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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

Navigating the China-US business environment

Today's guest is CEO of Blue Diamond Artisan Strategies, US veteran and Marine David J. Carlson. David guides clients through the obstacle course of China-US business dealings. Today, he gives us a tour of the landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 202453 minEp. 376

Why has China’s retirement age been raised?

China’s retirement ages have bee raised by up to three years in some cases. One host from China and one host from the USA discuss the implications and compare the lives of their elderly. What is the situation in the US? Let's find out with Jason Smith and Beibei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202455 minEp. 375

Worker's rights and the developing world

Dr. Immanuel Ness, Professor of Political Science at City University of New York, joins the program to discuss his newest book “Migration as Economic Imperialism". We discuss China, the US, workers and the developing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 202452 minEp. 374

China's Belt and Road: debt trap or lifeline?

We are joined by Sri Lankan development expert and Director of the Belt and Road, Sri Lanka Yasiru Ranaraja. He tells us about China’s role in Sri Lankan development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 09, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 373

Can Apple survive in China’s competitive market?

Huawei Mate XT tri-fold handset sees over 6 million pre-orders. With the largest consumer market in the world, is China big enough for Apple? And whether Huawei has out-innovated its competitors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 202453 minEp. 372

An American influencer's 25-year adventure in China.

We interview Mario Cavolo, who's lived in China for 25 years. We discuss how China's changes, the end of poverty and what Chinese people really think of their nation and the PRC's 75th anniversary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202454 minEp. 371

China’s Golden Week:why the world is watching?

Hotels and tourist destinations are bracing for a flood of eager spenders as October’s Golden Week arrives. We discuss the People’s Republic of China’s accomplishments on its 75th birthday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202456 minEp. 370

Oil in America: dirtier than we think?

According to a recent article by The Guardian “Exxon chases billions in US subsidies for a ‘climate solution’ that helps it drill more oil." Is the oil industry fleecing Americans and depriving them a chance to clean up the environment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202450 minEp. 369

China is offshoring jobs to the USA

China is building joint-venture factories in the USA. According to The Institute for Energy Studies, China will own enough solar manufacturing plants in the United States to serve about half of the nation. We discuss what China and US can get through cooperations. Find out more with Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202451 minEp. 368

Is China transforming the developing world?

We ask special guest, Hussein Askary of BRIX Sweden, a non-profit association on the Belt and Road Initiative, especially its economic and strategic significance for Europe and Sweden. How is Africa developing? Is China engaging in debt traps? Or is the cooperation between China and Africa creating economic prosperity? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 202458 minEp. 367

Weird American habits: the view from China

Are Americans weird? How does the rest of the world see the US? We discuss aspects of American and Chinese culture through a foreigner’s lens, and ask “Is this weird to people abroad and why?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 202450 minEp. 366

China, Africa, and the developing world

Dr. Jeffrey Sachs joins us to discuss China's model of poverty alleviation. How can it inform Africa's journey to modernity? And how can the US work with China to build a better shared future for everyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 202448 minEp. 365

Are back to school supplies breaking the bank?

For many Americans these days, buying back to school supplies might mean skipping meals. We discuss inflation and how to budget for the fall rush. Find out more with BeiBei and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 02, 202455 minEp. 364

China and the future of Africa

We interview Astrid Haas, a sustainability expert, about the future of Africa. In Beijing, leaders from all over Africa set out to plot a path with China towards increased development. What will that future look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 202455 minEp. 363

Chinese tourists boost destination economies

Chinese are super-savers but when travelling they tend to spend a lot of that. Alex Shi, a young Chinese lady explains where and why Chinese spenders are willing to let go of their cash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202455 minEp. 362

Avoiding a new Cold War

Former Director of Department of Economic and Business Policy in London and economist John Ross joins The Bridge. We discuss China, the US, the global economy and the prospects for avoiding a new Cold War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 202452 minEp. 361

A US think-tanker on Sino-US relations

We invite a research coordinator from PAX Sapiens to discuss strategies for deepening understanding between the US and China, and what’s at stake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 202456 minEp. 360

The high cost of heat waves

Hot on the tail of cooling inflation comes the cost of staying cool. We look at the tragedies that have struck people across the US this summer and the very high price of energy at a time when it literally saves lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202457 minEp. 359

China reaches Peak Carbon early

We discuss how China has become the global leader in green energy technology. And how China is leading the world into a greener, renewable future. If you want the facts, this is the place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 202456 minEp. 358

Bringing Chinese Philosophy to the West

Professor Bryan W. Van Norden of Vassar College joins The Bridge for a discussion on Chinese philosophy. He explains how folding Chinese philosophy into the western canon could broaden our horizons. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 202458 minEp. 357

The rebirth of city bicycle culture

From Beijing to Boston, bikes are coming back. How is biking in China and the U.S. similar and different. We discuss the future of global cycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 202456 minEp. 356

China, the Dollar, and the global economy

Noted economist Warwick Powell joins the show. We discuss travel, trade, China’s Third Plenum, and plans for the future. We also discuss the dollar and NATO’s overreach in Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 202456 minEp. 355

How China became prosperous

We invite economist, Professor Michael Dunford of Sussex University on to explain China's economy. We talk about how China began raising people out of poverty in the 1950s to the present. And also about plans to promote high quality growth moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 354

How US medical debt is destroying America

About 79 million Americans face health-related financial burdens. New laws are set to tame this monster. Is getting sick sickening the US economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 202456 minEp. 353

An American finds her home in China

Chaniece is an American who had lived in China for a decade. She explains how she sees China, learns Chinese and shares her hope of settling down in the country permanently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202456 minEp. 352

Xi Jinping’s personal encouragement of an American in China

We interview Prof. Brown at Xiamen University. Dr. Brown arrived in China in 1988 and earned honorary citizenship of Fujian from Xi Jinping in 2001. We discuss poverty alleviation and how Xi Jinping personally encouraged Dr. Brown’s to write more than 20 books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 202454 minEp. 351

What can the west learn from the rest?

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations convenes from July 10th to the 11th in the Confucius hometown of Qufu. This year’s agenda includes Global Civilization Initiative. We have the details you need for the next big thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 08, 202457 minEp. 350

Life in China's Greater Bay Area

We're joined by Jerry Grey, King of Takes on China. He discusses his life in China, exploring the Greater Bay Area and prospects for peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 202455 minEp. 349

"Kuliang Spirit" bridges American and Chinese people

The "mysterious" place is called "Kuliang," the Fujian dialect name of the Guling scenic area that even most Chinese were unfamiliar with. For over a hundred years, however, the American families which once lived there harmoniously with friendly Chinese in the 1900s still call it home. Find out more on this special edition of The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 202427 minEp. 348

Hong Kong’s role in the Greater Bay Area

Special guest, author Nury Vittachi, discusses Hong Kong’s long history to rejoin the greater Chinese family after British Imperial rule. We discuss the economy and the transition to economic integrating into the Greater Bay Area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 202455 minEp. 347
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