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Pacific Cities Sustainability Initiative

Insights from the Pacific Cities Sustainability Initiative Forum 2013, centered on the theme "Tomorrow's City Today." more

ASNC 2013 Annual Dinner: Sidney Rittenberg

The first non-Chinese member of the Chinese Communist Party accepts his award for Education Leadership & Excellence at ASNC's 10th Annual Dinner. more

ASNC 2013 Annual Dinner: Amory B. Lovins

A pioneering figure in the world of sustainability, accepts his award for Policy Leadership and Excellence at Asia Society Northern California’s 10th Annual Dinner. more

ASNC 2013 Annual Dinner: C. Richard Kramlich

One of the most successful venture capitalists in the U.S. and now China, accepts his award for Business Leadership & Excellence at ASNC’s 10th Annual Dinner. more

China's Investment in California (Panel 2)

Representatives from Citibank, Wells Fargo, and the Hina Group, among others, discuss findings of Asia Society/Rhodium Group report. more

Chinese Investment: The Political-Economic Context

Morning panel at ASNC's Chinese investment report launch includes Asia Society VP Bruce Pickering and Rhodium Group's Daniel H. Rosen. more

Chinese Direct Investment in California: An Overview

The Rhodium Group's Daniel H. Rosen walks listeners through the findings of Asia Society's Chinese investment report. more

Ed Lee: Bold Investments for Two Countries

San Francisco's Mayor delivers the keynote address at launch of "Chinese Direct Investment in California" report. more
Orville Schell's remarks at the launch event in San Francisco on Oct. 10, 2012. (2 min., 33 sec.)

Chinese Direct Investment in California

Asia Society report focuses on opportunities for Chinese investment in California. more
Blaine Harden and his new book Escape From Camp 14. (Author photo: Blake Chambliss)

Blaine Harden: A Stark Look Inside North Korea's Prison Camps

An author talk hosted by Asia Society Northern California and the World Affairs Council offers searing firsthand testimony of human rights abuses in the DPRK. more