Ben Watson, an American in China, shares his experiences as a foreign-local in Harbin. He talks about the Ice Festival, local cuisine, and the similarities between Harbin and Detroit. The discussion also touches on the differences in dressing styles, winter delicacies, climate, and missing American food chains in China.

People are now creating digital AI clones of themselves to answer emails and respond to text messages in their downtime. Would you trust a doctor or investment strategist who automates their interpretation of your illness or investments?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American professor, country music artist Mark Levine discusses his 18 years in China. We discuss how 50,000 US students who will be coming to live in China can get ready. And we ask him why China keeps building free hospitals in Africa… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have witnessed unexpected changes around the world in 2023. China's economy, according the IMF, is set to grow by 5.4%, outpacing most expectations. China and the US have resumed regular talks. BRICS invited on new members. And inflation dropped from 10% to 3.2% in the US. What has 2023 come to mean for you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two advocates of bridge-building between cultures, Jason Smith and Cyrus Janssen talk US businesses and the Middle Kingdom. The two discuss the scope and size of Chinese markets and what that means for American entrepreneurs. The time to strike it hot in China is now. Listen in to find out why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 100 public events are planned in Beijing alone for Christmas. The dashing winter greens and reds have reached a new apex in China. Simply open any app, from ele.me to JD.com and get your selection of décor, Christmas lattes and more. Every major shopping center in major Chinese cities is decked with glistening holiday elements, ready to embrace holiday shoppers. Listen in and learn what Christmas is like in the largest consumer market on earth: China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge Podcast is joined by Jerry Grey. We discuss the Belt and Road Initiative and China’s global aid programs. From emergency aid to development aid, what is China doing in the Global South? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got the latest updates from NASA, and insights into the race to private space stations. From the US to China and across the globe, how are we embracing space collectively? And does an interest in Sci-Fi translate into an interest in science? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined by geopolitical analyst Carl Zha. He gives us his takes on the direction of Sino-US diplomacy. Will China buy more US debt? Will the US lower tariffs on Chinese goods? And can we work together on global climate goals? Tune in for the insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China is ready to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years to increase exchanges between the two peoples, especially between the youth. What could this mean for China and the US? If you or someone you know might be interested, this is the show to listen to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.