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The Bridge to China

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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.

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Episodes

Understanding China's Two Sessions

China's annual Two Sessions is imminent and forms the cornerstone of China's Whole-Process People's Democracy. American Professor Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University help us to understand this major political event. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 202441 minEp. 316

How visiting China changed one man's outlook?

We discuss how visiting China for the first time in 2017 changed a British man's mind about the country. Steven Weaver is a semi-retired language teacher who regularly comments on China, having visited China on three long tours. We discuss his insights and what changed his mind about the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 202456 minEp. 315

Can we store sunlight with good old bricks?

Sure, Solar power generates plenty of energy during the day time. Hydropower generates power when there isn’t a drought. Wind turbines generate power when it’s windy. But what if it’s night time, amidst a drought, when the air is still? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 202452 minEp. 314

What can Americans learn from China?

Geopolitical writer S.L. Kanthan joins us in discussing how traveling more can increase one's wisdom. We talk about the future of geopolitical economics and how we can build better cultural bridges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202453 minEp. 313

Travel to China in 2024

Chinese tourists are the largest group of tourists globally. They are highly educated and are great savers who love to splurge on overseas travels. And they choose destinations in nations which are friendly. We discuss this and also the measures China is taking to ensure that it’s easier than ever to visit both the ancient and the futuristic cities in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202456 minEp. 312

Speaking four languages in China

Youtuber Alessia Donzello is a polyglot who speaks fluent Italian, English, Spanish and Italian, and dabbles in Arabic and Japanese. We discuss her time living in China, and get some tips and tricks for learning languages from an expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202452 minEp. 311

Why fewer Chinese are migrating to America?

With far fewer Chinese migrants moving to America, we ask the data, why this is. We also discuss how to get a 5-star card in China, the new green card for foreigners in China. And is college really free in Europe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202456 minEp. 310

Life hacks for achieving your goals

A lot of people are either succeeding or failing at their new year resolutions. We discuss what science says. Want your plan to stick? We share the tricks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202452 minEp. 309

Chinese New Year and local traditions

Jason Smith, host of The Bridge, discusses his trip to the Chinese New Year Opera Gala show. Alex Shi talks about Chinese culture and shares her stories to help people better understand China's regional diversity and national unity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 202447 minEp. 308

Hyperloop One shutters as China takes up the new tech

Why did Hyperloop One close? And what does China have up its sleeve? We’re joined by David Feng, the ‘Trains Guy,’ a well-known expert on all things rail-related. He fills us in on the future of Hyperloop and Maglev. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 202451 minEp. 307

Healthy wetlands mean a healthier world

The US Supreme Court struck down and limited federal protections of US wetlands. Meanwhile in China, the river chief system, a system for improving the quality of waterways in China, has been extended to the nations’ wetlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 202453 minEp. 306

Economic woes leave abandoned dogs in its wake

With inflation still devastating the US middle class, many pet owners are abandoning their pets to pay for family needs. The consequence can be summed up according to MSN News as "Animal Shelters Across the US are Overflowing." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 202452 minEp. 305

Leaving America for a better life

The American dream is no longer to settle down in the States and having kids. According to CNN, quote "The American Dream is to Leave America." We discuss the new trend in jumping ship for a brighter future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 202455 minEp. 304

She got a full scholarship to study in China

Joined by fellow podcaster Jane Bernard, we discuss moving to China. Do you have to speak Chinese in daily life? And how can someone get a full scholarship to study in a university in China? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202452 minEp. 303

The new trend of living in hotels

Daniel George has been living in hotels for three years and has given up on settling down. No longer need to change your sheets, or pay for electricity, water, heating, internet and more, does the hotel life suit you? Would you abandon owning mountains of stuff for a streamlined life of ease? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202453 minEp. 302

The expats who never want to leave China

We interview South African YouTube influencer: Nadine in China. Shenyang is the capital of Liaoning Province and the largest city in Northeast China. Nadine considers herself a member of the city. We disscuss her 11 years in China and what makes her to stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202456 minEp. 301

A local from Detroit on why China's Harbin feels like home

American in China, Ben Watson, discusses being a foreign-local in the coldest major city in China. He's been in this country for more than 20 years. He tells tales of the Ice Festival, local cuisines, and finding his home in Harbin. He also explains how Harbin and Detroit share a lot in common. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202456 minEp. 300

The limits of our digital clones

People are now creating digital AI clones of themselves to answer emails and respond to text messages in their downtime. Would you trust a doctor or investment strategist who automates their interpretation of your illness or investments? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 202455 minEp. 299

An American professor in China

American professor, country music artist Mark Levine discusses his 18 years in China. We discuss how 50,000 US students who will be coming to live in China can get ready. And we ask him why China keeps building free hospitals in Africa… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 01, 202451 minEp. 298

China, the US and 2023 in retrospect

We have witnessed unexpected changes around the world in 2023. China's economy, according the IMF, is set to grow by 5.4%, outpacing most expectations. China and the US have resumed regular talks. BRICS invited on new members. And inflation dropped from 10% to 3.2% in the US. What has 2023 come to mean for you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202355 minEp. 297

American business opportunities in China

Two advocates of bridge-building between cultures, Jason Smith and Cyrus Janssen talk US businesses and the Middle Kingdom. The two discuss the scope and size of Chinese markets and what that means for American entrepreneurs. The time to strike it hot in China is now. Listen in to find out why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 202352 minEp. 296

Christmas in China

More than 100 public events are planned in Beijing alone for Christmas. The dashing winter greens and reds have reached a new apex in China. Simply open any app, from ele.me to JD.com and get your selection of décor, Christmas lattes and more. Every major shopping center in major Chinese cities is decked with glistening holiday elements, ready to embrace holiday shoppers. Listen in and learn what Christmas is like in the largest consumer market on earth: China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Dec 22, 202355 minEp. 295

China’s global development aid strategies

The Bridge Podcast is joined by Jerry Grey. We discuss the Belt and Road Initiative and China’s global aid programs. From emergency aid to development aid, what is China doing in the Global South? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 202354 minEp. 294

China, the US, space & the future of Sci-Fi

We’ve got the latest updates from NASA, and insights into the race to private space stations. From the US to China and across the globe, how are we embracing space collectively? And does an interest in Sci-Fi translate into an interest in science? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202356 minEp. 293

US-China diplomatic trends

We’re joined by geopolitical analyst Carl Zha. He gives us his takes on the direction of Sino-US diplomacy. Will China buy more US debt? Will the US lower tariffs on Chinese goods? And can we work together on global climate goals? Tune in for the insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202352 minEp. 292

West meets East: Studying abroad in China

China is ready to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years to increase exchanges between the two peoples, especially between the youth. What could this mean for China and the US? If you or someone you know might be interested, this is the show to listen to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202352 minEp. 291

Where do Sino-US relations go from here?

From Gavin Newsom coming to China to cooperate on green energy, to President Xi's trip to San Francisco. We ask American analyst Tomas Pauken II for his take on the present and future of friendship over the Pacific. Listen. Like. Subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 202355 minEp. 290

The US, China, and green energy

The US and China issued a joint statement on climate change as President Xi visited San Francisco. The US and China expect to triple solar energy globally by 2030. Have we entered a new era of climate diplomacy? Listen in as we discuss our shared future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 202353 minEp. 289

'Circular Living' is blowing up

Hashtag #ZeroWaste has garnered more than 4.7 million hits on Instagram. The movement to live sustainably has rapidly picked up steam and is set to break decades-old trends. We discuss how circular living may just change what modernity means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 01, 202352 minEp. 288

The most common American social concerns

A controversial article on MSN entitled "18 Reasons Why America Ranks as One of the Worst Places to Live in The World" makes for an interesting discussion. Are these concerns valid? Do other countries share the same issues? Listen. Like. Subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202352 minEp. 287
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