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ASPI convenes Asian and American stakeholders to work on issues related to trade practices, investment, technological innovation and acquisition, intellectual property, and market access. Our work is distinguished by the breadth of the implications that we consider: not just business and economic implications, but also linkages to diplomatic relations, security, social stability, sustainability, and other considerations.

Featured Initiatives

Building a High Standard and Inclusive Asia-Pacific Trade Architecture
ASPI initiative, led by a high-level Policy Commission, to promote economic integration in the Asia-Pacific.
The Rise of Asia and Its Impact on the Global Order
This ASPI initiative examines whether the international order can be reformed to reflect new power realities in a manner that satisfies the main sponsors of the present order by ensuring continued support for open societies and economies.
India and APEC: Charting a Path to Membership
This ASPI initiative aims to accelerate India’s entry into the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Report
Avoiding the Blind Alley: China's Economic Overhaul and Its Global Implications
This major report examines the economic reforms announced at China's Third Plenum in November 2013, assesses progress in implementing reforms, and projects their economic impacts.
Report
High Tech: The Next Wave of Chinese Investment in America
This Asia Society report examines Chinese investment in U.S. high tech sectors, presenting original data to describe investment flows and assessing their impacts on the U.S. economy
Jack Wadsworth Fellows Program
The Jack Wadsworth Fellowship Program serves as the focal point for business-related activities at Asia Society, driving cross-Center business initiatives and providing expertise through various channels.
Report
Delivering Environmentally Sustainable Economic Growth: The Case of China
This report considers the policy shift that the Chinese government has called for to address the environmental impacts of economic growth, and assesses the challenges ahead.
Report
 / Center on U.S.-China Relations
An American Open Door?
This report looks in-depth at how in the coming decade Chinese capital, in excess of $1 trillion, will be seeking direct investment opportunities abroad.
Report
Growing Together Beats Falling Apart
An Asia Society task force recommends a practical strategy for how G-20 states can do more to foster economic growth and counter economic nationalism, based on the ideas of experts across Asia.
Report
 / Center on U.S.-China Relations
North Korea Inside Out: The Case for Economic Engagement
This report envisions economic engagement with North Korea, properly integrated into a system of sanctions, as a mechanism for encouraging change in the country’s domestic and foreign policy.

Related Commentary

In Big Week for Trade Policy, U.S.-China Talks Should Take the Cake
Wendy Cutler previews the first meeting of the U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue, highlighting four key elements to watch for.
The EU-Japan Trade Deal is the Wake-Up Call Donald Trump Needs
ASPI's Wendy Cutler writes in Fortune that Europe and Asia are moving ahead on trade while the United States is missing at the negotiating table.
Interview
Kevin Rudd: U.S. Should Avoid Mercantilist Approach at G20
On CNN, Kevin Rudd discusses the Trump administration's trade policies in the context of the 2017 G20 summit in Germany.
Interview
Trump and U.S. Tech Companies Court Modi on U.S. Visit
During the Trump-Modi visit, ASPI Assistant Director Anubhav Gupta discusses the U.S.-India economic relationship and why U.S. companies are so eager to do business in India with Bloomberg Technology.
Interview
Trump and Modi Should Continue 'Natural, Strategic' U.S.-India Partnership
Kevin Rudd spoke to BBC World about President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first meeting.
One Country, Two Systems Framework Key to Hong Kong’s Success
U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong Kurt Tong discusses Hong Kong's relations with the mainland in the run up to the 20th anniversary of its handover from Great Britain.
What Asia Should Look Out for in Donald Trump’s NAFTA Talks
In the South China Morning Post, Wendy Cutler explains why Asian economies are likely to pay great attention to the NAFTA renegotiation.
U.S.-Asia Relations During Trump's First 100 Days
Experts and officials, including ASPI's Wendy Cutler, discuss U.S.-Asia relations after the Trump Administration's first 100 days in office.
India Has a Trump Problem: Immigration
Anubhav Gupta argues that immigration has emerged as the first test for U.S.-India ties in the Trump era.
5 Avenues U.S. Must Pursue in Its Trade Talks With China
Following the first summit meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, Wendy Cutler offers her views on how the recently announced U.S.-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue can be effectively leveraged.