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After years of inflation, how will most Americans afford the holidays? From rethinking the art of gift-giving, to tricks for saving on flights, we talk turkey and beyond. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year are big times for spending. But how much is enough in today's world and for today’s wallets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rent is growing faster than incomes around the US. Median renters need to spend 29.6% of their monthly income on rent. In many cases the cost of buying a home has tripled in just a few years. Is this the new norm? Will things change? Is this the same all over the world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason joins Li Jingjing in San Francisco and Danny Haiphong in New York to talk about Sino-US relations. Can APEC warm diplomatic relations? Will the Xi-Biden meeting improve our outlook? What is the world hoping for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We interview an American living in China about his heroic status in the country. After helping to put out the fires in Beibei, Chongqing, local artists made a statue of the professor. He talks about the statue, his life and his future in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Taco Bell to Dell Technologies and Pepsi, American brands are hot items in China. In this episode, we delve into the significance of APEC, examine the dynamics of Sino-US relations, and explore the benefits that Chinese importers bring to American farmers. Tune in to gain deeper insights into the intricacies of global trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From California to Canton, people across the world are embracing working in social media and using media at work. Jason from California and comedian Alex Shi discuss the new trend of integrating social media as one works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Governor of California Gavin Newsom visited China. Newsom shared smiles and handshakes from Beijing to Shanghai. In seeking friendship, can California and China advance green energy together? Listen in; we’ve got the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China has the world’s largest consumer base with half a billion middle class spenders. From November 5th to November 10th, over 60 countries and hundreds of global businesses will gather for the most important market in the world: China. Listen in as we talk about the 2023 Shanghai International Import Expo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China and the United States are both set to put boots on the moon within the next decade. Will a friendly scientific rivalry give space exploration more steam? We discuss China, the US, India, and more on the topic of the ascent to the celestial worlds above. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are familiar with inflation. Now, new terms are being coined to deal with our new realities. Shrinkflation and skimpflation have entered the conversation. What do they mean and how will they impact our pocketbook? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gavin Newsom is set to visit China. He will discuss cooperation on green energy across the Pacific. Will California and China move the needle forward on international clean energy cooperation? We invite Professor Josef Gregory Mahoney on The Bridge to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elderly Americans are literally being wheeled off the hospital property and dumped on the sidewalk. One caller, who worked at a hospital, claimed “she saw this a lot.” In some cases, American hospitals are leaving patients to die on the streets. We discuss how American medical care has fallen behind global norms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason shares his exciting experiences of visiting 3/4 of all provinces and regions of China. Just this year, he visited Xinjiang, Xizang, Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shanghai, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Hubei, and Chongqing. Jason and Beibei talk about the skies of Xizang and the deserts of Xinjiang. Join us for a tour of the Middle Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bridge interviews geopolitical economist Ben Norton. We ask him about the Belt and Road Initiative. He explains the state of the global economy and the accelerating de-dollarization process. Is the US on the edge of a financial crash? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Western brands are rapidly growing in China. Popeyes is eyeing the growing Chinese middle class with the announcement of 1,700 new stores in the works over the coming years. We discuss how the world’s biggest middle class, and growing, is catching the attention of big business in a big way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Belt and Road Initiative expert Zoon Ahmed Khan is with the Center for China and Globalization and a research fellow at the Belt and Road Institute in China’s prestigious Tsinghua University. We ask her to explain the goals of the Belt and Road. She explains how it works and how its 150 member countries are modernizing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason argues that in a world that is proud of its badge of productivity, taking time for fun offers a route to our well-being. Beibei outlines her theory of happiness based around mindfulness, family and love. We debate the theories of happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tickets to most games were sold out by August. 12,417 athletes from 45 countries and regions are taking part. So, what are the Hangzhou Asian Games and why is everyone talking about them? We tell you the firsthand answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China’s Golden Week means more spending. Eight days off means that trains, flights and hotels are all booked across the country. Venues will be slammed with crowds. China’s tourist economy rises like the phoenix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For every Mid-Autumn festival, families and friends gather to savor moon cakes and re-tell the story of Lady Chang’e and why she lives on the moon. Being the time for bountiful harvests and relishing in the season, the legends and the celebrations have also traveled abroad to nations all over the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do you find bizarre or maybe even off-putting about food from another culture? Alex and Jason explore the shocks from tasting foreign food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, Mario Cavolo just visited the US after living in China for 24 years. He offers some side-by-side comparisons between his experiences in the US and in China. From tipping to homelessness and the cost of living, we discuss how America has changed and what our nations can learn from one another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arnaud Bertrand is an entrepreneur and CEO of Me and Qi, and former CEO of HouseTrip. A well-known commentator on economics and geopolitics with more than 100,000 followers on Twitter. He discusses how China has provided freedom from fear on the streets of its cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the age of Amazon, JD, and Taobao, why do people still go out to mammoth shopping centers? New research suggests that the business is evolving. The view from China is much the same, despite more and more malls being built at incredible speeds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Microplastics are now being found in the remotest parts of our earth. The half-life of microplastics is hundreds of years long, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry. This may come at a high cost to all living beings on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jerry Grey, long time British-Australian resident of China, takes on some bad takes on China from the west. From doubts of safety to cries of collapse, let's hear the facts from Jerry instead. What is China's Social Credit Score? Where is the Greater Bay Area in China? Tune in and listen up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Electronic vehicles seem too good to be true. But, what do we do with the batteries when they reach the end of their lives? Solar panels harness the power of the sun so we can take high-speed rail or watch lots of TV, but what happens when the panels reach the end of their life cycle? Solar, EV, wind, and hydropower are saving the planet from climate change, but what will save us from them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Generational divides may suggest that younger men are taking presentation to a new level. According to CNN and Statista, “the global male grooming market is expected to be worth $115 billion by 2028.” What's driving the new game of grooming? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Wood has a background in information technology. Before moving to China's mainland, he lived in Japan, Thailand and Taiwan. Now living in Fuzhou, he describes himself as an amateur earth scientist, linguist and photographer. We ask him about what he really thinks of life in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Some are calling the Maui fires the worst natural disaster in US history. With Canadian fires polluting New York city, recent flooding in Northern China and in Slovenia and Georgia, evidence of extreme weather abounds. Are people around the world really waking up to climate change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
