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The Bridge to China

Acorn Studio

478 episodes

5 days ago

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.

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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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Episodes (20/478)

The Bridge to China

An American immigrant in China

We interview an American who moved to China for the American dream. He explains what China is really like, and why he has no plans to move back. Wait until you hear this…

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5 days ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

The Bridge to China

Health-Care nightmare USA

Two thirds of Americans think the government is responsible for providing health care for everyone. And just 7% think the government should not help the sick at all. We discuss the view from China, and find out more with Jason Smith and Alex Shi.

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1 week ago

55 minutes

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The future of China's economy

How does China keep defying Western guesswork? We sit down with economist Dr. Warwick Powell who gives context to China's fundamentals, its future, and why the West gets it so wrong.

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1 week ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

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2025: the good, the bad, and humanoid robots

It's the end of the year; we've got the year end wrap. From words of the year, to innovations from China and the USA, to the events that shaped 2025, we’ve got it all. Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei.

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2 weeks ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

The Bridge to China

A very tariff Christmas

US consumers pay for decorations, and tariffs at Christmas. But gifts aren’t sources at the North Pole; they are imported from Yiwu, China. Are Chinese enjoying a more affordable Christmas in 2025?

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2 weeks ago

54 minutes 36 seconds

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China changes everything

Author Kyle Ferrana joins us to discuss what the world can learn from China. From aquafarms to solar power and high-speed rail, China is a model of the future the world needs.

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2 weeks ago

54 minutes 22 seconds

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A new era of global governance

How is the Global South transforming the world? Analyst, Zoon Ahmed Khan joins us. We ask her about how the international system is experiencing a paradigm shift.

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3 weeks ago

56 minutes 12 seconds

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The global governance initiative

Journalist SL Kanthan explains how the Global Governance Initiative give all nations a respected voice in writing the rules. And, why it’s in the interests of the USA to look to China’s peaceful rise as a model.

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1 month ago

54 minutes

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What can China teach us about aging well?

Americans under 65 are most worried about their mental and physical health as they approach their elder years, followed by finances. How can we age well in the USA? And what can we learn from China?

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1 month ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

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China's peaceful rise is a model

Independent journalist Danny Haiphong explains why DC is using small countries near China to provoke Asia into a regional conflict. We discuss how China’s peaceful rise can serve as a model of peaceful development.

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1 month ago

56 minutes 41 seconds

The Bridge to China

Why is there hunger in the age of abundance?

According to Pew Research Center, 41 million US citizens are on SNAP, otherwise known as ‘food stamps'. How is it that one in eight people, in one of the wealthiest nations in the world, are unable to afford to eat without help?

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1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes 51 seconds

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What does the US really want from China?

Journalist Ben Norton joins the show. He explains China's economy, and how Beijing beat D.C. at its own game. And does China want to rule the world? Listen in and find out.

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1 month ago

57 minutes 52 seconds

The Bridge to China

The first G20 in Africa

The G20 Summit is about to be held in Johannesburg, from November 22-23, 2025. Given the importance of these economies, what can the world expect in the coming summit, and what can they deliver.

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1 month ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

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How China's democracy works

Activist and researcher, Pawel Wargan joins The Bridge to China. He explains the details of how China's democratic processes actually work. You need to hear this.

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1 month ago

1 hour 41 seconds

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How fast is China changing?

We interview social media influencer Daniel Dumbrill about his recent visit to the tallest bridge in the world. We ask him, why can't the west build like this anymore…

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2 months ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

The Bridge to China

Americans sour on the economy

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2 months ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

The Bridge to China

What do Tibetans in China have to say?

Andy Boreham is a journalist, author and documentary film maker in Shanghai. His latest documentary series “Seven Days in Xizang” is shaking things up with fresh insights into the state of the Tibetan people. We also talk about the joy of debunking anti-China propaganda. Listen in.

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2 months ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

The Bridge to China

Are we losing our basic survival skills?

According to a new Pew Research Center study, there is a near-universal confidence among U.S. adults in their ability to perform basic wound care (94%), yet the daunting task of repairing a car engine is something only 29% would attempt. It begs the question: how many people truly can?

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2 months ago

54 minutes 55 seconds

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The US trade war against the world

Can rare earth minerals bring the US to its senses? And what does China want in order to strike a deal? We ask Economist Warwick Powell.

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2 months ago

1 hour 31 seconds

The Bridge to China

An American Vlogger in China

According to Pew Research, 54% of US adults get news from podcasts, at least some of the time. 1 in 5 Americans now get their news on TikTok. How have podcasts and social media transformed the way people get news in the USA and China? Join Alex and Jason to find out more.

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2 months ago

54 minutes 55 seconds