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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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Traditional culture and changing values: need they be at loggerheads?

Traditional culture and changing values: need they be at loggerheads?

Every generation these days defines itself differently from the last. In a fast changing world are there room for traditional crafts, clothes, music and values. China has modernized faster than any nation in history. Is there a return to tradition? We ask. We answer. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0008/12/2021
Fun driving experiences in China and the U.S.

Fun driving experiences in China and the U.S.

We talk commuting in New York, LA, Beijing, and cruising highway. Are the roads more manageable with the transition to remote work? The Bridge also gives you insight into the largest annual migration of people on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0007/12/2021
Can an American voice actor succeed in China?

Can an American voice actor succeed in China?

The Bridge interviews a professional voice actor in China. We talk being on the set, dubbing and more. You may be surprised to hear a familiar voice as our guest does the voices of some famous video games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0006/12/2021
Can you speak English in China? The answer may surprise you

Can you speak English in China? The answer may surprise you

The Bridge takes you on a tour of talking. Do all Chinese people speak English today? In America, people increasingly learn another language. While French, Spanish, Russian are taking off in China, we explore who's talking and how they do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0003/12/2021
What's in your cup: tea and coffee make a splash

What's in your cup: tea and coffee make a splash

Coffee has transformed America. And today's coffee isn't your grandparents' cup of tea. Coffee is seeing growth in sales in China. The Bridge hosts disscuss how the culture of drinking caffeine is soaking in the green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0002/12/2021
How is the future paved with global ideas?

How is the future paved with global ideas?

The ancient Silk Road brought the west tea, spices, silk, the iron plow and more. Today, the world is trading goods faster than ever. The Bridge takes a look at the foods, habits and tools China and the US are borrowing from each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0001/12/2021
From America to Europe and Asia: we talk about cuisine and give you a taste

From America to Europe and Asia: we talk about cuisine and give you a taste

The team at The Bridge go abroad for you and find the absolute best food around the world. From continental, national, and regional cuisine to your kitchen, we talk what’s cooking. Think you’ve tried Chinese food? Think again. Listen in and we’ll give your palate something to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0030/11/2021
Winter Olympics with tens of millions of new winter sports enthusiasts

Winter Olympics with tens of millions of new winter sports enthusiasts

The Bridge shows you the future of sports in China. More than 300 million people across China have participated in winter sports since 2018. The excitement for the Beijing Winter Olympics has been building up and many more young people have chosen winter sports as their new hobbies. Do we see a future investment opportunity? Let’s see what The Bridge has to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0029/11/2021
Can masking up help lead to a zero Covid world?

Can masking up help lead to a zero Covid world?

Different countries around the world handled the pandemic differently. The results are easy to see. How did the US fumble in the most important play of our age? Beibei and Jason at The Bridge look at the strategies different people around the world took and examine what works and what doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0026/11/2021
How are Gen Z and Millennials reshaping the workplace?

How are Gen Z and Millennials reshaping the workplace?

From Baby Boomers to the next generation entering our work places, the cultures can seem worlds apart. How can people raised in different times share their time in a work evolving workplace. What are the new ethics of a generation willing to forgo work that isn’t suitable? Has unemployment dropped because they aren’t looking for work? The Bridge shines a light on everything from gaps in your resume to spiraling inflation. You need to hear this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0025/11/2021
Can you live without a credit card?

Can you live without a credit card?

From credit cards to digital payment, from student loans to monthly mortgage, what are those differences in financial habits between the people in the U.S. and China? Find out more on The Bridge with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0024/11/2021
What's trending with what's trendy? Art right now

What's trending with what's trendy? Art right now

We don't always realize how much what we see get to shape our world and impact how we understand it and how we think about ourselves. New York is the capital of art in the U.S.. Where are the great artists in China? We take a look at China through the lens of traditional culture and follow the path to some of the greatest oil painters in the world. Take a journey with us to unravel the unknown potentials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0023/11/2021
Who can afford a domestic helper in China? More people than you think

Who can afford a domestic helper in China? More people than you think

From repairing to cleaning to helping with the new baby, China has an abundance of people in the home service industry. Need child care? How about a live-in nanny at an affordable price? The Bridge talks about China, the US and the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0022/11/2021
How safe is it to go outside at night? The Bridge takes a look for you

How safe is it to go outside at night? The Bridge takes a look for you

Vlogger Jason has been traveling across China in the past ten years and for him it feels safe even walking alone on the street at midnight. The Bridge gets away from the disastrous headlines and shares stories about peaceful normal lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0119/11/2021
How do people meet the love of their life in different cultures and in different times?

How do people meet the love of their life in different cultures and in different times?

The Bridge takes you on a journey from cyberspace to public space. Can grandma find you a husband or wife? Is it okay to flirt at work? Alex and Jason take you over the pacific to find the latest dating trends around the world and in your hometown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0018/11/2021
Are our cognitive abilities on the decline? The latest science findings might just surprise you

Are our cognitive abilities on the decline? The latest science findings might just surprise you

The Bridge looks at how you can protect your aging brain. From Chinese Traditional Medicine to learning another language, we talk activities to keep our mind sharp. Beibei and Jason exchange ideas that might just change your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0017/11/2021
Wealth inequality in our world and how we need to tackle the issue

Wealth inequality in our world and how we need to tackle the issue

Wealth inequality is worse than at any time in our modern world. The Bridge discusses the biggest squeeze of our times. What will become of the poorest 90% and is there a way to break out of the bottom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0012/11/2021
How many romantic holidays are there throughout the world?

How many romantic holidays are there throughout the world?

Our team takes you on a journey to China where there are several special romantic days. Think someone feels alone on Valentines’ day? How can we make someone feel special in our complicated time? Listen in and we’ll show you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0011/11/2021
Who's gonna be there for you when you're old?

Who's gonna be there for you when you're old?

In China, taking care of one's elders has been taking place for millennia. Is Florida the retirement home of America? Does China have a retirement base? The Bridge talks about family, love, life, values and living in your mom's basement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0010/11/2021
Where do Chinese go to experience China?

Where do Chinese go to experience China?

America has every climate imaginable. Is this why many Americans never travel abroad? While Chinese tourists love to see the world, increasingly China is the destination for many Chinese. Can you see China in just two weeks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0008/11/2021
From Boomers to Gen Z, how are we changing the world and ourselves?

From Boomers to Gen Z, how are we changing the world and ourselves?

The US once oversaw the largest technological transformations the world had ever seen. How we are changing the world and it's changing us, one generation at a time. Come with us on a journey into the evolution of our youth and our world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0005/11/2021
Can Hollywood maintain its footing in China?

Can Hollywood maintain its footing in China?

China has the most cinemas in the world. Hollywood has a long track record of producing great cinema. Increasingly the appetites of Chinese film lovers are changing. Can Hollywood keep up in an industry with increasing competition from the new giants in Chinese film making?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0003/11/2021
Are parks still fun today?

Are parks still fun today?

Beibei and Jason discuss some of the best parks in San Francisco, New York, Beijing and Wuhan. Where should you go if you want a casual day in Beijing? From Yuyuantan to Golden Gate Park, beauty abounds. Beijing and Shanghai are brimming with parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0002/11/2021
Home delivery: Who's bringing change to your door?

Home delivery: Who's bringing change to your door?

The Bridge discusses the emergence of the people and apps bringing you everything you desire. From China's Meituan to America's Deliveroo, the show helps guide us through what's cooking and how they'll bring it home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0001/11/2021
To be or not to be a face dancer? Performance art in the US, China and the world

To be or not to be a face dancer? Performance art in the US, China and the world

We take a look from box seats at the house and stage in our time. From Beijing's National Center for the Performing Arts to your Friday night out in New York, we discuss it all. Who's who and what is on around the world? We discuss the changing and unchanged landscape of Peking Opera and Broadway from London and San Francisco to Shanghai and Wuhan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0029/10/2021
What to do when you first move to a new city or a foreign country?

What to do when you first move to a new city or a foreign country?

The Bridge looks at renting a home in the US, China, and around the world. We examine rent prices and cultural Dos and Don'ts from New York to Beijing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0028/10/2021
Solar panels are in. Who’s who in the new green revolution?

Solar panels are in. Who’s who in the new green revolution?

The Bridge takes a look into the makers and breakers of the biggest solar deals around. We show you the future and now. Can the US and China work together to tackle the biggest problems of our time? Join us and find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0027/10/2021
Is the American Dream still alive?

Is the American Dream still alive?

More and more Americans are complaining of being squeezed. Everything seems to be happening at once, from the pandemic to inflation and wage stagnation. You may be surprised to find out whether the American Dream is still alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:0026/10/2021