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Updated 01/17/2021
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2D AGO

Can cinema survive?

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.

2d ago

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51 min
5D AGO

The US has an AI bottleneck

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.

5d ago

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55 min
FEB 4

How to understand China-US relations in 2026?

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.

Feb 4

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55 min
JAN 25

The jobs of the future

Information systems managers, nurses, and programmers, while growing few jobs are more likely to pay a lot more soon. What kinds of jobs are young Chinese and American professionals looking for? We compare the future of work in the US and China. Fnd out more with Alex Shi and Jason Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25

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55 min
JAN 27

China, Industry 4.0, and the future

We interview an influencer in China on his journey to the East. Orikron tells us about Industry 4.0, what Europe can learn from China’s model, and how to learn a Chinese in just months. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27

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55 min
06/10/2025

The cost of living: China vs the USA

Today we delve into the finances of the average American. When polled, 25% of Americans say they “Cannot pay some of their bills.” How bad is it and how painful is it at the grocery store? Find out more with Jason Smith and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/10/2025

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55 min
02/19/2024

Why fewer Chinese are migrating to America?

With far fewer Chinese migrants moving to America, we ask the data, why this is. We also discuss how to get a 5-star card in China, the new green card for foreigners in China. And is college really free in Europe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/19/2024

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56 min
01/17/2021

Li Hongzhang: patriot or traitor?

Li Hongzhang is often regarded as the pillar of politics, diplomacy, and industry of the late Qing Dynasty. Put another way, in the eyes of many Chinese and Westerners at that time, he was the one who truly governed China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01/17/2021

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11 min
12/30/2025

The future of China's economy

How does China keep defying Western guesswork? We sit down with economist Dr. Warwick Powell who gives context to China's fundamentals, its future, and why the West gets it so wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/30/2025

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55 min
JAN 11

A third of Americans can't afford a vacation?

According to Statista Consumer Insights, three of ten Americans can't afford to go on a vacation. The reality is that many of these same people have no time off from work, in a country which has no mandatory vacation days. What's the view from China? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11

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55 min

All the fun aspects you want to know about Chinese history, discussions on what the word on the street is from a global perspective and so much more...

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Top Shows

Can cinema survive?

The US has an AI bottleneck

How to understand China-US relations in 2026?

The jobs of the future

China, Industry 4.0, and the future

The cost of living: China vs the USA

Why fewer Chinese are migrating to America?

Li Hongzhang: patriot or traitor?

The future of China's economy

A third of Americans can't afford a vacation?

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