Discussion on the resilience of the US, culture shock and corruption perception in the US, struggles of American workers and media misrepresentation, perception of elites and US-China relations, China's success in solar energy vs US, and the importance of cultural understanding.

The podcast discusses the joint statement on climate change by the US and China, the potential for collaboration between the two countries, the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels, the contrasting adoption rates of electric vehicles in China and the US, Chinese EV brands and Tesla's popularity, solutions for reducing fossil fuel emissions and financing green energy, and the importance of advocating for climate change through corporate actions.

Hashtag #ZeroWaste has garnered more than 4.7 million hits on Instagram. The movement to live sustainably has rapidly picked up steam and is set to break decades-old trends. We discuss how circular living may just change what modernity means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A controversial article on MSN entitled "18 Reasons Why America Ranks as One of the Worst Places to Live in The World" makes for an interesting discussion. Are these concerns valid? Do other countries share the same issues? Listen. Like. Subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years of inflation, how will most Americans afford the holidays? From rethinking the art of gift-giving, to tricks for saving on flights, we talk turkey and beyond. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year are big times for spending. But how much is enough in today's world and for today’s wallets?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rent is growing faster than incomes around the US. Median renters need to spend 29.6% of their monthly income on rent. In many cases the cost of buying a home has tripled in just a few years. Is this the new norm? Will things change? Is this the same all over the world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason joins Li Jingjing in San Francisco and Danny Haiphong in New York to talk about Sino-US relations. Can APEC warm diplomatic relations? Will the Xi-Biden meeting improve our outlook? What is the world hoping for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview an American living in China about his heroic status in the country. After helping to put out the fires in Beibei, Chongqing, local artists made a statue of the professor. He talks about the statue, his life and his future in China.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Taco Bell to Dell Technologies and Pepsi, American brands are hot items in China. In this episode, we delve into the significance of APEC, examine the dynamics of Sino-US relations, and explore the benefits that Chinese importers bring to American farmers. Tune in to gain deeper insights into the intricacies of global trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From California to Canton, people across the world are embracing working in social media and using media at work. Jason from California and comedian Alex Shi discuss the new trend of integrating social media as one works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.