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The Bridge to China
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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How to filter out the lies about China? 19.08.2025 55:00
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Remembering a ‘Flying Tiger’ 12.08.2025 52:29
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The expats who stayed: foreigners in China during WWII 29.07.2025 1:02:15
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
America's love affair with gas 28.07.2025 53:24
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The future of social-media explained 24.07.2025 55:00
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…Find out more on this episode with Jason Smith and Alex Shi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What should the US do instead? 22.07.2025 52:47
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why world perceptions of the USA are in decline? 20.07.2025 55:00
Jason and Alex Shi discuss the fall of the US image abroad based on the recent Pew Research findings. 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? Find out more on this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Multipolarity: India, China, and the USA 08.07.2025 54:31
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sino-US cooperation key to US economic growth 24.06.2025 51:46
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should we fear AI? 24.06.2025 55:00
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lessons from China's ascent 18.06.2025 55:00
We interview author Carlos Martinez about China's economic system. He explains how China’s unique path to modernity can inspire the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minority rights: China vs the USA 16.06.2025 58:22
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The cost of living: China vs the USA 10.06.2025 55:00
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Crypto Save the US Economy? 03.06.2025 59:38
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How the US lost its own trade war? 03.06.2025 55:00
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China: realities vs expectations 27.05.2025 55:00
We interview a Chinese influencer on the realities of life in China. Kenny Wow, who lives in a 5th tier city, makes content about real life in China. We ask him about some of the myths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forget what you think you know about China 20.05.2025 56:52
Today's guest is the host of Life in China with Patrick Freeman. Patrick actively seeks out folks with bad takes on China and tries to explain what China is really like. We ask him about his quest to spread the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How the US began believing its own disinformation 13.05.2025 57:59
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.
Megan Russell: China is not our enemy 06.05.2025 55:54
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.
Is panic shopping returning amidst the trade war? 27.04.2025 56:15
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.
Why the West misreads China's economy? 22.04.2025 55:00
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...
How life-milestones are changing in the USA and China? 20.04.2025 53:39
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.
China's view of the US trade crisis 15.04.2025 51:12
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.
Global investors sweeten to China, but why? 13.04.2025 58:48
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.
Why the US is losing its own trade war… 10.04.2025 54:20
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.
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