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In Washington on Mar. 25, 2011, Crossing Borders founder Mike Kim (L) discusses his experiences helping North Korea refugees escape through China. (5 min., 14 sec.)

International Human Trafficking: Closer Than You Think

In DC, two speakers recount their efforts helping some of the most vulnerable Asians, from Korea to nearby neighborhoods. more
Suits: A Woman on Wall Street by Nina Godiwalla, who spoke at Asia Society Washington DC on March 17, 2011.

A Woman on Wall Street

Speaking from experience, Nina Godiwalla offers a blunt take on earning a place on Wall Street. more
Speakers at the Asia Society Washington Center's Bangladesh event on March 23, 2011. (Asia Society Washington Center)

A New Vision for Bangladesh

Govt. officials, businessmen outline ambitious plans for trade, exchange, and development at DC event. more
Nan M. Sussman describes what makes residents of Hong Kong unique in Washington on March 22, 2011. (4 min., 27 sec.)

Home, Abroad, and the Space Between

An academic account of "reverse migration' evokes an emotional response from a DC audience. more
Enhancing Investment Relations Between the United States and Bangladesh.

Enhancing Investment Relations Between the United States and Bangladesh

A new Asia Society report aims to help Bangladesh become a "middle-income country." more
Drew Thompson, Director of China Studies and Starr Senior Fellow at the Nixon Center, speaking in Washington on Mar. 15, 2011. (ASDC)

From Beijing, Myanmar and North Korea Could Not Be Further Apart

Experts contrast China's engagement with two of its neighbors, both pariah states. more
Nanjing University professor Xu Xin reflects on the historical ties between China, Judaism, and Jews in Washington on Mar. 11, 2011. (4 min., 7 sec.)

Jewish Communities in China: Kaifeng, Harbin, Shanghai

Did Jewish communities in China help pave the way for the country's modernization? more

Driving Global Innovations from Emerging Markets

"The West will meet the East in India and both will co-innovate new solutions for the entire world." more
L to R: Ghulam Sughra, Jianmei Guo, and Maria Bashir in Washington on March 9, 2011. (Asia Society Washington Center)

'Women of Courage' and What Inspires Them

After a State Department honor, three trailblazers reflect on motivations, challenges. more
Cindy Dyer of Vital Voice (L) and Global Centurion's Laura Lederer speaking after the documentary screening in Washington, DC on Feb. 23, 2011. (Asia Society Washington Center)

The Day Their God Died

A harrowing documentary brings the reality of child sex slavery to light for a Washington, DC audience. more