adventures!

It went from about 70 degrees to 104 degrees VERY quickly! Super interesting, and awesome roads...

Should We Judge China Through A Western Lens?

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Our first Live Podcast was a success! In case you missed it, here it is. https://youtu.be/yHM1Zi8YwjI

In this episode we talked about the hypocrisy of Chinese soft power vs. reality in China, and how the Chinese government and hyper nationalists are using freedom speech and western media outlets to promote a government that doesn't allow such freedoms. It's a very interesting watch, and the show has multiple...

Subscribe to Our Live Podcast Channel

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New Channel! Join us on Thursdays for a 1 hour live show on ADV Podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe! First show this Thursday at 3pm PT/6pm!

Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcukTqc1cJJ4K3c4uzxTzjA

What's new!? In every 1 hour show, we will discus...

On Poverty Reduction

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Hope you guys had an awesome week! 

Olivia got sick, and has been running a high fever, but after one bad night, she's acting totally normal, so maybe she is just hot blooded! 

There is no doubt that China was incredibly poor in the past, yet has managed to gain immense wealth in a very short amount of time.

Watch this fascinating infographic - 2019-05-03 18:30:57 +0000 UTC View Post

China's Crybully Tactics

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On a serious note... 

Mao almighty... this has been a very hectic week. From personal and family issues, to massively difficult transition teething problems, and the added challenge of trying to diversify, we have been working severe overtime with all kinds of things involving our ADV Media business, and trying to balance our new projects, filming and editing. 60+ hour work weeks are not fun at all, and YouTube and it's advertiser caveats haven't treated us very kindly, so ...

Forced Marriages in China

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Hope you guys are all doing well.
First off, my inbox keeps telling me there are unread messages, but when I go in, it shows I've answered everyone, so if you didn't get a reply from me, please send your message again. Thanks!

Just a heads up! Last couple days on the new merch, so if you wanted one, it'll be gone soon!
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The 996 Overtime Work Protests

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Hope you guys are ready for Easter weekend!

In Today's ADVChina early release we ride through some EPIC back alley towns in Vietnam and explain that Asian cultures come from a common root, but with some major differences, and the mistakes people make when comparing them.

Watch it here -  https://youtu.be/TJtlDe5ZGvg

In a rarely leaked publicized protest, Chinese people are going ape about the ver...

What Scams to Look Out for in Vietnam

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How are you all doing?

Today's early release video is about "What Scams You Should Look Out For in Vietnam". 

Watch the video here- https://youtu.be/TA2O9mX_mqc

We were approached by a street magician and our alarm bells went off as they usually do in China when someone come...

China's "Feeding" Problem

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Remember, only a couple weeks left on the Fa Ke You shirt! 

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The video above is a horrible and extreme example of an issue currently in China. This kids parents should be in jail, but anyway.  

With parents going off to work, and grandparents raising young children, there is an issue w...

You Guys Get it First!

Hey Laowinners,

Just want to let you guys know that the merch shop for the new shirt is live. Hope you enjoyed the ad that SerpentZA and I put together.

You guys get it first!
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Thank you for all of your support!

Even the Sea is Red in China + Mexican Border

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Look at those cartel dudes on the wanted poster! Crazy to see that kind of stuff outside of TV shows like Narcos. We rode down there from LA, and we are doing so to try and suss out which border we want to cross into Mexico since so many of you guys have warned about the Arizona crossing, as well as the recent violence and crime in Tijuana, so we found this little town of Tecate to peer in with our zoom lens on the camera to try and get a taste of what it looks lik...

Hump Day Patreon Post

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First off, happy Wednesday!
I wanted to let everyone know that we are back into the swing of things, and regular Wednesday and Friday posts are back, and $10+ Patreon Friday posts are returning this week.

Winston and I have been super busy with a big new project we are working on, so hopefully this year you guys will see another full fledged TV show in a similar style of the Conquering series!

Speaking of which, click the above video for an extra scene from Conquering Northern China...

Do Vietnamese Have More Fun Than Chinese?

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In today's early release, we discuss whether or not Vietnamese people have more fun than Chinese people as we explore the cities and outskirts of Vietnam to discover what people do in their free time. A fun episode, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDmlYntnwSs

Hope you guys had an awesome ...

Barred From Leaving China

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Vivi's parents have been having fun with the kids, and there is a lot more happiness around the house than frustration. I thought we'd run into the old problems that annoyed each other in China, but they seem to be adjusting well and helping out a lot!

In today's early release, click here - https://youtu.be/WDuy7mBzCEk we discuss the cu...

Vietnam Changed My Mind

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Sorry for the short hiatus, but it's been hectic out on the road with Winston doing a ton of filming, mostly for ADVChina. 

We've already put out a bunch of videos on all three channels that might give you a bit of a taste of Vietnam, but after coming back, we have really freshened our minds and attitudes towards the little brother down south, Vietnam. On this trip, we focused on the massive move of industry from all over the world from China to Vietnam. We even saw Chinese companies operatin...

How I Got My Comments Back

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Hope you guys are awesome! 

First of all, big, huge welcome to the new Patreons who jumped on board because of the comment ban! You guys are awesome, and I hope you are enjoying going through all of the extra content on the Laowhy86 Patreon page.

For those of you not in the know. YouTube knee jerk reacted to some claims that there were unsavory people leaving unsavory comments about children on YouTube videos via the comments section. Instead of using their very thorough comment f...

Pho Sucks... Eat This

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Vietnam is a blast. Almost like the China of pre 2012. Smiles, chaos, motorcycles, and hope for the future.

I have been here twice, and things are definitely improving.

First off, people need to lay off on the Pho train. It's rice noodles and broth with some water buffalo thrown in. China makes better noodles. Way better. Stop with the Phoscination. 

However Bun Cha, on the other hand, is the way to do ...

China's Virtual Girlfriend

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In today's early release, Winston and I talk about China's virtual girlfriend industry. Now, I am not talking about 3d VR girlfriends, I am talking about actual women that get paid to pretend to be the girlfriend of the customer.

They call you to wake you up, wish you a good day at work, play video games with you, sing bed time stories, and much much more.

We did some research, and went into these sites to see what was really going on. It was very strange, and we discussed the cultural and...

Vivi made me guess this mystery meat

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Both Winston and I are super bogged down with this epic trip we are on, but expect some excellent content from all 3 channels!

The video I am releasing today is addressing something that my wife really hates about the USA.

You can watch it here - https://youtu.be/ZBYHLkEV5v0

In my edit, there was over 2 hours of footage I had to cut, but the video above is where Vivi grabbed my camera, and started filming a street...

Early Release - China's Green Technology Lie

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Happy Friday to all of you!

On ADVChina, we discuss all of this western media that is continuing to push the narrative that China is the leader of green technology in the world.

There is so much in the news about how China has the most solar power, wind power, reduction in emissions, etc etc... 

However,  it is very apparent in China that the stats are being cooked. It takes a lot more than a report on statistics to prove it to us, and in this episode, we break down these ...

The Art of the Red Envelope

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New video is up, and I think you guys will like it. Vivi and I were going through our epic fail wedding photos and having a chuckle, and I wanted to make a fun video with a parody storyline about the different outfits I had to wear.  

Video here - https://youtu.be/yTqS1C_NcIE

Chinese New Year was a fun little occas...

China Sells its Morals - Unbans Rap Music

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Greetings from the frigid north east of the USA! This polar vortex thing has gotten to a point where it's just not even funny anymore. When you step outside, the air is so cold that it hurts your lungs. 

Picture - What animal track is this? There are deer and rabbit tracks all over, but I can't figure these out.

Good news is that this the last day we have to put up with it! Onwards to ...

You Can Take Chinese Parents out of China

But you can't take the China out of your Chinese parents...

Hey Laowinners!

So first off, tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6 PM EST, I will be live-streaming with Vivi about the topic you guys chose - The Different Definition of Love in China (a working title, feel free to suggest a better one below). Don't worry, it will be shot as a normal video, and remain online after we are finished. The topic will be about 20 minutes, and the last 40 minutes will be open for questions and super chats etc. 

An...

Our Craziest Chinese Girl Stories - ADVChina Early Release

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Hope you guys are doing super well!

Today on ADVChina, we talk about the craziest girls that we met in China. Things are certainly different in China, and relationships are no exception.

Well, in my case, it wasn't a relationship, but a crazy girl that took my friendliness the wrong way.

On today's $10+ Patreon post I talk about a very unwelcome visitor we've had at our house, and are currently dealing with.

Thanks so much for all of your support. It mea...

How To Do China Right

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How's everyone doing? I've recently been helping a friend plan a motorcycle trip through west-central China, and I wanted to talk about me and Winston's strategy on how we got such cool content for our shows etc.

Everyone has heard of "off the beaten path", and this overused phrase doesn't hold a lot of weight in the context of China, because that simply means everything outside of the 1st tier cities and tourist areas like the Forbidden Kingdom in Beijing, the bund in Shangh...

What is Freedom?

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Thanks for voting on the video idea! Over 200 people voted, and I will shoot this video on the definition of love with Vivi this week.

On a colder note, it's freaking freezing here, and for once in my life, I can say I may enjoy the swampy warmth of Vietnam! Olivia doesn't know what to do with herself in these -20+ degree temperatures!

2019-01-22 16:54:41 +0000 UTC View Post

Early Release - You Are Stealing Our Women!

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In today's early release for ADVChina, we address the complicated issue of relationship definitions in China, and how much of the culture still thinks of marriage and dating as more of "ownership" than mutual respect.

This is NOT to say that everyone believes this, but in some real life scenarios, and online, we've been accused of "stealing their women".

It's an interesting topic in today's world in the west where mass media and corporations like Gillette label...

This 10 Year Challenge thing is Funny

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Here's Vivis:

I keep getting people asking me and Vivi to do the 10 year challenge. I guess it's just posting a pic from 10 years ago and one from recently, so I'll do that and expand on it a bit.

10 Years ago, Vivi was graduating from her bachelors degree in Macau, and entering her Ma...

Vivi experience Video

Hey Laowinners!

Hope you guys had a nice weekend! 

Olivia is shaping up to be quite the big sister. We can't tear her away from Lucia!

Got all kinds of content lined up in line with what's happening in China etc, but Vivi and I figured it'd be fun to do a happy/fun vid together. 

Back by popular demand, an...

Early Release - It's IMPOSSIBLE To Fail College in China

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Hope you guys had a great week!  What better way to start your weekend than with an ADVChina early release!

In this episode, Winston and I discuss what it was like teaching, and attending university in China,  as well as how the system is rigged to not allow students to fail.
It's almost the polar opposite of the western college system.

Have an awesome weekend! Thanks so much for your support!