
The Bridge to China
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Are Western Claims about Uygurs a “Stratagem”?
Is Western decline by choice?
The end of uneven development?
Why the U.S. should work With China, not fear it
Why the West gets China’s economy wrong
Can China make America rich again?
Minority Report:China in 2026
What do Chinese people say about their government?
The Trillion Dollar Question
Witnessing 26 years of change in China
Western socialism and China's rise
China: rise of a superpower
Can the working class win?
What can we learn from China?
An Australian influencer living in China
“China is 50 Years in the Future”
The future of Taiwan
Is Taipei gravitating towards Beijing?
What Taipei can learn from Hong Kong
The truth about the Tibetan language
How China is rewriting diplomacy
Trump's visit and the coming multipolar World
The Hyper-financialization of the USA
Nightlife in China
How social-media is bridging China and the USA
What should you believe about modern China?
Understanding China’s economy from this inside
Building literal bridges between East and West!
65% of your taxes go to war — and they want more

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.