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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Nov 17, 2021 • 55min
Are our cognitive abilities on the decline? The latest science findings might just surprise you
The Bridge looks at how you can protect your aging brain. From Chinese Traditional Medicine to learning another language, we talk activities to keep our mind sharp. Beibei and Jason exchange ideas that might just change your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2021 • 55min
Wealth inequality in our world and how we need to tackle the issue
Wealth inequality is worse than at any time in our modern world. The Bridge discusses the biggest squeeze of our times. What will become of the poorest 90% and is there a way to break out of the bottom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2021 • 55min
How many romantic holidays are there throughout the world?
Our team takes you on a journey to China where there are several special romantic days. Think someone feels alone on Valentines’ day? How can we make someone feel special in our complicated time? Listen in and we’ll show you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2021 • 55min
Who's gonna be there for you when you're old?
In China, taking care of one's elders has been taking place for millennia. Is Florida the retirement home of America? Does China have a retirement base? The Bridge talks about family, love, life, values and living in your mom's basement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2021 • 55min
Where do Chinese go to experience China?
America has every climate imaginable. Is this why many Americans never travel abroad? While Chinese tourists love to see the world, increasingly China is the destination for many Chinese. Can you see China in just two weeks?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2021 • 55min
From Boomers to Gen Z, how are we changing the world and ourselves?
The US once oversaw the largest technological transformations the world had ever seen. How we are changing the world and it's changing us, one generation at a time. Come with us on a journey into the evolution of our youth and our world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2021 • 55min
Can Hollywood maintain its footing in China?
China has the most cinemas in the world. Hollywood has a long track record of producing great cinema. Increasingly the appetites of Chinese film lovers are changing. Can Hollywood keep up in an industry with increasing competition from the new giants in Chinese film making?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2021 • 55min
Are parks still fun today?
Beibei and Jason discuss some of the best parks in San Francisco, New York, Beijing and Wuhan. Where should you go if you want a casual day in Beijing? From Yuyuantan to Golden Gate Park, beauty abounds. Beijing and Shanghai are brimming with parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2021 • 55min
Home delivery: Who's bringing change to your door?
The Bridge discusses the emergence of the people and apps bringing you everything you desire. From China's Meituan to America's Deliveroo, the show helps guide us through what's cooking and how they'll bring it home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 55min
To be or not to be a face dancer? Performance art in the US, China and the world
We take a look from box seats at the house and stage in our time. From Beijing's National Center for the Performing Arts to your Friday night out in New York, we discuss it all. Who's who and what is on around the world? We discuss the changing and unchanged landscape of Peking Opera and Broadway from London and San Francisco to Shanghai and Wuhan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
