

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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Sep 29, 2025 • 55min
How China came to dominate E-Commerce?
According to new research, Chinese companies take all three top spots in online third-party sales, crushing eBay, and other competitors. How do sales in China, differ from sales in the US online ecosystem? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2025 • 55min
How China dominates in global car sales
According to International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, China produced 31.3 million cars in 2024 vs the US’ 10.6 million. With companies like BYD and Wuling taking the top spots in Chinese car purchases, what does the future of cars look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h
The future of the factory
Dr. Jostein Hauge of the University of Cambridge discusses his book, the future of the factory, China and the developing world. Just how can industry create a better, more equal world? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 2025 • 52min
Do couples in China have the same arguments?
A new article 'Top Reasons American Couples Argue' puts tone of voice and money at the top of the list of why US couples argue. We look at China and see if there are parallels. Jason and Beibei talk about marriages in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2025 • 51min
Crossing Xinjiang by bicycle
Today's guest is Jerry Grey, an Australian freelancer who has lived in China for more than two decades and cycled five times to China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He shares his views on the massive changes that have taken place in Xinjiang throughout the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2025 • 54min
How to avoid the latest scams?
Online scams are destroying lives. According to Pew Research 73% of Americans have been scammed online with most saying they get a scam call at least once a week. How to avoid the scams? Find out more with Jason Smith and Alex Shi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 2025 • 57min
Real life in Xinjiang
British Influencer LivinlavidaLuke, Luke Johnston, is getting his doctorate in China. For months, he has lived in Xinjiang, China. During his leisure time, he'd go travelling across Xinjiang. What is it like to be living in Xinjiang? Find out more on The Bridge to China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2025 • 55min
America's number one problem is Still inflation!
For four years in a row Americans rate the country's biggest issue as inflation! Jason and Alex Shi discuss how China has been shielded from the storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 2025 • 54min
Uncovering the truth about Xinjiang
Today's guest is Fernando Munoz Bernal, a journalist from Columbia. He toured in Xinjiang by RV, spending months exploring the region. We ask him to tell us what local life in Xinjiang is really like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 2025 • 51min
The cost of moving out of Mom's house in 2025
What does the cost of living look like in China vs the USA? When do people leave the nest and how many own their own homes? Jason asks Alex Shi in Beijing if it’s the same in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


