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Asia Society Celebrates 60: A Reflection on 60 Years of Building Understanding (Complete)

HOUSTON, October 20, 2016 – Asia Society president emeritus Dr. Vishakha Desai, who served from 2004-2012, joined Charles C. Foster, former Chairman of Asia Society Texas Center, Charles Rockefeller, Trustee of Asia Society Global, and Roger W. Wallace, founding Chairman of Asia Society Texas Center, to reflect on 60 years of building understanding. The program was moderated by Asia Society Global Executive Vice President Tom Nagorski. (1 hr., 2 min.)

India's Promising Investment Picture
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India's Promising Investment Picture

Video Excerpt: Vijay Thadani describes routes for private equity investors interested in India at discussion at the Asia Society, June 19, 2009. (2 min., 3 sec.)

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India's Promising Investment Picture (Complete)
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India's Promising Investment Picture (Complete)

NEW YORK, June 19, 2009 - Indian financial and industrial leaders assess the outlook for India's economy in the wake of the 2009 election. (1 hr., 44 min.)

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A New China
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A New China

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Evan Osnos talks about a viral video that made Chinese citizens stand up.
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Hon. Jon Huntsman: Languages as a Bridge to the Future
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Hon. Jon Huntsman: Languages as a Bridge to the Future

Jon Huntsman--then Governor of Utah and current U.S. Ambassador to China--discusses China.
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Richard M. Daley on Education and Chicago's Future
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Richard M. Daley on Education and Chicago's Future

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley on the role of education as the great equalizer, importance of Chinese language learning, and their impact on our shared future. May 1, 2009, Chicago.
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US-China Educational Exchanges
Education

US-China Educational Exchanges

Excerpt--Speaking on behalf of the Chinese government, Mme Liu Yandong announces 2,400 scholarships for Americans. In Chinese and English. Washington, DC, April 17, 2009. (3 min., 12 sec.)
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Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Literacy
Education

Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Literacy

Expanding Horizons makes the case for integrating global literacy—international knowledge, skills, and perspectives—into afterschool and summer programs.
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Zhao Ziyang's Memoir
Policy

Zhao Ziyang's Memoir

NEW YORK, June 17, 2009 - Editors of Zhao Ziyang's memoir, Adi Ignatius and Bao Pu, discuss the legacy of Tiananmen with former US Ambassador to China Winston Lord and Orville Schell, director of the Center on US-China Relations.
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Facing the Burma/Myanmar Crisis
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Facing the Burma/Myanmar Crisis

Video Excerpt: Priscilla Clapp discusses Burma/Myanmar's upcoming 2010 elections and new constitution. (2 min., 55 sec.)
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How Tech Fuels Philanthropy
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How Tech Fuels Philanthropy

NEW YORK, June 15, 2009 - Brian F. Mullaney discusses how tech innovation was behind the success of Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft lip and palate charity. (19 min., 23 sec.)
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Muslim Voices: An Overview
Arts

Muslim Voices: An Overview

NEW YORK, June 5 - 14, 2009 - Expert commentary on, and highlights from, the Muslim Voices: Arts and Ideas festival.

Muslim Voices festival website

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Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Learning (short)
Education

Expanding Horizons: Afterschool and Global Learning (short)

CNN journalist Soledad O'Brien narrates a documentary on using summer and afterschool hours to develop global citizens.
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