The Bridge

According to a new poll by Pew research a majority of US citizens think it is important that the U.S. is a world leader in science, but there are growing concerns that the US is slipping behind. Notably, Nature.com ranked China as the number one research country in the world in 2025.

We are joined by Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University. He explains China's political system. Does China have democracy? The answer will shock you.

Applying to a university can be complex. From scholarships to accommodations, this is far more involved when one transitions to another country. For years, Chinese students have studied abroad. Is the trend reversing? Are foreign students increasingly interested in studying in China? Why? And how can you do it?

We are joined by Dr. Jostein Hauge, assistant Professor at Cambridge University. We discuss the Chinese economic miracle. Can the end of poverty in China be translated to an end of global poverty? Listen in.

Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday in China, and lunar new year the biggest in Asia. Furthermore, The CMG New Year's Gala is the most watched TV show in the world. We discuss how you can celebrate at home. Alex Shi and Jason Smith share more.

We interview Chinese influencer Kenny Wow. He tells us about how Chinese New Year is changing over time. He also explains what the West gets wrong about China, from Social Credit Scores to the cost of eating out.

According to Statista and “The Numbers” ticket sales for cinemas in north America are about half what they were in 2019. Can movie going make a come-back or is Netflix-N-Chill the future of audio-video story telling.

We interview Carl Zha on his childhood in China, his time in the USA, and why he thinks all Americans should visit China. Is the US turning to the Americas? And where is the China-US relation going this year? Listen in.

The Wall Street Journal said that “Power-grid operators are asking tech companies to supply their own electricity or go dark at times.” Can China help the USA power our AI future? Find out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith.

We interview an influencer in China on his journey to the East. Orikron tells us about Industry 4.0, what Europe can learn from China’s model, and how to learn a Chinese in just months. Listen in.

Information systems managers, nurses, and programmers, while growing few jobs are more likely to pay a lot more soon. What kinds of jobs are young Chinese and American professionals looking for? We compare the future of work in the US and China. Fnd out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith.

We interview 12-time Emmy Award winning producer, director, writer Josh Selig. He explains how art and children can build stronger bridges between the nations of the world.

China has done it again, “International institutions project China’s GDP to grow by about 5.0% in 2025, in line with Beijing’s “around 5 percent” target.” We ask: how’s the economy look on the ground? Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei.

We interview an American professor in China who teaches at a minority-based University in Beijing. He discusses his 18 years in China, befriending China’s minority groups, Xinjiang, and more. Listen in.

We interview an American who moved to China for the American dream. He explains what China is really like, and why he has no plans to move back. Wait until you hear this…

Two thirds of Americans think the government is responsible for providing health care for everyone. And just 7% think the government should not help the sick at all. We discuss the view from China, and find out more with Jason Smith and Alex Shi.

How does China keep defying Western guesswork? We sit down with Dr. Warwick Powell who gives context to China's fundamentals, its future, and why the West gets it so wrong.

It's the end of the year; we've got the year end wrap. From words of the year, to innovations from China and the USA, to the events that shaped 2025, we’ve got it all. Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei.

US consumers pay for decorations, and tariffs at Christmas. But gifts aren’t sources at the North Pole; they are imported from Yiwu, China. Are Chinese enjoying a more affordable Christmas in 2025?

Author Kyle Ferrana joins us to discuss what the world can learn from China. From aquafarms to solar power and high-speed rail, China is a model of the future the world needs.

How is the Global South transforming the world? Analyst, Zoon Ahmed Khan joins us. We ask her about how the international system is experiencing a paradigm shift.

Two things are happening in China simultaneously, China is adding more electricity generating capacity, and China’s C02 emissions are gradually falling. How is China able to grow its energy grid and reduce its environmental impact? Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith.

Journalist SL Kanthan explains how the Global Governance Initiative give all nations a respected voice in writing the rules. And, why it’s in the interests of the USA to look to China’s peaceful rise as a model.

Americans under 65 are most worried about their mental and physical health as they approach their elder years, followed by finances. How can we age well in the USA? And what can we learn from China?

Independent journalist Danny Haiphong explains why DC is using small countries near China to provoke Asia into a regional conflict. We discuss how China’s peaceful rise can serve as a model of peaceful development.