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Silk "rainbow" scarves by Lao Textiles, the company founded by Carol Cassidy.

Carol Cassidy Brings Laotian Silk Weaving to Asia Society New York

AsiaStore hosts a three-day visit by the founder of Lao Textiles, showing off her latest wares. more
An onlooker holds the US and China flags as US President Barack Obama welcomes Chinese President Hu Jintao during a State Arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, January 19, 2011. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Orville Schell: 'Tarnished' U.S. Needs to Learn How to Work With a More 'Combative' China

The prominent journalist, author and Arthus Ross Director of the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations on China's rigid response to recent protests. more
Asia Society Trustee Lulu Wang at the Asia Society "Celebration of Asia Week" gala on March 21, 2011. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

A 'Committee of 100' Builds Bridges Between Two Giants

Leading Chinese Americans band together to find areas of common interest between the United States and China. more
Ready or not? (torres21/flickr)

Expert: Australian Students in Dark as China Century Dawns

Is the next generation receiving an adequate education? more
Cheryl Tan speaking at the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Washington on April 2, 2011.

Singapore Home Cooking, From One Who Knows

A prodigal daughter delves into the origins of Roti John, "gambling rice," and other culinary treats. more
Ayesha Haroon

Ayesha Haroon on Pakistan's Education Gaps: 'It's Criminal'

Asia Society Associate Fellow Ayesha Haroon appeared on "The Platform," a joint Voice of America/Express 24/7 news program focusing on Pakistan. more
Melissa Chiu

Ai Weiwei's Detention a 'Shift Back to the Post-Tiananmen Square Atmosphere'

Asia Society Museum Director Melissa Chiu recently took part in a discussion featured on the New York Times' Room for Debate page entitled "Ai Weiwei and the Artist's Role in China." more
Biographer Joseph Lelyveld discusses the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi at Asia Society New York on April 7, 2011.

Video Highlights: Joseph Lelyveld Discusses Gandhi

Joseph Lelyveld discussed his controversial new Gandhi biography at the Asia Society in New York on April 7. more
This student can get an excellent education, even without a school. (justanotherpumpkin/Creative Commons)

The Power of Technology in Schools

Poor communities around the world are turning to educational technology to leapfrog into the global knowledge economy. more