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.
Episodes
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Dec 9, 2025 • 54min
The global governance initiative
Journalist SL Kanthan explains how the Global Governance Initiative give all nations a respected voice in writing the rules. And, why it’s in the interests of the USA to look to China’s peaceful rise as a model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2025 • 55min
What can China teach us about aging well?
Americans under 65 are most worried about their mental and physical health as they approach their elder years, followed by finances. How can we age well in the USA? And what can we learn from China? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2025 • 57min
China's peaceful rise is a model
Independent journalist Danny Haiphong explains why DC is using small countries near China to provoke Asia into a regional conflict. We discuss how China’s peaceful rise can serve as a model of peaceful development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2025 • 1h 3min
Why is there hunger in the age of abundance?
According to Pew Research Center, 41 million US citizens are on SNAP, otherwise known as ‘food stamps'. How is it that one in eight people, in one of the wealthiest nations in the world, are unable to afford to eat without help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2025 • 58min
What does the US really want from China?
Journalist Ben Norton joins the show. He explains China's economy, and how Beijing beat D.C. at its own game. And does China want to rule the world? Listen in and find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025 • 55min
The first G20 in Africa
The G20 Summit is about to be held in Johannesburg, from November 22-23, 2025. Given the importance of these economies, what can the world expect in the coming summit, and what can they deliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 1min
How China's democracy works
Activist and researcher, Pawel Wargan joins The Bridge to China. He explains the details of how China's democratic processes actually work. You need to hear this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2025 • 55min
How fast is China changing?
We interview social media influencer Daniel Dumbrill about his recent visit to the tallest bridge in the world. We ask him, why can't the west build like this anymore… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2025 • 55min
Americans sour on the economy
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Nov 4, 2025 • 55min
What do Tibetans in China have to say?
Andy Boreham is a journalist, author and documentary film maker in Shanghai. His latest documentary series “Seven Days in Xizang” is shaking things up with fresh insights into the state of the Tibetan people. We also talk about the joy of debunking anti-China propaganda. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
