The Bridge to China

From SpaceX Chopsticks to celebrity deaths and everything in between, we take a look back at 2024 from Beijing to Boston. Listen in, we have a treat for you at the end. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We invite American Professor Frank Stonier on to discuss his life in China and how he celebrates Christmas from the other side of the world. Frank lives in Chongqing, a cyberpunk-style city in Southwest China. We talk about the holiday spirit and the forth coming Chinese Spring Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the dynamic world of electric vehicles as China overtakes the U.S. in adoption and innovation. Uncover how Tesla's influence shapes consumer attitudes and environmental consciousness. Dive into the cultural shifts affecting EV ownership and infrastructure. Analyze the stark contrasts in pricing strategies and technological advancements between American and Chinese manufacturers. Discover the implications for the future of transportation, from personal ownership to autonomous fleets.

We discuss the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to China. Dr Warwick Powell describes his boyhood in the former Portuguese colony, its modernization process, and economic development after its return to China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s it take to buy a home? And what habits define home life in China and the United States? From drying your clothes to who washes the dishes we discuss what makes our cultures unique and not so dissimilar. Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview professor Steven Hsu, a theoretical physicist, engineer, and entrepreneur from Michigan State University. We discuss the US-China business landscape, the opportunities for scientific collaboration, AI, Genomics and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Polywork, or working more than one job is on the rise. Is this the path to more meaning in our work lives? Or is this just a fancy label for exploitation of the work-force? We discuss the trends in the US and China. Find out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Roberta Lipson, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China. We ask her about her 40+ years in China and founding United Family Healthcare. She explains how we can deepen the US-China friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss new policies in China which make it easier than ever to set up a factory in China, open a show in China, or just export from China. We talk about the countries and companies in-the-know, and how we can get in on the action. Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has made investing in manufacturing easier than ever. China-US business expert Cyrus Janssen joins the show to discuss the potential for international business cooperation with China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.