The Bridge to China

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A lively conversation about Industry 4.0, robotics, and what Europe could learn from China’s industrial model. Discussion on rapid Chinese urban logistics and how scale shapes renewable energy strategy. Practical talk on learning Chinese fast and the role of five-year plans in shaping tech and industry policy.

A lively comparison of which careers are poised to grow and pay more in the US and China. They explore AI-augmented coding, care roles that need human empathy, and why nurses and health aides remain crucial. Topics include automation limits in kitchens and warehouses, medical access differences, prefab construction, and rising mental health and counseling demand.