Kirk Apesland, a Canadian expat who’s called Nanning home for nearly two decades, is serving up a vibrant slice of modern China through his YouTube channel. 🎥 From rusty bicycles zipping through Guangxi’s streets in the early 2000s to today’s sleek high-speed trains and neon-lit skyscrapers, Apesland’s videos highlight a nation sprinting toward the future.
\"When I first arrived, Nanning felt like a small city with big dreams,\" he recalls. \"Now? Those dreams are skyscraper-tall.\" His footage contrasts 2005’s dusty roads with today’s sprawling highway networks and the world’s longest high-speed rail system—a symbol of China’s economic leap. 💨
Apesland’s biggest takeaway? \"In China, anything is possible. You blink, and a new subway line appears.\" His channel now attracts global viewers curious about China’s cultural evolution and tech-driven lifestyle—perfect for travelers, entrepreneurs, and culture enthusiasts alike. 🌐✨
