nicholas platt

Former Asia Society President Nicholas Platt speaks on a panel discussion at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center pre-opening gala dinner on Feb. 8, 2012.  (Asia Society Hong Kong)

Nicholas Platt: A 'Worm’s Eye View' of China’s Past, Present, and Future

Looking back on the historic events of 40 years ago, veteran diplomat stresses the importance of person-to-person encounters. more

Nicholas Platt: China Then and Now

Veteran diplomat and Asia Society President Emeritus offers a "worm's-eye-view" of President Nixon's visit to China in 1972. more
Archival footage of U.S. President Richard Nixon in China in 1972, from Mike Chinoy's documentary 'Assignment: China—The Week That Changed The World.'

Panel: 40 Years On, Vivid Memories of Nixon's 1972 Visit to China [Video]

Following a standing-room-only viewing of a new documentary, journalists and diplomats provide eyewitness accounts of this historic breakthrough in U.S.-China relations. more

Experts Reflect on Importance of Nixon's Visit to China

In a panel discussion, experts reflected on the significance of President Nixon's visit to China. more

Nixon in China: The Week That Changed the World

On the 40th anniversary of President Nixon's visit to China, two participants reflect on its significance with Orville Schell, Director of Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations. more
Chinese President Mao Zedong shake hands with Richard Nixon after their meeting in Beijing, China on February 22, 1972 during Nixon's official visit to China. (AFP/Getty Images)

How Much Credit for China's Rise Goes to Richard Nixon?

In advance of a screening of a new documentary about coverage of Nixon's historic 1972 visit to China, we asked Mike Chinoy, Orville Schell and Max Frankel what that trip meant to the country's future. more
Nicholas Platt, Asia Society President Emeritus

The Economic Ascendency of China and India

Remarks by Ambassador Nicholas Platt, Asia Society President Emeritus. more