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National Chinese Language Conference 2018 - Salt Lake City, Utah - May 17-19, 2018

Performing Arts

Jugni Ji! Learn More About Asia Society's
10 Million Video View Man, Arif Lohar

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Detained Myanmar journalists Kyaw Soe Oo (C) and Wa Lone (R) talk to the media after making an appearance at their ongoing trial on February 14, 2018 in Yangon.

2018 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia

Imprisoned Reuters Reporters Win Oz Elliott Prize
for Stories on Anti-Rohingya Violence in Myanmar

Ye Aung Thu/AFP/Getty Images

Why Speak Chinese: Vote for the winning video on May 17!

Asia Society Policy Institute

Where Are China's Economic Reforms Headed?
Explore the China Dashboard's Latest Insights

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Shakyamuni Buddha. 15th century. Ngari (West Tibet). Pigments on cloth. MU-CIV/MAO “Giuseppe Tucci,” inv. 963/796. Image courtesy of the Museum of Civilisation/Museum of Oriental Art “Giuseppe Tucci,” Rome.

Asia Society Museum

A Guide to Decoding Buddhist
Symbolism in Tibetan Art

Shakyamuni Buddha. 15th century. Ngari (West Tibet). Image courtesy of the Museum of Civilisation/Museum of Oriental Art “Giuseppe Tucci,” Rome.

Asia Society Podcasts Global Carousel 2017

Performing Arts

Jugni Ji! Learn More About Asia Society's
10 Million Video View Man, Arif Lohar

2018 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia

Imprisoned Reuters Reporters Win Oz Elliott Prize
for Stories on Anti-Rohingya Violence in Myanmar

Asia Society Policy Institute

Where Are China's Economic Reforms Headed?
Explore the China Dashboard's Latest Insights

Asia Society Museum

A Guide to Decoding Buddhist
Symbolism in Tibetan Art

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Asia Society Museum

Presenting acclaimed exhibitions like 'Unknown Tibet,' 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.

How 9/11 Changed the Trajectory of Immigration Legislation in the United States

Tereza Lee discusses why the DREAM Act and similar immigrant-friendly legislation struggle to get passed.

First 'DREAMer' Tereza Lee on the Importance of Listening to the Next Generation

The original inspiration for the DREAM Act shares advice on staying hopeful in uncertain times.

The Politics of Dehumanization

From Israel/Palestine to the Syrian refugee crisis, author Ian Bremmer argues that a willingness to "dehumanize" others has become more prevalent.

Stephanie Ji Won Park: Undocumented Immigrants Should Be 'Unashamed and Empowered'

The DACA activist says that she wishes that her parents were "not taught by our society to feel shame and to feel at fault for our status."

'Chemistry' Writer Weike Wang on Redefining the Coming of Age Novel

The novelist talks about the word chemistry, her writing process, and the universality of "Asian American" themes.

Exactly How Powerful Is North Korea?

Despite the country's formidable military and diplomatic footprint, the Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index ranks North Korea low because of its weakness in other measures of power.

AsiaStore Wins Museum Store Association Award for ‘Singapore Design Now’

Retail Showcase at Asia Society Recognized by the Museum Store Association

Asia Society Announces Three Finalists for 2018 Osborn Elliott Journalism Prize

Teams from Associated Press, Reuters, and Rappler recognized for "shedding light on egregious behavior by people in power against people who were largely powerless."

Asia Society Japan Partners With International House of Japan

The partnership will involve collaboration in terms of programming, and office space for a first-ever Asia Society center in Japan.

Asia Society Experts: Bolton, Pompeo Appointments Mean Bumpier Road for Asia Policy

Lindsey Ford from the Asia Society Policy Institute, and Isaac Stone Fish from the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society, say changes will be most visible in the administration's approach toward North Korea.

Former Trade Diplomat: U.S.-China Trade War Looming

Wendy Cutler, former acting deputy U.S. Trade Representative, says the administration has made U.S. protectionism, rather than China's malfeasance, the focus of the story.

Education Leaders Share Best Practices at Global Competence Symposium in Tokyo

The symposium shared key findings from Teaching for Global Competence in a Rapidly Changing World, a new publication from the Center for Global Education and OECD.

Upcoming Events

Workshop

/ Hong Kong

愛‧藝術調查員

20 May 2018

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

這是一個專為兒童和家長一同參加的工作坊，以“調查” 愛話：羅伯特印第安納與亞洲的展覽作品，並在藝術館中進行互動活動。

Film

/ Northern California

First Kitchen: Bloodline with Chef Tu David Phu

20 May 2018

5 - 7 p.m.

Join ASNC at CAAMFest 2018 for a fun evening of food and film

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Discussion

/ Northern California

The Future of Shared Mobility

22 May 2018

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Experts discuss ride sharing, bike sharing, and integration into the existing transportation ecosystem

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Film

/ Switzerland

«The Other Half of the Sky»

22 May 2018

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Asia Society Switzerland hosts the screening of a multiple times nominated documentary, shown at various film festivals worldwide and in presence of the director himself, Patrik Soergel.

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Film

/ Northern California

"A Little Wisdom" at CAAMFest 2018

22 May 2018

8:30 - 10 p.m.

ASNC co-presents this film about two brothers in Nepal

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Lecture

/ Korea

Is Quantum-leap Possible in the Upcoming North Korean Development Process?

23 May 2018

12 - 1:30 p.m.

Wonjae Lee, CEO, LAB 2050

Special Event

/ New York

2018 Osborn Elliott Prize Luncheon and Discussion

23 May 2018

12 - 2 p.m.

Asia Society to honor Reuters' Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo for Excellence in Journalism on Asia

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Discussion

/ Global Talent Initiatives

Transforming Asian Employee & Business Resource Groups

23 May 2018

1 - 2 p.m.

Join us for a live webinar with HBO and Neilson discussing how they are leveraging and advancing female Asian talent.

Networking Event

/ Philippines

Asia Society Conversations: Why Care About Culture?

23 May 2018

7 - 9 p.m.

For the fourth Conversation this year, Asia Society Philippines is tackling the concept of Cultural Adaptation.

Panel Discussion

/ Australia

Media Talks: China in the Media

24 May 2018

6 - 7 p.m.

Asia Society X Walkley Foundation presents a public discussion on the complexities of media in and about China.

Discussion

/ New York

How Meditation Benefits Business

24 May 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

The chairman and CEO of Aetna, Inc. will discuss the benefits of meditation and mindfulness in the workplace with New York Times' David Gelles.

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Symposium

/ Hong Kong

The Silk Road and the Art of the Tibetan Plateau Forum — Pāla Art and its Influence in China / 青藏高原絲路與藝術論壇 — 波羅藝術與中國

26 May 2018

8:40 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

A two-day forum focusing on the study of Buddhist relics, the artistic styles and archaeological discoveries in the core areas of the Silk Road such as the five Central Asian countries, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China and Nepal.

Workshop

/ Hong Kong

勁揪字體創作

27 May 2018

2:15 - 4:30 p.m.

這個工作坊，觀眾可親身接觸「勁揪體」設計師Kit Man，聽聽他的創作生活。參加者更會在他的指導下，創作自己的「勁揪體」。

Discussion

/ Switzerland

The Korean Peninsula and the Changing Global Security Landscape (in Zurich)

29 May 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

The situation on the Korean Peninsula is now more than ever a matter of international interest. While much is still speculation, we might be able to shed some light on these pressing questions with North Korea expert John Park.

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Discussion

/ Switzerland

The Korean Peninsula and the Changing Global Security Landscape (in Basel)

30 May 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

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Symposium

/ Hong Kong

Digital Challenges to the International System

31 May 2018

4:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Leaders in academia, industry and not-for-profits will discuss pressing international affairs.

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Film

/ Texas

HAAPI Film Festival Opening Night: “Signature Move”

31 May 2018

7 - 10 p.m.

Join Asia Society Texas Center and OCA Greater Houston for a screening of Signature Move to open the 2018 Houston Asian American Pacific Islander (HAAPI) Film Festival.

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Discussion

/ Center for Global Education

#GlobalEdChat: No Poverty (SDG 1)

31 May 2018

8 - 9 p.m.

Join the Center for Global Education weekly on Thursdays for a Twitter chat on global education topics. This week's chat is part of a series on teaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on Goal 1: No Poverty.

Performance

/ Texas