HONG KONG: Conversation From Hong Kong Night Market (Part 5)!!

In this live‑stream, the host (David) walks through Temple Street market in Hong Kong, sharing on‑the‑ground observations and personal impressions while fielding live chat questions. He contrasts Hong Kong’s urban density, language use, and colonial legacy with mainland China and Macau, explains the Special Administrative Region (SAR) framework, and notes recent Beijing announcements on Lebanon aid and Taiwan. The host discusses infrastructure such as the Hong Kong‑Zhuhai‑Macau Bridge, the prevalence of Cantonese versus Mandarin, and the city’s nightlife. He also outlines upcoming content plans—including a boardwalk livestream, coverage of BYD, Huawei, and future trips to Indonesia and Malaysia—while reflecting on his equipment (DJI stabilizer, drone) and the importance of respecting locals’ privacy. Throughout, the tone remains conversational and observational, with a mix of curiosity, mild criticism of British colonial impact, and cautious optimism about China’s future integration.
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Geopolitics in Geopolitical Trends, or other— Where Truth Matters. Very, very excited to be with you. Uh, I am right now at Temple Street in downtown Hong Kong, so I'm gonna switch the screen and revert it to the— where you guys can see. There we go. So this is, uh, I am in Hong Kong, so coming live to you from Hong Kong. I left Macau It was only a visit there. That's all it was. I didn't, uh, I just wanted to visit for a few hours, but I am staying in Hong Kong right now. So you see somebody just in the street. There are a lot, a lot of families coming over. So anyway, very, very excited to be with you. As I mentioned to you, I arrived to Hong Kong yesterday. I did not want to do any livestream till I find out the lay of the land per se, because when you are new in town, you're gonna have to figure out what everything is. So, uh, some of you might wonder why I'm not doing a live stream from the Boardwalk. I might do that tomorrow, but again, that's just buildings with lights and so forth. I'm sure you are not interested in— if you are, guys, just leave me a comment and ask, please do the live stream from the Boardwalk, and I'll do it. What you see in here is the traditional street food and so forth. Here, I'm gonna show you something right here. Those are the local, uh, food that they have right here, so including the, uh, the dumplings and so forth. Now, now let me talk to you first about Macau briefly here, uh, and I'm gonna ask you guys a question. So here is the question. Who was colonizing, uh, Macau for about 500 years? If you can type it in the chat box, just the country, that's all. So I'm gonna put my reading glasses and see if, you know, if you will answer that correctly. Uh, oh, you got it, Ramblas! You guys got it, uh, uh, Prata! Not Britain. Britain is for the UK, and I'm gonna get into that soon. You guys got it, Portugal. I was very surprised when I got there to see even the building still like reminiscent of the Portuguese architecture. So, so as you know, they were about in 1999 when finally Portugal turned over Macau to China. Of course, Macau is considered a SAR, it's called SAR. Special Administrative Region. There are 4 of them here in China. You have Tibet, Xinjiang, Macau, and of course Hong Kong. The interesting thing about all this is that once the Special Administrative Region is fully incorporated with motherland, the politicians there are allowed to attend the sessions of the CPC. In Beijing. So that's, uh, also Hangying, she shared the info with us also. So that is something you need to know as to what's going on with that. The special, as you notice here, guys, I'm gonna turn this over so you're seeing people just walking into the main street here. Uh, people here are slightly different than mainland China, but they're friendly. I'm not saying it's, uh, it's otherwise, but just to highlight to you that is very, very, very different from, for example, in Shanghai or in some other location. So, so I'm gonna walk over right here through, uh, uh, this area. I'm gonna raise this up just for you to see. In the ceiling they have the— this— well, I don't know, I forgot the name of this. They call it the lighting that turns on at night. So, so anyway, what I wanted to say, guys, and I'll, uh, share my personal opinion— this is my personal opinion, guys— when I got here, and I'll admit it, the vibes were different than what I got when I got into Shanghai. So nothing against this area here, except it is different. It does not emanate the same vibes I got in Shanghai or in mainland China. So you all know the history of Hong Kong, right? Especially with the British. And the British didn't seem to do a good job, because here is one thing I can tell you when you drive here in Hong Kong, the roads are not where they need to be. So to me, it was always that idea of, well, what did Britain do for Hong Kong if they couldn't improve? The clip, the, uh, the shorts that I posted for you guys about the bridge that I crossed, the, the— I forgot the name. It's the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which, by the way, It took about 30 minutes to cross that bridge. And part of that section of that bridge is underwater. It took China about 5 years to work on that one. And it's incredible. It was, uh, uh, it starts operating in June 2024 of this year. There's somebody waving to you guys. I don't know who it is, but he's just waving, saying hi. So they are, uh, it just is slightly different here in Hong Kong than it was in the mainland China, so. That is my observation. So, uh, the other thing is the language here. A lot of people here in Hong Kong, they don't speak Mandarin, they speak Cantonese. So when you go to sections area, whether in Hong Kong or Macau, you're gonna hear more of Cantonese that you will hear Mandarin. English, of course. They can answer you in English. What I notice when I say xie xie, which is thank you in Chinese, I get the answer you're welcome. So nothing personal, that's the way they feel. It's just you can feel— again, it's my opinion, guys. I'm not generalizing here. I am expressing my opinion to you. You just feel the difference between here and mainland. This is what I'm feeling, and The level of energy that is, I sensed and I got when I was in Shanghai, completely different from what it is here. So it's just, the other thing is Hong Kong is, in my opinion, is densest when you drive, very, very, very, very, very, very dense. And because the whole area, when you take Manhattan, in New York City. It's almost the, almost the size of that. You got about 15, I think 9 million people if I am not mistaken. So, but, but it's slightly different. Uh, the nightlife here is, uh, is quite, uh, on the boardwalk, which I might do a live stream for you from there, uh, tomorrow because I'm only here for a short period. I'm not staying because I just wanted to visit, to see Hong Kong after the turnover from the UK. That is the reason why I made this one. I know someone made a comment that once again you forgive, is like, why you don't need to go and visit Macau where the Westerners are and all that stuff. No, no, no, you don't, you don't jump to conclusions. You don't know my plans and I don't disclose stuff. There is a reason to why I am not disclosing stuff. So in any event, it's not— we're not going to think negative about that kind of stuff. So, so that is where things are here. So, uh, as to how things gonna move forward, it's hard to tell at this point because, uh, now that Hong Kong is fully integrated, I believe, with the mainland, I, I don't know. Politically speaking, I don't know where things gonna be. One thing is sure is that the mindset here is slightly, slightly different than that on the mainland. So it will be very, very interesting aspect to see how it evolved. And I wanted to see this with my own eyes because you can read all the— yeah, you can read all the, you know, articles and so forth, but till you see things, to understand the culture, you have to be in it. That, that just to me how it works. So, so this is one of the, uh, there are some foreigners here. There are not a lot of them, but there are some foreigners. They probably will visit this part of the country, uh, then to go somewhere else. So I noticed a few foreigners here, uh, you know, just walking around and so forth. So, so this is where, uh And you can just hear it's Cantonese people speaking Cantonese. There's a group of people just sharing beers. Hello! There's a group, just people hanging out here, so drinking some beer. And so, so this is where, uh, by the way, uh, one of you guys put a comment about when I was on a plane flying over here. That plane was not I repeat, was not C919. I am still hoping to get on one because I still have a major flight to take. And I asked the crew whether it's going to be— they didn't even know what I was talking about, so I kind of didn't want to put them in a spot. But anyway, the plane I went on, it was not a C919 as I wanted. To see. So it's very different right here in Hong Kong in comparison to other locations. And as you noticed, uh, just tourists walking here. And so it's very quiet. A lot of people, uh, just hanging out, eating. I'm gonna show you one here. It's just eating some street food right there. So just, uh, let me raise this up for you guys. So yeah, just street food people eating down here. And that's why they call it the Temple Street or the Market Street right here in Hong Kong, where usually there are a lot of, a lot of people just hanging out. It's a hangout place for everybody. So if you notice, so, uh, uh, because everything starts here at about 9:00 AM or 9:30, there is no earlier than that. But nightlife is slightly different. This is where people hang out. It looks like this place is known for fish. Uh, uh, it's a major, uh, I, I passed by, uh, the port As you know, Hong Kong has a major, major port. Wow, this is surprising, guys, to see. Check out, this is a— I thought it was— it's a Mustang, looks like a Mustang, but, uh, let me see here because I am just curious. No, it has a design of a Mustang, but it's not a Mustang. So anyway, the, uh, what was I gonna say? The AutoTank. As I said, I'm gonna be here for a few days., before I'll head out to my next location. And please, please, please don't jump to conclusions as to me going to see just Western, uh, locations and so forth. I didn't come here all the way for tourism. I am not here on tourism. I am here to understand the realities of where things are going. Two major things that were announced yesterday in Beijing by President Xi Jinping. One of them is the assistance that China already sent to Lebanon. I'm aware of that, I've been reading on it. Second one, it has to do with the major announcement that he mentioned that he is not afraid of war when it comes down to Taiwan. You all know what it means, right? And that is one of the, uh, the, uh highlight that. And I know I didn't talk much about geopolitics. I will in due time. That depends on my location. When I get to certain locations where I will be addressing geopolitical aspects. So for now, I just wanted to focus on, uh, I wanted to focus on presenting some ideas for you. The comments, guys, go so fast on the screen. By the time I try to read it It's, uh, uh, it's just I'm trying to keep up with it, but pardon me if I don't get to it quickly here. So, uh, uh, oh, Cyrus, great! You say, what do you think of China so far? Uh, when you said China, are you referring to mainland? Is that correct? Uh, it's, it's incredible positive energy. That's the first thing that comes to mind. And now that I had a chance to visit Hong Kong and Macau. So I am more inclined to, if I am to decide hypothetically, I will live on mainland China, not in Hong Kong, not in Macau. That is one of the things. So it's an incredible country. It's big. The infrastructure is, the bridge that I saw that they built was a major, major, I'm coming to the end of the street, by the way. Let me— it's called the Temple Street. I'm gonna raise this up for you to see. Right there it says Temple Street. So, uh, it's just, uh, nothing against Hong Kong, guys. It just— it didn't give me that vibes that I feel when I walked in Shanghai in the street, get on a subway, go whatever. I just didn't feel the same way here. And I don't think so I will, because I can sense— I kind of know myself as to what I like, what I do not like. So, so I'm gonna turn around and walk back to the other end and end this, uh, conversation here. But please just leave me a comment, leave me a comment if you like me to do a live stream from the boardwalk tomorrow, because I'm only here for a short period. I'm not staying too long here. I didn't come across any elderly that I could ask, uh, his, his or her opinion about the transition of China for the last 40 years. So didn't come across that. Maybe some other time. I'm still gonna be here for 2 more weeks, then we will be— I'll be able to get to that. All right, let me see any question from you guys if you have any questions. Okay, can't you? Of course. Oh, Cantonese, best language to swear in. I'm glad I don't know it. That's funny. I'm glad I don't know it. So, uh, so anybody who was born here in Hong Kong, guys, out of curiosity? And I get the feeling that majority here wants to— younger generation wants to be associated with Western mindset than it is with mainland. Not across the board, I'm just seeing. So that's the way I see it. I'm sure in my plan as to where I am planning on going and so forth, I'm gonna see the other side because there is— I only saw Shanghai for a few days. As I said, one trip ain't enough to learn about an old civilization like this one of China. So you guys understand this one. And, uh, okay, somebody just asked me to do something and I couldn't read it. William N just told you born there. Oh, William born was born— William was born here. Well, good to know, good to know. Good to know. Colonial mindset still exists. It's hard for me to conclusively say that, but my sense is when I talk to some, not all, like I said, when I say, "Shishei," thank you, I get the answer in English. Hey, they're free to say whatever they want. I respect their choice, whatever. It just, to me, it gives me an idea or a sense of where things are. So, because the truth is this: Britain didn't do much for Hong Kong. Yeah, I don't know what Britain has to show for here in Hong Kong. Like I said, I drove in a cab and the roads are not as paved accordingly as the ones I was on in Shanghai or the mainland. So very, very, very different. Very different. And again, I'm not judging, I'm just saying what I, what I saw, what I witnessed here. So, uh, Cyrus Johnson is there spelling adjust. Okay, man, the, the comment disappears so quick. I find the Chinese places you were 2 days ago much cleaner. Yes, that was in Shanghai, certain sections. Here it's too dense, too condensed, and I wouldn't— I won't live here. I won't— I won't live here personally, but again, my personal opinion. Nothing against Hong Kong. It's the boardwalk and all that, it's— it's nice, but to me, uh, I have to look in a bigger picture as to, uh, Yeah, what I found out about Hong Kong is that some Chinese come over to work here in Hong Kong. That's what I was told. Uh, why? I don't know. I do not know. So, so, but at the same time, don't get me wrong, guys, Hong Kong is pretty. It's nice to visit. And now, whether you live here, if you want to live here, it just— almost reminds me of two things: Manhattan and Tokyo. That's the way I see it. So, and when you drive the streets, the cars are all over and it's just too small. It's like I said, almost the size of Manhattan. Okay, Dr. David, remember to try some stinky tofu before you leave Hong Kong. Uh, actually, I am not gonna try that one here. I have a place in mind that is well known for that. I'll let you guys think about it, and if I decide to do it, I'll do it there. So, but I'll, I'll, I'll try it and I'll confirm it with you guys. So that is what I'm gonna do. Uh, what else I need to share with you? Some of you asked about BYD. You know, as I said, I am going to do a video for you. There are certain things that I have to wait for because of the scheduling and all that, and I have, I have to coordinate. Nothing happens in a vacuum so quick, but I didn't forget those comments and I intend to do that. So, uh, we say bumper-to-bumper traffic in India for congestion. What I did say, same here. I saw same in Dallas and New York. So it's kind of, uh, you get away from that and you find it. But again, because the space is so small, that's just how I— that's just how— how you doing, guys? How are you? Can I ask you a question? No. So I'm asking the gentlemen here. See, they are so Yeah, he's leaving. No, he's just joking. I need to ask just one question. What is the most common language spoken here in Hong Kong? English? No? Okay. They don't know, so they don't want to— they don't feel comfortable enough to talk, I guess, but that's fine. It's, you know, it's different. In mainland China, people will be talking. They will get their phone, any kind of translate, whatever. Here they are different. They are distant. You know what I mean? They kind of, I don't know. I can't judge them for that. So I was just being friendly. I mean, they were kind enough to say hi, but that's about it. You enter into a conversation, they don't want to talk. And that's fine. It's, uh, it's their choice. So, so of course I'm an outsider, so anytime you approach someone to ask what is your opinion about this or that, they don't feel comfortable enough to talk. So why? I don't know, and I don't need to know. It's, uh, it's their decision. So, but one thing sure is Mandarin is not spoken here much. None. So yeah, so Cantonese, that's what, uh, that's what I was told they speak over here. So, uh, what else? Uh, the other thing that I was thinking about that I need to check— oh yeah, it's, uh, it's Huawei. I am gonna check something specific about that one. And I will share it with you in due time. So I still have about, uh, 2 and a half weeks before I, uh, headed back home. So, so I miss you guys. I really miss, uh, my live stream that I do with you from back home because it's different setting. Moving around in travel, it's, uh, can be very stressful, but But again, uh, uh, I am here for, uh, a mission per se, because I come here to report the facts to you guys. No, no more, no less. Uh, what else, what else, what else, what else? So, uh, I'm going to post, by the way, I'm going to post, uh, a statue for you guys, and I want you to guess about it. So, so I'll, uh, Or I might just post it in, uh, in not a— not as a short, but just in the community. So I need to try that one. So, uh, other than that, beside this street here, that's the only thing. They— if I am to look on the other side over there, there's nothing much. Uh, that's just, uh, just— that's the Central Market here. Uh, yeah, I'm gonna walk over there just to see. There's not much, not much going on. And this is why I'll do the live stream for you from the Boardwalk, uh, if, if you are interested. If so, please do me a favor, just leave me a comment saying whether you want me to do that or not. Uh, So yeah, this is the— there are some ladies, they don't want to show their faces because this is not a good, a good thing, if I may. You guys know what I'm referring to here. But this is, this is another street here, uh, a main street basically. Traffic, that's, that's about it. There's not much going on here. So, so I'm gonna show you a building here in Hong Kong. That's just how— so, so it's a laid back. So I'm gonna walk in this direction. I'm not going through— actually, no, let's go back over into the Temple Street because that's a well-known here. And, uh, uh, Hong Kong and Taiwan. So, yeah, the Temple Street is where everything is. Uh, it's just the idea of the, uh, nightlife starts in that place. So used to look down on mainland Hong Kong. They used to look down on mainland. Why would they do that? Yeah, and I can see the part, you know, why some might be thinking in this term. So other than that, everybody's walking, everybody's happy, everybody minding their own business. So you respect the law here, of course. So that's just, that's just the way it is. Is that traditional dress for Hong Kong? I don't want to show her picture. I don't want to show you a picture till I ask your authorization, your permission. Is that okay if I I need to ask her mom before I show. Is that okay if I share this with my audience? Is that a— is that from Hong Kong, the dress? From Nepal. Nepal? Oh guys, look at this. This lady here, this is a dress in Nepal. That's Nepalese. There is a specific area called Marina Puti. Marina Puti. Those who knows about Nepal. But I had to ask her mom for permission to show that one. That's her daughter, I think, just doing some modeling of sort. So that's the— I just wanted to share that one with you. Thank you very much. Yeah, because one thing I, uh, I've learned here, you don't want just assume everybody is okay with showing their faces on a camera, and I want to be respectful of that. And if they told me no, I of course I will respect that one. So what I wish is to ask some locals here how they think about where things are, but the moment you ask a key question, uh, they kind of feel awkward a little bit talking, and I kind of don't like to put them in a spot. So I kind of say, okay, thank you, and move on. Hello. Yeah, they don't talk much. They don't, you know, but it is what it is. I don't take it personally. So this is it. Uh, I'm coming to the end of the street here. As I mentioned, here there's just like t-shirts and just the traditional stuff here in Hong Kong. So So that's all. Usually I'm not a big fan of buying the stuff, like, it's just not me. I don't— and I'm not here for tourism. So, all right, let me, uh, let me ask, uh, let me answer a few questions for you guys and I go. Uh, Baba, you say thank you for sharing your travels. You're most welcome. You're most welcome. So, and I like doing live streams here as because you, you got to see where I am. I don't do hotels, I don't do that kind of stuff. That's why I didn't bother with all that. It's not what I need you to see. I need you to see the life here, the street life, and how everything is in this part. Of course, each region I go to is very— how you doing? You don't mind show your face to my community on YouTube? Oh, see, he got shy, he got shy. Look, but no worries, I can talk to you without showing your face. Uh, this gentleman, what's your name, man? Adam. Adam? Yeah. Oh, I'm David, nice meeting you. Let me shake your hand here. So, so, but he did ask me not to show his face on the camera, so I'm gonna respect that one. He's wearing a t-shirt where this one's just Lakers. You're a basketball player? Yeah. Now, are you from Hong Kong? Yes, I have been living in America for about 5 years. Oh, you lived in the US for— where about? Where in the US? Seattle. Seattle in Washington State. Yeah, I'm from Texas, so it's my first time here visiting China. But also first time in Hong Kong. Thank you very much. So it's very, very slightly different than mainland, and so I wanted to come and see and share this with my audience. So it's pleasure talking to you. You take care. Bye-bye. Yeah, yeah, he just didn't want to feel comfortable enough to show. As I said, not everybody is comfortable with the, uh, okay, sorry, not everybody is comfortable, wanted to show their faces on, on a camera, and I kind of respect that one. Uh, this one here is just another street. It has— but it's not as, as busy as this one here. So, and this is one of the things that I see moving forward for China is once those, uh, the SAR— they call the Special Administrative Regions— once they are fully integrated the likes of Tibet and Xinjiang and Taiwan, and of course Hong Kong is already in the fold. This is where you guys need to understand where the Western media pushing the narrative as to, for example, we all know about the lies about Xinjiang, you know, all the atrocities that China committed or whatever. There were none of that. You all know it wasn't true, but because they were still on that administrative region, uh, uh, uh, special administrative region, uh, China is being— I mean, when I say China, I'm referring to Beijing— is being very, very patient about, about, uh, because here's the thing, guys. Do you guys know that in Hong Kong here you have a different currency than that, uh, the one in, in the mainland, in yuan? So same thing in Taiwan. Taiwan has a different currency than the mainland. Same thing in Macau. As a— actually, I do have a bill from, uh, let me share it. Let me show you that money. I have it somewhere. I, I kept some currency here, so just to share it with you if I find it. I think I do. Right here, guys. Here, this is 100 in Macau. That it says right there, Macau. So, uh, apparently, uh, if they have to wait till they are in the fold, uh, then they will have to use the, uh, the yuan. So, so that's basically where it's going to be. All right, let me see one more question if there is one, and after that I'm gonna sign off here. Okay, I don't see any questions, guys, here. So anyway, I hope, uh, yeah, just please put a comment for me whether you would like me to do the boardwalk tomorrow or not, and I will look forward to that one. And if majority of you said yes then I'm going to go ahead and, uh, do that. Let me, let me show you one more thing here. Let's do the main road and, uh, and we just go from there. So here is the main road right here. Uh, so majority of, of you said yes, more live videos. Okay, then I shall do it tomorrow. So because I have to go to the other side of— there are two sides here in Hong Kong, the east and the west, or the southern or something like that. So one of them has that border walk and the other side is where I am right here. So yeah, Nathan Road, you're right, you're absolutely correct. Nathan Road. Why they named it Nathan, I have no idea. So that's, uh, that's a that is. Oh, one more thing I need to share with you. I'm gonna show you the buildings here. The reason why am I showing you this is because everything here in Hong Kong is built up, you know. This is why one, uh, you, you see those kind of long, uh, tall buildings and so forth like this, because everything is built on the top of each other. That's just, that's just the way it is. All right guys, I hope you find this interesting, at least sharing this with you, and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. As always, please remember to hit the like button and share the video with others. I know I'm not putting, uh, thumbnails yet on, on all of them. I had issues with the internet, so It was a little bit challenging because I can only do the thumbnails from my laptop, not the, uh, uh, the, the phone. So, so bear with me on this one, guys. It's a learning curve. I am learning a lot of stuff now about technology and how things— and it's gonna only get easier for me as I move forward. This is one of the reasons why I went ahead and bought this DJI stabilizer. Because I intend to do a lot of videos for you when I get back home to show you the dark side in the US that it's— the media is hiding. Like, for example, the, the homeless in the street, uh, the, the, the— it's just what you guys need to see because you can't hide the truth. That, that's to me the reality of it. So, so, and this is what I'm going to be doing as I move forward. Yes, you're right, a stabilizer is very, very good. It's worth the investment. Even the guy wants to sell me a drone, so— but I found out learning how to operate a drone is very, very, very challenging, and I have to have a really solid background in technology to understand. It's not— it's not I can't do it, It just is going to consume a lot of my time, which will take away from you guys, and I don't want to do that. My community, our community comes first, and, and that's to me non-negotiable. And so I made decision for now, just get the stabilizer, uh, and I'll start to do more videos on it because I'm getting a little bit, uh, familiar with how it operates. Now of course the picture won't be sideways You all remember that video, right? That's why I left it there. I didn't want to take it out. I didn't want to take it down. So I'm going to leave it there for memories. That's it. So, but eventually, uh, when I come back to— and I am going to come back to China here, uh, for sure, uh, you know, it'll be a different level as far as the recording and so forth. So I'm going to move to the quiet side of the street here. So, so, and that's, uh, that's what I intend to do. Of course, I'll be planning as I move forward other locations, the likes. I do want to visit Indonesia and Malaysia. I do want to visit that. Some of you have asked if I'm gonna meet with some other bloggers. I'm not sure yet. It's because, remember, when it comes down to China, China is big. You can't just, uh, it takes time. And I have to also coordinate with those individuals. They do have stuff to do. They do have, uh, so I have to be aware of their schedule and so forth. So about other locations I do plan on visiting, mainly Indonesia and Malaysia, because of what I see coming forward geopolitically speaking. That is the reason why. So, uh, this, this trip here to China is nothing but a beginning. Yeah, it's nothing. Am I, am I have to come back within a year here? So only for mainland China, that's it. So no decision has been made yet, but eventually, eventually it will. So I'll decide on that as I move forward into this. Uh, here's some, uh, made home food, I guess, whatever they call that. Uh, I don't know the names, but, but that's what they do. Uh, BYD, yes, I will take a look at that one. I promised you I will. Just, uh, I am waiting for some specific, uh, conditions before I'll do that one. So, and I will report that in, in a live stream. That is what I'm going to do for you. Oh, Chinese barbecue, that's what it is. Okay, well, I might have to try some of that at some point. So, uh, oh, that was the last governor in Hong Kong. Yeah, Chris, I didn't know that. The common thread, they were the strongest holds of the colonial past. That's a good comment, this last comment about Hong Kong, Macau, and I forgot the last one, were the stronghold for the colonials. I can see that. I can see now in Hong Kong, but I also was able to see even for my short trip to Macau when I went to the St. John's Square, and I could see the architecture, everything is influenced Portuguese. Even the writing is in Portuguese. So it tells me right there And when I found out that it was about 500 years of colonialism, that made more sense to me why it was the way it was. So Hong Kong here still have that. I can sense that it still have that. Should we use the term mindset? Should we use that approach? I don't know, but I can sense it because I can see the younger generations I wanted to be affiliated with the West. And I also wanted to— people here, when you talk to, as I said, you say thank you in Chinese, in Mandarin, they respond in English, same thing. There's some street gymnasts. They doing some charity of sort. Playing here. They're doing some charity here. So I agree with you, I didn't hear anyone speaking Portuguese. I agree with you, I didn't hear it because I didn't talk to— I don't know anybody there, but all I saw was the writing. That's all I saw. So, so that is That is it. So, okay guys, I am going to sign off here. Uh, I look forward to chatting with you tomorrow from the boardwalk. I'm gonna go there. I didn't decide whether to do it in the evening, which will be with the, with the lights. I asked and I was told it's okay to do it at night because there's enough light and your audience will be able to see. So, uh, uh, Maybe daytime, it depends. I see I'm still here in Hong Kong for another, I think, 2 or 3 days, so we'll do that one and just go from there. As always, guys, I truly appreciate you, appreciate your patience, appreciate your positive comments, I appreciate your positive energy, and, and, and, and without you there will be no channel. I want you to know this, and I don't take it for granted. I just want you to know that one. So, and I mean it when I say that. You all know me by now. I don't sugarcoat things because there is no need to do that. Truth matters, as I always say. Okay, guys, uh, wishing you a good day, good afternoon, good evening, whatever part of the world you are in. And I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. As always, remember, geopolitics impacts your daily life. In more ways than one. Till next time, guys. Bye-bye.
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