The Bridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.