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Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump in Singapore

Asia Abridged Podcast

A 'Bonanza' for Kim Jong Un
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Asia Society Policy Institute

Trump, Kim, and North Korea: Deal or No Deal?
Featuring Daniel Russel and Wendy Sherman
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Reconciling Expectations With Reality
in a Transitioning Myanmar
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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

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Performing Arts

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

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Asia Society Policy Institute

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

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Asia Society Podcasts Global Carousel 2017

Asia Abridged Podcast

A 'Bonanza' for Kim Jong Un
LISTEN

Asia Society Policy Institute

Trump, Kim, and North Korea: Deal or No Deal?
Featuring Daniel Russel and Wendy Sherman
WATCH NOW

Asia Society Policy Institute

Reconciling Expectations With Reality
in a Transitioning Myanmar
READ THE ISSUE PAPER

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

Performing Arts

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

Asia Society Policy Institute

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

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Asia Society Museum

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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.

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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.

Meet The Woman Shattering Stereotypes in New York's Competitive Lion Dancing Scene

One of Chinatown's few female lion dancers, Sara Lai, discusses the often forgotten art of training to be a "lion head."

What's Next for U.S.-China Economic Relations?

Arthur Kroeber discusses why "reform" is no longer the correct lens through which to view China's economy — and what Beijing thinks about President Trump.

Asia Abridged Podcast: A 'Bonanza' for Kim Jong Un

Daniel Russel and Wendy Sherman explain how North Korea walked away as the big winner in Tuesday's summit with President Trump in Singapore.

Experts: Singapore Summit's Big Winners Are North Korea, South Korea, and China

Not included? The United States.

'Paradigm Shift' or 'Nothing Burger'? Asia Society Reacts to the Trump/Kim Summit

Kevin Rudd, Lindsey Ford, and others share their thoughts about Tuesday's historic meeting of the U.S. and North Korean leaders.

What Facebook Does — And Doesn't — Tell Us About Myanmar

Rather than help the isolated Southeast Asian country solve its problems, the social network has instead amplified them. But Myanmar's challenges go far beyond Facebook.

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.

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.

Upcoming Events

Class

/ Texas

Tai Chi with Henderson Smith: Level I Wu Dang Tai Chi

11 Jun 2018

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Want to release some stress this summer? Asia Society’s Tai Chi classes with Henderson Smith exercise both the mind and body using a practice that anyone can enjoy and benefit from.

Class

/ Texas

Tai Chi with Henderson Smith: Level 2 Wu Dang Tai Chi

11 Jun 2018

7:45 - 8:45 p.m.

Want to release some stress this summer? Asia Society’s Tai Chi classes with Henderson Smith exercise both the mind and body using a practice that anyone can enjoy and benefit from.

Performance

/ Hong Kong

Forever Bernstein

24 Jun 2018

1:45 - 5:15 p.m.

Few musical figures of the past century have generated such excitement or maintained so large a legacy as America’s multitasking maestro Leonard Bernstein.

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Texas

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

25 Jun 2018

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

STORYTELLING TRADITIONS: Weave together ancient Indian dances, Chinese music, and Japanese drumming to bring your own stories to life!

Lecture

/ Hong Kong

Pollock, Rothko and Still: Titans of Abstract Expressionism

25 Jun 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

In this seminar, Dr. David Anfam explores the works of abstract expressionism from Pollock, Rothko and Still.

Discussion

/ Switzerland

Do We Need a New Asia Strategy?

25 Jun 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join the German Ambassador Dr. Norbert Riedel and Swiss Ambassador Johannes Matyassy for a discussion about how the Asian policies of Germany and Switzerland compare and what can be learned from each other.

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Lecture

/ Hong Kong

抽象表現主義三傑：波洛克，羅斯科與斯蒂爾

25 Jun 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

大衛·安凡教授將深入剖析這三位藝術大師彼此的相近概念，卻截然不同的繪畫方式，講述他們對「抽象繪畫」的反思與探索觀點，如何持續啟迪當下的藝術創作。

Special Event

/ Australia

Leaders on Asia Address| H.E. Suresh Prabhu, India

26 Jun 2018

2 - 4 p.m.

Join Asia Society and UNSW at the historic Mint in Sydney for this major public address by H.E. Suresh Prabu, India's Minister for Commerce and Industry.

Lecture

/ Asia Society Policy Institute

U.S.-China Relations, North Korea and the Future of the Global Order

26 Jun 2018

5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Singapore event featuring Kevin Rudd on the major challenges facing the Asia-Pacific region.

Panel Discussion

/ India

Two to Tango - Are Partnerships in Education the Future?

26 Jun 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Shaheen Mistri and Amitav Virmani will be in conversation with Gaurav Singh to explore the potential and feasibility of the public - private partnership model in education policy in India.

Film

/ Hong Kong

Hamilton’s America

26 Jun 2018

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Asia’s premiere screening of the documentary film Hamilton’s America.

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Panel Discussion

/ Hong Kong

Purpose, Incorporated: Turning Cause Into Your Competitive Advantage

27 Jun 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Purpose, Incorporated is an in-depth exploration of today’s growing shift from traditional free market capitalism to the deep integration of purpose into the values and business model of companies.

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Film

/ Hong Kong

Ritoma 仁多瑪

28 Jun 2018

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

In this film screening, nomads of Ritoma put together a basketball team in hopes to win a tournament.

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Tour

/ Northern California

Chinatown Tour & Dim Sum

30 Jun 2018

1 - 4:15 p.m.

Join ASNC's Young Professionals Group for a day of exploration and culinary treats!

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AsiaStore Event

/ New York

Life Is Good with Yvette Fernandez and Isabel Roxas

30 Jun 2018

2 - 4 p.m.

Author Yvette Fernandez and Illustrator Isabel Roxas discuss their new children's book. A beautiful tale of family life and loss.

Film

/ Hong Kong

Hamilton’s America

04 Jul 2018

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The second screening of the documentary film Hamilton’s America.

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Film

/ Hong Kong

A Visit to the Star of Hope: Coffee with Robert Indiana

06 Jul 2018

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

An intimate visit with one of America’s foremost contemporary artists, the film offers a glimpse inside the life and career of the artist who gave us the iconic image LOVE.

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Texas

ExploreAsia: Culture Camp for Kids

09 Jul 2018

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

SUPERHEROES OF ASIA: Join us for an action-packed week filled with heroes and villains from Asian lore, including the Monkey King, the demon Ravana, and the Crane Princess.

Film

/ Hong Kong

Philip Guston: A Life Lived

12 Jul 2018

6:45 - 8 p.m.

A documentary that traces the life of one of America’s leading abstract expressionists.

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Panel Discussion

/ Hong Kong

The Rise of Public Art in Hong Kong

15 Jul 2018

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Spend a Sunday afternoon at our facilities with a cup of coffee and a discussion on how Hong Kong is becoming the city for public art.

In Memory of Sheila M. Platt

If you would like to honor the life of Sheila Maynard Platt with a gift to the Sheila and Nicholas Platt Endowment for Public Policy Programs at the Asia Society, please click here.