The Bridge to China
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.
Latest episodes
May 2, 2024 • 56min
The unknown danger of habitat loss
According to China Daily, Giant Pandas are no long an endangered species. But thousands more species are in peril. How will human lives be impacted if we lose just some of them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2024 • 56min
Tens of millions in the U.S. without internet?
More than 60 million U.S. households are at the risk of being kicked off their internet plans or facing skyrocketing bills. Those most likely to be affected are veterans and the elderly. Does it really make sense in 21st century America? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2024 • 55min
What is socialism with Chinese characteristics?
Carlos Martinez, author of The East is Still Red, joins us to discuss China's efforts in creating a just economy. How can the success of China's poverty alleviation campaign help in transforming the developing world? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2024 • 56min
Is the U.S. business environment hostile?
The Singaporean CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a xenophobic Congressional panel twice so far in the U.S. Shortly after, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, was met by cheering crowds in Shanghai. Which nation is the hostile one to foreign companies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2024 • 53min
The US and the Asian Century
We are Joined by Carl Zha of Silk and Steel Podcast to discuss our new multipolar world. We talk about why the US economy is slowing down behind China, and what the US can do in the new international order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2024 • 56min
Do American tourists stick out in a crowd?
Americans tip when they're not supposed to in China. Chinese tourists spend on luxury items abroad they might not buy back home. We put our travel habits side by side and see who is easier to identify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2024 • 56min
Multipolarity and the realities of China's economy
We are joined by economist, Professor Warwick Powell. He explains in detail how China's economy is really doing. We discuss the context in which China is developing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2024 • 51min
Four-day work week is trending
Countries around the world are adopting, testing and embracing the four-day work week for office employees. From AI to increasing productivity, we look at a dozen countries and a dozen reasons why this might be the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 • 59min
How workers around the world deal with burnout?
Globally, most of us are back at the office and a familiar work-place woe is also returning: burnout. According to the BBC, burnout “is a very serious condition.” We all know the feeling. But how do we recover and better yet, how do we avoid it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2024 • 52min
Becoming famous in China, a British musician's story
Shaun Gibson is a self-described “visually impaired British musician living in China.” Shuan travels around doing live shows, filming videos, and adventuring throughout China. He’s very popular on Chinese media platforms such as Douyin where he has one million followers. Shaun tells us his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
