The Bridge to China

Epizode

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  "China's Being Pretty American, Actually": Ryan Milton on the Middle Kingdom 15.09.2026 56min

  Business researcher Ryan Milton just returned from two weeks traveling across China—and what he saw changed how he thinks about peace, diplomacy, and America's future. In this episode, he makes the case that a peaceful foreign policy isn't a concession but a strategy: one that makes the United States stronger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  True stories of Xinjiang with a former police officer 08.09.2026 54min

  Former British police officer Jerry Grey cycled more than 40,000 kilometres across China — alone. What he discovered along the way bears little resemblance to the China of Western imagination. In this episode of The Bridge, he shares what he saw, who he met, and why he believes the West has China all wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  China's Strategy: get rich through world peace 01.09.2026 1h

  Joining us today is Carl Zha — American geopolitical commentator and host of the Silk and Steel podcast. He argues that China is, in fact, the incumbent economic superpower. When it comes to Beijing's global strategy, he explains, the core priority is simple: maintain global stability, keep the peace, and above all — keep business moving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Understanding China as it really is matters 25.08.2026 53min

  Joining us today is Mario Cavolo, an American author, speaker, and media commentator who has lived in China since 1999. We discuss the USA, China, and the possibility of building lasting peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Are Western Claims about Uygurs a “Stratagem”? 19.08.2026 1h

  We interview Dr. Barry Sautman, an expert on China’s minorities. He explains how there is no genocide, nor is there any sort of cultural genocide. Rather, the entire narrative is a tool of the US government to hurt China’s image in the international community. Listen to this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Is Western decline by choice? 12.08.2026 48min

  We interview seven-time Member of Parliament, George Galloway. He explains that the fall of the West is due to bad policies, which, if reversed, could arrest the decline. The way forward: learn from China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The end of uneven development? 04.08.2026 54min

  We ask Dr. Michael Dunford from UK about the emerging multipolar world order. He explains how China’s rise is the most important development since 1492. We discuss China’s economy and the fall of the North Atlantic empires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why the U.S. should work With China, not fear it 29.07.2026 54min

  What can the U.S. learn from China's economic model? Dr. Yan Liang, economist at Willamette University and the Levy Economics Institute, cuts through Western media narratives to reveal the real story behind China's housing market, savings culture, and AI boom. From a carefully managed property correction to open-source AI that's shaking Silicon Valley's investment bubble, this conversation challenges conventional wisdom—and offers a surprising case for American cooperation over confrontation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why the West gets China’s economy wrong 21.07.2026 54min

  We ask economist Dr. Warwick Powell why Western media misunderstands China’s economy. Why have decades of reporting on China in the West missed the picture? We tell you exactly why they just don't get it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can China make America rich again? 15.07.2026 54min

  American youtuber and business commentator Cyrus Janssen joins the show to discuss how China has changed over his 20 years coming here. We talk robots, industrial clusters, AI and getting into business in the fastest growing major economy in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Minority Report：China in 2026 08.07.2026 54min

  Daniel Dumbrill, a Canadian businessman and YouTuber, joins the show. A frequent traveler to China's minority regions, he offers an honest assessment of the current state of Tibetan language, culture, and religion, as well as the conditions of Uygurs, Mongolians, and other ethnic groups across the country's vast expanse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What do Chinese people say about their government? 06.07.2026 50min

  Our Beijing based guest Beibei joins the show to discuss the viewpoint of Chinese people on China, the CPC and China’s rise. She discusses her youth in Wuhan, moving to the USA, and her return to China. We ask her about what Chinese people think about China’s rise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Trillion Dollar Question 01.07.2026 54min

  Economist and journalist Ben Norton explains how even the USA is preparing to copy China’s industrial policy model. We ask him about China’s role in global development, and whether the US stock market may collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Witnessing 26 years of change in China 29.06.2026 54min

  Joining us today is Fernando Munoz Bernal, a Colombian influencer who has lived in China since 2000. He talks about how China has changed, and what Chinese people really think about their government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Western socialism and China's rise 24.06.2026 54min

  Joining us today is Nick Cruse, a citizen journalist, writer, and co-founder of the Revolutionary Blackout Network. Nick explains how the successes of China’s rise fit into the debate about the future of the West. Don’t miss this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  China: rise of a superpower 22.06.2026 55min

  Joining us today is Carl Zha, a Sichuan-born Chinese-American political commentator, raised between China and the United States, with education at Caltech, and living in Bali. He tells us the story of the PRC’s rise to geopolitical superpower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can the working class win? 17.06.2026 55min

  Joining us today is Carlos Martinez, a British Marxist writer, researcher, and anti-imperialist activist. He’s the author of The East is Still Red: Chinese Socialism in the 21st Century and co-editor of Friends of Socialist China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What can we learn from China? 15.06.2026 1h 4min

  Joining us today is Carlos Garrido, a Cuban-American philosophy professor, author, and Director of the Midwestern Marx Institute. He discusses the lessons the Communist Party of China can teach us in the West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  An Australian influencer living in China 10.06.2026 55min

  Today we’re joined by Andre Longginou, an Australian expat and popular vlogger who has lived in China for years and shares the real, everyday China through his honest videos. From public services to vibrant cities, Andre brings genuine, on-the-ground perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  “China is 50 Years in the Future” 08.06.2026 55min

  We interview Ryan Milton, a business researcher, who recently went on an insightful two-week trip across China, visiting Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing, Yichang, and Guangzhou. Ryan brings fresh, firsthand perspectives on what he saw and experienced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.