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“Sparrow on the Sea”: A Conversation with Yang Fudong

NEW YORK, May 11, 2025 — On the occasion of the North American premiere of his latest film, Sparrow on the Sea (2024), at Asia Society, Shanghai-based Chinese artist Yang Fudong joins Kelly Ma, curator of Learning and Outreach at the Asia Society Museum, in a conversation. Mr. Yang discusses his earlier work in the Asia Society Collection, Seven Intellectuals in a Bamboo Forest (2003–2007), along with this latest film, and what the twenty years between the two works mean to him. (52 min., 25 sec.)

China’s Robotics Leap: Hype, Reality, and the Race for Global Leadership
Policy
 /  New York

China’s Robotics Leap: Hype, Reality, and the Race for Global Leadership

Lizzi C. Lee, John Lee, and Angela Shen unpack China’s humanoid robotics ambitions, its race with the United States, and the economic and geopolitical stakes of automation at scale.
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Global Public Opinion: How Does the World See China?
Policy
 /  New York

Global Public Opinion: How Does the World See China?

Andrew Chubb, Maria Repnikova, Cindy Yu, and Neil Thomas discuss how China is viewed by citizens around the world, particularly in the Global South, and the implications for policymakers, including in China.
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Emily Feng on Identity in Xi Jinping's China
Current Affairs
 /  New York

Emily Feng on Identity in Xi Jinping's China

The NPR correspondent speaks with Alec Ash about her book, which explores the struggle for identity in China.
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Healthy China 2030: Assessing Obstacles and Tracking Progress
Policy
 /  New York

Healthy China 2030: Assessing Obstacles and Tracking Progress

Winnie Yip, Yanzhong Huang, Chang Liu, and Patrick Beyrer discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the Chinese government’s long-term healthcare reform plans.
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Art in Food and Photography
Arts
 /  New York

Art in Food and Photography

Esther M. Choi, Iris Moon, and Natasha Pickowicz speak with Kelly Ma about their respective works involving food within the realm of art and photography.
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The Art of Timeless Space
Arts
 /  Japan

The Art of Timeless Space

Ed Ng shares his philosophy on creating timeless spaces and reveals how spaces breathe and evolve through harmony between designer and environment.
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Pedagogy as Practice | Karachi LaJamia Founders in Conversation with Meghal Perea
Arts
 /  India

Pedagogy as Practice | Karachi LaJamia Founders in Conversation with Meghal Perera

Shahana Rajani and Zahra Malkani share a glimpse into their nomadic anti-institution arts practice which touches upon the many changes in Pakistan's ecological landscape, in a candid chat with Meghal Perera.
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[IN CHINESE] 725 Salon: Liu Qiao
Current Affairs
 /  New York

725 Salon: Liu Qiao / 725沙龙：与北大光华院长刘俏面对面

The renowned Chinese economist shares his insights and analysis on China’s economy with Bin Ouyang. 这位知名的中国经济学家与欧阳斌分享了他对中国经济的见解和分析。
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China’s Quiet DeepSeek Moment in Biotech: A Rapid Rise, Potential Risks, and Global Implications
Policy
 /  New York

China’s Quiet DeepSeek Moment in Biotech: A Rapid Rise, Potential Risks, and Global Implications

Lizzi C. Lee speaks with Gary Rieschel about what's behind China's biotech boom, potential risks, and long-term global implications. 
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Japan’s Democracy in an Era of Transition
Policy
 /  Japan

Japan’s Democracy in an Era of Transition

Japan’s politics are in flux. With the LDP losing ground and voter behavior evolving, political expert Tobias Harris dissects five key transitions that could reshape the nation’s future.
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Sean Turnell on Surviving Myanmar’s Notorious Prisons and the Economic Future of the Civil War
Policy
 /  New York

Sean Turnell on Surviving Myanmar’s Notorious Prisons and the Economic Future of the Civil War

The former economic advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi shares his experience in detention after the 2021 coup and discusses Myanmar’s economic challenges and potential international solutions.
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Healthy Aging: Collaborations Between Japan and the United States
Current Affairs
 /  Japan

Healthy Aging: Collaborations Between Japan and the United States

Dr. Marlon Maus and Dr. Mai Kabayama speak with Jesper Koll about Japan’s approaches to its rising aging population, from public health policies to digital solutions, and offer insights into building a healthier aging society.
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