
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

Dec 18, 2023 • 56min
China, the US, space & the future of Sci-Fi
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.

Dec 11, 2023 • 52min
US-China diplomatic trends
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.

Dec 11, 2023 • 52min
West meets East: Studying abroad in China
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.

Dec 6, 2023 • 55min
Where do Sino-US relations go from here?
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.

Dec 4, 2023 • 53min
The US, China, and green energy
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.

Dec 1, 2023 • 52min
'Circular Living' is blowing up
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.

Nov 27, 2023 • 52min
The most common American social concerns
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.

Nov 23, 2023 • 53min
Rethinking spending habits for the holidays
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.

Nov 21, 2023 • 56min
Is the high cost of housing the new normal?
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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 45min
Discussing Sino-US relations across the Pacific
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.