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Our hosts, from the US and China, discuss what unites us. Using enlightening stories and brilliant guests from all walks of life, we join hands in laughter, building bridges across our cultural world. This is The Bridge to China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where's the US $1.2 trillion infrastructure money?

Where's the US $1.2 trillion infrastructure money?

Is US infrastructure crumbling? Or is US investment in bridges and highways setting the US up for a century of triumph? We put the US efforts into a global context. Find out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:3724/11/2024
China, the G20 and the global economy

China, the G20 and the global economy

Youtube influencer Jerry Grey joins us. Jerry rode on his bike and travelled across China for numerous times, and he is also a China observer and commentator on media. We talk G20, the Chinese economy and international peace. Jerry shares his stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:5820/11/2024
What will the G20 accomplish?

What will the G20 accomplish?

The 19th G20 Summit, is scheduled for Nov. 18-19, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They’ll discuss feeding the poor, taxing the super-rich, energy, the environment and more. But what will the G20 actually deliver? Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:4516/11/2024
Elyn MacInnis: Retracing U.S.-China friendship

Elyn MacInnis: Retracing U.S.-China friendship

Kuliang, located on the outskirts of Fuzhou, Southern China, was once a summer resort for foreigners in the early 20th century. Since 1886, people from more than 20 countries, including Britain, France and the United States, began to build villas in Yixia village in Kuliang to spend the summer. We are joined by an American legend in China and the Friend of Kuliang, Elyn MacInnis. Her father in-law defended China as a pilot in the Fighting Tigers. We discuss her and her families ties to and life in China.d Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:3512/11/2024
Why is China's economy so successful?

Why is China's economy so successful?

We're joined by journalist and economist, Ben Norton. He breaks down China's economy in a way anyone can understand. We examine just why China’s economy is so well tuned, but of course, it's 'collapsing' according to some US media. Find your answer on The Bridge to China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:0605/11/2024
Travelling to Xinjiang

Travelling to Xinjiang

Ghanian Influencer King Kwesi joins the show to talk about his trip to Xinjiang. Our host, Jason, compares trips to China’s west and the two talk about the food, the trip, and the locals' life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:2129/10/2024
Is telecom fraud a global threat?

Is telecom fraud a global threat?

We compare how governments are dealing with Telemarketing and fraud. From creating a family password to the latest in AI phone fraud, we discuss the dangerous world of answering your phone. Find out more with Alex and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54:4127/10/2024
Navigating the China-US business environment

Navigating the China-US business environment

Today's guest is CEO of Blue Diamond Artisan Strategies, US veteran and Marine David J. Carlson. David guides clients through the obstacle course of China-US business dealings. Today, he gives us a tour of the landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:0722/10/2024
Why has China’s retirement age been raised?

Why has China’s retirement age been raised?

China’s retirement ages have bee raised by up to three years in some cases. One host from China and one host from the USA discuss the implications and compare the lives of their elderly. What is the situation in the US? Let's find out with Jason Smith and Beibei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:2321/10/2024
Worker's rights and the developing world

Worker's rights and the developing world

Dr. Immanuel Ness, Professor of Political Science at City University of New York, joins the program to discuss his newest book “Migration as Economic Imperialism". We discuss China, the US, workers and the developing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:1715/10/2024
China's Belt and Road: debt trap or lifeline?

China's Belt and Road: debt trap or lifeline?

We are joined by Sri Lankan development expert and Director of the Belt and Road, Sri Lanka Yasiru Ranaraja. He tells us about China’s role in Sri Lankan development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:06:3209/10/2024
Can Apple survive in China’s competitive market?

Can Apple survive in China’s competitive market?

Huawei Mate XT tri-fold handset sees over 6 million pre-orders. With the largest consumer market in the world, is China big enough for Apple? And whether Huawei has out-innovated its competitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:4307/10/2024
An American influencer's 25-year adventure in China.

An American influencer's 25-year adventure in China.

We interview Mario Cavolo, who's lived in China for 25 years. We discuss how China's changes, the end of poverty and what Chinese people really think of their nation and the PRC's 75th anniversary.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:5030/09/2024
China’s Golden Week:why the world is watching?

China’s Golden Week:why the world is watching?

Hotels and tourist destinations are bracing for a flood of eager spenders as October’s Golden Week arrives. We discuss the People’s Republic of China’s accomplishments on its 75th birthday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:4929/09/2024
Oil in America: dirtier than we think?

Oil in America: dirtier than we think?

According to a recent article by The Guardian “Exxon chases billions in US subsidies for a ‘climate solution’ that helps it drill more oil." Is the oil industry fleecing Americans and depriving them a chance to clean up the environment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:0523/09/2024
China is offshoring jobs to the USA

China is offshoring jobs to the USA

China is building joint-venture factories in the USA. According to The Institute for Energy Studies, China will own enough solar manufacturing plants in the United States to serve about half of the nation. We discuss what China and US can get through cooperations. Find out more with Jason and BeiBei.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:5318/09/2024
Is China transforming the developing world?

Is China transforming the developing world?

We ask special guest, Hussein Askary of BRIX Sweden, a non-profit association on the Belt and Road Initiative, especially its economic and strategic significance for Europe and Sweden. How is Africa developing? Is China engaging in debt traps? Or is the cooperation between China and Africa creating economic prosperity? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:0717/09/2024
Weird American habits: the view from China

Weird American habits: the view from China

Are Americans weird? How does the rest of the world see the US? We discuss aspects of American and Chinese culture through a foreigner’s lens, and ask “Is this weird to people abroad and why?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50:1509/09/2024
China, Africa, and the developing world

China, Africa, and the developing world

Dr. Jeffrey Sachs joins us to discuss China's model of poverty alleviation. How can it inform Africa's journey to modernity? And how can the US work with China to build a better shared future for everyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:0503/09/2024
Are back to school supplies breaking the bank?

Are back to school supplies breaking the bank?

For many Americans these days, buying back to school supplies might mean skipping meals. We discuss inflation and how to budget for the fall rush. Find out more with BeiBei and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0502/09/2024
China and the future of Africa

China and the future of Africa

We interview Astrid Haas, a sustainability expert, about the future of Africa. In Beijing, leaders from all over Africa set out to plot a path with China towards increased development. What will that future look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0427/08/2024
Chinese tourists boost destination economies

Chinese tourists boost destination economies

Chinese are super-savers but when travelling they tend to spend a lot of that. Alex Shi, a young Chinese lady explains where and why Chinese spenders are willing to let go of their cash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0525/08/2024
Avoiding a new Cold War

Avoiding a new Cold War

Former Director of Department of Economic and Business Policy in London and economist John Ross joins The Bridge. We discuss China, the US, the global economy and the prospects for avoiding a new Cold War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52:2720/08/2024
A US think-tanker on Sino-US relations

A US think-tanker on Sino-US relations

We invite a research coordinator from PAX Sapiens to discuss strategies for deepening understanding between the US and China, and what’s at stake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:4213/08/2024
The high cost of heat waves

The high cost of heat waves

Hot on the tail of cooling inflation comes the cost of staying cool. We look at the tragedies that have struck people across the US this summer and the very high price of energy at a time when it literally saves lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57:0112/08/2024
China reaches Peak Carbon early

China reaches Peak Carbon early

We discuss how China has become the global leader in green energy technology. And how China is leading the world into a greener, renewable future. If you want the facts, this is the place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:3311/08/2024
Bringing Chinese Philosophy to the West

Bringing Chinese Philosophy to the West

Professor Bryan W. Van Norden of Vassar College joins The Bridge for a discussion on Chinese philosophy. He explains how folding Chinese philosophy into the western canon could broaden our horizons. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
58:2408/08/2024
The rebirth of city bicycle culture

The rebirth of city bicycle culture

From Beijing to Boston, bikes are coming back. How is biking in China and the U.S. similar and different. We discuss the future of global cycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:4904/08/2024
China, the Dollar, and the global economy

China, the Dollar, and the global economy

Noted economist Warwick Powell joins the show. We discuss travel, trade, China’s Third Plenum, and plans for the future. We also discuss the dollar and NATO’s overreach in Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:3930/07/2024
How China became prosperous

How China became prosperous

We invite economist, Professor Michael Dunford of Sussex University on to explain China's economy. We talk about how China began raising people out of poverty in the 1950s to the present. And also about plans to promote high quality growth moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:03:2324/07/2024
How US medical debt is destroying America

How US medical debt is destroying America

About 79 million Americans face health-related financial burdens. New laws are set to tame this monster. Is getting sick sickening the US economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:3521/07/2024
An American finds her home in China

An American finds her home in China

Chaniece is an American who had lived in China for a decade. She explains how she sees China, learns Chinese and shares her hope of settling down in the country permanently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:3416/07/2024
Xi Jinping’s personal encouragement of an American in China

Xi Jinping’s personal encouragement of an American in China

We interview Prof. Brown at Xiamen University. Dr. Brown arrived in China in 1988 and earned honorary citizenship of Fujian from Xi Jinping in 2001. We discuss poverty alleviation and how Xi Jinping personally encouraged Dr. Brown’s to write more than 20 books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
53:5212/07/2024
What can the west learn from the rest?

What can the west learn from the rest?

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations convenes from July 10th to the 11th in the Confucius hometown of Qufu. This year’s agenda includes Global Civilization Initiative. We have the details you need for the next big thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:3108/07/2024
Life in China's Greater Bay Area

Life in China's Greater Bay Area

We're joined by Jerry Grey, King of Takes on China. He discusses his life in China, exploring the Greater Bay Area and prospects for peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:2902/07/2024
"Kuliang Spirit" bridges American and Chinese people

"Kuliang Spirit" bridges American and Chinese people

The "mysterious" place is called "Kuliang," the Fujian dialect name of the Guling scenic area that even most Chinese were unfamiliar with. For over a hundred years, however, the American families which once lived there harmoniously with friendly Chinese in the 1900s still call it home. Find out more on this special edition of The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:2802/07/2024
Hong Kong’s role in the Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong’s role in the Greater Bay Area

Special guest, author Nury Vittachi, discusses Hong Kong’s long history to rejoin the greater Chinese family after British Imperial rule. We discuss the economy and the transition to economic integrating into the Greater Bay Area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:2701/07/2024
China’s Greater Bay Area and the global economy

China’s Greater Bay Area and the global economy

Mitch Presnick joins the Bridge. Founder of Super 8 Hotels China, Presnick has spent 35 years in Beijing and Hong Kong. We ask him about China, especially Hong Kong’s role in the global economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:2925/06/2024
The 'Spirit of Kuliang': A Model for Peace and Hope

The 'Spirit of Kuliang': A Model for Peace and Hope

Nestled in the beautiful province of Fujian, Americans began migrating to China as early as 1886. 'Kuliang' became the epicenter of generations of Sino-US friendships. Are foreign migrants in China creating new Kuliangs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:3823/06/2024
Why the world needs China

Why the world needs China

Author of “Why the World Needs China” Kyle Ferrana comes to Beijing to discuss China’s role in our new multipolar world. He explains how China is replacing the imperial and neo-colonial relations of the past with better infrastructure and greater hope. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:5718/06/2024
‘Unqualified’ teachers in US classrooms?

‘Unqualified’ teachers in US classrooms?

The US teacher shortage has become more entrenched as the year advances. Many states are turning to people they describe as ‘unqualified’ just to keep an adult in the room. We discuss solutions to this national predicament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:1813/06/2024
How is the US economy really doing?

How is the US economy really doing?

Special guest, Kyla Scanlon, author of the new book “In This Economy: How Money and Markets Really Work” explains the economic sentiment in the United States. We discuss how perceptions don’t always align with reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:2711/06/2024
The Belt and Road era and the developing world

The Belt and Road era and the developing world

Special guest Cyrus Janssen joins The Bridge to discuss the nature of The Belt and Road Initiative. How is China’s development aid and finance different from that of the US and why does it matter? Listen up.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:4905/06/2024
Job hunting tips for graduates in the AI era

Job hunting tips for graduates in the AI era

Abstract: As graduation season arrives in both China and the United States, university graduates in both countries face various challenges in their job hunts, particularly amid the rapid development of AI. In this episode, we share popular interview tips from social media in China and the U.S., highlighting how this year's graduates are leveraging AI technology to enhance their resumes, practice interview skills, and improve communication techniques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:4003/06/2024
What’s inside China's economic engine?

What’s inside China's economic engine?

Special guest Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute, joins us for a peek inside China’s economy in a global context. Why has the west gotten China so wrong and how can we better understand the most important economic transformation in modern history? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:0227/05/2024
The Belt and Road Initiative in global context

The Belt and Road Initiative in global context

We discuss Xinjiang, the Belt and Road Initiative and our new multipolar world with Hussein Askary, Vice Chairman of The Belt and Road Institute in Sweden. He describes his recent trip to Xinjiang and the transformative power of global development within the context of the Modern Silk Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:2722/05/2024
Challenges US may face after TikTok ban

Challenges US may face after TikTok ban

The US TikTok ban will affect one out of every two Americans in the US. Has the US abandoned freedom of speech? What will happen to the US economy? Will other companies fear investing in the US? We break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:2521/05/2024
A U.S. university tour of China

A U.S. university tour of China

Visiting Assistant Professor at Vassar College in New York joins us to discuss a tour that university students took across China. We talk about their first impressions and the rural and urban spaces in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:4714/05/2024
Why Gen Z has had it with excess work

Why Gen Z has had it with excess work

If you are okay with working 12 hour shifts 6 days a week, in a lot of countries, with the right education, you can make big bucks. But is it worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:3513/05/2024
A Serbian-American expat in China

A Serbian-American expat in China

China’s President Xi heads to Europe with a stop in Serbia. We spoke to Nik Stankovic, an expat in China from Serbia, on his thoughts on the Belt and Road, and Chinese investment in Serbia and Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:3707/05/2024