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It's Modi's India Now

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Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia

Maria Ressa: Declining Press Freedom
in Asia Threatens Democracy

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Workers package sheet aluminum at a factory in Huaibei in China's eastern Anhui province.

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Wendy Cutler on the Breakdown
of U.S.-China Trade Talks

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Iran Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif

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Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
on the United States' Iran 'Obsession'
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What To Expect From a Nuclear North Korea
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Strength in Numbers: How a Collaborative Approach
Can Help Address China's Economic Model
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Asia Society Policy Institute

It's Modi's India Now

Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia

Maria Ressa: Declining Press Freedom
in Asia Threatens Democracy

Asia Society Policy Institute

Wendy Cutler on the Breakdown
of U.S.-China Trade Talks

Current Affairs

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
on the United States' Iran 'Obsession'
READ/WATCH

Asia Society Policy Institute

What To Expect From a Nuclear North Korea
ISSUE PAPER

Asia Society Policy Institute

Strength in Numbers: How a Collaborative Approach
Can Help Address China's Economic Model
ISSUE PAPER

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Asia Society Museum

Featuring acclaimed exhibitions such as 'M.F. Husain: Art and the Nation,' now on view in New York.

Asia Society Policy Institute

Tackling major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security, prosperity, and sustainability.

Center for Global Education

Working to prepare all students for our shared global future.

Center on U.S.-China Relations

ChinaFile

Promoting an informed, nuanced, and vibrant public conversation about China, in the U.S. and around the world.

Asia 21 Young Leaders

Developing a network of dynamic individuals under the age of 40 who will impact global affairs over the coming decades.

Asia Game Changer Awards

Honoring true leaders who are making a positive contribution to the future of Asia.

It's Modi's India Now

The prime minister's overwhelming electoral victory gives him a mandate to reshape India. Will he succeed?

Fast-Casual Chinese Food Is Forging New Traditions in an Ancient Cuisine

Early Chinese immigrants in the U.S. opened restaurants primarily as a means to get by, the young restaurateurs behind many of the newest Chinese restaurants are more concerned with self-expression and sharing culture rather than survival.

Why It's So Difficult for Journalists To Report From Xinjiang

Reporters must overcome enormous obstacles to uncover the truth about China's suppression of its Uighur minority.

Maria Ressa: Declining Press Freedom in Asia Threatens Democracy

The embattled Filipina journalist has been arrested twice this year for her fearless coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte's violent crackdown on drugs.

Wendy Cutler on the Breakdown of U.S.-China Trade Talks

The veteran trade negotiator and ASPI Vice President said that the failure of the two sides to forge a deal will be painful for both countries.

Asia Abridged Podcast: Why Richard Holbrooke Clashed With Barack Obama

After Obama appointed the veteran diplomat to manage U.S. relations with Afghanistan and Pakistan, the two could not see eye to eye before Holbrooke's death in 2010. George Packer, author of a new biography on Holbrooke, explains why.

Academy Award Winner Billy Bob Thornton Joins U.S.-China Entertainment Summit

He will partake in a conversation with this year’s honoree, acclaimed Chinese actor, writer, director and producer Xu Zheng.

New Report Assesses Corporate Governance in China’s State-owned Enterprises

The report outlines concrete steps forward to advance reform and identifies the obstacles that these efforts face.

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Asia Society Japan Center Names First Executive Director

Asia Society Japan Center Names First Executive Director
Experienced Executive Sawako Hidaka Tapped to Head Organization

ISSN Summer Institute Emphasizes the Importance of Connection, Collaboration, and Student Voice

The 2018 International Studies Schools Network brought nearly 80 educators from across the United States to Austin, Texas, for a week of connection, collaboration, and fun.

Asia Society Will Have a Home in Melbourne

Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews announced that Asia Society will soon have a home in Melbourne.

Asia Society and the College Board Hold the 11th National Chinese Language Conference

At a time when communication between Chinese and Americans is more important than ever, more than 1,300 educators from across the globe received a warm Utah welcome at the 11th annual National Chinese Language Conference.

Upcoming Events

Class

/ Texas

Qigong and Tai Chi with Henderson Smith: Level I (Spring Session)

06 May 2019

6 - 7 p.m.

Experience a holistic approach for improving your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Learn three types of Meditation and explore them within the practices of Qigong and Tai Chi with Henderson Smith.

Class

/ Texas

Qigong and Tai Chi with Henderson Smith: Level II (Spring Session)

06 May 2019

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Refine your movements, deepen your practice, sharpen your focus, and improve your Wu Dang Tai Chi form.

Panel Discussion

/ Hong Kong

US-China Relations: American Perspectives on the Forces Shaping the Future

27 May 2019

11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

US-China relations have witnessed increasing tension. Prof. Kenneth Lieberthal and Prof. Mary Gallagher, distinguished China scholars, and Dean Michael Barr at the University of Michigan, will share insights into the US-China landscape.

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Discussion

/ Switzerland

Ready for Take Off? (Zurich)

27 May 2019

7 - 9 p.m.

The world's biggest democracy goes to the polls. In conversation with two experts, James Crabtree and Ruth Kattumuri, we will look at the outcome of the elections in India and discuss the subsequent implications.

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Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Asia Society x Kita Yoga: Power Flow with Steffi

28 May 2019

6 - 7 p.m.

Immerse yourself in James Turrell's meditative light installation Yukaloo while moving through a powerful vinyasa yoga practice with Kita Yoga teacher and founder of Your Life Your Playground, Steffi Gonzales.

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Discussion

/ Switzerland

Democracy in Transition? (Geneva)

28 May 2019

6:15 - 7:45 p.m.

India After the General Election

Discussion

/ New York

India Decides: Making Sense of the 2019 General Election

29 May 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a discussion on the results of India's elections with experts Kanchan Chandra, Menaka Guruswamy, Tanvi Madan, Milan Vaishnav, and Robert Jenkins (moderator).

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Tour

/ Hong Kong

ASHK Members’ Guided Tour: The Mills

30 May 2019

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Join us in our upcoming visit to the Mills. In this tour, Mr. Ray Zee, Chief Designer, Nan Fung Development Ltd. will walk us through the old to the new from an architectural context. After the tour, stay for tea sampling at Man Cha Teas!

Panel Discussion

/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Trade in Trouble: How the Asia-Pacific Can Step Up and Lead Reforms

30 May 2019

4:30 - 7 p.m.

The launch of ASPI's latest report examining the Asia-Pacific trade landscape amid the U.S.-China trade war, the crisis at the WTO, and advancements in technology.

Texas

From Japanese Internment to "Travel Bans": A Discussion and Film Screening of "And Then They Came for Us" [SOLD OUT]

30 May 2019

5:45 - 8:30 p.m.

Join Asia Society Texas Center and the Asian American Bar Association of Houston for an insightful discussion about the cultural and political environment that ultimately enabled the internment of Japanese and Japanese-American residents.

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Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Asia Society x Kita Yoga: Mindful Flow with Nat

30 May 2019

6 - 7 p.m.

Immerse yourself in James Turrell's meditative light installation Yukaloo while going through a series of mindful movements to let go of tension, negative emotions and energy blocks with Kita Yoga teacher Natalie Soderstrom.

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Networking Event

/ Hong Kong

Gathering: Political Writing on Art and Culture

30 May 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Meet acclaimed curator Marian Pastor Roces in the launch of her essays Gathering: Political Writing on Art and Culture. She will be joined in conversation by ArtAsiaPacific’s deputy editor and deputy publisher HG Masters

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Performance

/ New York

Dancing My Truth

30 May 2019

7:30 - 9 p.m.

Asian-American dancers and choreographers share personal stories told though dance in short vignettes that share multiple perspectives.

Discussion

/ Hong Kong

Israel-Hong Kong: Women-to-Women Bridge

31 May 2019

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

How has women leadership transformed Israel and Hong Kong? Hear from Carrie Lam, Chief Executive, Hong Kong S.A.R., and senior leaders from SenseTime, Weizmann Institute of Science, Securities & Futures Commission and HKEX, amongs other.

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AsiaStore Event

/ New York

Asian American Designer Showcase: Melissa Lew

31 May 2019

12 - 3 p.m.

Award-winning artist and jewelry designer Melissa Lew attributes much of her design influence to her Chinese heritage. Join us as we showcase her latest pendant and notecard collections.

Tour

/ Northern California

"Then They Came for Me" Exhibit Tour & Picnic

01 Jun 2019

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join the Asia Society Young Professionals Group for this educational and poignant tour of the Then They Came for Me: Incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII and the Demise of Civil Liberties exhibit on Saturday, June 1st.

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Performance

/ Hong Kong

音樂遇上韓志勳

02 Jun 2019

2:30 - 5 p.m.

「音樂遇上韓志勳」是一個以展覽「光的故事：韓志勳」為概念譜寫之音樂新作公開徵集活動。這場3小時的音樂會將演出八首精選作品，並將邀請音樂及藝術界知名人士出席，及作出即場討論。這場3小時的音樂會將演出八首精選作品，並將邀請音樂及藝術界知名人士出席，及作出即場討論。參加之講者包括：韓志勳藝術伴侶兼太太，蔡仞姿；CASH主席，陳永華教授；聲音藝術家，楊嘉輝﹔「音樂遇上韓志勳」藝術總監，鄧樂妍博士。

Special Event

/ Korea

Special Ladies' Luncheon

03 Jun 2019

12 - 1:30 p.m.

Speaker & Topic TBD

Discussion

/ Switzerland

Connect Globally: Ronnie C. Chan [MEMBERS ONLY]

03 Jun 2019

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Connect globally: Asia Society Switzerland members have the opportunity to meet Ronnie C. Chan

Discussion

/ New York

ChinaFile Presents: Erasing History — Why Remember Tiananmen

03 Jun 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Nicholas Kristof, Zha Jianying, and Orville Schell reflect on how the events of June 4th, 1989 have been remembered and forgotten in the years since.

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Featured Videos

Current Affairs

/ New York

2019 Osborn Elliott Prize Awards Ceremony (Complete)

Following speeches by Maria Ressa and Marcus Brauchli, Edward Wong moderates a conversation with Associated Press journalists and 2019 Osborn Elliott Prize winners Yanan Wang and Marjorie Miller.

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