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

The expats who stayed: foreigners in China during WWII

July 29, 2025 • 62 mins

We interview Michael Crook, son of Isabel Crook, both foreign friends, born in China. Michael regales us with stories of the foreigners who stayed in China during the people’s War of Victory over Fascism, WWII.

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America's love affair with gas

July 28, 2025 • 53 mins

Beibei and Jason discuss the US oil addiction and new ways forward to a green future. And how is Chinese technology transforming tomorrow's world in 2049…take a listen.

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The future of social-media explained

July 24, 2025 • 55 mins

While News-Influencers are getting onto Truth-Social and Bluesky, no one else is. Why social media giants may be settling their spaces, and how China may lead the charge against AI-bots…Find out more on this episode with Jason Smith and Alex Shi.

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What should the US do instead?

July 22, 2025 • 52 mins

Today's guest, analyst John Pang explains why the world will not decouple from China, and how China is developing its partners. We ask him what the USA should do, now that its tariff war has backfired.

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Why world perceptions of the USA are in decline?

July 20, 2025 • 55 mins

Jason and Alex Shi discuss the fall of the US image abroad based on the recent Pew Research findings. How did the US go from the shining example to a dystopian nightmare in the minds of the world? Why are we here and what can be done? Find out more on this episode!

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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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