

The Bridge to China
Acorn Studio
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.
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Dec 28, 2021 • 50min
In business, communication is EVERYTHING...
How can we be ready for success? Can the keys of communication unleash new potential at workplace? Alex and Jason discuss what it takes to market yourself in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2021 • 55min
When will the store's shelves be full again?
With ships waiting off the coast of San Diego, can America get its goods? When will things normalize? How do shelves around the world look? Come on a world tour with The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 2021 • 55min
What to do and where to go at night in Beijing?
From Sanlitun to Wukesong to Houhai Lake to the Hutongs, Alex and Jason review the most popular places to go on a Friday night in Beijing. This show also highlights a reel of options in cities like Wuhan and San Francisco. As the speed of what's trendy accelerates, The Bridge guides you to where you should start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2021 • 55min
Who's using Traditional Chinese Medicine today?
Some athletes in the United States have been using Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment such as cupping. More than acupuncture and cupping, the hosts of The Bridge explore the ways you can boost your immune system. Are hospitals really too costly in America? We discuss the issues of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 2021 • 55min
Is chic too chic? Trendsetting fashions today
From the runways to the airways to every day, fashion is changing, always. From American second hand stores to your Friday night, we explore the clothes you wear. Luxury brands or grandma's needles? Where to go and who to wear in the US and China. In Shanghai, New York and San Francisco, what is fashionable amongst the fashionable?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2021 • 55min
How do we fix the cost of a higher education?
With student loans crippling entire generations, is there an alternative? Our hosts discuss the heights of higher education and its limits. What is the value of a good education?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2021 • 55min
What are the latest trends in commuting?
When will high speed rail change your life? What other ways are there to get around in the world today? Jason and Alex discuss the latest tech changing peoples' lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2021 • 55min
'Play or study?'-a wise decision to make
To study or to play? Play of course! An easy decision to make for kids. But how to provide good educaiton while ensuring a happy childhood remains challenging for parents, schools and even policy makers in different countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2021 • 55min
What makes retirement cool?
The Bridge host Jason discusses what American retirees like to do, from binge-watching to taking off in an RV. Alex showcases the lifestyle of Chinese ‘Damas', or aunties, who enjoy dancing in public squares in the evenings in China. What kind of retirement life would satisfy people worldwide? What are some retirement choices for expats in countries like China? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2021 • 55min
Yesteryears' traditions matter in the transition to adulthood?
Different cultures mark the change from child to adult in unique ways. How do they come into play in our modern world? We look at several traditions and discuss the modern journey of growing up. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.