The Bridge to China

As Women’s Day approaches, we at The Bridge discuss trending topics regarding the lives of ladies across the globe. From gender gaps in the digital industry, to gender-based violence and female leadership, we survey the landscape of inclusivity. Our hosts from China and the US bring you fresh insights into the often-hidden struggles of women around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China's 'Two Sessions' is being held in Beijing. Folks outside China have little understanding of China's democratic processes. In 2022, research group 'Latana' proved Chinese folks were more likely to rank the Chinese government as 'democratic' than any other nation in the world would rank their own. With so little known in the West about what China calls "Whole-Process People's Democracy," we at The Bridge discuss the moving parts of this democratic system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The "Two Sessions", the biggest annual event on China's political calendar, will begin this weekend. Thousands of national lawmakers and political advisors will gather for these important political meetings that cover every aspect of China's development and people's wellbeing. The lawmakers and political advisors are from all walks of life in China, including farmers, workers, teachers…people from different regions and ethnic groups. The ideas and advices of regular Chinese folks sound a lot like the dreams Americans have too. Tune in to hear the hopes that we all share in common. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From exceeding your job description to quiet-quitting and lying-flat, the media sells us a mixed bag of seemingly incompatible narratives. So, which is it? Are we working too much or not enough? Alex and Jason delineate the borders of our changing career landscapes. If you want to avoid the landmines of today’s office culture, this episode is mandatory. So set your podcast to The Bridge, sit back and enjoy your compulsory relax time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to a CNN article from January 27th, Louis Vuitton - Moët Hennessy, commonly known as LVMH, "cheers the 'spectacular' return of Chinese tourists." With hundreds of billions of dollars of income in the global tourism game at stake, who will win-over Chinese travelers? What are Chinese travelers looking for as they tour the globe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the dynamic of "mentorship" changing shape? While mid-level leaders are still learning from seasoned professionals, a new tradition is trending. "Reverse Mentorship" is younger employees showing their mature leaders the ropes of new tech. We talk about youths volunteering to help retirees use social media. What can interns teach CEOs? Is your workplace is in need of a shakeup?. Alex explains trends in Chinese social media to Jason. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From community organizer and volunteer in the US to winning China’s “Friendship” award and working as a volunteer across China, Dr. Mark Levine uses his time to help others. Need inspiration to change the world? Listen to a singer song writer building bridges between the US and China through Music, education, writing and giving back to the global community. He inspires our host; he’ll inspire you. And he concludes the show with an inspirational piece of music. This is The Bridge: our interview with Dr. Mark Levine, American in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the latest cases of anti-Asian hate crimes, anti-Black hate crimes and the roots that got us here. We examine the history, the political causes, and the role of big media companies in encouraging hate. What does economics have to do with the safety of our citizens? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a train wreck in Ohio of 20 cargo containers of toxic materials, the New York Post reports "animals falling sick, dying near hellish Ohio train derailment site" and ABC News reports that "there were more toxic chemicals on train that derailed in Ohio than originally reported." A dozen train wrecks have taken place across the US already this year and it's only February. What is happening? Why is it happening? The Bridge takes a deep dive to clear up the muddy waters with BeiBei and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is China really a threat, or can we cooperate in technology and global development? Andy Mok, a former analyst for the Rand Corporation and current Fellow of CCG on the transformative technologies coming out of China. He discusses semi-conductors, the Chinese space station, the future of Huawei, and WeChat as a ‘remote for our lives.’ He shares his thoughts on how we can maintain global peace through empathy, benevolence and people to people exchanges at the highest levels of society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.