The Bridge to China

Host of Silk and Steel Podcast, geopolitical commentator Carl Zha joins the show. He explains how the US has been drinking its own propaganda about China. And experts in the US no longer understand China, whatsoever. Listen to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we speak with Megan Russell, “China is Not Our Enemy Campaign" coordinator. We ask Megan how we can get the Sino-US relationship back on track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mass protests are erupting across the US against the current administration. 1,400 individual protests have rocked the USA recently. Recently, the US has levied massive tariffs on countries all over the world. How concerned should Americans be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we take a dive into why the west doesn’t understand China’s economy, and some of what they are missing, with special guest, Dr. Warwick Powell. Dr. Warwick Powell is an adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology and a Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute, Beijing. He is the author of "China, Trust and Digital Supply Chains" and "Dynamics of a Zero Trust World". Hosted on Acast...

According to Pew Research, Americans want to get married in their late twenties and buy a home in their early thirties. Is that still achievable now? And how does life in China differ? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is CEO and geopolitical analyst Arnaud Betrand. We discuss the US economic meltdown. How will China and the world deal with the fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bank of America has said that the China will outperform this year, predicting that the previously "unloved" tech stocks will gain ground on sagging US peers. Is China the new destination for global investors? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist, Dr. Doug Guthrie joins us to discuss the ongoing trade war. Is it good for the US? Who's losing? And what are the next steps? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is James Fauntleroy. We discuss homelessness and the squeeze on the American worker. Is there a better way forward for America? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday, April 15th 2025 is the last day to file federal taxes without an extension. You may not know, it's also tax season in China. Taxes in China make it rain cash for the poor…Find out more with BeiBei and Jason.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is SL Kanthan, a geopolitical analyst, columnist, writer, and podcaster. We discuss the rise of China and whether radical moves in DC are really hurting China, or Americans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evidence demonstrates that both social isolation and loneliness are linked to morbidity and mortality. Social isolation in China and the USA is a serious life-threatening disease. How can we save our lonely-hearts? Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we take a look at university life in China with, Shanghai based journalist Andy Boreham. He explains what university life in China is really like. And he gives advice on getting a job in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US based CEO, Cyrus Janssen joins us to discuss China, the USA and the future of diplomacy under Trump. Is this the end or a new beginning? Did Beijing just call checkmate on tariffs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian podcaster and geopolitical analyst Daniel Dumbrill joins the show. He's been living in Chongqing, Southwest China for years. We take our time unravelling the lies about China. From East to West, the truth is breaking through the noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to new research biodiversity has lost 85% of global wetlands, 50% of live coral, and 32% of global forest area. Can we save the earth before it’s too late? Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Outside of China, folks simply don’t understand China’s political system. Today we demystify the whole-process. Today’s guest is Fernando Munoz Bernal. Fernando is a journalist and influencer. Listen to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you read western media it looks like China’s government is a one man show. Not so. Today’s guest, analyst Danny Haiphong helps us explore China’s Two Sessions, and what makes Socialism with Chinese Characteristics so successful.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has social media replaced main stream media? According to a Pew Research Study 52% of US TikTok users ‘regularly get news on TikTok.’ Are we really the media now? Find out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Johnston is also getting a PhD in the use of AI for colorectal cancer detection. And he speaks Uygur as well. We ask him about his travels in China and the details of what its like to study at a Chinese university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake Lee Pinnick has been training martial arts since 2010 when he made his initial voyage to Wudangshan, China. He is now dedicated to daily cultivating his practice and understanding of Wudang Daoism. He shares his special voyage with us. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.