The Bridge to China

From Beijing to Boston, bikes are coming back. How is biking in China and the U.S. similar and different. We discuss the future of global cycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noted economist Warwick Powell joins the show. We discuss travel, trade, China’s Third Plenum, and plans for the future. We also discuss the dollar and NATO’s overreach in Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economist Professor Michael Dunford discusses China's journey from poverty to prosperity, focusing on strategies for sustainable growth. Topics include poverty reduction tactics, common prosperity initiatives, wealth disparity, economic development goals, and challenges in China's evolving economic landscape.

About 79 million Americans face health-related financial burdens. New laws are set to tame this monster. Is getting sick sickening the US economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaniece is an American who had lived in China for a decade. She explains how she sees China, learns Chinese and shares her hope of settling down in the country permanently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview Prof. Brown at Xiamen University. Dr. Brown arrived in China in 1988 and earned honorary citizenship of Fujian from Xi Jinping in 2001. We discuss poverty alleviation and how Xi Jinping personally encouraged Dr. Brown’s to write more than 20 books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations convenes from July 10th to the 11th in the Confucius hometown of Qufu. This year’s agenda includes Global Civilization Initiative. We have the details you need for the next big thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Grey, an expert on China, discusses life in China's Greater Bay Area, renewable energy, law enforcement, and visa-free travel for Australians and New Zealanders. The podcast offers unique insights into cultural richness, infrastructure developments, and economic trends in China.

The "mysterious" place is called "Kuliang," the Fujian dialect name of the Guling scenic area that even most Chinese were unfamiliar with. For over a hundred years, however, the American families which once lived there harmoniously with friendly Chinese in the 1900s still call it home. Find out more on this special edition of The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Nury Vittachi, an accomplished author and journalist, dives into the multifaceted relationship between Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. He explores the significant economic transformation since the 1997 handover, detailing Hong Kong's evolution from a manufacturing hub to a service-oriented economy. Vittachi shares insights on cultural integration, daily life, and the resilience of Hong Kong in the face of challenges. He also highlights the vital role of infrastructure and cultural exchanges in bridging gaps between communities.