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The Bridge to China

The Bridge to China

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Are Western Claims about Uygurs a “Stratagem”?

Aug 19, 20261h 0m

Is Western decline by choice?

Aug 12, 202648 min

The end of uneven development?

Aug 4, 202654 min

Why the U.S. should work With China, not fear it

Jul 29, 202654 min

Why the West gets China’s economy wrong

Jul 21, 202654 min

Can China make America rich again?

Jul 15, 202654 min

Minority Report:China in 2026

Jul 8, 202654 min

What do Chinese people say about their government?

Jul 6, 202650 min

The Trillion Dollar Question

Jul 1, 202654 min

Witnessing 26 years of change in China

Jun 29, 202654 min

Western socialism and China's rise

Jun 24, 202654 min

China: rise of a superpower

Jun 22, 202655 min

Can the working class win?

Jun 17, 202655 min

What can we learn from China?

Jun 15, 20261h 4m

An Australian influencer living in China

Jun 10, 202655 min

“China is 50 Years in the Future”

Jun 8, 202655 min

The future of Taiwan

Jun 2, 202655 min

Is Taipei gravitating towards Beijing?

May 26, 202652 min

What Taipei can learn from Hong Kong

May 25, 202650 min

The truth about the Tibetan language

May 19, 202654 min

How China is rewriting diplomacy

May 18, 202654 min

Trump's visit and the coming multipolar World

May 12, 202653 min

The Hyper-financialization of the USA

May 5, 202629 min

Nightlife in China

May 3, 202659 min

How social-media is bridging China and the USA

Apr 29, 202652 min

What should you believe about modern China?

Apr 21, 20261h 2m

Understanding China’s economy from this inside

Apr 14, 202659 min

Building literal bridges between East and West!

Apr 13, 202655 min

65% of your taxes go to war — and they want more

Apr 7, 202653 min

Ep 504How to get a business into China

We interview CEO, David J. Carlson, whose job is connecting clients in the West with those in Asia. He discussed how to get a business into China, geopolitics, and what a Trump visit to Beijing might look like. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20261h 8m

Ep 503Why China is oil-shock proof

This episode outlines China's five core reasons for the rapid pace of expanding green tech. Yes, the environment plays a role, but so too does freedom from Big Oil and Western interference. This episode has got it all. Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202655 min

Ep 502What is the future of China-US relations?

Trump’s visit to Beijing has been postponed — with no new date set yet. But when it does happen, China welcomes respectful cooperation. We sit down with geopolitical analyst Cyrus Janssen. What does China stand to gain from Trump's eventual arrival? And can a deal be struck for stable peace and mutual benefit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202655 min

Ep 501An American in China for 25 Years

We interview Mario Cavolo, and American living in China. We discuss returns to the USA, the future of US-China business ties, and the possibility of a détente. Join us for the journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 20263 min

Ep 500Big pharma and weight loss

Is there a magic cure for losing weight? And if there was would you take it? We discuss the trends in weight loss drugs in the USA and China. Is it safe? Who should take it? And what are the dangers? Listen in with Alex Shi and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202655 min

Ep 499What’s Next for China?

We are joined by Dr. Yan Liang, Professor of Economics at Willamette University. She explains how China’s economy really works, and where it’s headed next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 202655 min

Ep 498Inside China's government

We interview Carlos Martinez, author of “The East is Still Red.” He discusses China's democratic system, US-China relations, and how you can help support continued peace. Help us change the world, by listening in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 20261h 1m

Ep 497How Chinese people direct their government

We interview journalist Ben Norton. We discuss democracy, the truth about China, and the future of its economy. How do the people of China direct their government? The answer will absolutely surprise you. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 202655 min

Ep 496China has left the US behind in science

According to a new poll by Pew research a majority of US citizens think it is important that the U.S. is a world leader in science, but there are growing concerns that the US is slipping behind. Notably, Nature.com ranked China as the number one research country in the world in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 202655 min

Ep 495China's democracy explained

We are joined by Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University. He explains China's political system. Does China have democracy? The answer will shock you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202655 min

Ep 494Your future starts here: studying in China

Applying to a university can be complex. From scholarships to accommodations, this is far more involved when one transitions to another country. For years, Chinese students have studied abroad. Is the trend reversing? Are foreign students increasingly interested in studying in China? Why? And how can you do it? Alex Shi shares her views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202655 min

Ep 493The end of poverty

We are joined by Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University. He explains China's political system. Does China have democracy? The answer will shock you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202651 min

Ep 492How you can celebrate Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday in China, and lunar new year the biggest in Asia. Furthermore, The CMG New Year's Gala is the most watched TV show in the world. We discuss how you can celebrate at home. Alex Shi and Jason Smith share their experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202655 min

Ep 491Chinese New Year: a local perspective

We interview Kenny Wow, a popular creator on Rednote or Xiaohongshu with thousands of American followers. His witty storytelling about life in a Chinese small town has garnered a large following. He shares insights on how Chinese New Year is changing and explains what the West often gets wrong about China, covering issues from Social Credit Scores to the cost of eating out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202655 min

Ep 490Can cinema survive?

According to Statista and “The Numbers” ticket sales for cinemas in north America are about half what they were in 2019. Can movie going make a come-back or is Netflix-N-Chill the future of audio-video story telling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 202650 min

Ep 489The US has an AI bottleneck

The Wall Street Journal said that “Power-grid operators are asking tech companies to supply their own electricity or go dark at times.” Can China help the USA power our AI future? Find out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202655 min

Ep 488How to understand China-US relations in 2026?

We interview Carl Zha on his childhood in China, his time in the USA, and why he thinks all Americans should visit China. Is the US turning to the Americas? And where is the China-US relation going this year? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 202655 min

Ep 487China, Industry 4.0, and the future

We interview an influencer in China on his journey to the East. Orikron tells us about Industry 4.0, what Europe can learn from China’s model, and how to learn a Chinese in just months. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202654 min

Ep 486The jobs of the future

Information systems managers, nurses, and programmers, while growing few jobs are more likely to pay a lot more soon. What kinds of jobs are young Chinese and American professionals looking for? We compare the future of work in the US and China. Fnd out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202654 min

Ep 485An Emmy Award winning animator on working with China

We interview 12-time Emmy Award winning producer, director, writer Josh Selig. He explains how art and children can build stronger bridges between the nations of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202654 min

Ep 484The multicultural classroom: experiencing a university of 56 ethnicities

We interview an American professor in China who teaches at a minority-based University in Beijing. He discusses his 18 years in China, befriending China’s minority groups, Xinjiang, and more. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202654 min