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Shenzhen local here, Ben. So for some of your questions, or doubts. First off, cameras are for building a safety net, and since the government isn't installing any of these inside someone else's home, there would be no privacy issue imo, like, what kinda privacy you want to hav…
When I was in Shenzhen in 1993, all you could see is dirt roads, mud and sand everywhere. People were selling random things and begging for money on both sides of many streets. And now we have this. The speed of development is unlike anything we have ever seen in the history of t…
I live in Shenzhen and the camera provides us with safety. Only outsiders notice them
Never get bored watching your China series. Only bad men are afraid of cameras.
Have been to Shenzhen before for school 3 months and it has been the best experience ever
Being a female, I loved the cameras as I feel really safe in China.
When I was in Shenzhen I was really surprised and overwhelmed! I always thought that China is a country I woild never visit cause I had a prejudice about the country. When I saw Shenzhen the technology, the cleaness on the street, how affordable everything was, I felt immediately…
I grew up in Shenzhen and have been living in Germany for 20 years. Last month, I was in Ibiza for the Christmas holidays. At every intersection in the center of Sant Antoni, there stood a man or a woman with dishonest eyes. There were no surveillance cameras. There were only thi…
To me it seems like china is ahead of the US in many ways. It’s also so safe over there. Every time i go to china, i feel incredibly safe and there is also so much to do and see. In the US, it’s so boring and many places having shootings and crime.
What I liked the most is how quiet the streets are and how you can walk on the sidewalk without worrying that you're inhaling exhaust fume laden air, because they're all electric. I imagine you can live next to the street and not worry too much about noise or air quality. I visi…
Visiting the world’s most futuristic city must be mind-blowing
I have been in Shenzhen for 4 months last year and it was really amazing experience. About the cameras, you forget it very fast and it provides safety.
Mind blowing tech and city！ Good one.
10:09 这些摄像头有一部分是交通摄像头，用来拍摄机动车违章现象，另一部分才是治安摄像头，而且这些摄像头绝大部分不是用来进行实时监控的，而是持续录像，如果有违法犯罪事件发生，警察才会去查看监控录像。我2004年左右经常去深圳，那时候的深圳还很不安全，有很多偷窃和抢劫犯罪，和现在简直是天壤之别，除了监控的普及，警察系统的效率也很重要，如果警察不负责，光靠监控是没有用的。
EN10:09 Some of these cameras are traffic cameras for capturing vehicle violations; the others are for public security. And most of these cameras aren't for real-time monitoring but for continuous recording. If a crime occurs, the police will check the footage. I used to go to Shenzhen often around 2004. It was very unsafe back then, with lots of theft and robbery. The difference from now is like night and day. Besides the spread of surveillance, the efficiency of the police system is also crucial. If the police aren't responsible, cameras alone are useless.
Whats crazy is that a Waymo costs around $30 for a 10 minute ride in San Fransisco whereas the chinese one was only $0.85. Goes to show that China is not only advanced but also quite affordable!
For those who are worry of these cameras installed at all over the place, ask yourself, if you are not a criminal or is planning to do something illegal etc, what's the problem ? Worrying losing your privacy ?? Everyday there are thousands of people walking on the street/public…
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In Deutschland brauchen wir auch überall Kameras. Auch in jedem Auto.
ENIn Germany, we need cameras everywhere too. In every car as well.
China is the Word-Leader in Building and Infrastrucktur ❤
Amazing Shenzhen.. China is future..
was in Shenzhen during Christmas, love it
I am a Chinese living in Spain, and I miss China's surveillance cameras. I think Spain should also install more surveillance cameras because two days ago my car window was smashed and my laptop was stolen in the parking lot of a fancy restaurant in La Moraleja during lunch. a wea…
Hi Ken, I love your videos and your always fair and balanced judgement. I still remember your trip to Sanya, Hainan Island, where you noticed a bunch of car keys just casually left on the beach promenade and your very wry comment : "this only happens in China". 😃Greetings from t…
Your CHINA series is always the most exciting ones among all, really enjoy every bit of it.
Almost once in a month I visit china especially Shenzhen but still amazed ..china really another level. Just today left Shenzhen via Shenzhen bay port 🤩
Welcome back ,Ken！！Happy Chinese New year!
No road rage with driverless cars!
Welcome back! Shenzhen looks amazing - modern, clean, and safe. The future is here. Not into the robot dog, however.
I always laugh when Westerners question surveillance cameras as if they were spying on them. Yet they whip out their mobile phones for texts, browsing, banking, photos and think they arent being watched 😅
Ah, the city I call home! You do get used to the cameras... but it's certainly a big trade-off.
Love your work Kenny ! China is incredible ... i have been many times and am doing the Urumqi to Chengdu train later this year. Nanjing my favourite so far out of 30 cities.
I have no problem with the CCTV all over the place if you do as you should then you will have no problem.
You've inspired me to start my own YT channel!! Travel vids coming soooon cant waittt
Ken I was wondering if in your mind you think in German or English when traveling?
everything is new in Shenzhen, welcome back to Shenzhen!
This kind of surveillance is nothing compared to Dubai
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You've finally returned to China! 👽
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