The Bridge to China

The US teacher shortage has become more entrenched as the year advances. Many states are turning to people they describe as ‘unqualified’ just to keep an adult in the room. We discuss solutions to this national predicament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Kyla Scanlon discusses the economic sentiment in the US, emphasizing how perceptions don't always align with reality. Topics include inflation impact on consumers, challenges in the housing market, disparities in city construction between US and China, middle class dynamics, importance of economic education, investing in index funds, transportation challenges, and overall US economy analysis.

Special guest Cyrus Janssen joins The Bridge to discuss the nature of The Belt and Road Initiative. How is China’s development aid and finance different from that of the US and why does it matter? Listen up.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abstract: As graduation season arrives in both China and the United States, university graduates in both countries face various challenges in their job hunts, particularly amid the rapid development of AI. In this episode, we share popular interview tips from social media in China and the U.S., highlighting how this year's graduates are leveraging AI technology to enhance their resumes, practice interview skills, and improve communication techniques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute, joins us for a peek inside China’s economy in a global context. Why has the west gotten China so wrong and how can we better understand the most important economic transformation in modern history? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Xinjiang, the Belt and Road Initiative and our new multipolar world with Hussein Askary, Vice Chairman of The Belt and Road Institute in Sweden. He describes his recent trip to Xinjiang and the transformative power of global development within the context of the Modern Silk Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring the implications of the US TikTok ban, including concerns about freedom of speech and its impact on the economy. Delving into the defiance of TikTok and the challenges it poses for American businesses and investments. Analyzing the potential ban's effects on young people, congressional response, and the dangerous internet challenges trend.

Visiting Assistant Professor at Vassar College in New York joins us to discuss a tour that university students took across China. We talk about their first impressions and the rural and urban spaces in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are okay with working 12 hour shifts 6 days a week, in a lot of countries, with the right education, you can make big bucks. But is it worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s President Xi heads to Europe with a stop in Serbia. We spoke to Nik Stankovic, an expat in China from Serbia, on his thoughts on the Belt and Road, and Chinese investment in Serbia and Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.