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2019 Diversity and Marketing Leadership Summit

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2019 Diversity & Marketing Leadership Summit
May 15-16 · New York City
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What To Expect From a Nuclear North Korea
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Olympic Medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani Among
Honorees at Glamorous Los Angeles Gala
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Asia Society Policy Institute

Strength in Numbers: How a Collaborative Approach
Can Help Address China's Economic Model
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Asia Society Northern California

Asia Game Changers Receive Awards at
Inspiring San Francisco Celebration
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2019 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards in Hong Kong

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Pioneering Artists Feted at Asia Arts
Game Changer Awards in Hong Kong
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Yo-Yo Ma and T. M. Krishna Come Together
for a Spontaneous Performance in Mumbai
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Global Talent Initiatives

2019 Diversity & Marketing Leadership Summit
May 15-16 · New York City
LEARN MORE

Policy

What To Expect From a Nuclear North Korea
ISSUE PAPER

Asia Society Southern California

Olympic Medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani Among
Honorees at Glamorous Los Angeles Gala
PHOTOS

Asia Society Policy Institute

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

Asia Society Northern California

Asia Game Changers Receive Awards at
Inspiring San Francisco Celebration
PHOTOS

Asia Society Museum

Pioneering Artists Feted at Asia Arts
Game Changer Awards in Hong Kong
PHOTOS

Performing Arts

Yo-Yo Ma and T. M. Krishna Come Together
for a Spontaneous Performance in Mumbai
WATCH

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Asia 21 Young Leaders

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

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

4 Questions About the Indian Election

As the world's largest election moves forward, here’s everything you need to know about the vote and its potential impact.

Excerpt: The Revolutionary Barons of the Sea

An excerpt from author Steven Ujifusa's book 'Barons of the Sea: And Their Race to Build the World's Fastest Clipper Ship.'

Asia Inside Out Podcast: Examining Modi's Foreign Policy

On the eve of India's election, Daniel Russel spoke to S. Jaishankar, India's former foreign secretary, about the Modi government's foreign policy.

Asia Abridged Podcast: Japan's Unheralded Opportunities

Economist Jesper Koll explains his counterintuitive take on Japan's prospects, which he insists are improving — particularly for its youth.

The Crisis of Thailand’s Junta Rule

With the deck stacked against it, the post-election government is almost certain to be weak and ineffective. Will that lead to another constitutional crisis?

Asia Abridged Podcast: How Will 'Crazy Rich Asians' Change the Entertainment Industry?

Whether it’s on the silver screen, a television screen or your computer screen, Asian and Asian American talent have reached mainstream status in Hollywood.

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

AsiaStore Event

/ New York

Jewelmer South Sea Pearl Collection

23 Apr 2019

12 - 3 p.m.

Jewelmer presents their 2019 collection of South Sea pearl jewelry. Exceptional South Sea pearls are the centerpieces to the Jewelmer brand, which showcases French design paired with Asian sensibilities.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Asia Society x Kita Yoga: Yin Flow with Nat

23 Apr 2019

6 - 7 p.m.

Immerse yourself in a meditative light installation while doing a meditation and yin yoga flow with Kita Yoga teacher and holistic health coach Natalie Soderstrom.

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Panel Discussion

/ Texas

Mindfulness and Aging: The Link between Mind and Body

23 Apr 2019

6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Join Asia Society and AARP as we discuss the link between mind and body in the context of health and aging and how mindfulness can improve healthy living, particularly among older populations.

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Panel Discussion

/ Japan

Arts Committee Breakfast Series #3 |Panel Discussion – “How do you Make It in Today’s Art World"

24 Apr 2019

8 - 9:30 a.m.

The panel discussion will be led by Chris Wells, co-chair of the Arts Committee to understand what challenges young artists today are facing to making it as an artist.

Meet the Author

/ Texas

Breakfast and Conversation with Dr. Michael Mandelbaum: "The Rise and Fall of Peace on Earth"

24 Apr 2019

8 - 9:30 a.m.

Join Asia Society Texas Center for a light breakfast and conversation with Dr. Michael Mandelbaum, who will discuss his recent book "The Rise and Fall of Peace on Earth."

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Discussion

/ New York

Iran: Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif [INVITATION ONLY]

24 Apr 2019

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a special event with H.E. Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, for a discussion on Iran with Josette Sheeran, President and CEO of the Asia Society.
This event is by invitation only.

AsiaStore Event

/ New York

Woven Silks of Laos with Carol Cassidy

24 Apr 2019

12 - 3:30 p.m.

Lao Textiles founder Carol Cassidy creates magnificent silk weavings that preserve traditional techniques while incorporating modern sensibilities.

Lecture

/ Korea

Asia Society Korea 2019 Monthly Luncheon

24 Apr 2019

12 - 1:30 p.m.

Mr. Marc Knapper, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Japan and Korea
After Hanoi: US-ROK and US-Japan Relations Following the February Summit

Panel Discussion

/ Hong Kong

Design Trust / RCA Design Curation Public Lecture

24 Apr 2019

5:45 - 8 p.m.

Design Trust/ RCA Fellowship IN DESIGN CURATION will present latest research about curatorial practice and theory in relation to existing and emergent design disciplines, and its place within the interdisciplinary curatorial field.

Discussion

/ New York

The Revolutionary Barons of the Sea

24 Apr 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Nautical historian Steven Ujifusa discusses the invention of the clipper ship with Asia Society President Emeritus Nick Platt

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Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Members’ Culinary Demonstration: Slow Cooked Chicken Breast with Mushroom Sauce

24 Apr 2019

6:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Together with EAGAA, Asia Society Hong Kong Center brings you the next culinary demonstration on how to prepare slow cooked chicken breast with mushroom chicken sauce. Join us to find out more.

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Performance

/ India

Cultural Diplomacy & Chiragh - A Light in the Dark

25 Apr 2019

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

A conversation on cultural diplomacy and music as a unifying medium with Nirupama Rao, Dr. Ahmad Sarmast, Viswa Subbaraman and Mini Menon; followed by a special perfomance by an ensemble of SASO musicians

Meet the Artist

/ Hong Kong

From Hong Kong to the Oscars: a discussion with Ruby Yang 從香港到奥斯卡：和楊紫燁對談

25 Apr 2019

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Meet Ruby Yang, Oscar-winning filmmaker and listen to her interesting stories making her documentaries. 了解楊紫燁導成為製片人的心路歷程，獲頒奧斯卡獎項的想法，以及製作紀錄片過程中的有趣故事事。大家萬物錯過！

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Asia Society x Kita Yoga: Vinyasa Flow with Nikita

25 Apr 2019

6 - 7 p.m.

Immerse yourself in a meditative light installation while doing a meditation and vinyasa yoga flow with Kita Yoga founder Nikita Ramchandani.

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Tour

/ Switzerland

Space in Time

26 Apr 2019

12 - 1:15 p.m.

Asia Society Switzerland invites you to a guided art tour with Gabriela Blumer Kamp on contemporary miniature paintings from Pakistan at the Rietberg Museum, Zurich.

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Performance

/ New York

Zila Khan's Rumi Yatra

26 Apr 2019

8 - 9:30 p.m.

Indian classical singer Zila Khan's Rumi Yatra takes audiences on a journey through India’s treasured musical landscape, through the prism of Rumi’s philosophy.

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Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Teaching Night by Elie Wiesel: A One-day Workshop for Educators

27 Apr 2019

8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This workshop prepares teachers to interweave a literary analysis of Elie Wiesel’s powerful and poignant memoir with an exploration of the relevant historical context underlying Wiesel’s experience.

Class

/ Texas

Compassion Week: A Yoga Nidra Compassion Meditation

28 Apr 2019

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Yoga Nidra, an ancient guided meditation technique originating in India approximately 1,000 B.C.E., effortlessly quiets the mind and allows the body deep restoration, balance, and improved well-being.

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Briefing

/ Northern California

Roundtable: Asia 21 Young Leader Anam Zakaria

29 Apr 2019

4 - 6 p.m.

Apr 29: For members only, including President's Circle and Asia 21 Alumni

Meet the Author

/ New York

Mappillai: An Italian son-in-law in India

29 Apr 2019

6 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a book talk and signing with author Carlo Pizzati, appearing in conversation with creative writing professor Eli Gottlieb. Featuring opening remarks by Consul General of Italy in New York Francesco Genuardi.

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Policy

Strength in Numbers: How To Deal With China's State-Led Economic Model

A new issue paper published by the Asia Society Policy Institute argues that the U.S. should employ a collaborative approach to dealing with China's state-led economic model.

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