A Canadian expat’s viral YouTube video is sparking global conversations about media literacy—and why we should all question the headlines. 🚨 Meet Kirk Apesland, the creator behind Gweilo60, a channel known for sharing unfiltered perspectives on life in China. In his latest deep dive, he dissects how Western outlets use loaded language to shape narratives.
From Skeptic to Advocate
Having lived in both Canada and the Chinese mainland, Apesland argues that media bias isn’t always obvious. 'Words like 'regime' or 'crackdown' are chosen deliberately to trigger emotional responses,' he explains. 'It’s not lying—it’s framing.' 🎯
Language as a Tool of Bias
The video highlights side-by-side comparisons of how similar events are reported differently based on geopolitical alignments. 'Imagine if every story about your neighborhood focused only on potholes,' Apesland says. 'You’d start to think it’s a warzone—even if 99% of the streets are fine.' 🛣️➡️💥
His message to viewers? 'Stay curious. Ask who benefits from the story’s angle.' 💡 The video has already racked up thousands of comments, with many praising its 'mind-opening' approach.
