Acorn Studio

The Bridge to China

Society EN ↓ 522 episodes

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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Acorn Studio

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Winter Olympics with tens of millions of new winter sports enthusiasts 29.11.2021

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/priv...

Can masking up help lead to a zero Covid world? 26.11.2021

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.

How are Gen Z and Millennials reshaping the workplace? 25.11.2021

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 resum...

Can you live without a credit card? 24.11.2021

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.

What's trending with what's trendy? Art right now 23.11.2021

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 pot...

Who can afford a domestic helper in China? More people than you think 22.11.2021

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.

How safe is it to go outside at night? The Bridge takes a look for you 19.11.2021

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.

How do people meet the love of their life in different cultures and in different times? 18.11.2021

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.

Are our cognitive abilities on the decline? The latest science findings might just surprise you 17.11.2021

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.

Wealth inequality in our world and how we need to tackle the issue 12.11.2021

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.

How many romantic holidays are there throughout the world? 11.11.2021

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.

Who's gonna be there for you when you're old? 10.11.2021

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.

Where do Chinese go to experience China? 08.11.2021

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.

From Boomers to Gen Z, how are we changing the world and ourselves? 05.11.2021

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.

Can Hollywood maintain its footing in China? 03.11.2021

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.

Are parks still fun today? 02.11.2021

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.

Home delivery: Who's bringing change to your door? 01.11.2021

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.

To be or not to be a face dancer? Performance art in the US, China and the world 29.10.2021

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 informati...

What to do when you first move to a new city or a foreign country? 28.10.2021

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.

Solar panels are in. Who’s who in the new green revolution? 27.10.2021

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.

Is the American Dream still alive? 26.10.2021

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.

How are the myths of the past relevant to the present? 25.10.2021

For thousands of years people have been telling stories. Are the myths of the past still part of our world? The Bridge takes a deep dive into the stories around which our world was built. Are we still telling these same stories? And, are we now writing new ones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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