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The Bridge

Society EN ↓ 218 episodes

The Bridge is a podcast focusing on building bridges between the East and the West. The show goes beyond the headlines to the lifelines, with conversations that inform, entertain and inspire listeners from the opposites of the world.

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Acorn Studio

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Society

Latest episode

Nov 1, 2026

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Episodes

What's living in China really like? 26.08.2025

We invite British influencer James Wood onto the Bridge. What shocked James about moving to China, and why he plans to stay, forever…find out more on this episode!

The US jobs that China supports 25.08.2025

New research by the US-China Business Council suggests more than 900 thousand people in the US are supported by exports to China. Will a trade war lead to unemployment and economic downturn in the USA? Listen in with BeiBei and Jason Smith.

How to filter out the lies about China? 19.08.2025

We invite noted Hong Kong based journalist and writer Nury Vittachi onto the show. He explains how western media became so deviant, and how to find out the truth about China and the world.

Dating in the age of AI 17.08.2025

We explore how Chinese dating culture is very different from that in the west. Join BeiBei and Jason Smith, and explore the landscape of partner shopping.

Remembering a ‘Flying Tiger’ 12.08.2025

We ask the son of a US intelligence officer about his time in China during World War II. Peter MacInnis is the son of a 'Flying Tiger' whose job it was to gather intelligence for the USA and China. He tells us about his father, Donald MacInnis and his passion for China.

How bad is economic inequality? 10.08.2025

According to new research by Pew Research Centre, 86% of respondents thought, that “rich people having too much political influence leads to inequality in their country.” What can we learn from China’s example?

Do couples in China have the same arguments? 03.08.2025

A new article 'Top Reasons American Couples Argue' puts tone of voice and money at the top of the list of why US couples argue. We look at China and see if there are parallels. Jason and Beibei talk about marriages in China.

The expats who stayed: foreigners in China during WWII 29.07.2025

We interview Michael Crook, son of Isabel Crook, both foreign friends, born in China. Michael regales us with stories of the foreigners who stayed in China during the people’s War of Victory over Fascism, WWII.

America's love affair with gas 28.07.2025

Beibei and Jason discuss the US oil addiction and new ways forward to a green future. And how is Chinese technology transforming tomorrow's world in 2049…take a listen.

What should the US do instead? 22.07.2025

Today's guest, analyst John Pang explains why the world will not decouple from China, and how China is developing its partners. We ask him what the USA should do, now that its tariff war has backfired.

Why world perceptions of the USA are in decline? 20.07.2025

Jason and Alex Shi discuss the fall of the US image abroad based on the recent Pew Research report. How did the US go from the shining example to a dystopian nightmare in the minds of the world? Why are we here and what can be done?

Who leads the world in technology? 15.07.2025

DeepSeek's release is a wake-up call for US investors who are now looking East. We ask China-tech influencer Lee Barrett just how far ahead China really is. You need to hear this.

Should kids be allowed online? 13.07.2025

According to Pew Research Center, online apps remain widely used among U.S. teens. “Some say they’re on these sites almost constantly.” Beibei, a Beijing mother discusses how to ease kids into the age of the internet.

Multipolarity: China, India, and the USA 08.07.2025

Journalist SL Kanthan visits Xizang to explore modern Tibetan life. We ask him about the multipolar world, the future of Sino-Indian relations, and how to build a better shared future for all humanity.

What's ‘Middle Class’ in the US and China? 06.07.2025

According to Pew Research, Most Americans Feel Good about their Job Security but not their Pay, we take a look at American Finances. Are Chinese workers really better off? We dig deep into the truth on the ground.

What's it like for American start-ups in China? 01.07.2025

Today's guest is Pat Yiu an entrepreneur, Head of Strategy Nouns Esports & Nouns Agency, who’s served as COO of Valts, Co-Founder and CEO of Hexing Esports Technologies Ltd., and more. We ask him about being an entrepreneur and the business landscape in China.

The future of social-media explained 30.06.2025

While News-Influencers are getting onto Truth-Social and Bluesky, no one else is. Why social media giants may be settling their spaces, and how China may lead the charge against AI-bots…

Sino-US cooperation key to US economic growth 24.06.2025

Today's guest, Kyle Chan, is a Sociologist at Princeton University. We talk about seeing the larger relationship beyond the trade war to the multiple dimensions of the USA and China.

Should we fear AI? 24.06.2025

According to Zhang Hongjiang, founder of Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence: ‘AI systems should never be able to deceive humans.’ But are there other reasons to fear AI? Alex Shi and Jason Smith explain.

Lessons from China's ascent 18.06.2025

We interview author Carlos Martinez about China's economic system. He explains how China’s unique path to modernity can inspire the world.

Minority rights: China vs the USA 16.06.2025

While minorities are being extradited without trials in the US, China relishes and celebrates its minority groups. What can the US learn from China's system of elevating and embracing its myriad differences? Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith.

How impoliteness is different in America and China? 11.06.2025

According to Pew Research “About a third of Americans (34%) say they almost always or often see people behaving rudely when they’re out in public in 2025.” What behaviors are seen as rude, and is it the same in China?

The cost of living: China vs the USA 09.06.2025

Today we delve into the finances of the average American. When polled, 25% of Americans say they “Cannot pay some of their bills.” How bad is it and how painful is it at the grocery store? Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei.

How the US lost its own trade war? 05.06.2025

Despite the US-led trade war affecting the world, Americans' negative views of China remain surprisingly subdued. We examine how the US public perceives China, how Chinese view Americans, and whether the global community sees the US trade war as an act of bullying.

Can crypto save the US economy? 03.06.2025

Economist Ben Norton joins us. We ask him about the state of the US economy. Whose foreign aid is helping the Global South? And, can crypto save the US from bankruptcy?

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