Category: Current Affairs

President Joe Biden conducts a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with China's President Xi Jinping during a virtual summit from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, November 15, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

Asia In-Depth Podcast: How To Avoid a U.S.-China War

Kevin Rudd talks to Ian Bremmer about why he doesn't think a catastrophic conflict between the United States and China is inevitable.

March 29th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: The Ukraine War’s Repercussions in Asia

Current Affairs

Policy

What are the stakes for China, India, and other countries in Asia?

March 1st by Michelle FlorCruz

Unraveling the World of Costume Design With Artist Michelle J. Li

Current Affairs

A conversation with Li about her creative influences and inspiration.

February 16th by Michelle FlorCruz

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Understanding Amy Tan

Current Affairs

'The Joy Luck Club' author discusses her painful past, her successful career, and everything in between with Orville Schell.

January 20th by Michelle FlorCruz

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Understanding the Crisis in Afghanistan

Current Affairs

The end of U.S. occupation in Afghanistan has raised a number of critical questions, about the humanitarian consequences of the war, the stability of the region, and what life under Taliban rule may look like.

November 4th by Michelle FlorCruz

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Look at Israel, Iran, and Afghanistan

Current Affairs

Dennis Ross and Karim Sadjadpour talk about new leaders in Israel and Iran while Meghan O'Sullivan assesses the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

August 12th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Journalist Alice Su on the Challenge of Reporting From Today’s China

Current Affairs

'Los Angeles Times' Beijing Bureau Chief Alice Su discusses the state of journalism in China, the specific challenges she faced as she reported stories in 2020, and more.

July 8th by Michelle FlorCruz

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Andrew Yang and the Asian Experience in America

Current Affairs

Multimedia

The New York City mayoral candidate speaks with Asia Society's Kevin Rudd about his upbringing as the son of Taiwanese immigrants and why the last 15 months have been so disastrous for Asian Americans.

May 27th by Matt Schiavenza

Designer Phillip Lim Doesn't Want To 'Stay In His Lane'

Current Affairs

In an interview with Asia Blog, Lim talks about using his platform to create change — and what more the fashion industry can be doing to fight anti-Asian hate.

May 11th by Christine Hsieh

Activist and Artist Kim Saira on Social Justice and Social Media

Current Affairs

Asian American artist Kim Saira has used her background in design to participate in social justice movements on social media.

April 27th by Michelle FlorCruz

Why Designer Prabal Gurung Doesn't Want To Just 'Stick to Fashion'

Current Affairs

The Nepalese American immigrant is unafraid to use his platform to promote racial justice. "I have a right to voice my opinions and I do so through my work and activism."

April 20th by Michelle FlorCruz