Asia Society Skip to main content
  • Arts
    • Asia Society Museum
      • Visit
      • Exhibitions
      • Programs
      • Learn
      • Support
    • Arts & Museum Summit
    • Asia Arts Game Changer Awards
      • About
      • Honorees
      • Ceremonies
      • Photos
      • Support
    • Creative Voices of Muslim Asia
      • Resources
      • Exhibitions
      • Videos
    • Film
    • Literature
    • Performing Arts
  • Education
    • Center for Global Education
      • Professional Development
      • Educator Resources
      • Our Ideas
      • Asia Society at Home
      • Education For Equity
      • About
  • Policy
    • Asia Society Policy Institute
      • Topics
      • Regions
      • Events
      • About
      • Support Us
    • Center on U.S.-China Relations
      • Home
      • About
      • Projects
      • Reports
      • Past Events
      • ChinaFile
  • Initiatives
    • Arts
      • Arts & Museum Summit
      • Asia Arts Game Changer Awards
      • Asia Society Museum: The Asia Arts & Museum Network
      • Creative Voices of Muslim Asia
      • U.S.-China Museum Summit
      • U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit
    • Education
      • Center for Global Education
      • China Learning Initiatives
      • Global Cities Education Network
      • Global Learning Beyond School
      • International Studies Schools Network
    • Leadership
      • Asia Game Changer Awards
      • Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative
      • Global Talent Initiatives
      • U.S.-China Dialogue
    • Policy
      • Asia Society Policy Institute
      • Center on U.S.-China Relations
    • Sustainability
      • Coal + ICe
  • Countries & Regions
    • Column One
      • Afghanistan

      • American Samoa

      • Armenia
      • Australia
      • Azerbaijan
      • Bahrain
      • Bangladesh

      • Bhutan

      • Brunei

      • Cambodia

      • Central Asia
      • China
      • Cook Islands

      • Cyprus
      • East Asia
      • East Timor
      • Fiji

      • French Polynesia

      • Georgia

      • Guam
    • Column Two
      • Hong Kong
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Israel
      • Japan
      • Jordan
      • Kazakhstan
      • Kiribati
      • Kuwait

      • Kyrgyzstan
      • Laos
      • Lebanon
      • Macau
      • Malaysia
      • Maldives
      • Marshall Islands
      • Micronesia

      • Mongolia

    • Column Three
      • Myanmar

      • Nauru

      • Nepal

      • New Caledonia

      • New Zealand

      • Niue
      • North Korea

      • Northern Marianas
      • Oceania
      • Oman

      • Pakistan

      • Palau
      • Palestine

      • Papua New Guinea
      • Philippines
      • Qatar

      • Samoa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Singapore

      • Solomon Islands

    • Column Four
      • South Asia
      • Southeast Asia
      • South Korea
      • Sri Lanka
      • Syria
      • Taiwan
      • Tajikistan
      • Thailand
      • Tibet
      • Tokelau
      • Tonga
      • Turkey

      • Turkmenistan

      • Tuvalu
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Uzbekistan
      • Vanuatu
      • Vietnam
      • Wallis and Futuna
      • West Asia
      • Yemen
  • Current Affairs
    • Topics
      • Business
      • Environment
      • Governance
    • Programming
      • Beyond the Headlines
      • Business of Asia
    • Center on U.S.-China Relations
      • Home
      • About
      • Projects
      • Reports
      • Past Events
      • ChinaFile
  • Look & Listen
    • Asia Blog
    • ChinaFile
    • Podcasts
    • Video Gallery
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events
  • Visit
    • Visit Us
      • Hong Kong
      • New York
      • Texas
    • Global Network
      • Australia
      • India
      • Japan
      • Korea
      • Northern California
      • Philippines
      • Southern California
      • Switzerland
      • Washington, DC
  • About
    • About Asia Society
    • Inclusion & Diversity
    • Mission & History
    • Co-Chairs and Trustees
    • Senior Leadership
    • Global Staff
    • Experts & Fellows
    • Global Council
    • Careers
    • Interns and Volunteers
    • Financial Statements
    • For the Media
      • Press Releases
  • Support
    • The Campaign for Asia Society
    • Corporate Engagement
      • Business Council
      • Global Talent and Diversity Council
      • Rising Executives Network
      • Enhancements to Membership
      • Corporate Membership
      • Global Corporate Leaders
    • Membership
    • Donate
Search
Search
  • Arts
    • Asia Society Museum
      • Visit
      • Exhibitions
      • Programs
      • Learn
      • Support
    • Arts & Museum Summit
    • Asia Arts Game Changer Awards
      • About
      • Honorees
      • Ceremonies
      • Photos
      • Support
    • Creative Voices of Muslim Asia
      • Resources
      • Exhibitions
      • Videos
    • Film
    • Literature
    • Performing Arts
  • Education
    • Center for Global Education
      • Professional Development
      • Educator Resources
      • Our Ideas
      • Asia Society at Home
      • Education For Equity
      • About
  • Policy
    • Asia Society Policy Institute
      • Topics
      • Regions
      • Events
      • About
      • Support Us
    • Center on U.S.-China Relations
      • Home
      • About
      • Projects
      • Reports
      • Past Events
      • ChinaFile
  • Initiatives
    • Arts
      • Arts & Museum Summit
      • Asia Arts Game Changer Awards
      • Asia Society Museum: The Asia Arts & Museum Network
      • Creative Voices of Muslim Asia
      • U.S.-China Museum Summit
      • U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit
    • Education
      • Center for Global Education
      • China Learning Initiatives
      • Global Cities Education Network
      • Global Learning Beyond School
      • International Studies Schools Network
    • Leadership
      • Asia Game Changer Awards
      • Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative
      • Global Talent Initiatives
      • U.S.-China Dialogue
    • Policy
      • Asia Society Policy Institute
      • Center on U.S.-China Relations
    • Sustainability
      • Coal + ICe
  • Countries & Regions
    • Column One
      • Afghanistan

      • American Samoa

      • Armenia
      • Australia
      • Azerbaijan
      • Bahrain
      • Bangladesh

      • Bhutan

      • Brunei

      • Cambodia

      • Central Asia
      • China
      • Cook Islands

      • Cyprus
      • East Asia
      • East Timor
      • Fiji

      • French Polynesia

      • Georgia

      • Guam
    • Column Two
      • Hong Kong
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Israel
      • Japan
      • Jordan
      • Kazakhstan
      • Kiribati
      • Kuwait

      • Kyrgyzstan
      • Laos
      • Lebanon
      • Macau
      • Malaysia
      • Maldives
      • Marshall Islands
      • Micronesia

      • Mongolia

    • Column Three
      • Myanmar

      • Nauru

      • Nepal

      • New Caledonia

      • New Zealand

      • Niue
      • North Korea

      • Northern Marianas
      • Oceania
      • Oman

      • Pakistan

      • Palau
      • Palestine

      • Papua New Guinea
      • Philippines
      • Qatar

      • Samoa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Singapore

      • Solomon Islands

    • Column Four
      • South Asia
      • Southeast Asia
      • South Korea
      • Sri Lanka
      • Syria
      • Taiwan
      • Tajikistan
      • Thailand
      • Tibet
      • Tokelau
      • Tonga
      • Turkey

      • Turkmenistan

      • Tuvalu
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Uzbekistan
      • Vanuatu
      • Vietnam
      • Wallis and Futuna
      • West Asia
      • Yemen
  • Current Affairs
    • Topics
      • Business
      • Environment
      • Governance
    • Programming
      • Beyond the Headlines
      • Business of Asia
    • Center on U.S.-China Relations
      • Home
      • About
      • Projects
      • Reports
      • Past Events
      • ChinaFile
  • Look & Listen
    • Asia Blog
    • ChinaFile
    • Podcasts
    • Video Gallery
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events
  • Visit
    • Visit Us
      • Hong Kong
      • New York
      • Texas
    • Global Network
      • Australia
      • India
      • Japan
      • Korea
      • Northern California
      • Philippines
      • Southern California
      • Switzerland
      • Washington, DC
  • About
    • About Asia Society
    • Inclusion & Diversity
    • Mission & History
    • Co-Chairs and Trustees
    • Senior Leadership
    • Global Staff
    • Experts & Fellows
    • Global Council
    • Careers
    • Interns and Volunteers
    • Financial Statements
    • For the Media
      • Press Releases
  • Support
    • The Campaign for Asia Society
    • Corporate Engagement
      • Business Council
      • Global Talent and Diversity Council
      • Rising Executives Network
      • Enhancements to Membership
      • Corporate Membership
      • Global Corporate Leaders
    • Membership
    • Donate
Asia Society at the Movies
Still from 'Better Days.'
Asia Society President Kevin Rudd
Asia Society Policy Institute

ASPI Ranked in Top 1 Percent
of Global Think Tanks

Ellen Wallop/Asia Society
ASPI Notes For The Biden Administration
Asia Society Policy Institute

ASPI Notes for the Biden Administration
READ THE REPORT

Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Asia Society Magazine: The Year No One Saw Coming
COVID-19 Micrograph
Asia 21 Young Leaders Virtual Summit

Life After the Pandemic: Building
Sustainable and Resilient Futures

WATCH ON-DEMAND NOW

Phanie/Alamy
Asia Society Triennial | We Do Not Dream Alone
The COVID New (Ab)Normal
Getty Images
Asia Society Policy Institute

ASPI Ranked in Top 1 Percent
of Global Think Tanks

Asia Society Policy Institute

ASPI Notes for the Biden Administration
READ THE REPORT

Asia 21 Young Leaders Virtual Summit

Life After the Pandemic: Building
Sustainable and Resilient Futures

WATCH ON-DEMAND NOW

Policy
Standing in Solidarity with the Asian and Asian American Community

On Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S.

"We stand in solidarity with the Asian and Asian American community in the ongoing fight against racism," Asia Society President Kevin Rudd said. Read the entire statement.
Asia Society Online-Only Programs

Join Our Global Online-Only Programs

With in-person events suspended at many of our locations, we have moved our global programming online. Click for our complete webcast calendar.
George Shultz

Remembering George Shultz, 1920-2021

George P. Shultz, who died on Feb. 6 six weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday, is best known for his distinguished career in government — but he was also a treasured member of the Asia Society family.
Biden Xi

How to Keep U.S. and China 'Short of War'

Kevin Rudd in Foreign Affairs: "No matter what strategies the two sides pursue or what events unfold, the tension between the United States and China will grow, and competition will intensify; it is inevitable. War, however, is not."
Brahma

Donate to Asia Society

Like many in our global community, Asia Society faces significant financial impact due to the coronavirus crisis. Please consider supporting our work with a donation.
American Voter Attitudes

U.S.-China Climate Cooperation?

A new ASPI report shows that a majority of American voters sees climate change as the most important issue for the U.S. and China to cooperate on — more so than tackling COVID-19.

Videos

View All

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Current Affairs
The Rise of ‘Dehumanizing’ Anti-Asian Racism in the U.S.
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Arts
Art Over Lunch – Cocktails Edition: Studio Visit With Ghiora Aharoni
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Current Affairs
Beyond the Vaccine: Public Health System’s Revival in India
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Business
YGT Talk – Climate Fintech and The Future of ESG Investing
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Arts
Asia Society at the Movies: 'Better Days' Q&A With Director Derek Tsang and Discussion on Bullying
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Current Affairs
'Industrialization in Indonesia Will Not Happen Overnight'
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Lifestyle
Family Day: Virtual Lunar New Year
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Policy
Myanmar's Democracy Was About More Than Aung San Suu Kyi
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Policy
Three Reasons Why Myanmar's Military Launched a Coup
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Policy
The Coup in Myanmar: What Happened and What’s Next
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Policy
Forecast 2021 Keynote: The Future of U.S.' China Policy Under the Biden Administration
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Current Affairs
Explainer | Dr. Melissa Crouch on the Myanmar Coup
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Arts
Asia Society at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Education
Addressing Race, Racism, and Social Justice in World Language Classrooms
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Policy
Building Blocks: A Sectoral Approach to Asia-Pacific Trade
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Current Affairs
An Interview With Ambassador Ersin Erçin
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Current Affairs
Women as Agents of Change in an Interdependent World
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Current Affairs
An Interview With Ambassador Simon Smith
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Arts
Building Bridges Through Music: Beethoven in Beijing
Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
Policy
Nature and Nurture: How the Biden Administration Can Advance Ties With India
View All Videos

Upcoming Events

View All

Online
Hong Kong

Episode 27: Conversation with Professor Benjamin Cowling

16 Feb 2021
3 - 4 p.m.
Hong Kong Time
Calculate your local time »
In episode 27, we commemorate the one year anniversary of our ongoing coronavirus webinar series by hosting again our inaugural speaker last February, Professor Benjamin Cowling, Head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Register Now
Online
Briefing
 /  Northern California

Executive Roundtable on Asia’s Views of U.S. President Biden and How the Region Could Work with the New Administration

16 Feb 2021
4:30 - 6 p.m.
San Francisco Time
Calculate your local time »
Asia Society Northern California will host a private Executive Roundtable on February 16 with the Honorable Kevin Rudd.
Online
Discussion
 /  Switzerland

The Myanmar Coup: Three Weeks Later

18 Feb 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Zurich Time
Calculate your local time »
How is the atmosphere on-site in Myanmar? What course of action has the military taken by now? What is important to better understand the military junta? And what is to be expected on the different fronts?
Register Now
Online
Hong Kong

Christopher K. Ho in Conversation With Willem Molesworth

18 Feb 2021
7 - 8 p.m.
Hong Kong Time
Calculate your local time »
Willem Molesworth, Director of de Sarthe gallery, will join Christopher to talk about identity, pre- and post-COVID transnationalism, internationally recurrent signs and symbols, cultural hegemony.
Online
Hong Kong

Members’ Zoom Tour: Tracing the Fragments Exhibition

19 Feb 2021
6 - 7 p.m.
Hong Kong Time
Calculate your local time »
K11 Art Foundation and Q Contemporary are thrilled to co-present ‘Tracing the Fragments’, a collaborative collection of prominent Central Eastern European and Chinese contemporary artworks.
Register Now
Online
Meet the Author
 /  Switzerland

Survival Society: Pure Invention

22 Feb 2021
10 - 11 a.m.
Zurich Time
Calculate your local time »
Authro Matt Alt details the history of how Japanese pop culture become the soft power vehicle that it is and the defining factors behind it.
Register Now
Online
Discussion
 /  Southern California

COVID-19: Medical Divide

22 Feb 2021
4 - 5 p.m.
Los Angeles Time
Calculate your local time »
Join Dr. Michelle Ann Williams , Elaine Batchlor and Connie Chung Joe for a discussion on the unequal impact of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minorities.
Register Now
Online
Hong Kong

Survival Society: Pure Invention author Matt Alt on how our pandemic lives were 'Made in Japan'

22 Feb 2021
5 - 6 p.m.
Hong Kong Time
Calculate your local time »
Matt Alt is the author of Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World, a cultural detective story and history of modern life told through the lens of Japanese consumer products.
Register Now
Online
Meet the Author
 /  Philippines

Survival Society: Matt Alt

22 Feb 2021
5 - 6 p.m.
Makati City Time
Calculate your local time »
Join Asia Society with Matt Alt, author of “Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World”, as he takes us through the lens of Japanese consumer products that transformed our lives.
Register Now
Online
Meet the Author
 /  Japan

Survival Society: Pure Invention author Matt Alt on how our pandemic lives were 'Made in Japan'

22 Feb 2021
6 - 7 p.m.
Tokyo Time
Calculate your local time »
Asia Society is delighted to invite, Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World, to our webcast from Tokyo reaching out to our global centers.
Register Now
Online
Meet the Author
 /  Australia

Survival Society: Made in Japan

22 Feb 2021
8 - 9 p.m.
Sydney Time
Calculate your local time »
Join Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World, to hear his unique perspectives of Japanese pop culture and how it has influenced our pandemic lives. Streaming live from Tokyo.
Online
Briefing
 /  Northern California

Executive Roundtable on The Next Leap of Growth in the Indian Economy with Manoj Kohli

23 Feb 2021
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
San Francisco Time
Calculate your local time »
Asia Society Northern California will host a private Executive Roundtable on February 23 with Manoj Kohli. Learn more about Manoj Kohli and his take on growth strategies for the Indian economy.
Online
Discussion
 /  New York

[MEMBERS ONLY] Understanding China: A Special Town Hall With Leading U.S. Journalists

23 Feb 2021
7 - 8 p.m.
New York Time
Calculate your local time »
Asia Society presents a special members-only gathering of top-tier journalists and a town-hall style discussion on the current and future state of U.S.-China relations.
Register Now
Online
Hong Kong

“Sharpen your Edge with Hypnotherapy”

24 Feb 2021
1 - 1:45 p.m.
Hong Kong Time
Calculate your local time »
Make the start of this year meaningful with the advice of a peak performance coach, Christine Deschemin. As a hypnotherapist, she has helped many celebrities and executives lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
Register Now
Online
Briefing
 /  Australia

The Next Leap of Growth in the Indian Economy With Manoj Kohli

24 Feb 2021
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Melbourne Time
Calculate your local time »
Learn more about Manoj Kohli and his take on growth strategies for the Indian economy.
Register Now
Online
Panel Discussion
 /  Texas

Bank of America Women's Leadership Series

25 Feb 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Houston Time
Calculate your local time »
Women are at the forefront of confronting climate change through clean energy supplies and decarbonization solutions. Join us for a discussion with two women who are leading sustainable initiatives to address climate change.
Online
Briefing
 /  Australia

Executive Briefing | An Update from China with H.E. Graham Fletcher

25 Feb 2021
3 - 4 p.m.
Melbourne Time
Calculate your local time »
Join Ambassador Graham Fletcher for an update on China’s political and economic landscape, Beijing’s outlook on the world and navigating a tense bilateral relationship. Strictly by invitation
Online
Hong Kong

Holocaust Survivor: Dr. Edith Eva Eger

26 Feb 2021
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Hong Kong Time
Calculate your local time »
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is the annual international memorial day designated by the United Nations to commemorate the tragedy of the Holocaust.
Register Now
Hong Kong

Body Dynamics and Meditation | Chinese Kung Fu & Singing Bowls Meditation

27 Feb 2021
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Body Dynamics and Meditation | Chinese Kung Fu & Singing Bowls Meditation
Register Now
Online
Family Activity
 /  New York

Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon

27 Feb 2021
1 - 2 p.m.
New York Time
Calculate your local time »
The Center for Global Education is proud to partner with The Culture Tree to feature Simran Jeet Singh's new book in our inaugural reading of the #ownvoices Virtual Reading Room series.
View All Events

Our Work

Asia Society Museum

Asia Society Museum

Presenting the Asia Society Triennial, a multi-venue festival of art, ideas, and innovation across New York City that focuses on contemporary art from and about Asia and the diaspora. Learn More >

Asia Society Policy Institute

Asia Society Policy Institute

A think- and do-tank tackling major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security, prosperity, and sustainability. Learn More >

Center for Global Education

Center for Global Education

Partnering with leaders and institutions from around the world to prepare all students for our shared global future. Learn More >

ChinaFile

ChinaFile

An online magazine published by the Center on U.S.-China Relations, dedicated to promoting an informed, nuanced, and vibrant public conversation about China. Learn More >

Asia 21 Young Leaders

Asia 21 Young Leaders

Building an unparalleled global network of Asia-Pacific influencers, from all walks of life, who are changing the world. Learn More >

Asia Game Changer Awards

Asia Game Changer Awards

Honoring true leaders who are making a positive contribution to the future of Asia and the world. Learn More >

Join Locally, Connect Globally
Get Involved

In This Together Graphic
Donate Now

Sign Up Now
Facebook Icon
Twitter Icon
Instragram Icon
YouTube Icon

Email Updates

Stay connected! Our email updates provide the latest news on Asia Society programs and events.
We Know Asia,
Get to Know Us

Visit Us

  • Hong Kong
  • New York
  • Texas

Global Network

  • Australia
  • India
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Northern California
  • Philippines
  • Southern California
  • Switzerland
  • Washington, DC

Resources

  • Arts
  • Asia Blog
  • ChinaFile
  • Current Affairs
  • Education
  • For Kids
  • Policy
  • Video

Shop

  • AsiaStore

Initiatives

  • Arts & Museum Summit
  • Asia 21 Young Leaders
  • Asia Arts Game Changer Awards
  • Asia Game Changer Awards
  • Asia Society Museum: The Asia Arts & Museum Network
  • Asia Society Policy Institute
  • Center for Global Education
  • Center on U.S.-China Relations
  • China Learning Initiatives
  • Coal + Ice
  • Creative Voices of Muslim Asia
  • Global Cities Education Network
  • Global Learning Beyond School
  • Global Talent Initiatives
  • Int'l Studies Schools Network
  • U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit
  • U.S.-China Dialogue
  • U.S.-China Museum Summit

About Asia Society

  • Mission & History
  • Our People
  • Become a Member
  • Career Opportunities
  • Corporate Involvement

Connect

  • Email Signup
  • For the Media

©2021 Asia Society | Privacy Statement | Accessibility | About AsiaSociety.org | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap | Contact

Asia Society takes no institutional position on policy issues and has no affiliation with any government.
The views expressed by Asia Society staff, fellows, experts, report authors, program speakers, board members, and other affiliates are solely their own. Learn more.

 

 

  • Visit Us
  • Hong Kong
  • New York
  • Texas
  • Global Network
  • Australia
  • India
  • Japan
  • Korea
  • Northern California
  • Philippines
  • Southern California
  • Switzerland
  • Washington, DC