Two Competing Systems: China’s Subways Serve People — Western Subways Fail Them

Subways Don’t Lie: China Rising, West Declining

Paris, London, and New York Subways vs. China’s Modern Metro Systems

What makes Chinese subways so much safer, cleaner, and more advanced than those in the West?

In this video, we compare:

• The Paris Metro – plagued by pickpocketing and rising crime.

• The London Underground – facing surging theft, harassment, and safety concerns.

• The New York Subway – struggling with violent incidents and aging infrastructure.
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• Chinese subways – secure, spotless, accessible, and equipped with modern technology.

From strict safety measures and wheelchair access to free WiFi and world-class cleanliness, China’s subways show what public transportation can achieve when safety, quality, and infrastructure investment come first.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Paris Metro
1:25 London Underground
2:15 New York Subway
3:10 Chinese Subways
5:10 Conclusion

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Felix Abt is an entrepreneur, author and travel blogger, living in Asia.

With his articles, he tries to make a modest contribution to debunking the omnipresent propaganda of the mainstream media for those who don’t have the time (and that’s most people) to do the research to see through it.