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Nikkei Asia at Asia Society: The AI Energy Crisis

NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 — Nikkei Asia's U.S. Tech Correspondent Yifan Yu discusses how nations and industries across the U.S. and Asia are preparing to meet the surging energy demands driven by AI's rapid growth—focusing on the expansion of energy-intensive data centers, the risks of inadequate infrastructure, and the implications for businesses and environmental sustainability. John Hwang, asssistant director for programs at Asia Society, moderates the conversation. (1 hr., 1 min.)

Support for this program is generously provided by Nikkei Asia.

Bare Feet and Cell Phones

NEW YORK, January 10, 2011 - Anand Giridharadas describes how India's evolving consumer culture is empowering more and more poor and middle-class Indians. (2 min., 47 sec.)

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Arts

Inside Japan's National Music

NEW YORK, January 8, 2011 - Lecturer Ralph Samuelson offers an introduction to traditional Japanese music (hogaku), with an emphasis on its enduring relevance. (4 min., 31 sec.)

Hogaku 2011 performance highlights

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Arts

Hogaku 2011 (Concert Highlights)

NEW YORK, January 8, 2011 - Yumi Kurosawa, the duo Sanshi, and SAKURA bring an exciting mixture of traditional and contemporary Japanese styles to Asia Society New York. (5 min., 13 sec.)

An Introduction to Hogaku

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Arts

Artistic Freedom, Within Limits

Asia Society Museum Director Melissa Chiu reflects on the new parameters of creative expression in China, as illustrated by the career of artist and activist Ai Weiwei

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Policy

A 'Reset' Moment for the US and China

NEW YORK, January 12, 2011 - Arthur Ross Director of the Center on US-China Relations Orville Schell explains how China is pioneering a "vexing" new model of governing when the Washington model seems to be dysfunctional. (3 min., 23 sec.)

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The US and China: A Joint Strategy on Iran?

Asia Society's Suzanne DiMaggio discusses whether Presidents Hu and Obama can find common ground on dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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President Hu 'Looking to Cement a Legacy'

NEW YORK, January 12, 2011 - Asia Society's Mike Kulma assesses the various agendas Chinese President Hu Jintao will hope to fulfill when visiting the US in Jan. 2011. (4 min., 26 sec.)

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Metzl: Obama Must Be More Aggressive When Hu Visits US

NEW YORK, January 12, 2011 - Asia Society Executive VP Jamie Metzl discusses the agenda for Obama-Hu summit and what will make it a success or failure. (3 min., 56 sec.)

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Education

Building the Next Generation of US-China Leaders

NEW YORK, January 12, 2011 - Asia Society education expert Chris Livaccari says building educational exchanges between China and US is imperative for future diplomacy. (3 min., 11 sec.)

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Arts

Peter Sellars on 'Nixon in China' (Complete)

Nixon in China director Peter Sellars discusses the opera's genesis and historical context, and his theories of art, with Orville Schell.

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Policy

Thomas Friedman: 'That Used to Be Us'

NEW YORK, January 10, 2011 - Thomas Friedman speculates whether the US, compared with China, has lost its "can-do" spirit in the early 21st century. (3 min., 34 sec.)

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Business

'A Concern for the Quality of City Life'

NEW YORK, January 5, 2011 - Architect Eugene Kohn and developer Vincent Lo each cite positive recent trends in China's urban development. (3 min., 12 sec.)

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