Why Are Some People Stuck in the US When Hong Kong and the China Greater Bay Area Are So Much Better? By Johnson Choi, MBA, International Business Consultant since 1985
Yesterday at Happy Hour, an old friend asked: if you keep saying life is so much better in Hong Kong and China, why do you send videos every week enjoying life in San Francisco and Hawaii? He said my followers will be confused.
After Happy Hour, I met with clients for tax planning. The client’s brother had moved back to Hong Kong decades ago and was back in Hawaii for a wedding party. During a brief conversation with his wife, she said there is no place better than Hong Kong. I asked if she would ever consider retiring in the US or China. She said no way.
My wife loves singing parties, and she loves to sing. I attend all these parties to support her. Some of you may know that we owned K-2 Karaoke Japanese Restaurant at McCully Shopping Center for three years. I did not sing even once, nor do I like Japanese food. Sometimes, things are not what they seem.
Regarding my client’s brother’s wife and her love of Hong Kong: they stayed briefly in Hawaii and left decades ago. Their experience was similar to Ronny Tong, who got his green card in the 1980s and gave it up months later. It is also similar to movie director Ko Chi-sum, who moved to Hawaii and gave it up a year later. All three said the foolish decision was obtaining their green cards, and the smartest decision was giving them up and returning to Hong Kong, never looking back.
My answer to my old friend at Happy Hour yesterday is this: my life in Hong Kong since my grandfather was born there in 1875 has been far superior to my life in the US. It is human nature to look back to one’s roots for a better life.
Taiwan CTi TV video: Musk calls out “Go to the mainland China and see for yourself”! Taking the high-speed rail and seeing “this scene” left him stunned… sighing: China produces 2.5x more electricity than US to support AI & data centers that US is lacking and falling behind! There are too many things worth seeing. A direct slap in the face to the anti-China Chinese haters. 台灣中天電視視頻：馬斯克喊話”到大陸去看看”! 搭高鐵見”這一幕”驚呆了..嘆: 中國生產的電力是美國的2.5倍，以支持AI和資料中心，而美國在這方面正處於匱乏和落後！值得看的東西太多了. 直接打面恨國黨. 特斯拉執行長馬斯克今年8月曾在社交平台上直言「中國太棒了，強烈建議大家去看看」。時隔一個月，馬斯克23日接受央視財經專訪時，再度鼓勵世界各地民眾親自到大陸走走，探索當地風景與文化。他更大讚大陸高鐵是「很棒的體驗」，還特別提醒大家「一定要往窗外看，別總盯著手機」，因為沿途有許多值得欣賞的景色.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said bluntly on social media in August this year that “China is amazing, I strongly recommend everyone go and see it.” One month later, on the 23rd, Musk, in an exclusive interview with CCTV Finance, once again encouraged people around the world to personally visit the mainland and explore the local scenery and culture. He even praised the mainland’s high-speed rail as “a great experience,” and specifically reminded everyone to “make sure to look out the window, don’t keep staring at your phone,” because there are many sights worth enjoying along the way.
Taiwan CTi TV video: Musk calls out “Go to the mainland China and see for yourself”! Taking the high-speed rail and seeing “this scene” left him stunned… sighing: China produces 2.5x more electricity than US to support AI & data centers that US is lacking and falling behind! There are too many things worth seeing. A direct slap in the face to the anti-China Chinese haters. 台灣中天電視視頻：馬斯克喊話”到大陸去看看”! 搭高鐵見”這一幕”驚呆了..嘆: 中國生產的電力是美國的2.5倍，以支持AI和資料中心，而美國在這方面正處於匱乏和落後！值得看的東西太多了. 直接打面恨國黨. 特斯拉執行長馬斯克今年8月曾在社交平台上直言「中國太棒了，強烈建議大家去看看」。時隔一個月，馬斯克23日接受央視財經專訪時，再度鼓勵世界各地民眾親自到大陸走走，探索當地風景與文化。他更大讚大陸高鐵是「很棒的體驗」，還特別提醒大家「一定要往窗外看，別總盯著手機」，因為沿途有許多值得欣賞的景色.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said bluntly on social media in August this year that “China is amazing, I strongly recommend everyone go and see it.” One month later, on the 23rd, Musk, in an exclusive interview with CCTV Finance, once again encouraged people around the world to personally visit the mainland and explore the local scenery and culture. He even praised the mainland’s high-speed rail as “a great experience,” and specifically reminded everyone to “make sure to look out the window, don’t keep staring at your phone,” because there are many sights worth enjoying along the way.
China tightens exit and entry management, and Western media are in a frenzy, demanding that China hurry up and “open its doors”… These overseas Chinese China haters elements and Western government mouthpiece media have continuously reprinted and cited German-language media commentary, portraying China’s Regulation No. 841 on Exit and Entry Administration, which took effect on September 15, 2026, as an attempt to “close the national gate.”
State Council Order No. 841 is not “no one is allowed to leave,” but rather “those whose stated purposes are false are not allowed to leave, those who have committed crimes are not allowed to leave, those who may affect technological and industrial security are not allowed to leave, and those going to high-risk areas to throw their lives away are advised not to go.”
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Honolulu Hawaii Tsung Tsin Association Members and Friends:
We are pleased to announce a special musical instrument demonstration today, Tuesday, September 22, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Tsung Tsin Association Clubhouse.
Our out-of-town guest, Mr. Chen Shan Bao, who performed at our Mid-Autumn Banquet on Saturday night, will be demonstrating two traditional Hakka musical instruments: the Hakka Bamboo Clapper and the Porcelain Stack.
This event is open to Tsung Tsin Association members, friends, and members of other organizations.
Event Details:
Event: Hakka Musical Instrument Demonstration
Presenter: Mr. Chen Shan Bao
When: Today, Tuesday, September 22, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Tsung Tsin Association Clubhouse, 1159 Maunakea St (Upstairs), Honolulu, HI 96817
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【Joseph Leung and His Friends】Left, right, left, right? Has Europe turned upside down?
Under the current turbulent global landscape, are the “left” and “right” of the political spectrum undergoing an unprecedented and dramatic realignment? This time, President Liang has specially invited in-depth current affairs commentator Yu Fei, and the two engage in a fascinating cross-border dialogue on politics and society.
From the shifts in the political map following elections in multiple European countries to the backlash among grassroots society against mainstream policies, has Europe really “turned upside down”? When the “left” no longer represents traditional labor, and when the “right” is redefined, how should we reunderstand the current international situation? In this episode of dialogue, President Liang and Yu Fei will take you beyond the news headlines to analyze the deeper logic behind the transformation of the political spectrum in Europe and America.
📌 Key Content
President Liang (Liang Jianfeng): Veteran media professional, twice honored by San Francisco with “Liang Jianfeng Day,” and winner of the 2025 California Ethnic Media Award for best financial radio program.
Guest Yu Fei: Renowned current affairs commentator and writer, known for sharp and original observations on international and social affairs.
The evolution and myths of the concepts of the “left” and “right” in Europe and America.
Behind Europe’s political upheaval: the intertwined conflicts of immigration, the economy, and cultural identity.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does this episode of 【President Liang and His Friends】 mainly discuss?
A: In this episode, President Liang and guest Yu Fei engage in an in-depth dialogue exploring Europe’s current political shifts, the realignment of the political spectrum’s “left and right,” and the far-reaching impact on the global situation.
Q: Who is Yu Fei?
A: Yu Fei is a famous current affairs commentator and writer who has long focused on international politics, social issues, and cultural development, with original and profound analytical views.
💬 What do you think? What kind of chain reactions do you think Europe’s current political shift will bring to the global political and economic situation? How do you define “left and right” in your mind? You are welcome to leave your views in the comments section.
