The Bridge to China

Author, journalist, and key opinion leader Nury Vittachi joins us on the show. He discusses how children's literature can incubate the next generation of scientists with cross cultural insights that transcend contemporary disputes. We talk about Taoism, literature, physics and the distorted lens through which China is sometimes seen. Listen in as Nury explains his key tip for understanding the med...

According to a new 2023 publication by Deloitte, amid glimpses of progress, problems regarding working women’s mental health are still waiting to be addressed. And the BBC reports “a precarious economy and employment instability may be making the problem worse.” Would you put yourself in jeopardy to report a rotten boss? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While there are 9.5 million jobs with no qualified applicants in the US, there are 5.6 million working age Americans who have given up on getting a job. We ask, with so many workers and so many jobs, is the real problem being not paying workers enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While a new survey shows an increase in anti-Asian hate and discrimination, we also see some small victories in the battle against anti-Asian hate in the US. We have the latest in America's struggle with anti-Asian hate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Barrett is an engineer and social media influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers. A citizen of the UK living in China, he makes videos that deal with technology and industry as they impact people and the society. We ask him about the future of China, the UK, the US, and that of global manufacturing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the state of Earth's old growth forests? While countries like China and Vietnam are both reforesting at impressive rates, it is not enough to make up for the deforestation happening elsewhere. A new study by Global Forest Review shows that deforestation in the past three years is raging at full speed ahead. Let's take a look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK’s Express calls tipping in the US a tourist’s ‘nightmare.’ Why has it spiraled out of control? And how do people show appreciation for good services in other countries? We discuss how to fix this growing phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Michael Dunford is a Visiting Professor at Chinese Academy of Sciences. We discuss China’s economic history. He explains China’s fight to end poverty. We ask him about the BRI and whether China’s tactics will work in the underdeveloped world. He also gives us some insights into the next steps for China’s Common Prosperity initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

With prices climbing and homelessness on the rise in the US, the economy feels increasingly unfair for poor Americans. What can those less well-off do to protect themselves in one of the worst economies? While the upper classes are living the highlife the rest of us are footing the bills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new article on the BBC by David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect, explains how people’s perception of your innate talent might be more important than putting in the extra hours. We give you the insights into how to work in today’s evolving workplace to get ahead in ways that might surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans joins our show. We ask her about their “China is not our Enemy” campaign. She explains how we can all work to help support the AAPI community, and the role of the media in creating hype around conflicts in America. Her insights might just give you the energy you need to strive for peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studies show that 1 in 5 elderly Americans are going without their proper medication due to costs. While some use the wrong medicine or simply go without, others are leaving America to buy more affordable drugs elsewhere. New legislation allows Medicare to negotiate the price of selected drugs with drug companies, starting in 2026. Will this be a game changer and improve access to lifesaving medic...

Two massive surveys of Asians in America point to trouble for Asians in melting into the pot of Americana. Only 22% of Asian Americans surveyed felt a sense of safety and belonging in America. We discuss the findings and what needs to be done to change the landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunger is on the rise in the USA. Two new surveys by Propel and Greater Foster Food Bank show that hunger has reached historic heights in America this year. A CBC article published in May also reported that the U.S. is facing an unprecedented rise in food insecurity. It said one in three households interviewed reported that their children were hungry. Let’s take a look at hunger in the US and...

If you are dreaming of building a house in Arizona, it may just stay a dream. Arizona has decided to put a halt to building new homes due to a lack of water to service them. Las Vegas may follow. With climate change causing unprecedented droughts, people may only be able to create new human settlements in wetter areas of the country. What’s going on? How bad is it? And will it be permanent? Hosted...

We interviewed former private researcher to Australian Prime Minister Rudd and economic analyst, Warwick Powell. Powell is an adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology and chairman of a non-profit investment bank. We ask him about the state of block-chain technology, US-Australian-Chinese relations, the future of Africa, the Belt and Road, and Dedollarization. This show has ever...

Studies show that our attention spans are shrinking. Dr. Gloria Mark tells CNN that in 2004, they measured the average attention on a screen to be 2½ minutes. She says years later they have found that people can only pay attention to one screen for an average of 47 seconds. Gen Z will only give a video 1.3 seconds before judging if they will continue to watch. What can we do to address these...

A new set of articles by the UK's The Times explain why it is now time to take a trip to China. COVID tests are gone and travel visas are easier than ever to obtain. It's time to skip to the other side of the planet for an out-of-this world adventure. Insider travel tips abound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Podcaster Carl Zha joins The Bridge . We ask him about China’s Belt & Road Initiative, poverty alleviation, and how to improve Sino-US relations. Carl explains the many purposes of the Silk Road, how people-to-people exchanges can help diffuse global tensions, and China’s new role in facilitating peace talks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The global race to carbon neutrality has begun. One new idea, according to the BBC on May 23rd, is using car parks for mandatory solar energy farms. China is set to reach peak emissions early and Germany is restarting PV manufacturing. What’s new in new energy? Let’s take a look at what’s hot in solar.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Surgeon General outlined steps to tackle an epidemic of loneliness in the US. Just days later China Youth Daily also released a study indicating that many Chinese youths are feeling ‘shekong’ or social phobia. Why are folks in both the US and China suffering from loneliness and anxiety? We look at modern issues that are causing our human disconnection. What we can do to mend the social fabr...

Our friend Fernando of Fermube joins the show to discuss his three-month journey into Xinjiang. Host Jason, who recently got back from Xinjiang, discusses the culture, food and landscape of the region. What is it like to travel in Xinjiang? How can you go? Where are the top destinations? And more importantly, how is the food?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.