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Why Astronaut Leroy Chiao Sees Many Reasons for Optimism

May 21, 2021 — In the latest episode of Asia Society's series Asian Americans Building America, Asia Society President and CEO Kevin Rudd speaks with Leroy Chiao, a Chinese American astronaut, about his upbringing, his work with young people, and what it was like to vote from outer space. (16 min., 17 sec.)

Watch past episodes featuring chef Ranjan Dey, student activist Mina Fedor, and physician Connie Chen. See Asia Society's complete coverage of Asian American issues.

Taking the Pulse of Post-COVID Chinese Economy and Society
Policy
 /  New York

Taking the Pulse of Post-COVID Chinese Economy and Society

Lynette Ong, Scott Kennedy, Qin Gao, and Gady Epstein discuss the impact of China’s zero-COVID policy eighteen months after it ended.
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Flashpoint Taiwan: Virtual Launch Event and Panel Discussion for the Taiwan Policy Database
Policy
 /  New York

Flashpoint Taiwan: Virtual Launch Event and Panel Discussion for the Taiwan Policy Database

Raymond F. Burghardt, Rorry Daniels, Wen-Ti Sung, XIN Qiang, and Lyle J. Morris discuss the utility and value of the interactive website on Taiwan policy.
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Threads of Sustainability: Fashion, Ethics, Traditions, and the Environment (Panel Discussion)
Arts
 /  New York

Threads of Sustainability: Fashion, Ethics, Traditions, and the Environment (Panel Discussion)

Carmen Artigas, Sandy Dalal, Ajay Shrivastav, Rachel Cooper discuss the ongoing tension between the fast-moving fashion industry and the slower, more ethical focus on health and environmental impacts.
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Persian Feasts: Recipes and Stories From a Family Table
Arts
 /  New York

Persian Feasts: Recipes and Stories From a Family Table

Leila Heller launches her new book, which contains her family’s exquisite collection of regional delicacies, through a conversation with Andy Baraghani, Massumeh Farhad, and Jacqueline Terrebonne.
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“LEAD BIGGER: The Transformative Power of Inclusion” by Anne Chow
Business
 /  New York

“LEAD BIGGER: The Transformative Power of Inclusion”: Anne Chow

The author and leadership expert speaks with Victoria Liu about her new book that introduces a new approach to inclusive leadership that expands our understanding of what organizations need to foster growth and innovation.
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Tarun Tahiliani: Journey to India Modern 
Arts
 /  New York

Tarun Tahiliani: Journey to India Modern 

The fashion designer speaks with Fern Mallis about his book, which traces his journey in the Indian fashion scene and highlights how India’s rich design history has inspired him.
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“Loot”: Tania James in Conversation With Sree Sreenivasan
Arts
 /  New York

“Loot”: Tania James in Conversation With Sree Sreenivasan

The critically acclaimed author speaks with the SAJA president about her book that chronicles the journey of an 18th-century woodcarver whose experiences mirror the upheaval in war-torn India and Europe.
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Songs of Punjab: Narratives of Resilience 
Arts
 /  New York

Songs of Punjab: Narratives of Resilience 

Navdeep Suri and Vidya Shah speak with Sanjoy K. Roy about the haunting tribute to the loss of innocence and the enduring spirit of resilience.
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[JLF 2024] Shashi Tharoor: A Man for All Seasons
Arts
 /  New York

[JLF 2024] Shashi Tharoor: A Man for All Seasons

The Indian writer and politician speaks with Aroon Purie about various interesting topics.
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[JLF 2024] Introductory Remarks
Arts
 /  New York

[JLF 2024] Introductory Remarks

Rachel Cooper, Suraj Dhingra, Sanjoy K. Roy, and Binaya Srikanta Pradhan deliver the introductory and welcome remarks to the 2024 Jaipur Literature Festival in New York.
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Asian Perspectives on the U.S. Election
Current Affairs
 /  Australia

Asian Perspectives on the U.S. Election

Experts from Australia, Hong Kong, India, and Japan share their views on how Asian countries perceive the U.S. role in Asia and the potential impact of the 2024 polls.
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Art Collaboration Kyoto and the Future of Art Fairs
Arts
 /  Japan

Art Collaboration Kyoto and the Future of Art Fairs

Yukako Yamashita explores how Art Collaboration Kyoto fosters collaboration between galleries, blends Japanese tradition and community with international contemporary art, and creates a sustainable art ecosystem.
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