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We Look Into Our Crystal Ball and Find
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Michelle Yeoh Among Honorees at Inspiring
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Asia Society Policy Institute

TPP: The Current State of the
Trans-Pacific Partnership
WATCH

Performing Arts

Performers From the Court of the
Sultan of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
WATCH

Asia Society Policy Institute

Asia Inside Out Podcast: Hong Kong
in the U.S-China Crossfire
LISTEN

Current Affairs

We Look Into Our Crystal Ball and Find
Fearless Predictions for the Coming Year

Asia Society Policy Institute

Kevin Rudd on U.S.-China Relations in 2019
WATCH

Asia Society Southern California

Michelle Yeoh Among Honorees at Inspiring
U.S.-China Entertainment Summit
PHOTOS

Center for Global Education

Investing in Knowledge Sharing
to Advance Education
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Asia Society Museum

Presenting acclaimed exhibitions like 'The Progressive Revolution: Modern Art for a New India,' 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.

Asia Inside Out Podcast: Hong Kong in the U.S.-China Crossfire

Daniel Russel speaks to Hong Kong legislator Dennis Kwok about how a possible trade war will affect the Chinese territory.

Debating Chairman Mao in the People's Republic of Berkeley

When Weijian Shan, one of the first students from the People's Republic of China to obtain a Ph.D. in the United States, arrived in Berkeley, he discovered an unexpected reminder of home.

Excerpt: Love on the Eve of the Iranian Revolution

An excerpt from Rabeah Ghaffari's debut novel 'To Keep the Sun Alive,' which portrays the 1979 Iranian Revolution through family drama and personal struggle.

Seven Stories That Defined Asia in 2018

From North Korean summit meetings to a daring rescue in Thailand, it's been an eventful year across Asia. Here are some stories that matter.

Asia Society in 2018: A Year in Pictures

A visual look at the world of Asia Society throughout the year.

13 Fearless Predictions About Asia in 2019

Members of the Asia Society family tell us what they think is going to happen next year.

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

Workshop

/ Texas

Insight Meditation Houston Weekly Sitting Group

07 Jan 2019

7 - 8:30 p.m.

New and experienced meditators are welcome in weekly sittings on Monday evenings, where Insight Meditation Houston will host a practice of short exercises, silent meditation, and periods of guidance and discussion.

Performance

/ Hong Kong

Wuji Ensemble Beyond the Senses (2019 edition)

18 Jan 2019

7:45 - 7:45 p.m.

This program is presented by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, as part of the JOCKEY CLUB New Arts Power (2018 edition).

Hong Kong

Sunset Survivors

22 Jan 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Through imagery and interviews, author Lindsay Varty tells the story of the people keeping Hong Kong's traditional industries alive.

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Panel Discussion

/ Asia Society Policy Institute

Advancing the U.S.-Korea Economic Agenda

23 Jan 2019

9 - 10:30 a.m.

The launch of ASPI's report on promoting greater U.S.-Korea economic cooperation.

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Discussion

/ Hong Kong

U.S. Public Diplomacy in the Trump Era

23 Jan 2019

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Adam Clayton Powell III, Director of Washington Programs at the Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy at the University of Southern California, shares his insights on the impact of U.S. public diplomacy on China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Panel Discussion

/ India

Sense and Sensibility: Culture and the Conduct of Life

23 Jan 2019

5:30 - 8 p.m.

A panel discussion on how the Arts shape culture and civic life, with Yo-Yo Ma, TM Krishna, Nandita Das and Homi K. Bhabha.

Discussion

/ Hong Kong

Derek Bailey: An Unlikely Master

23 Jan 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Learn about the creative and artistic practices of Buddhist sculptor Derek Bailey during this evening presentation.

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Lecture

/ Japan

Arts Committee Breakfast Series #1 | Fumio Nanjo

24 Jan 2019

8 - 9:30 a.m.

Nanjo-san will kick off the first Art Committee breakfast roundtable of 2019 to discuss his holistic views of the current trends in the Asian art world.

Discussion

/ New York

Rebuilding or Decoupling: China-U.S. Financial Relations at a Crossroads

24 Jan 2019

8:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Invitation only discussion on China's financial sector and global financial system reform.

Discussion

/ Hong Kong

Movers & Shakers Program – From Material World to Humanitarian World

24 Jan 2019

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Join Jason Yip in a discussion about the value of humanitarian work.

Discussion

/ Texas

Connecting Through Comedy: A Conversation With Aasif Mandvi

24 Jan 2019

6 - 8:15 p.m.

Join Asia Society Texas Center for an enlightening one-on-one conversation with comedian Aasif Mandvi about his life journey, his learnings along the way, and connecting through comedy.

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Hong Kong

Ballet Happy Hour: The Roaring 20s

25 Jan 2019

6:45 - 8:30 p.m.

Stepping into 2019, Hong Kong Ballet presents The Great Gatsby (Asian Première), a glamorous world of New York high society in the Roaring Twenties.

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Hong Kong

芭蕾歡樂時光：咆哮二十年代

25 Jan 2019

6:45 - 8:30 p.m.

踏入2019年，香港芭蕾舞蹈團將呈獻–《大亨小傳》(亞洲首映)；一個充滿魅力，「咆哮二十年代」紐約上流社會的故事。

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/ Texas

'Spontaneous Creativity: Meditations for Manifesting Your Positive Qualities'

25 Jan 2019

7 - 8:30 p.m.

In this talk, acclaimed author and meditation master Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will draw on the ancient wisdom of the Tibetan Bön Buddhist tradition to guide us in developing the ability to show up fully for our lives and clear whatever blocks us from expressing our creative gifts for the greatest good.

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Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Expressing Self: Inspired by Pan Yu-Lin | 繪現真我—由潘玉良作品出發 Art Competition & Exhibition | 繪畫比賽及展覽

26 Jan 2019

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Asia Society Hong Kong Center welcomed visitors of all ages to give in to their imagination and respond to Pan Yu-Lin’s work and her world, through this open art competition and exhibition.

Film

/ Texas

'No Date, No Signature' Film Screening

27 Jan 2019

2 - 4 p.m.

Asia Society Texas Center welcomes the 26th Houston Iranian Film Festival with a screening of "No Date, No Signature."

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Meet the Author

/ Hong Kong

Liberalism and Democracy in Myanmar

28 Jan 2019

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Academics Roman David and Ian Holliday explore if democracy can prevail over military rule in Myanmar.

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Discussion

/ Hong Kong

Hong Kong: The Beacon of Economic Freedom Leadership

29 Jan 2019

12:15 - 2 p.m.

Edwin J. Feulner, Founder and Former President of leading think tank The Heritage Foundation, will explore the power of economic freedom and the remarkable achievements Hong Kong has made, and what lies ahead.

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Meet the Author

/ Hong Kong

Trust: Creating the Foundation for Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries (Cancelled)

29 Jan 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Professor Tarun Khanna will show inspiring entrepreneurs how to adapt their own mindset of trust with employees and partners.

Panel Discussion

/ Southern California

Asia Society Panel at Sundance Film Festival

30 Jan 2019

4:30 - 6 p.m.

Asia Society Southern California and Asia Society Northern California will be co-hosting a discussion on the change of Asian talent in independent and studio films.