The Bridge

According to Pew Research Center, 41 million US citizens are on SNAP, otherwise known as ‘food stamps'. How is it that one in eight people, in one of the wealthiest nations in the world, are unable to afford to eat without help?

Journalist Ben Norton joins the show. He explains China's economy, and how Beijing beat D.C. at its own game. And does China want to rule the world? Listen in and find out.

The G20 Summit is about to be held in Johannesburg, from November 22-23, 2025. Given the importance of these economies, what can the world expect in the coming summit, and what can they deliver.

Activist and researcher, Pawel Wargan joins The Bridge to China. He explains the details of how China’s democratic processes actually work. You need to hear this.

We interview social media influencer Daniel Dumbrill about his recent visit to the tallest bridge in the world. We ask him, why can't the west build like this anymore…

According to new research at Pew Research Center 74% of Americans feel negatively about the US economy, rating inflation as the number one reason. Primary reasons listed are high inflation, tariffs, cost of living, and wealth inequality.

Andy Boreham is a journalist, author and documentary film maker in Shanghai. His latest documentary series “Seven Days in Xizang” is shaking things up with fresh insights into the state of the Tibetan people. We also talk about the joy of debunking anti-China propaganda. Listen in.

According to a new Pew Research Center study, there is a near-universal confidence among U.S. adults in their ability to perform basic wound care (94%), yet the daunting task of repairing a car engine is something only 29% would attempt. It begs the question: how many people truly can?

Can rare earth minerals bring the US to its senses? And what does China want in order to strike a deal? We ask Economist Warwick Powell.

According to Pew Research, 54% of US adults get news from podcasts, at least some of the time. 1 in 5 Americans now get their news on TikTok. How have podcasts and social media transformed the way people get news in the USA and China? Join Alex and Jason to find out more.

Historian and professor, at Stanford University, Dr. Gordon H. Zhang explains the participation of Chinese immigrants in the building of modern America. From rail, to rockets, to our world today, Chinese Americans make America great.

More than twice as many Chinese respondents said “advancing my career” was among the top three aspects of life as did Americans. In China, does a good career mean a good life? Or, are attitudes changing?

Today's guest is Dr. Liang Yan, Professor of Economics at Willamette University. She discusses China's economy, US tariffs, and the future of Sino-US trade. This will shock you.

CEO and analyst Cyrus Janssen joins us to discuss his recent return to China. We discuss how fast China changes. Cyrus lays out his vision for how the US and China can work together to solve the issues our world faces.

According to a new survey by Booking.com 67% of Chinese folks plan to spend much more, or some more time travelling, whereas 45% of Americans plan to, as well. We discuss the future of travel.

We Interview influencer and technology analyst Orikron on the rise of China. Orikron has just lived in China for one month, but amazingly he can speak fluent Chinese. He tells stories of urbanism, technology, and how the future is arriving in Beijing.

According to new research, Chinese companies take all three top spots in online third-party sales, crushing eBay, and other competitors. How do sales in China, differ from sales in the US online ecosystem?

Dr. Jostein Hauge of the University of Cambridge discusses his book, the future of the factory, China and the developing world. Just how can industry create a better, more equal world? Listen in.

According to International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, China produced 31.3 million cars in 2024 vs the US’ 10.6 million. With companies like BYD and Wuling taking the top spots in Chinese car purchases, what does the future of cars look like?

Today's guest is Jerry Grey, an Australian freelancer who has lived in China for more than two decades and cycled five times to China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He shares his views on the massive changes that have taken place in Xinjiang throughout the years.

Online scams are destroying lives. According to Pew Research 73% of Americans have been scammed online with most saying they get a scam call at least once a week. How to avoid the scams? Find out more with Jason Smith and Alex Shi.

British Influencer LivinlavidaLuke, Luke Johnston, is getting his doctorate in China. For months, he has lived in Xinjiang, China. We ask him about his life there.

For four years in a row Americans rate the country's biggest issue as inflation! Jason and Alex Shi discuss how China has been shielded from the storm.

Today's guest is Fernando Munoz Bernal, a journalist from Columbia. He toured in Xinjiang by RV, spending months exploring the region. We ask him to tell us what local life in Xinjiang is really like.

What does the cost of living look like in China vs the USA? When do people leave the nest and how many own their own homes? Jason asks Alex Shi in Beijing if it’s the same in China.