another point I want to add is that Taiwanese girls are also nice.
another point I want to add is that Taiwanese girls are also nice.

They are sweet, I quite like that type of girls.
They are sweet, I quite like that type of girls.

I wouldn't call it a romantic encounter, It's just that I rode a bike with a girl there.
I wouldn't call it a romantic encounter, It's just that I rode a bike with a girl there.

That's so romantic!
That's so romantic!

(shy)
(shy)

What's up guys, it's Kevin here.
What's up guys, it's Kevin here.

It's Lydia.
It's Lydia.

Hey Lydia, do you know that apart from mainland China,
Hey Lydia, do you know that apart from mainland China,

There are also other places in this world that use Chinese?
There are also other places in this world that use Chinese?

“Da Zhong Hua Qu” you mean, right? (So called 'Greater China' in business term)
“Da Zhong Hua Qu” you mean, right? (So called 'Greater China' in business term)

Yep
Yep

Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore.
Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore.

That's right.
That's right.

So today we are going to ask pedestrians that
So today we are going to ask pedestrians that

If they have to settle down in one of these places
If they have to settle down in one of these places

Which one would they choose?
Which one would they choose?

Which one would they choose?
Which one would they choose?

Let's find out!
Let's find out!

Here's the question
Here's the question

We got 5 places here
We got 5 places here

Most people in these 5 places can speak Chinese.
Most people in these 5 places can speak Chinese.

Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.
Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.

Which one would you like to choose if you are going to reside there?
Which one would you like to choose if you are going to reside there?

Taiwan.
Taiwan.

Singapore, I think.
Singapore, I think.

Singapore.
Singapore.

Malaysia or Singapore.
Malaysia or Singapore.

Taiwan.
Taiwan.

Hong Kong.
Hong Kong.

Taiwan.
Taiwan.

I'd like to stay in Shanghai.
I'd like to stay in Shanghai.

Malaysia.
Malaysia.

Taiwan.
Taiwan.

Singapore.
Singapore.

Singapore.
Singapore.

I would like to choose mainland China.
I would like to choose mainland China.

Taiwan.
Taiwan.

Malaysia.
Malaysia.

Hong Kong and Macao.
Hong Kong and Macao.

Hong Kong.
Hong Kong.

Taiwan.
Taiwan.

Hong Kong.
Hong Kong.

Singapore.
Singapore.

Macao.
Macao.

If I must pick one from these five options,
If I must pick one from these five options,

It would be Hong Kong.
It would be Hong Kong.

why?
why?

Well, One of the reasons is that I quite like Hong Kong TVB series.
Well, One of the reasons is that I quite like Hong Kong TVB series.

Also, I don't need to worry about the communication problem since I learnt some Cantonese before.
Also, I don't need to worry about the communication problem since I learnt some Cantonese before.

You mean your Cantonese is good enough.
You mean your Cantonese is good enough.

Right, I can understand Cantonese.
Right, I can understand Cantonese.

And the shopping environment in Hong Kong is better than others, so I would like to choose Hong Kong.
And the shopping environment in Hong Kong is better than others, so I would like to choose Hong Kong.

As for me, I probably prefer Taiwan more than others.
As for me, I probably prefer Taiwan more than others.

Why?
Why?

Because we both went to Japan more often than other places,
Because we both went to Japan more often than other places,

and I think some culture are kind of similar between Japan and Taiwan.
and I think some culture are kind of similar between Japan and Taiwan.

But I think the weather in these places is too hot.
But I think the weather in these places is too hot.

too hot?
too hot?

Because we both are from Beijing, actually.
Because we both are from Beijing, actually.

I can tell from your accent.
I can tell from your accent.

Right. So we don't think we could take it if it's just boiling hot all year long.
Right. So we don't think we could take it if it's just boiling hot all year long.

Ah because of the heat? So the reason that you don't choose Malaysia and Singapore is...
Ah because of the heat? So the reason that you don't choose Malaysia and Singapore is...

The temperature as well. I think it's too hot, they don't even have winter.
The temperature as well. I think it's too hot, they don't even have winter.

So you prefer a cooler weather, right?
So you prefer a cooler weather, right?

yeah
yeah

Taiwan, probably.
Taiwan, probably.

I haven't gone to Taiwan so far, and it makes me feel like it would be fun if I could be there.
I haven't gone to Taiwan so far, and it makes me feel like it would be fun if I could be there.

I would like to choose Singapore because I have a baby.
I would like to choose Singapore because I have a baby.

There are lots of parks for parents and children in Singapore,
There are lots of parks for parents and children in Singapore,

so it would be great for me to take my baby there for vacation.
so it would be great for me to take my baby there for vacation.

And for me, I also like it there.
And for me, I also like it there.

Would you please tell me why you give up other options?
Would you please tell me why you give up other options?

I have been Hong Kong already. It just looks like another Shanghai.
I have been Hong Kong already. It just looks like another Shanghai.

A city for business, fast-paced, high pressure.
A city for business, fast-paced, high pressure.

Taiwan.
Taiwan.

Why would you like to reside in Taiwan?
Why would you like to reside in Taiwan?

I think there are lots of good food.
I think there are lots of good food.

But there is also lots of good food in Malaysia.
But there is also lots of good food in Malaysia.

Yes, well I think it's because I don't like to be too far from home.
Yes, well I think it's because I don't like to be too far from home.

All these places are not that far, actually.
All these places are not that far, actually.

Well I still choose Taiwan.
Well I still choose Taiwan.

why
why

They are all Chinese speaking places, with lots of good food.
They are all Chinese speaking places, with lots of good food.

Well it's like... I've been told that Taiwan is a 'treasure island' since I was in elementary school.
Well it's like... I've been told that Taiwan is a 'treasure island' since I was in elementary school.

I just like it there a lot.
I just like it there a lot.

You have a good impression of Taiwan.
You have a good impression of Taiwan.

Yes, I do
Yes, I do

How about you?
How about you?

Singapore and Malaysia?
Singapore and Malaysia?

Yeah, I think Singapore is an more open country.
Yeah, I think Singapore is an more open country.

More open?
More open?

Yes.
Yes.

They got better policies than mainland China.
They got better policies than mainland China.

Such as? Could you give us an example?
Such as? Could you give us an example?

Like legalization of homosexuality.
Like legalization of homosexuality.

Ah yes, so does Taiwan, right?
Ah yes, so does Taiwan, right?

Right right right, indeed.
Right right right, indeed.

Then why didn't you choose Taiwan?
Then why didn't you choose Taiwan?

It feels like some Taiwanese are not nice enough to Mainland Chinese people.
It feels like some Taiwanese are not nice enough to Mainland Chinese people.

Political issue, you know. It's a bit sensitive and serious. That's it.
Political issue, you know. It's a bit sensitive and serious. That's it.

So you'd like to choose Singapore or Malaysia.
So you'd like to choose Singapore or Malaysia.

Yes.
Yes.

Why?
Why?

For good views. Malaysia is pretty.
For good views. Malaysia is pretty.

Pretty, that's it? Anything else?
Pretty, that's it? Anything else?

No.
No.

Why didn't you choose Hong Kong and Macao?
Why didn't you choose Hong Kong and Macao?

These two places are a bit small, and the land price is too high.
These two places are a bit small, and the land price is too high.

Also over-commercialized, you know.
Also over-commercialized, you know.

Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia?
Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia?

I would like to stay in Shanghai. (Shanghai is not in the options)
I would like to stay in Shanghai. (Shanghai is not in the options)

Why why why?
Why why why?

Because I haven't gone to these five places.
Because I haven't gone to these five places.

None of these?
None of these?

None.
None.

Why not have a try?
Why not have a try?

It's good to have a try,
It's good to have a try,

But residing is something pretty serious, I can't just pick one that randomly, so I go for Shanghai!
But residing is something pretty serious, I can't just pick one that randomly, so I go for Shanghai!

Malaysia.
Malaysia.

Malaysia? Why?
Malaysia? Why?

Well I can sunbathe at the beach.
Well I can sunbathe at the beach.

for the rest of life, right?
for the rest of life, right?

Right, lying on a beach comfily.
Right, lying on a beach comfily.

Sounds like a retirement life. Why you didn't choose other places?
Sounds like a retirement life. Why you didn't choose other places?

There are beaches in Taiwan too.
There are beaches in Taiwan too.

But there are lots of islands in Malaysia.
But there are lots of islands in Malaysia.

Hey, there are islands in Shanghai too. (lol)
Hey, there are islands in Shanghai too. (lol)

Taiwan.
Taiwan.

Why is Taiwan?
Why is Taiwan?

Life in Taiwan is very comfortable, you know.
Life in Taiwan is very comfortable, you know.

Why do you think it's comfortable?
Why do you think it's comfortable?

Well, like there are not many people, and great environment, also nice sea.
Well, like there are not many people, and great environment, also nice sea.

It's pretty relaxing, chill,
It's pretty relaxing, chill,

Why don't you choose Hong Kong?
Why don't you choose Hong Kong?

Living in HK is too tiring!
Living in HK is too tiring!

too tiring?
too tiring?

Yes it's depressing and fast paced. Good for working but not living.
Yes it's depressing and fast paced. Good for working but not living.

As for Malaysia, there are many Muslims there.
As for Malaysia, there are many Muslims there.

You may not get many friends if you are not a Muslim.
You may not get many friends if you are not a Muslim.

Ah yes, maybe fewer Chinese speaking people too.
Ah yes, maybe fewer Chinese speaking people too.

Yes.
Yes.

How about Singapore?
How about Singapore?

Singapore is too small, it's like a city.
Singapore is too small, it's like a city.

That is, you can cross the whole country within one day by walking.
That is, you can cross the whole country within one day by walking.

I think I would choose Singapore.
I think I would choose Singapore.

Why?
Why?

I have heard a lot of people giving compliments to Singapore.
I have heard a lot of people giving compliments to Singapore.

And most of our friends would go there for travelling or studying.
And most of our friends would go there for travelling or studying.

I would choose Singapore, too.
I would choose Singapore, too.

Singapore.
Singapore.

Yes.
Yes.

Because the artistic vibe is very strong there.
Because the artistic vibe is very strong there.

As for Hong Kong and Macau (and Taiwan),
As for Hong Kong and Macau (and Taiwan),

I have heard of some negative news
I have heard of some negative news

that there are quite many people go for the Taiwan or Hong Kong Independence Movement.
that there are quite many people go for the Taiwan or Hong Kong Independence Movement.

Singapore.
Singapore.

Why are you so sure?
Why are you so sure?

People there speak Chinese.
People there speak Chinese.

All these 5 places speak Chinese.
All these 5 places speak Chinese.

I’d still choose Singapore.
I’d still choose Singapore.

'Singapore’ just sounds beautiful.
'Singapore’ just sounds beautiful.

lol, that's cute.
lol, that's cute.

Hong Kong is very crowded, good for shopping but...
Hong Kong is very crowded, good for shopping but...

ppl all around world are going there, which makes it very crowded.
ppl all around world are going there, which makes it very crowded.

What about Taiwan?
What about Taiwan?

Not for me.
Not for me.

Why not?
Why not?

Well, isn’t the Independence Movement prevailing there right now?
Well, isn’t the Independence Movement prevailing there right now?

Malaysia is not bad though… But I personally feel a bit unsafe there at night
Malaysia is not bad though… But I personally feel a bit unsafe there at night

But when it comes to the local food, it’s pretty good.
But when it comes to the local food, it’s pretty good.

So Singapore is still my first choice.
So Singapore is still my first choice.

So you don’t like Malaysia?
So you don’t like Malaysia?

I didn't say that! I like it!
I didn't say that! I like it!

I’d probably choose Taiwan.
I’d probably choose Taiwan.

Because I used to go to college in Xiamen.
Because I used to go to college in Xiamen.

It’s relatively close to Taiwan (both geographically and culturally). And I really love that vibe.
It’s relatively close to Taiwan (both geographically and culturally). And I really love that vibe.

That Taiwan vibe.
That Taiwan vibe.

I can’t tell what exactly it is, I just feel so close to that culture.
I can’t tell what exactly it is, I just feel so close to that culture.

I am personally sort of nostalgic.
I am personally sort of nostalgic.

Taiwan gives you that vibe? Yes yes.
Taiwan gives you that vibe? Yes yes.

Actually I just had Braised Pork Rice (a Taiwan food) for lunch today.
Actually I just had Braised Pork Rice (a Taiwan food) for lunch today.

I really like that vibe.
I really like that vibe.

What about you?
What about you?

Malaysia.
Malaysia.

Malaysia? Why?
Malaysia? Why?

First, it’s a fun place.
First, it’s a fun place.

and it’s quite convenient to travel to other South Eastern countries if you're there.
and it’s quite convenient to travel to other South Eastern countries if you're there.

like going to Thailand, Singapore.
like going to Thailand, Singapore.

And it’s cheaper… The living costs are lower.
And it’s cheaper… The living costs are lower.

unlike other places, where you would feel more stressed.
unlike other places, where you would feel more stressed.

You get stressed in Singapore, as well as HK.
You get stressed in Singapore, as well as HK.

And Taiwan…
And Taiwan…

Taiwan is okay?
Taiwan is okay?

Taiwan is just fine, but
Taiwan is just fine, but

I am not very interested.
I am not very interested.

One point I want to add is that Taiwanese girls are just so attractive to me.
One point I want to add is that Taiwanese girls are just so attractive to me.

They are sweet, I quite like that type of girls.
They are sweet, I quite like that type of girls.

Well said!
Well said!

I really feel that Taiwanese girls
I really feel that Taiwanese girls

are so sweet, they are not tough at all, very easy to get along with.
are so sweet, they are not tough at all, very easy to get along with.

They are just my type.
They are just my type.

I choose Hong Kong and Macau.
I choose Hong Kong and Macau.

(I love) old Hong Kong movies. We all grew up watching those.
(I love) old Hong Kong movies. We all grew up watching those.

We have been longing for Hong Kong since we were young.
We have been longing for Hong Kong since we were young.

Places like Causeway Bay.
Places like Causeway Bay.

And also TVB right? Yeah
And also TVB right? Yeah

So what about you?
So what about you?

Me? Hong Kong for sure.
Me? Hong Kong for sure.

Why?
Why?

but I would have to be rich at first.
but I would have to be rich at first.

If I have a lot of money I would go to Hong Kong.
If I have a lot of money I would go to Hong Kong.

But with money, you can go anywhere. Why Hong Kong?
But with money, you can go anywhere. Why Hong Kong?

No, I will only consider residing there if I am rich.
No, I will only consider residing there if I am rich.

It’s truly a heaven for rich people.
It’s truly a heaven for rich people.

I really enjoy shopping.
I really enjoy shopping.

you just love shopping, don't you?
you just love shopping, don't you?

Correct.
Correct.

I’d probably choose
I’d probably choose

Hong Kong.
Hong Kong.

On the one hand, I don’t want to go somewhere far away from Mainland China.
On the one hand, I don’t want to go somewhere far away from Mainland China.

plus that I watched a lot of Hong Kong TV series when I was a child,
plus that I watched a lot of Hong Kong TV series when I was a child,

which made me rather interested in that place. So I’d choose Hong Kong.
which made me rather interested in that place. So I’d choose Hong Kong.

I would choose Hong Kong, too.
I would choose Hong Kong, too.

I am a big fan of video games.
I am a big fan of video games.

a lot of games are banned in Mainland.
a lot of games are banned in Mainland.

In Hong Kong, it would be quite convenient to buy the games, not to mention the lower price.
In Hong Kong, it would be quite convenient to buy the games, not to mention the lower price.

Also I like having fun… so many fun things to do in HK.
Also I like having fun… so many fun things to do in HK.

I’d pick Taiwan.
I’d pick Taiwan.

Sounds like an easy decision for you?
Sounds like an easy decision for you?

You just made a quick decision for the rest of your life!
You just made a quick decision for the rest of your life!

Because I truly love Taiwan.
Because I truly love Taiwan.

What’s the reason behind?
What’s the reason behind?

The people there are friendly… I have been there before.
The people there are friendly… I have been there before.

And I was thinking… The time I spent there is just not enough.
And I was thinking… The time I spent there is just not enough.

I think it's a good place for living.
I think it's a good place for living.

You had a romantic encounter there?
You had a romantic encounter there?

I wouldn't call it a romantic encounter,
I wouldn't call it a romantic encounter,

it was just that I rode a bike with a sweet girl there.
it was just that I rode a bike with a sweet girl there.

That sounds pretty romantic.
That sounds pretty romantic.

Aight, whatever you say.
Aight, whatever you say.

I knew it, your face was telling me that
I knew it, your face was telling me that

you wanted to go there again to see that girl.
you wanted to go there again to see that girl.

No no no, this is just one of the reasons…
No no no, this is just one of the reasons…

I want to go there once again after the graduating the hight school.
I want to go there once again after the graduating the hight school.

Great, good luck.
Great, good luck.

Okay, it’s his turn (shy).
Okay, it’s his turn (shy).

I’d pick Hong Kong.
I’d pick Hong Kong.

I just love it.
I just love it.

And you can do shopping there.
And you can do shopping there.

Actually I was considering two places.
Actually I was considering two places.

Hong Kong and Maldives (?).
Hong Kong and Maldives (?).

But Maldives is going to disappear very soon cuz of the sea level...
But Maldives is going to disappear very soon cuz of the sea level...

We are talking about Malaysia, not Maldives (sound similar in Chinese)
We are talking about Malaysia, not Maldives (sound similar in Chinese)

(Embarrassed)
(Embarrassed)

It’s Malaysia, not Maldives.
It’s Malaysia, not Maldives.

Ah yes, let me just choose Hong Kong.
Ah yes, let me just choose Hong Kong.

You can go shopping there.
You can go shopping there.

I just love shopping in Hong Kong.
I just love shopping in Hong Kong.

So why didn’t you choose Hong Kong?
So why didn’t you choose Hong Kong?

Is it because of that girl?
Is it because of that girl?

I've been there and I think it’s very similar to Shanghai.
I've been there and I think it’s very similar to Shanghai.

Too crowded, too noisy…
Too crowded, too noisy…

I wouldn't live there.
I wouldn't live there.

I’d choose Macau.
I’d choose Macau.

I think… Wow, you are the first person who chose Macau today!
I think… Wow, you are the first person who chose Macau today!

Well, there are plenty of great food, and…
Well, there are plenty of great food, and…

The city is a bit old but I kinda like it.
The city is a bit old but I kinda like it.

It's the best place for settling down.
It's the best place for settling down.

On the other hand, there are so many casinos.
On the other hand, there are so many casinos.

And they operate day and night,
And they operate day and night,

you can live any lives there.
you can live any lives there.

That’s why I chose Macau.
That’s why I chose Macau.

You mean, you get both exciting life and peaceful life there right?
You mean, you get both exciting life and peaceful life there right?

and good food, too.
and good food, too.

But in Taiwan you also have options for the (exciting or peaceful) lifestyle you want.
But in Taiwan you also have options for the (exciting or peaceful) lifestyle you want.

You can only find so many casinos in Macau (so obsessed with casinos),
You can only find so many casinos in Macau (so obsessed with casinos),

that's more attractive to me.
that's more attractive to me.

So that’s the main reason?
So that’s the main reason?

Indeed, only in Macau!
Indeed, only in Macau!

Yes, you are right.
Yes, you are right.