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Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative
INTERACTIVE MATRIX & REPORT

Asian Americans in the Political Arena Featuring U.S. Representatives Grace Meng and Andy Kim

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Asian Americans in the Political Arena
U.S. Representatives Grace Meng and Andy Kim
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Policy

The Great Successor: Understanding Kim Jong Un and North Korea
With Anna Fifield of The Washington Post
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Performing Arts

Preview and Discussion: Voyage to the East
New Opera Tells Story of How Buddhism Came to Japan
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Asia Society Policy Institute

Trade in Trouble: How the Asia Pacific Can Step Up and Lead Reforms
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Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia

Maria Ressa: Declining Press Freedom
in Asia Threatens Democracy

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Asia Society Policy Institute

Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative
INTERACTIVE MATRIX & REPORT

Current Affairs

Asian Americans in the Political Arena
U.S. Representatives Grace Meng and Andy Kim
WATCH NOW

Policy

The Great Successor: Understanding Kim Jong Un and North Korea
With Anna Fifield of The Washington Post
WATCH NOW

Performing Arts

Preview and Discussion: Voyage to the East
New Opera Tells Story of How Buddhism Came to Japan
WATCH NOW

Asia Society Policy Institute

Trade in Trouble: How the Asia Pacific Can Step Up and Lead Reforms
READ THE ISSUE PAPER

Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia

Maria Ressa: Declining Press Freedom
in Asia Threatens Democracy

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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.

Asia Game Changer Awards

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

Asia Inside Out Podcast: Key Takeaways From President Trump's Trip to Asia

Asia Society Policy Institute leaders Kevin Rudd, Wendy Cutler, and Daniel Russel discuss President Trump's trip to the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, as well as his surprise meeting with Kim Jong Un.

Ten Influential Asian Pacific Americans in U.S. Politics

A survey of key presidential candidates, government officials, and members of Congress of Asian descent.

The Disappearance of Tiananmen

Thirty years after the massacre that outraged the world, China has buried the memory of what happened — and the rest of the world has shrugged.

It's Modi's India Now

The prime minister's overwhelming electoral victory gives him a mandate to reshape India. Will he succeed?

Fast-Casual Chinese Food Is Forging New Traditions in an Ancient Cuisine

Early Chinese immigrants in the U.S. opened restaurants primarily as a means to get by, the young restaurateurs behind many of the newest Chinese restaurants are more concerned with self-expression and sharing culture rather than survival.

Why It's So Difficult for Journalists To Report From Xinjiang

Reporters must overcome enormous obstacles to uncover the truth about China's suppression of its Uighur minority.

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

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

08 Jul 2019

6 - 7 p.m.

Experience a holistic approach for improving your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Learn three different types of Meditation and explore them within the practices of Qigong and Tai Chi.

Class

/ Texas

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

08 Jul 2019

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Refine your movements, deepen your practice, sharpen your focus, and improve your Wu Dang Mountain Tai Chi form.

Workshop

/ Hong Kong

Grow a Cloud! 舊木「雲」集雕刻工作坊

14 Jul 2019

2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

這次的舊木「雲」集雕刻工作坊，由Parry帶領大眾，以木刻方法，把曾經被視為垃圾的廢木，變成藝術品，延續大自然的生命和美麗。完成的木刻作品可放於亞洲協會空中花園的舊木「雲」集裝置藝術，或帶回家。

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Symposium

/ Australia

52 Artists 52 Actions

20 Jul 2019

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

A two day event bringing leading thinkers and artists from across the Asia-Pacific to shift perceptions and push the boundaries of conventional thought.

Meet the Artist

/ Texas

Artists' Talk: Ambreen Butt and Beili Liu

20 Jul 2019

2 - 3:30 p.m.

In this presentation complementing the exhibition "Site Lines: Artists Working in Texas," Asia Society Texas Center welcomes artists Ambreen Butt and Beili Liu, who will discuss their works in the Louisa Stude Sarofim Gallery.

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Tour

/ Hong Kong

ASHK Members’ Guided Tour: Revitalization of Former Victoria Detention Centre (The University of Chicago Hong Kong Campus at Mount Davis)

20 Jul 2019

2:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Join our guided tour through the Grade 3 heritage buildings, The University of Chicago Hong Kong Campus-- a regional hub for ambitious research, education and collaboration.

Performance

/ Hong Kong

Senri Kawaguchi and Band @ Hong Kong

20 Jul 2019

8 - 9:30 p.m.

The judge of the Asia Pacific Drummer Competition Senri Kawaguchi and her band are bringing their highly anticipated performance here. Senri Kawaguchi, a worldclass drummer, who is known as the “TEKAZUHIME (手数姫)”, will lead the show.

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Performance

/ Hong Kong

Ode to Trees Performance II 頌樹詠林演出 II

21 Jul 2019

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for Performance II: Bamboos, Birds, and Woods, featuring artists Kitty Cheung, Ricky Yeung and Maria To!

Texas

2019 Young Leaders Institute: Energy and Security

22 Jul 2019

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Designed to prepare high school students for global competency, the third YLI session will focus on Energy and Security and address issues such as the future of renewable fuels, the importance of growing demand, and managing risk in potential geopolitical flashpoints.

Networking Event

/ Northern California

Asia Society YPG July 2019 Happy Hour

23 Jul 2019

6 - 8 p.m.

Join the Young Professionals Group Leadership Council for a fun evening of delicious food and company

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Discussion

/ India

Mental Health in the Digital Age

23 Jul 2019

7 - 8:30 p.m.

A discussion on social media and digital addiction, how they affect the mental health of internet users and what measures can be taken to address these issues.

Panel Discussion

/ Northern California

The Case for America First

24 Jul 2019

6 - 8 p.m.

Join Consul Generals from China, India, Japan and South Korea for this evening discussion

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Tour

/ Hong Kong

ASHK Members’ Guided Tour: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

25 Jul 2019

1:45 - 4:30 p.m.

Join us at The Kadoorie Farm and Botanic-- the Eco-garden, a self-sufficient garden grown in harmony with nature, the Plants and Us Greenhouse, and the Native Mammal Display, home to two Leopard Cats and one Masked Palm Civet.

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Discussion

/ India

Visible Muslim, Invisible Citizen

25 Jul 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

A discussion on the relationship of India’s largest minority with itself, its fellow citizens, and the state.

Film

/ New York

Asian American International Film Festival: Yellow Rose [SOLD OUT]

25 Jul 2019

7 - 11 p.m.

Opening night film screening and reception for the Asian American International Film Festival. YELLOW ROSE is the story of an undocumented Filipino girl who dreams of one day leaving her small Texas town to pursue her country music dreams.

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Film

/ New York

Asian American International Film Festival: The Ugly Model

26 Jul 2019

6:30 - 8:15 p.m.

THE UGLY MODEL examines the paradox of a handsome male model who feels ashamed, ugly and emasculated because of his Asian ethnicity in America.

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Film

/ Hong Kong

Performance and Documentary Screening: Wai Sing – A cappella x Tin Shui Wai

26 Jul 2019

7 - 8:45 p.m.

Asia Society Hong Kong Center is proud to support the screening of the documentary – Wai Sing, produced by Mr. Kessay Chan, a up-and-coming multi-talented artist. He is bringing us his first self-financed documentary.

Film

/ New York

Asian American International Film Festival: Fresh Kill

26 Jul 2019

8:30 - 10:15 p.m.

FRESH KILL centers around a non-nuclear family anchored by mothers Claire, Shareen, and their daughter Honey, caught up in a wild ride involving corporate conspiracies, pollution and community activism.

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Film

/ New York

Asian American International Film Festival: 72 Hour Shootout

27 Jul 2019

12:30 - 2 p.m.

72 Hour Shootout is a global filmmaking competition where filmmaking teams have 72 hours to write, shoot, edit, and complete short films up to five minutes in length.

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Workshop

/ Hong Kong

Zero-Waste: Papermaking Workshop

27 Jul 2019

2:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Besides using old scrap paper, what items can we use for papermaking? Can we up-cycle waste items when making paper? During this workshop we will recycle paper, cotton and silk scraps to create new paper.

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