The Bridge to China

Elderly Americans are literally being wheeled off the hospital property and dumped on the sidewalk. One caller, who worked at a hospital, claimed “she saw this a lot.” In some cases, American hospitals are leaving patients to die on the streets. We discuss how American medical care has fallen behind global norms.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason shares his exciting experiences of visiting 3/4 of all provinces and regions of China. They discuss the vastness and diversity of the country, encounters with wild animals and breathtaking natural landscapes. They also talk about the vibrant ethnic diversity and dancing in Xinjiang, trying kabob dishes and fermented camel milk drinks in Ramangdolia, and their visit to Mongolia, Beijing, and E-bikes. The chapter also discusses the concept of walking streets in Chinese cities and the presence of super malls.

The podcast discusses the Belt and Road Initiative's alternative to traditional institutions like the IMF and World Bank for infrastructure development loans. It explores the de-dollarization process and the vulnerability of the US financial system. The podcast also covers Latin America's shift towards economic ties with Asia and Africa and praises Beijing's development and infrastructure.

Western brands are rapidly growing in China. Popeyes is eyeing the growing Chinese middle class with the announcement of 1,700 new stores in the works over the coming years. We discuss how the world’s biggest middle class, and growing, is catching the attention of big business in a big way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoon Ahmed Khan, a Belt and Road Initiative expert, explains the goals of the Belt and Road and how its 150 member countries are modernizing. Topics include advancements in renewable energy in Pakistan, China-Pakistan relations and challenges, interest in the SEO and BRI, a different perspective on China, China-Pakistan friendship and collaboration, the impact of CPEC on Pakistan's development, CPEC's expanding scope, and improving opportunities for underdeveloped regions.

The podcast explores the importance of fun for well-being, discusses theories of happiness, personal views on work-life balance, misconceptions of happiness and ways to achieve it, the impact of insecurities and self-love, tacit understanding in Chinese culture, and prioritizing happiness as we grow older.

Tickets to most games were sold out by August. 12,417 athletes from 45 countries and regions are taking part. So, what are the Hangzhou Asian Games and why is everyone talking about them? We tell you the firsthand answers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s Golden Week means more spending. Eight days off means that trains, flights and hotels are all booked across the country. Venues will be slammed with crowds. China’s tourist economy rises like the phoenix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For every Mid-Autumn festival, families and friends gather to savor moon cakes and re-tell the story of Lady Chang’e and why she lives on the moon. Being the time for bountiful harvests and relishing in the season, the legends and the celebrations have also traveled abroad to nations all over the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you find bizarre or maybe even off-putting about food from another culture? Alex and Jason explore the shocks from tasting foreign food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.