

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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Jan 6, 2026 • 55min
An American immigrant in China
We interview an American who moved to China for the American dream. He explains what China is really like, and why he has no plans to move back. Wait until you hear this… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 2026 • 55min
Health-Care nightmare USA
Two thirds of Americans think the government is responsible for providing health care for everyone. And just 7% think the government should not help the sick at all. We discuss the view from China, and find out more with Jason Smith and Alex Shi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 2025 • 55min
The future of China's economy
How does China keep defying Western guesswork? We sit down with economist Dr. Warwick Powell who gives context to China's fundamentals, its future, and why the West gets it so wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 2025 • 55min
2025: the good, the bad, and humanoid robots
It's the end of the year; we've got the year end wrap. From words of the year, to innovations from China and the USA, to the events that shaped 2025, we’ve got it all. Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 2025 • 55min
A very tariff Christmas
US consumers pay for decorations, and tariffs at Christmas. But gifts aren’t sources at the North Pole; they are imported from Yiwu, China. Are Chinese enjoying a more affordable Christmas in 2025? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2025 • 54min
China changes everything
Author Kyle Ferrana joins us to discuss what the world can learn from China. From aquafarms to solar power and high-speed rail, China is a model of the future the world needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2025 • 56min
A new era of global governance
How is the Global South transforming the world? Analyst, Zoon Ahmed Khan joins us. We ask her about how the international system is experiencing a paradigm shift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.


