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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
Zhou Xiang (C) with staff members and interns of Asia Society Northern California Center on Aug. 23, 2011. (Asia Society Northern California)

China's 'Green' Crusader Comes Clean with Asia Society Northern California

Zhou Xiang talks about crusading for cleaner water, air and neighborhoods in Anhui Province, China. more
Maxine Hong Kingston in San Francisco on April 21, 2011. (Asia Society Northern California)

Maxine Hong Kingston on the 'Broad Margin' of Her Life

A major figure in Asian American writing reflects on her life and legacy at a book event in San Francisco. more

Re-cycling the Roads

A panel of experts discuss bicycle culture and policy in the U.S. and China. more
In San Francisco on Mar. 24, 2011, Steve Vogel analyzes the effects of the March 11 disaster (and afterwards) on Japan's political culture. (4 min., 17 sec.)

Two Weeks On, Japan Deals with Nukes, Politics and Costs of Devastation

Experts assess the extent of Japan's devastation. more
Xu Bing chats with audience members at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on Jan. 28, 2011. (Asia Society Northern California)

Inside Xu Bing's 'Landscape of Shadows'

MacArthur "Genius Award" recipient explores innovative new directions in latest work. more
Puon Penn uses an amusing analogy to answer questions about project finance at "Bringing Finance to Scale" in San Francisco on Dec. 8, 2010. (1 min., 45 sec.)

Green Finance: The Role of US and China in Scaling Funds

Which countries will take the lead when it comes to investing in green technology? more
Amber India Executive Chef Sandeep Basrur (L) with Madhur Jaffrey (R) at the Amber India restaurant in San Francisco on October 26, 2010. (Asia Society Northern California)

Off the Menu: Indian Comfort Food

The iconic actress and chef offers well-spiced recipes for a unique spin on traditional Thanksgiving/holiday fare. more