The Bridge to China

What is the state of Earth's old growth forests? While countries like China and Vietnam are both reforesting at impressive rates, it is not enough to make up for the deforestation happening elsewhere. A new study by Global Forest Review shows that deforestation in the past three years is raging at full speed ahead. Let's take a look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK’s Express calls tipping in the US a tourist’s ‘nightmare.’ Why has it spiraled out of control? And how do people show appreciation for good services in other countries? We discuss how to fix this growing phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Michael Dunford is a Visiting Professor at Chinese Academy of Sciences. We discuss China’s economic history. He explains China’s fight to end poverty. We ask him about the BRI and whether China’s tactics will work in the underdeveloped world. He also gives us some insights into the next steps for China’s Common Prosperity initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With prices climbing and homelessness on the rise in the US, the economy feels increasingly unfair for poor Americans. What can those less well-off do to protect themselves in one of the worst economies?While the upper classes are living the highlife the rest of us are footing the bills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new article on the BBC by David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect, explains how people’s perception of your innate talent might be more important than putting in the extra hours. We give you the insights into how to work in today’s evolving workplace to get ahead in ways that might surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans joins our show. We ask her about their “China is not our Enemy” campaign. She explains how we can all work to help support the AAPI community, and the role of the media in creating hype around conflicts in America. Her insights might just give you the energy you need to strive for peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studies show that 1 in 5 elderly Americans are going without their proper medication due to costs. While some use the wrong medicine or simply go without, others are leaving America to buy more affordable drugs elsewhere. New legislation allows Medicare to negotiate the price of selected drugs with drug companies, starting in 2026. Will this be a game changer and improve access to lifesaving medicine?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two massive surveys of Asians in America point to trouble for Asians in melting into the pot of Americana. Only 22% of Asian Americans surveyed felt a sense of safety and belonging in America. We discuss the findings and what needs to be done to change the landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Pauken II, author of “US vs CHINA: From Trade War to Reciprocal Deal” joins us on the show. A geopolitical consultant, we ask him about Sino-US relations in the context of American politics. He explains why China’s crackdown on corruption is exactly what the US needs. We discuss his journey into the heart of American culture and his hopes for the normalization of relations with China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunger is on the rise in the USA. Two new surveys by Propel and Greater Foster Food Bank show that hunger has reached historic heights in America this year. A CBC article published in May also reported that the U.S. is facing an unprecedented rise in food insecurity. It said one in three households interviewed reported that their children were hungry. Let’s take a look at hunger in the US and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.