The Bridge to China

The Bridge to China

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.

Episodes

Multipolarity: India, China, and the USA

July 8, 2025 • 54 mins
Journalist SL Kanthan visits Xizang to explore modern Tibetan life. We ask him about the multipolar world, the future of Sino-Indian relations, and how to build a better shared future for all humanity.

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Sino-US cooperation key to US economic growth

June 24, 2025 • 51 mins
Today's guest, Kyle Chan, is a Sociologist at Princeton University. We talk about seeing the larger relationship beyond the trade war to the multiple dimensions of the USA and China.

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Should we fear AI?

June 24, 2025 • 55 mins
According to Zhang Hongjiang, founder of Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence: ‘AI systems should never be able to deceive humans.’ But are there other reasons to fear AI? Alex Shi and Jason Smith explain.

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Lessons from China's ascent

June 18, 2025 • 55 mins
We interview author Carlos Martinez about China's economic system. He explains how China’s unique path to modernity can inspire the world.

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Minority rights: China vs the USA

June 16, 2025 • 58 mins
While minorities are being extradited without trials in the US, China relishes and celebrates its minority groups. What can the US learn from China's system of elevating and embracing its myriad differences? Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith. 

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An American Vlogger in China

June 10, 2025 • 55 mins
Garrett Parrish is an American Vlogger, living in China. He shares his perspectives of Asia, and of China. And how he views America as a ‘Toxic-Ex.’ Listen in.

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The cost of living: China vs the USA

June 10, 2025 • 55 mins
Today we delve into the finances of the average American. When polled, 25% of Americans say they “Cannot pay some of their bills.” How bad is it and how painful is it at the grocery store? Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei. 

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Can Crypto Save the US Economy?

June 3, 2025 • 59 mins
Economist Ben Norton joins us. We ask him about the state of the US economy. Whose foreign aid is helping the Global South? And, can crypto save the US from bankruptcy? 

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How the US lost its own trade war?

June 3, 2025 • 55 mins
Despite the US-led trade war affecting the world, Americans' negative views of China remain surprisingly subdued. We examine how the US public perceives China, how Chinese view Americans, and whether the global community sees the US trade war as an act of bullying.

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China: realities vs expectations

May 27, 2025 • 55 mins
We interview a Chinese influencer on the realities of life in China. Kenny Wow, who lives in a 5th tier city, makes content about real life in China. We ask him about some of the myths. 

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Forget what you think you know about China

May 20, 2025 • 56 mins
Today's guest is the host of Life in China with Patrick Freeman. Patrick actively seeks out folks with bad takes on China and tries to explain what China is really like. We ask him about his quest to spread the truth.

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How the US began believing its own disinformation

May 13, 2025 • 57 mins
Host of Silk and Steel Podcast, geopolitical commentator Carl Zha joins the show. He explains how the US has been drinking its own propaganda about China. And experts in the US no longer understand China, whatsoever. Listen to this.

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Megan Russell: China is not our enemy

May 6, 2025 • 55 mins
Today we speak with Megan Russell, “China is Not Our Enemy Campaign" coordinator. We ask Megan how we can get the Sino-US relationship back on track.

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Is panic shopping returning amidst the trade war?

April 27, 2025 • 56 mins
Mass protests are erupting across the US against the current administration. 1,400 individual protests have rocked the USA recently. Recently, the US has levied massive tariffs on countries all over the world. How concerned should Americans be?

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Why the West misreads China's economy?

April 22, 2025 • 55 mins
Today we take a dive into why the west doesn’t understand China’s economy, and some of what they are missing, with special guest, Dr. Warwick Powell. Dr. Warwick Powell is an adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology and a Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute, Beijing. He is the author of "China, Trust and Digital Supply Chains" and "Dynamics of a Zero Trust World".

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How life-milestones are changing in the USA and China?

April 20, 2025 • 53 mins
According to Pew Research, Americans want to get married in their late twenties and buy a home in their early thirties. Is that still achievable now? And how does life in China differ?

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China's view of the US trade crisis

April 15, 2025 • 51 mins
Today’s guest is CEO and geopolitical analyst Arnaud Betrand. We discuss the US economic meltdown. How will China and the world deal with the fallout.

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Global investors sweeten to China, but why?

April 13, 2025 • 58 mins
Bank of America has said that the China will outperform this year, predicting that the previously "unloved" tech stocks will gain ground on sagging US peers. Is China the new destination for global investors?

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Why the US is losing its own trade war…

April 10, 2025 • 54 mins
Economist, Dr. Doug Guthrie joins us to discuss the ongoing trade war. Is it good for the US? Who's losing? And what are the next steps?

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Working class America unfiltered

April 8, 2025 • 58 mins
Today’s guest is James Fauntleroy. We discuss homelessness and the squeeze on the American worker. Is there a better way forward for America?

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