Past Events

Perry Link on the 'Iconoclast' Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo

Perry Link discusses his new anthology of essays and poems by Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo.

Political change in China will be “from the bottom up,” according to China expert and UC Riverside Professor Perry Link.

An American in Singapore

Panelist for upcoming "Eat, Play, Live" shares some of his expat lessons.

Interview: Perry Link, on the New Book From Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo [UPDATED]

Asia Blog speaks with one of the editors of 'No Enemies, No Hatred,' a collection of writings by Liu, the Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped author the 'Charter 08' pro-democracy manifesto.

Will China and India Out-innovate the U.S.?

The expansion of Asian innovation and entrepreneurship within the VIC (Vietnam, India and China) bloc and why Western businesses need to be paying attention to them.

'A Night at the Immigration Station'

Whether escaping persecution, poverty or a lack of economic prospects, immigrants have come to the United States for the ideals it represents—freedom, democracy and opportunity.

ASNC Young Professionals Group

Our Young Professionals Group (YPG) is an association of professionals and enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s who share a strong interest in Asia and issues related to Asia and Asian Americans in the U.S.

Become an Asia Society Member!

Support the Asia Society by joining as a Northern California member today and enjoy worldwide benefits.

ASNC Wine + Art Holiday Party Photos

Photos from our December 1 soiree are now up on Facebook. Enjoy, and please "like" ASNC's page!

Edward Lee, the first Asian American Mayor of San Francisco

Race as Politics in San Francisco's Mayoral Election

Ed Lee’s historic win in San Francisco’s mayoral election on November 8 highlights the strong political influence of the city’s Asian American electorate.