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Drama in the Chinese language classroom. Here, a student tries to market a product to his teacher. Image: Asia Society.

Academic Rigor and Student Engagement: A Perfect Match

How six critical qualities--Design, Story, Symphony, Empathy, Play, and Meaning--make learning come alive. more
U.S. President Barack Obama stands with Chinese President China Hu Jintao (L) at the Pittsburgh G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania September 24, 2009. (Philippe Wojazer/AFP/Getty Images)

Discuss: What is the most important issue President Obama will discuss with Chinese President Hu?

On the eve of Obama's trip to Beijing, what issue should be on top of the agenda when he meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao? Share your thoughts. more
Martin Jacques at Asia Society's New York Center on Nov. 11, 2009.

When China Rules the World

As China, India and other Asian nations ascend, the West will be confronted with the fact that its institutions and values are no longer the predominant model. more
Dr. Jennifer Turner, head of the China Environment Forum at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, at a recent lecture/luncheon hosted by Asia Society Texas Center. (Jeff Fantich Photography)

A Mixed Record on Environmental Progress

Leading scholar sees positive signs in China—but in Southeast Asia, the picture is increasingly dire. more
Tori Zwisler, founding executive director of the Jane Goodall Institute-Shanghai.

In China, Planting Trees to Make a Difference

Tori Zwisler, the leader of the Million Tree Campaign, discusses her career as a highly visible foreign environmentalist. more
Environmental activist and former Asia 21 Fellow Wen Bo.

Wen Bo, China's Advocate for the Environment

Asia 21 Fellow and TIME magazine "eco-hero" negotiates a delicate balance between NGOs, foreign donors, and the government. more
Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg at the Asia Society, November 9, 2009. (Bill Swersey/Asia Society)

A Healthy Outlook for Organic Food in Asia

Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg and Wal-Mart's Beth Keck on organic food in Asia. more
L to R: Alex Wang, Orville Schell, Barbara Finamore, and Jerome Cohen in New York on Nov. 9, 2009.

The Run-up to Copenhagen

Experts from NRDC and Council on Foreign Relations discuss the upcoming climate conference in Copenhagen. more
Matthew Niederhauser with his photo exhibition in Washington, DC on Nov. 9, 2009. (Aditya Banerjee/Asia Society Washington)

Individualism in the Beijing Underground

A photography exhibition reveals how those in Beijing’s indie music scene feel at odds with modern Chinese society. more
L to R: Wenda Gu, Melissa Chiu, and Tan Dun at the Asia Society New York Center on Nov. 2, 2009.

The New Voice of Chinese Art

Tan Dun and Wenda Gu share their early influences and discuss the state of China's arts today. more