Asia Society

2018 Asia Game Changer Awards

Asia Society Honors Indra Nooyi, Other
Game Changers in Dazzling Ceremony

Jamie Watts

Investing in Knowledge Sharing to Advance SDG 4

Center for Global Education

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Teach for Romania

2018 Asia Game Changer Awards

Asia Society Honors Indra Nooyi, Other
Game Changers in Dazzling Ceremony

Center for Global Education

Investing in Knowledge Sharing
to Advance Education
READ THE REPORT

Asia Society Museum

Presenting acclaimed exhibitions like 'The Progressive Revolution: Modern Art for a New India,' now on view in New York.

Asia Society Policy Institute

Tackling major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security, prosperity, and sustainability.

Center for Global Education

Working to prepare all students for our shared global future.

Center on U.S.-China Relations

ChinaFile

Promoting an informed, nuanced, and vibrant public conversation about China, in the U.S. and around the world.

Asia 21 Young Leaders

Developing a network of dynamic individuals under the age of 40 who will impact global affairs over the coming decades.

Asia Game Changer Awards

Honoring true leaders who are making a positive contribution to the future of Asia.

'Something Miraculous Is Happening on the Korean Peninsula'

South Korea President Moon Jae-in expressed optimism about the relationship between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump and called for the world to help Pyongyang develop.

China's 'Sputnik Moment' and the Sino-American Battle for AI Supremacy

In this excerpt from his new book 'AI Superpowers,' Kai-Fu Lee describes how losing a Go match triggered a national surge of interest in artificial intelligence.

Asia Abridged Podcast: Hearing From America's Undocumented Asians

As the United States debates immigration, two undocumented Asians tell their stories of what it’s like living with an uncertain future.

4 Questions: Pakistan's Future Under Imran Khan

The controversial cricketer-turned-politician takes office at a turbulent time in his country's history.

Asia Abridged Podcast: Why China Could Win a Trade War

Wendy Cutler and Orville Schell explain why, contrary to President Trump's assertions, Beijing is well-positioned to compete in a trade conflict with the United States.

Meet The Woman Shattering Stereotypes in New York's Competitive Lion Dancing Scene

One of Chinatown's few female lion dancers, Sara Lai, discusses the often forgotten art of training to be a "lion head."

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Asia Society Japan Center Names First Executive Director

Asia Society Japan Center Names First Executive Director
Experienced Executive Sawako Hidaka Tapped to Head Organization

ISSN Summer Institute Emphasizes the Importance of Connection, Collaboration, and Student Voice

The 2018 International Studies Schools Network brought nearly 80 educators from across the United States to Austin, Texas, for a week of connection, collaboration, and fun.

Asia Society Will Have a Home in Melbourne

Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews announced that Asia Society will soon have a home in Melbourne.

Asia Society and the College Board Hold the 11th National Chinese Language Conference

At a time when communication between Chinese and Americans is more important than ever, more than 1,300 educators from across the globe received a warm Utah welcome at the 11th annual National Chinese Language Conference.

AsiaStore Wins Museum Store Association Award for ‘Singapore Design Now’

Retail Showcase at Asia Society Recognized by the Museum Store Association

Asia Society Announces Three Finalists for 2018 Osborn Elliott Journalism Prize

Teams from Associated Press, Reuters, and Rappler recognized for "shedding light on egregious behavior by people in power against people who were largely powerless."

Upcoming Events

Class

/ Texas

Tai Chi with Henderson Smith: Level I Wu Dang Mountain 18 Form

10 Sep 2018

6 - 7:30 p.m.

This Level I course provides a basic introduction to Tai Chi.

Class

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Tai Chi with Henderson Smith: Level II Wu Dang Mountain 18 Form

10 Sep 2018

7:45 - 8:45 p.m.

This Level II course will help students make this form of Tai Chi their own.

Discussion

/ New York

Examining Asian Attitudes Toward the U.S.

11 Oct 2018

8 - 10 a.m.

Pew’s Director of Global Economic Attitudes will explain fresh polling capturing Asians’ evolving views of the U.S. under Trump and Americans’ views of China.

Meet the Author

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Ramachandra Guha on "Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World, 1914-1948"

11 Oct 2018

7 - 9 p.m.

Author Ramachandra Guha presents his second and concluding volume of his Mahatma Gandhi biography, "Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World, 1914-1948," at Brazos Bookstore.

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Discussion

/ Center for Global Education

#GlobalEdChat: Global Math Week

11 Oct 2018

8 - 9 p.m.

Join the Center for Global Education weekly on Thursdays for a Twitter chat on global education topics. This week's chat celebrates Global Math Week.

Panel Discussion

/ India

M.V. Dhurandhar: An Unexplored History

12 Oct 2018

5 - 7 p.m.

A curator's walkthrough of M.V. Dhurandhar: The Romantic Realist, followed by a panel discussion on the artist's legacy with Suhas Bahulkar, Manisha Patil, Abhay Sardesai and Shukla Sawant.

New York

Fall Friday

12 Oct 2018

6 - 9 p.m.

Enjoy free museum admission, music by DJ Tikka Masala, and drink specials to celebrate the Season of India.

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Tour

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Architecture Tour

13 Oct 2018

2 - 3 p.m.

Explore Yoshio Taniguchi's first free-standing structure in the United States.

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Tour

/ Texas

Art Tour

13 Oct 2018

3 - 4 p.m.

Join Asia Society for a docent-led tour of the New Cartographies: Artists and the Changing Maps of Asia and Ayomi Yoshida exhibitions.

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Workshop

/ Hong Kong

Members’ Wellness @ ASHK

14 Oct 2018

9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

An event for members to relax with tea meditation.

Briefing

/ Australia

Executive Briefing | Chinese Media Visit

15 Oct 2018

12 - 2 p.m.

Asia Society Australia and the Universtiy of Sydney host six senior Chinese journalists for a roundtable lunch. Join us as we go behind the headlines.

Panel Discussion

/ Hong Kong

Inter-religious Tolerance and Friendship: Jews and Muslims in Hong Kong

15 Oct 2018

12:15 - 2 p.m.

In this luncheon discussion, religion experts discuss the significance of cultural tolerance.

Discussion

/ Northern California

Asia Society Hong Kong with Alice Mong

15 Oct 2018

3 - 5 p.m.

Join Alice Mong, Director of ASHK, for an afternoon of stories about the historical transformation of this center

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Discussion

/ Switzerland

Fintech in Asia: From Micro-Lending to High Finance

15 Oct 2018

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

A Conversation With Melissa Guzy

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Lecture

/ Korea

U.S.-ROK Relations: Past, Present and Future

16 Oct 2018

12 - 1:30 p.m.

H.E. Harry Harris, Ambassador, U.S. Embassy Seoul

Discussion

/ Hong Kong

1MDB: The Scandal Riveting Malaysia

16 Oct 2018

12:15 - 2 p.m.

As the 1MDB scandal continues to unfold, WSJ Asia Economics Editor Tom Wright — who has been breaking and covering the story from the beginning — discusses the various twists and turns.

Panel Discussion

/ New York

New York Arab World Culture Forum: Art for Sustainable Futures

16 Oct 2018

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Sultan Soould al Qassemi in conversation with artists Mona Chalabi, Matthew Mazzotta, and Rashad Salim on the role of art and culture in activating the United Nation's goals for sustainable development.

Film

/ Hong Kong

Almost Heaven

16 Oct 2018

6:45 - 8:15 p.m.

In this film screening, A 17 year-old girl far from home for the first time, as she trains to become a mortician in one of China’s largest funeral homes.

Discussion

/ Australia

GEN A Masterclass: The Korean Peninsula

17 Oct 2018

12 - 1:30 p.m.

As an outcome on the Korean Peninsula looks more optimistic, join us and Perth US-Asia CEO, Gordon Flake as we take a close look at the two leaders involved. Part of our GEN A 'House of' series.

Panel Discussion

/ Asia Society Philippines