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Asia's New Pivot
Evolving Ties Between Asia and the Middle East
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Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative
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Asian Americans in the Political Arena Featuring U.S. Representatives Grace Meng and Andy Kim

Current Affairs

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

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

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

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Asia Society Museum

Featuring exhibitions such as 'Xiaoze Xie: Objects of Evidence,' opening September 10, 2019 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.

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.

Pakistan's Leader Comes to Washington

President Trump's curious statement about Kashmir negotiations aside, Imran Khan's visit to the United States could have consequences for Afghanistan, writes Hassan Abbas.

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.

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

Panel Discussion

/ Australia

Asia Society @ NGV | Art and The World: China Short Course

07 Aug 2019

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Discover the development of Chinese art from past to present in this 4 week course.

Performance

/ Texas

Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing (Two Performances)

17 Aug 2019

2 - 8:30 p.m.

Following the last three years’ sold-out programs at Asia Society, the famed multiphonic singers of Tibet’s Drepung Loseling Monastery return to perform Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing on Saturday, August 17.

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Performance

/ Hong Kong

Ode to Trees Performance III 頌樹詠林演出 III

17 Aug 2019

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for Performance III: Sounds of Guqin - Introduction to the Chinese zither, featuring artist and speaker KAISAN 介山!

Meet the Author

/ Southern California

Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America with Weijian Shan

19 Aug 2019

4 - 5:30 p.m.

Meet Weijian Shan, author of the national bestseller Out of the Gobi: My Story of China America

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Special Event

/ Northern California

Leadership Circle Exclusive Event

19 Aug 2019

5 - 7 p.m.

Leadership Circle Roundtable with Marjorie Yang and Dee Poon

Meet the Author

/ Northern California

Out of Gobi: My Story of America and China

20 Aug 2019

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Asia Society Northern California Public Event on his book Out of Gobi: My Story of America and China

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Discussion

/ Hong Kong

Women Empowerment in Management

20 Aug 2019

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Join this conversation with HKEX Chairwoman Laura Cha, as she shares her personal journey on how she has surmounted challenges and gave voice to empowering today’s young women.

Briefing

/ Australia

Executive Briefing | Prof Zha Daojiong, Peking University (Sydney)

21 Aug 2019

12 - 1:45 p.m.

A unique insiders perspective on Beijing’s foreign policy agenda for Asia.

Discussion

/ India

Starting Early: A Focus on Early Childhood Education & Nutrition in India

21 Aug 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

A discussion on the intrinsic relationship between education and nutrition, and how early childhood care can be improved through partnerships between the government, private players, NGOs and community centres.

Briefing

/ Australia

Executive Briefing | Senator the Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO (Sydney)

22 Aug 2019

12:15 - 2 p.m.

What does an open and free Indo-pacific mean for the Australia-US relationship and how do we balance this with our economic ties to China?

Briefing

/ Northern California

Singapore and the Digital Economy

22 Aug 2019

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Asia Society Northern California Public Event in San Francisco on Singapore’s tech policies and development

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Meet the Author

/ Texas

Out of the Gobi: From Mao Zedong's China to the American Dream

22 Aug 2019

6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Now one of Asia's best-known financiers, Weijian Shan was born and raised in Beijing and witness to Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution and one of the most tumultuous eras in China's history.

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Workshop

/ Texas

Family Workshop: Back-to-School Bento [SOLD OUT]

23 Aug 2019

6 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn about the interesting history behind Bento that stretches all the way back to the 17th century, then have fun creating and customizing your own Bento box from fresh ingredients.

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Workshop

/ Hong Kong

Members’ Wellness @ ASHK

24 Aug 2019

9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join our tai chi exercises and singing bowls meditation to improve your fitness and wellness with your fellow members!

Meet the Artist

/ Texas

Artist Talk: Formosa Circus Art (FOCA)

25 Aug 2019

3 - 4 p.m.

Take a deep dive into the creative process of Taiwan's wildly creative Formosa Circus Art (FOCA) in an artist talk following their performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24.

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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.

Panel Discussion

/ India

The Invisible Pandemic

28 Aug 2019

6:30 - 8 p.m.

A panel discussion on the challenge, and the way forward in dealing with antimicrobial resistance as a public health concern with a special focus on drug-resistant TB.

Film

/ Hong Kong

Moving Stories

29 Aug 2019

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Enjoy an evening film screening and dialogue with director Rob Fruchtman. Moving Stories is about six dancers who work with youth refugees. As they struggle to break through, both students and teachers experience surprising transformations.

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Discussion

/ Switzerland

Asia Society Book Club - Bangkok Wakes to Rain

29 Aug 2019

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join our book club, where we each time discuss an Asian book or one with an Asian angle in an informal setting.

Meet the Author

/ Hong Kong

The Future is Asian: Global Order in the 21st Century

02 Sep 2019

12:15 - 2 p.m.

Is the world ready for “Asia First”? From investment portfolios to Hollywood movies, no aspect of life is immune from Asianization. Global strategy advisor Parag Khanna explains how Asia is reshaping the world.

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