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Kevin Rudd, Other Former Heads of State, Urge End
to U.S.-China Trade War in New York Times Op-Ed

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Asia Society Australia

'Hawker Ball' Marks Launch of Asia
Society's New Home in Melbourne

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Asia 21 Young Leaders

Afghanistan's Transformation Through
the Eyes of Its Young Leaders

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Asia 21 Young Leaders Class of 2019 - Asia Society

Asia Society Policy Institute

Asia's New Pivot
Evolving Ties Between Asia and the Middle East
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Asia Society Policy Institute

Kevin Rudd, Other Former Heads of State, Urge End
to U.S.-China Trade War in New York Times Op-Ed

Asia Society Australia

'Hawker Ball' Marks Launch of Asia
Society's New Home in Melbourne

Asia 21 Young Leaders

Afghanistan's Transformation Through
the Eyes of Its Young Leaders

Asia Society Policy Institute

Asia's New Pivot
Evolving Ties Between Asia and the Middle East
VIEW THE INTERACTIVE WEBSITE

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Asia Society Museum

Featuring exhibitions such as 'Xiaoze Xie: Objects of Evidence,' 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.

Afghanistan's Transformation Through the Eyes of Its Young Leaders

In Afghanistan, an entire generation has been shaped by war. With the U.S. hinting at departure, Afghans reflect on how their country has changed since the October 2001 invasion.

As the Trade Dispute Ratchets Up, the Stakes Couldn't Be Higher

At a briefing at Asia Society New York, ASPI Vice President Wendy Cutler, one of the world’s most experienced and respected trade negotiators, discussed the current state of play in the U.S-China trade negotiations.

A Brave New World in Kashmir?

For the first time in years, all eyes are on Kashmir. What do India’s actions mean for Jammu and Kashmir and its people? And what does Narendra Modi hope to accomplish?

Hong Kong Legislator: 'All Hong Kong's People Want Is Democracy'

Alvin Yeung and Dennis Kwok discussed Hong Kong's protests and described how the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework is fraying.

Asia Inside Out Podcast: India's Middle East Tilt

In the latest episode, Anubhav Gupta speaks to C Raja Mohan about India's growing ties with the Middle East.

China and California: A Transpacific Experiment

An interview with journalist Matt Sheehan, whose new book probes the relationship between China and America's largest state.

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

Korean Language Class: Level I

26 Aug 2019

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Asia Society Texas Center, in partnership with the Houston Korean Education Center, is pleased to offer Korean Language classes for adults who would like to learn the Korean language at a beginner level.

Class

/ Texas

Chinese Language and Culture Class

09 Sep 2019

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Through hands-on activities, cooking demonstrations, games, and technology, adult language learners will explore Chinese culture and language in a fun, supportive, and engaging way.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Joy of Art: Irene Chou Response Show 藝術的喜悅--周綠雲回應展

24 Sep 2019

12 - 6 p.m.

Inspired by artist Irene Chou? Come share with us your work inspired by her paintings to get featured on our upcoming response show! 讓我們從周綠雲的藝術吸取靈感，呈現你的內心世界。得獎及入圍作品將於《藝術的喜悅--周綠雲回應展》中展出。

Class

/ Texas

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

07 Oct 2019

6 - 7 p.m.

Looking to improve your health, focus, and flexibility? Ready to reduce stress? Experience a holistic approach for improving your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

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Class

/ Texas

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

07 Oct 2019

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Take your physical and mental health to the next level. Refine your movements, deepen your practice, sharpen your focus, and improve your Wu Dang Mountain Tai Chi form.

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Meet the Author

/ New York

Pico Iyer — A Beginner’s Guide to Japan

14 Oct 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

The quintessential global wanderer Pico Iyer reflects on a lifetime living part-time in Japan. In conversation with James Shaheen, editor and publisher of "Tricycle: The Buddhist Review."

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Film

/ Hong Kong

Please Remember Me

14 Oct 2019

6:45 - 8 p.m.

Watch "Please Remember Me," an internationally acclaimed documentary of an elderly Chinese couple facing Alzheimer's and dementia-- against China's new generational crisis. Directed by Zhao Qing.

Lecture

/ Northern California

World Art Through The Asian Perspective

14 Oct 2019

7 - 9 p.m.

With Suhanya Raffel, the executive director of the new M+ Museum in Hong Kong opening March 2020

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Discussion

/ New York

Melati Suryodarmo: Body as Container

15 Oct 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Indonesian performance artist Melati Suryodarmo discusses her artistic practice, developed over 25 years and influenced by Javanese meditation, Japanese butoh, and study of performance art with Marina Abramović.

Discussion

/ India

Cross-Currents of Global Trade

15 Oct 2019

7 - 8:30 p.m.

A discussion on the current global trade scenario and India's trade relations with the US.

Panel Discussion

/ Hong Kong

The Future of Technology Collaboration – At the Crossroads of Technology Model Alternatives

16 Oct 2019

12:15 - 2:15 p.m.

What is the future of tech collaboration for Asia and the US? What's next for the global tech scene? Come hear Peter H. Diamandis (XPrize), Shuhong Ye (Meituan Dianping) and Chris Thomas (McKinsey) with Andrew Work (NexChange) as moderator.

Discussion

/ New York

The Great Decoupling

16 Oct 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

A "great decoupling" in trade, investment, education, and exchange is underway between the U.S. and China. Which side is better positioned as the trade and tech wars rage?

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Lecture

/ Australia

2019 Lloyd Rees Lecture (Sydney)

16 Oct 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

We welcome Dang Qun to the stage to deliver the 2019 Lloyd Rees Memorial Lecture, a discussion on art and architecture.

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Briefing

/ Australia

Executive Briefing | Dang Qun, MAD Architects (Sydney)

17 Oct 2019

12:15 - 2 p.m.

China's thriving art, design and architecture practices are going global. What can we learn from MAD Architects?

Panel Discussion

/ New York

China-U.S. Cultural Investment Forum 2019

17 Oct 2019

1 - 7 p.m.

As an incubator for China-U.S. innovative cooperation, the annual China-U.S. Cultural Investment Forum is the highest-end exchange event for the cultural investment industry of China and the United States.

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Performance

/ New York

IF WE WERE XYZ

17 Oct 2019

3 - 6 p.m.

Drawing upon Javanese mysticism and a self-devised sleep laboratory, renowned performance artist Melati Suryodarmo premieres a durational performance work that explores the power and consequences of dreams.

Discussion

/ Japan

Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Breakfast #11 Prof. Kenneth J. Ruoff

18 Oct 2019

8 - 9:30 a.m.

The year 2019 marks a new era for Japan, with the abdication of Emperor Akihito ending the three-decade Heisei era. On May 1, Emperor Naruhito took the throne, succeeding his father and ushering in a new imperial era, Reiwa.

Performance

/ New York

IF WE WERE XYZ

18 Oct 2019

5 - 8 p.m.

Lecture

/ Hong Kong

Building Infrastructure Requires Building Trust

18 Oct 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us for an evening presentation about the Belt and Road Initiative by Paul Seabright, Professor of Economics at Toulouse School of Economics!

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Tour

/ Switzerland

In Conversation: The Curator and the Collectors

18 Oct 2019

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Outside of the Kunsthaus Zug's opening hours this exclusive tour will introduce you to contemporary Aboriginal paintings from the private collection of Pierre and Joëlle Clément. With the director they will guide us through the exhibition.

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