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'Ash is Purest White' Q&A with director Jia Zhangke

Ash is Purest White Q&A with Jia Zhangke, director and writer

The China Dashboard

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Sundance Film Festival Panel: How Crazy Rich Asians Changes the Game for Asian Talent

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Advancing the U.S.-Korea Economic Agenda

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Ash is Purest White Q&A with Jia Zhangke, director and writer

The China Dashboard

Sundance Film Festival Panel: How Crazy Rich Asians Changes the Game for Asian Talent

ISSUE PAPER
Advancing the U.S.-Korea Economic Agenda

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Panel Discussion

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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Meet the Author

As Asia Rises, Are Free Markets and Democracy Sustainable?

12 Mar 2019
5 - 7 p.m.

Meeting the author of "The Sustainable State" Chandra Nair

Special Event

2019 Annual Gala Dinner

07 Apr 2019
5:30 - 9 p.m.

Asia Society Southern California will hold our 2019 Annual Gala Dinner on Sunday, April 7, at the Skirball Cultural Center.

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Film

Ash Is Purest White

12 Feb 2019
7 - 9:30 p.m.

Film screening of 'Ash Is Purest White', followed by Q&A with the director, Jia Zhangke.

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Sundance Film Festival Panel: How Crazy Rich Asians Changes the Game for Asian Talent

A conversation that explores the profound change in landscape and what it portends for Asians in independent and studio films

Huawei, Hi-Tech & U.S. China Ties

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Steve Stecklow publicly discusses his story on Huawei for the first time

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Asians Leading the Way in Documentary Film

A special panel discussion with Asian directors, producers, and cinematographers of films shortlisted for an Oscar for the Best Documentary Feature.

‘The Girl and the Picture’ – and the Power of Bearing Witness

Film screening of 'The Girl and The Picture', followed by Q&A with director Vanessa Roth and producer Stephen D. Smith.

Michelle Yeoh, Kevin Tsujihara Among Honorees at Inspiring U.S.-China Entertainment Summit

Organized by Asia Society Southern California, the event also featured an appearance by actor/director Billy Bob Thornton and a celebration of success stories like 'Crazy Rich Asians'

Current Affairs

Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Accepts the Visionary Leadership Award at the U.S.-China Entertainment Summit

He was honored for his innovation in a dynamic global market and for advocating for diversity and inclusion.

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Arts

Asia Society Southern California Honors Michelle Yeoh as an Artistic Visionary at U.S.-China Entertainment Summit

Michelle Yeoh, who parleyed ballet training into acting in Hong Kong martial arts films, appeared in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' played a Bond Girl, and starred in 'Crazy Rich Asians,' is honored as an Artistic Visionary.

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Current Affairs

Asia Society Honors Trailblazing Actor and Filmmaker Xu Zheng at U.S.-China Entertainment Summit

Acclaimed Chinese actor and director Xu Zheng is honored for his trailblazing work at the 2018 U.S.-China Entertainment Summit and Gala Dinner.

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Arts

Asia Society Honors Elizabeth Daley as Education Pioneer at U.S.-China Entertainment Summit

USC School of Cinematic Arts Dean Elizabeth Daley speaks about the power of building cultural and educational bridges as she is honored as an education pioneer.

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