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Belle Yang shares her belief in the value of storytelling, on both a personal and social level, in New York on May 10, 2010. (2 min., 49 sec.)

Recovering Family Memories, in Pen and Ink

Belle Yang recounts her family’s turbulent history in a graphic memoir. more
Edward Tse makes the case for contemporary China as an open, entrepreneurial society in New York on May 5, 2010. (3 min., 48 sec.)

China: A Global Business Partner

Business leader Edward Tse talks strategies for success in China's increasingly complex economy. more
Deborah Brautigam outlines China's growing trade relationship with Africa in Washington, DC on May 5, 2010. (3 min., 54 sec.)

China's Charm Offensive

Experts discuss the implications of Beijing's growing investments in Africa, Latin America, and Australia. more
A view the city's skyline in Shenzhen, January, 31 2007. (Philippe Lopez/AFP/Getty Images)

The History of a 'City Without History'

Architect Juan Du argues how the resilient remains of settlement blocks in Shenzhen is the most important component to the city’s past and future urbanization. more
"It's A Love Story" - Anchee Min explains what led her to re-imagine Pearl S. Buck's life during a program at Asia Society New York, Apr. 23, 2010. (1 min., 8 sec.)

A Pearl S. Buck for the Chinese

Author Anchee Min on the life of Pearl Buck, whose novels portrayed China to generations of Westerners. more
Speaking at Asia Society New York on Apr. 26, 2010, Albert Keidel and Nicholas R. Lardy offer contrasting views on exchange rates. (4 min., 11 sec.)

China's Currency Debate

Experts differ on whether China’s currency valuation undermines the global economy. more
Speaking in New York on Apr. 17, Pico Iyer suggests several kinds of spiritual journeying are valid in the early 21st century. (1 min., 22 sec.)

Pilgrimage: Then and Now

A day-long symposium explores the timeless appeal of spiritual journeys across cultures and centuries. more
Prayer Wheel. Tibet. 19th century. Silver set with jade, turquoise, rubies, and shell H. 9 1/4 x W. 2 3/8 in. (23.5 x 6 cm). Newark Museum, Gift of Dr. Wesley Halpert and Mrs. Carolyn M. Halpert, 1984, 84.406a–f. (Richard Goodbody, Newark Museum)

The Art of Pilgrimage: Journeys of Faith and Discovery

All-day, multidisciplinary symposium on April 17 features writers Pico Iyer and Pankaj Mishra and filmmaker David Grubin. more
Highlights from Nancy Tong and Sze Wei Ang's presentation at Asia Society Hong Kong on Apr. 13, 2010. (9 min., 6 sec.)

A Chronicle of the Chinese in America

Filmmaker Nancy Tong and critic Sze Wei Ang guide viewers through a visual journey documenting 150 years of Chinese in America. more
Hu Jintao, President of the People's Republic of China, arrives at Andrews Air Force Base April 12, 2010 in Maryland to attend a Nuclear Security Summit. (Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

China's Moment

China must do far more to demonstrate it is a bona fide, responsible global leader. more