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A portion of the cover of Liu Xiaobo's new book 'No Enemies, No Hatred.'

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. more
Rebecca A. Fannin (L) and Sean Randolph (R) in San Francisco on January 12, 2012. (Asia Society Northern California)

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. more
Friday Afternoon in San Francisco Bay, by Dong-Kingman.

'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. more
(Asia Society Northern California)

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. more

Become an Asia Society Member!

Support the Asia Society by joining as a Northern California member today and enjoy worldwide benefits. more
1st in a series: Asia Society Northern California's 2011 Wine and Art Holiday Party!

ASNC Wine + Art Holiday Party Photos

Photos from our December 1 soiree are now up on Facebook. Enjoy, and please "like" ASNC's page! more
Edward Lee, the first Asian American Mayor of San Francisco, speaks at San Francisco City Hall on Jan. 11, 2011. (Kimihiro Hoshino/AFP/Getty Images)

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. more
A Malaysian silk vendor arranges her wares. (U.S. Department of State)

San Francisco Declaration: A Promising Future for Women of APEC Countries

Envisioned as a roadmap, the Declaration brings attention to the substantial opportunity for economic growth in Asia and North and South America. more
Charlie McElwee (C) speaks as fellow panelists Ryan Schuchard (L) and Alex Wong (R) listen, in San Francisco on Sept. 27, 2011. (chinadialogue.net)

The Current State of Environmental Law and Activism in China

On the heels of the JinkoSolar scandal, legal, NGO, business, and financial experts report on doing business in China while complying with environmental regulations. more
Green Anhui director Zhou Xiang. (Asia Society Northern California)

Zhou Xiang: Green Activism in China, 'The Grassroots Way'

Leading Chinese environmental activist says, "Most of all, NGOs in China need time." more