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Photos: 2019 U.S.-Asia Entertainment
Summit & Game Changer Awards Dinner

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Special Events

All-Female Honorees Celebrated at
Phenomenal Asia Game Changers Ceremony

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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

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Asia Society Australia

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

Sarah Mackie Photography

Afghan children play on the outskirts of Jalalabad. (Noorullah Shirzada/AFP/Getty Images)

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
VIEW THE INTERACTIVE WEBSITE

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Asia Society Southern California

Photos: 2019 U.S.-Asia Entertainment
Summit & Game Changer Awards Dinner

Special Events

All-Female Honorees Celebrated at
Phenomenal Asia Game Changers Ceremony

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.

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Conversation With Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan

The cricket star-turned-politician talks to Josette Sheeran about terrorism, Kashmir, and his plans to rejuvenate his country.

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Why Did Trade Deals Become So Unpopular?

Tom Nagorski talks to Wendy Cutler about her career as a trade negotiator and why the consensus in support of freer trade has eroded.

Asia Inside Out Podcast: President Trump's Twin Nuclear Dilemmas

James Acton talks to Lindsey Ford about the nuclear programs of Iran and North Korea and what the Trump administration can do about them.

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?

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.

Special Event

/ Hong Kong

Members’ Wellness @ ASHK

16 Nov 2019

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

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

Class

/ Texas

Health and Wellness Retreat: A Peek Inside Mind–Body Medicine

16 Nov 2019

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn to float in that ocean of stress we call life. Find calm at the center of your storm. In just three hours, develop a set of skills that will empower you to experience greater well-being.

Film

/ Hong Kong

Hong Kong Eco Film Festival

16 Nov 2019

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come join us on #theGreenCarpet for an inspirational event bringing together corporates, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, storytellers and changemakers to celebrate and accelerate solutions for our environment.

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Meet the Artist

/ Texas

Artist Talk: Miya Ando

16 Nov 2019

1:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Join featured artist Miya Ando as she describes the inspiration she draws from the Buddhist text, the Heart Sutra, for this site-specific response to the unique architecture of Yoshio Taniguchi, captured in her new exhibition.

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Film

/ Texas

"Nailed It" Film Screening

17 Nov 2019

2 - 3:30 p.m.

How did Vietnamese Americans come to dominate the $8 billion nail economy? From Los Angeles to the Bronx, 'Nailed It' introduces the diverse personalities behind this booming trade.

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Panel Discussion

/ Hong Kong

(POSTPONED) Changing Winds in China’s Tech Talent Landscape

18 Nov 2019

12:15 - 2 p.m.

PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE MEMBERS ONLY. Eugene Sun, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development at Zhaopin and Richard Lin, Asia Technology Practice Lead at Egon Zehnder will unpack the latest tech talent trends in China.

Symposium

/ Japan