

The Bridge to China
Acorn Studio
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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Aug 27, 2025 • 55min
What's living in China really like?
We invite British influencer James Wood onto the Bridge. What shocked James about moving to China, and why he plans to stay, forever…find out more on this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 2025 • 55min
How to filter out the lies about China?
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.

Aug 12, 2025 • 52min
Remembering a ‘Flying Tiger’
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.

Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 2min
The expats who stayed: foreigners in China during WWII
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.

Jul 28, 2025 • 53min
America's love affair with gas
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.

Jul 24, 2025 • 55min
The future of social-media explained
The hosts share vibrant travel stories, sparking discussions on cultural exploration. They delve into the dynamics of emerging social media like Blue Sky and the educational shifts in China, emphasizing a move towards personal fulfillment. The meteoric rise of TikTok showcases the impact of short videos. A comparison of East vs West reveals distinct platform preferences and daily life integration. Finally, the conversation touches on the challenges of AI on social media, highlighting the need for regulations to combat misinformation.

Jul 22, 2025 • 53min
What should the US do instead?
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.

Jul 20, 2025 • 55min
Why world perceptions of the USA are in decline?
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.

Jul 8, 2025 • 55min
Multipolarity: India, China, and the USA
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.

Jun 24, 2025 • 52min
Sino-US cooperation key to US economic growth
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.