

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 1, 2021 • 55min
How is the future paved with global ideas?
The ancient Silk Road brought the west tea, spices, silk, the iron plow and more. Today, the world is trading goods faster than ever. The Bridge takes a look at the foods, habits and tools China and the US are borrowing from each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2021 • 55min
From America to Europe and Asia: we talk about cuisine and give you a taste
The team at The Bridge go abroad for you and find the absolute best food around the world. From continental, national, and regional cuisine to your kitchen, we talk what’s cooking. Think you’ve tried Chinese food? Think again. Listen in and we’ll give your palate something to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2021 • 55min
Winter Olympics with tens of millions of new winter sports enthusiasts
The Bridge shows you the future of sports in China. More than 300 million people across China have participated in winter sports since 2018. The excitement for the Beijing Winter Olympics has been building up and many more young people have chosen winter sports as their new hobbies. Do we see a future investment opportunity? Let’s see what The Bridge has to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 2021 • 55min
Can masking up help lead to a zero Covid world?
Different countries around the world handled the pandemic differently. The results are easy to see. How did the US fumble in the most important play of our age? Beibei and Jason at The Bridge look at the strategies different people around the world took and examine what works and what doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2021 • 55min
How are Gen Z and Millennials reshaping the workplace?
From Baby Boomers to the next generation entering our work places, the cultures can seem worlds apart. How can people raised in different times share their time in a work evolving workplace. What are the new ethics of a generation willing to forgo work that isn’t suitable? Has unemployment dropped because they aren’t looking for work? The Bridge shines a light on everything from gaps in your resume to spiraling inflation. You need to hear this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2021 • 55min
Can you live without a credit card?
From credit cards to digital payment, from student loans to monthly mortgage, what are those differences in financial habits between the people in the U.S. and China? Find out more on The Bridge with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2021 • 55min
What's trending with what's trendy? Art right now
We don't always realize how much what we see get to shape our world and impact how we understand it and how we think about ourselves. New York is the capital of art in the U.S.. Where are the great artists in China? We take a look at China through the lens of traditional culture and follow the path to some of the greatest oil painters in the world. Take a journey with us to unravel the unknown potentials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2021 • 55min
Who can afford a domestic helper in China? More people than you think
From repairing to cleaning to helping with the new baby, China has an abundance of people in the home service industry. Need child care? How about a live-in nanny at an affordable price? The Bridge talks about China, the US and the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 2021 • 55min
How safe is it to go outside at night? The Bridge takes a look for you
Vlogger Jason has been traveling across China in the past ten years and for him it feels safe even walking alone on the street at midnight. The Bridge gets away from the disastrous headlines and shares stories about peaceful normal lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2021 • 55min
How do people meet the love of their life in different cultures and in different times?
The Bridge takes you on a journey from cyberspace to public space. Can grandma find you a husband or wife? Is it okay to flirt at work? Alex and Jason take you over the pacific to find the latest dating trends around the world and in your hometown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.