COVID-19: Why the New Variant Is More Dangerous and Transmissible

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/ India

COVID-19: Why the New Variant Is More Dangerous and Transmissible

June 21, 2021 — Dr. Ambrish Satwik talks with Dr. Satchit Balsari and Dr. Polly Roy about the "delta" variant, first originating in India, which is thought to be more dangerous and transmissible than the original coronavirus. (2 min., 31 sec.)

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/ Korea

[ASK-Y] Session 4: Why Can't We Understand Each Other?

Yvonne Kim speaks with Bernie Cho, Dr. Amareswar Galla, and Shinwha Hong about culture and media.

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Policy

/ New York

Analyzing the Biden-Xi Summit: What’s Next for U.S.-China Relations?

Kevin Rudd, Wendy Cutler, and Daniel Russel provide expert analysis on the meeting, the first between the two leaders since Joe Biden became president.

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Arts

/ New York

Asia Society at the Movies: A Conversation on ‘Found’

Join us for a conversation about the making of the documentary, family, heritage, and more with the director, producer, and stars of ’Found.’

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Education

/ New York

A Reading of 'The Library Bus'

The Center for Global Education is pleased to present a reading of 'The Library Bus.'

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Current Affairs

/ New York

Harold Hongju Koh's American Story

The Yale professor and former Obama administration official speaks with Kevin Rudd about his family's arrival in the U.S. and the burden of race consciousness.

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Policy

/ New York

Making Sense of the Chinese Communist Party’s Pivotal 6th Plenum

Kevin Rudd and Christopher K. Johnson discuss what the plenum means for China's political future.

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Current Affairs

/ Korea

An Interview With Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega,

Dizon-De Vega spoke with Asia Society Korea's Yvonne Kim about the relationship between the two countries.

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Current Affairs

/ Australia

China Executive Briefing | Cooperating With China on Climate Change

After COP26, how will the world, the West, and China cooperate on climate action? Energy and economic experts establish where we are, and where we need to be to tackle the climate crisis and still maintain economic growth.

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2021 U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit Closing remarks by Katie Soo and Michael Gisser

Arts

/ Southern California

2021 U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit: Closing Remarks by Katie Soo and Michael Gisser

The evening concluded with a performance of the song "I Am Changing" by Cheryl K.

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2021 Asia Entertainment Game Changer: Destin Daniel Cretton

Arts

/ Southern California

2021 Asia Entertainment Game Changer: Destin Daniel Cretton

The director of 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' was honored at Asia Society Southern California’s 12th annual U.S.-Asia Entertainment Summit.

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