We are joined Kyle Ferrana, author of “Why the World Needs China.” We discuss the disconnect between the reality of China and the imagined China of those in the US public who’ve never been.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Pew Research Center, online apps remain widely used among U.S. teens. “Some say they’re on these sites almost constantly.” Beibei, a Beijing mother discusses how to ease kids into the age of the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Dr. Liang Yan joins us. We break the cipher of China’s real economy, and explore western critiques of China’s foreign policy, looking at what China is really doing in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Pew Research Center, 73% in the US say they are ‘sad about what is happening to the earth.’ We take a look at public opinion on climate change in the US, China and around the world. How is public debate tied to outcomes? Find out more with Alex and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch Presnick of Harvard's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies joins the show. We discuss the state of play between the US and China. And Mitch pitches a new international relations paradigm.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to Pew Research, Most Americans Feel Good about their Job Security but not their Pay, we take a look from at American Finances from China. Are Chinese workers really better off? We dig deep into the truth on the ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is Pat Yiu, an entrepreneur, Head of Strategy Nouns Esports & Nouns Agency, who’s served as COO of Valts, Co-Founder and CEO of Hexing Esports Technologies Ltd., and more. We ask him about being an entrepreneur and the business landscape in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From SpaceX Chopsticks to celebrity deaths and everything in between, we take a look back at 2024 from Beijing to Boston. Listen in, we have a treat for you at the end. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We invite American Professor Frank Stonier on to discuss his life in China and how he celebrates Christmas from the other side of the world. Frank lives in Chongqing, a cyberpunk-style city in Southwest China. We talk about the holiday spirit and the forth coming Chinese Spring Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the dynamic world of electric vehicles as China overtakes the U.S. in adoption and innovation. Uncover how Tesla's influence shapes consumer attitudes and environmental consciousness. Dive into the cultural shifts affecting EV ownership and infrastructure. Analyze the stark contrasts in pricing strategies and technological advancements between American and Chinese manufacturers. Discover the implications for the future of transportation, from personal ownership to autonomous fleets.