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Asia Society Texas

2019 Tiger Ball: Celebrating Asia
Society's 40th Anniversary in Houston

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Current Affairs

Much Hype, Little Preparation:
Reactions to the Trump-Kim Summit

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Center on U.S.-China Relations

Course Correction: Toward an Effective
and Sustainable China Policy
READ THE REPORT

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Journalists work in the newsroom of a newspaper in Yangon, Myanmar.

2019 Osborn Elliott Prize

Asia Society Seeking Entries for 2019 Osborn Elliott
Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia
ENTER BY MARCH 15

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Bunty Chand, Radhika Chopra, Vibha Galhotra, Gulammohammed Sheikh, Yang Yongliang, Pheroza Godrej, and Boon Hui Tan

Arts

2019 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards India
PHOTOS

United States and South Korean flags as puzzle pieces

Asia Society Policy Institute

Advancing the U.S.-Korea Economic Agenda
Issue Paper by Wendy Cutler and Hyemin Lee

Performing Arts

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

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Asia Society Texas

2019 Tiger Ball: Celebrating Asia
Society's 40th Anniversary in Houston

Current Affairs

Much Hype, Little Preparation:
Reactions to the Trump-Kim Summit

Center on U.S.-China Relations

Course Correction: Toward an Effective
and Sustainable China Policy
READ THE REPORT

2019 Osborn Elliott Prize

Asia Society Seeking Entries for 2019 Osborn Elliott
Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia
ENTER BY MARCH 15

Arts

2019 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards India
PHOTOS

Asia Society Policy Institute

Advancing the U.S.-Korea Economic Agenda
Issue Paper by Wendy Cutler and Hyemin Lee

Performing Arts

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

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Asia Society Museum

Featuring acclaimed exhibitions such as 'A Complete Map of the World: The Eighteenth-century Convergence of China and Europe,' 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.

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.

Asia Inside Out Podcast: Sisterhood of the Asia Wonks

Lindsey Ford, Laura Rosenberger, and Anna Fifield talk about the importance of diversity and gender equality in Asia-Pacific policy discussions.

Asia Abridged Podcast: Why the Trump/Kim Talks Fell Apart

In the latest episode of Asia Society's short-form podcast, Daniel Russel explores the limits of President Trump's "mano-a-mano" negotiating style.

Experts: What Outcome Can We Expect From the U.S.-China Trade Negotiations?

Following a brief delay, the U.S. and China seem poised to eventually make a deal. But major fundamental differences between the two are unlikely to be resolved.

Much Hype, Little Preparation: Reactions to the Trump-Kim Summit

Daniel Russel, Lindsey Ford, June Park, Jieun Baek, and Sylvia Kim discuss the abrupt ending of the second meeting of the two countries' leaders.

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

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/ Texas

Wind Down the Day with Henderson Smith (Level I)

04 Mar 2019

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Wind down your day with this Qigong. Reduce stress and pain, sleep well, and renew your qi (energy) for the week through Qigong, meditation, and gentle, easy Tai Chi movements.

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Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Art in March 2019

12 Mar 2019

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Celebrate art in March with exhibitions, talks, our annual after-party and more!

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Art for Breakfast | 藝術早餐

27 Mar 2019

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Discuss art over breakfast with established curators and arts writer.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

ASHK X Art Central Conversations

28 Mar 2019

12 - 6:30 p.m.

Come join us at Art Central for educational talks exploring space, cityscape and Asia Arts Game Changer Awards honorees!

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Arts Hidden Forests: Connecting Art and Environmental Awareness

28 Mar 2019

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Come join us at Art Central to talk art and environment with scholars, artist and curator.

Panel Discussion

/ Texas

The Importance of LNG in Asia's Sustainable Future

28 Mar 2019

6 - 8 p.m.

Join Asia Society Texas Center and the Australian American Chamber of Commerce for an insightful and timely look at the Australia-Asia-U.S. LNG dynamics.

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Conference

/ India

Imagine Mumbai: In Search of New Ground

29 Mar 2019

2 - 5:30 p.m.

Mumbai is the inaugural symposium of our new series 'In Search of New Ground', the third in our three-year global conversation programme on delivering tomorrow's cities together.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

A Story of Light and Space

29 Mar 2019

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us to talk the art of light with Michael Govan, curator from LACMA and Zheng Chongbin, a celebrated artist.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

2019 Asia Arts Game Changer Awards Hong Kong

29 Mar 2019

6 - 10 p.m.

A gala celebration honoring the Asia Arts Game Changers during the week of Art Basel in Hong Kong.

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Special Event

/ Hong Kong

In Conversation with Imran Qureshi

30 Mar 2019

12 - 1 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, March 30 at Art Central to talk with one of Asia Society’s 2019 Asia Art Award Honorees, Imran Qureshi, and Michelle Yun from Modern and Contemporary Art. Asia Society Museum, New York.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Westernized Style in Natee Utarit’s Paintings, 2008–2018

30 Mar 2019

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, March 30th at Art Central to meet one of Asia Society’s 2019 Asia Art Awward Honorees Natee Utarit and Boon Hui Tan. Utarit will share on the fascinating symbolism deployed in his iconic paintings of the last decade.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

In Conversation with Christine Ay Tjoe

30 Mar 2019

3 - 4 p.m.

Join us on Friday, March 30that the Art Central auditorium for this insightful conversation between one of Asia Society’s 2019 Asia Art Award Honorees, Christine Ay Tjoe, and Noorani Sukardi.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

In Conversation with Fang Lijun

30 Mar 2019

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Join us on Friday, March 30 that the Art Central auditorium for this insightful talk by Asia Society’s 2019 Asia Art Award Honorees, Fang Lijun.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Connecting City Landscape and Arts in Hong Kong

31 Mar 2019

2 - 3 p.m.

Come talk cityscape with Ekkehard Altenburger, a professor from HKBU, Christopher DeWolf, author, and Ying Kwok, curator.

Family Activity

/ Asia Society Philippines

Holi Festival 2019

31 Mar 2019

3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

7th annual HOLI Festival of Colors in Manila

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Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Art A-Go-Go: Art After Party

31 Mar 2019

6 - 10 p.m.

Celebrate the end of the Hong Kong Art Month with 60s music, snacks, and free flow drinks!

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Panel Discussion

/ Southern California

Course Correction for U.S. Policy on China

01 Apr 2019

6 - 8 p.m.

A panel discussion on sustainable policy and the balance between seeking common interest and pushing back

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Discussion

/ New York

Afghanistan, the U.S., and 'the Longest War': Peace on the Horizon? [CANCELLED]

02 Apr 2019

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a discussion with the Center for International Cooperation's Barnett Rubin and Asia 21 Young Leader Lotfullah Najafizada on the prospect of a peaceful resolution of the Afghan War.

Conference

/ Switzerland