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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 4d

Celebrate #Diwali with us at Leo Bar Happy Hour! 🪔
Join us on Wednesday, October 22, from 6–8:30 p.m. for a festive evening featuring:
🖼️ Free museum admission
🍿 Light bites
🍹 Drink specials
🛍️ AsiaStore discounts
🎶 Tunes by DJ Tauba

Get your tickets today! asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 2d

In honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re reflecting on a powerful conversation examining the challenges Indigenous peoples face due to rising sea levels and natural disasters, and how the international community can provide support. 🌏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djh-RboajFw

Shrinking Spaces: Indigenous Peoples on the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis

NEW YORK, October 10, 2024 -- An expert panel examines the challenges Indigenous peoples face due to rising sea levels and natural disasters, as well as the support the international community can provide. Speakers include Nina Kantcheva, senior policy ...

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 1d

In honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we’re reflecting on this powerful conversation about how the climate crisis is an existential threat to many Indigenous communities across #Asia.

Binalakshmi “Bina” Nepram emphasized the critical need to include Indigenous voices in climate action.

Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 2d

Are you looking to join a book club focused on the best new literature in translation out of #China and the Sinophone world? China Books Review hosts a bimonthly literary discussion, where you can make connections with likeminded readers.
https://chinabooksreview.com/book-club

Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 3d

What's the latest on U.S.-China trade talks? Scholars and experts evaluate the current state of the trade and tech tussle via @chinafile.bsky.social https://www.chinafile.com/conversation/chips-and-soybeans

Chips and Soybeans

American and Chinese officials announced on September 15 that they had reached a “framework agreement” on the future of TikTok. On September 25, Trump signed an executive order approving the framework agreement for the TikTok deal, although Chinese comm...

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 4d

India offers a context-sensitive alternative to U.S.-China AI governance competition. In his latest paper for ASPI, @apolcumpally.bsky.social argues that with a focus on #diversity, #inclusion & enforceable #techno-legal standards, India can lead democratic, responsible #AI development globally. 🇮🇳🌐

India's Path to AI Leadership: An Alternative AI Governance to U.S.-China Competition

India offers a context-sensitive alternative to U.S.-China AI governance competition. Arun Polcumpally argues with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and enforceable techno-legal standards, India can le...

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 6d

On October 23, join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org for a webinar on the future trajectory of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship following the recent re-engagement between the two countries. With @faamer.bsky.social, Mushahid Hussain Sayed, @ethrelkeld.bsky.social, and @uzairyounus.bsky.social.

Reengagement in Focus: Security, Economics, and the Future of U.S.-Pakistan Ties

Join ASPI for a timely webinar unpacking what lies behind the optics, what’s at stake, and the future trajectory of U.S.-Pakistan ties following the growing U.S. reengagement with Pakistan.

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 6d

Great shoutout in @broadwayworld.com about Will Aronson and Hue Park, the Tony Award-winning musical theater collaborators behind "Maybe Happy Ending," being honored at our 2025 Asia Game Changer Awards! www.broadwayworld.com/article/MAYB...

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Creators Will Aronson And Hue Park Among Honorees At 2025 Asia Game Changer Awards

Asia Society will honor Tony Award-winning creative duo Will Aronson and Hue Park, creators of Maybe Happy Ending, at the 2025 Asia Game Changer Awards on October 15, 2025, at Cipriani 25 Broadway in ...

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Bill Emmott @billemmott.bsky.social · 7d

A great Japan Macro Salon discussion today with Jesper Koll and Leo Lewis, for @thejapansociety.bsky.social and @asiasociety.org, all about Takaichi trades, inflation, the curry rice price index, takeover bids, productivity and much else besides www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNKh...

Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill

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Sustainable Futures Collaborative @sustainablefutures.org · 7d

2/4 Join us for an engaging webinar with @asiasociety.org and International Climate Councils Network in which we will share work on climate governance, including local climate councils, in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 7d

We’re just 1 week away from the 2025 Asia Game Changer Awards! ✨ We're excited to celebrate bold leaders who embody Asia Society’s core values: to build bridges of understanding, advance peace, and elevate arts and ideas, underscoring the power of cultural diplomacy between Asia and the west.

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 11d

Join us at Asia Society New York on October 9 for a special screening of On Healing Land, Birds Perch, followed by a discussion with its director, Naja Pham Lockwood. Tickets and more: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

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ChinaFile @chinafile.bsky.social · 11d

Having children by surrogacy is illegal in China, and so, reports, Emma Belmonte, aspiring Chinese parents are turning to places like Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan to find women to bear children for them:

A Surrogacy Silk Road: Chinese Parents Head West for Babies | ChinaFile

Georgia has become an increasingly popular destination for Chinese visitors. The number of visits nearly tripled between 2023 and 2024, with more than 88,500 visits last year. Yet leisure tourism does not account for the infant-filled flights back to China. Rather, it seems more likely the tiny passengers were the reason many Chinese visitors had traveled to Georgia in the

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 9d

What are the bestselling China books?

Check out the latest list from China Books Review. 📚
https://chinabooksreview.com/bestselling-china-books/

BESTSELLING CHINA BOOKS | China Books Review

This page lists bestselling China books, defined as any English-language book on or from China or the Sinophone world that was published in the last year, and which ranks in the top 25 when ordered by its overall bestseller rank among all books on Amazo...

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 12d

Tickets are going fast! Asia Society and The Culture Tree invite you to an evening with Padma Lakshmi, discussing her newest book Padma's All American, which celebrates the immigrant and Indigenous communities that shape America's culinary diversity.

Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi will present "Padma's All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond" celebrating America’s rich culinary diversity shaped by immigrant and Indigenous communi...

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 12d

Join us on Oct. 23 for a timely webinar unpacking what lies behind the optics, what’s at stake, and the future trajectory of U.S.-Pakistan ties following the growing U.S. reengagement with Pakistan. Register now: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

Reengagement in Focus: Security, Economics, and the Future of U.S.-Pakistan Ties

Join ASPI for a timely webinar unpacking what lies behind the optics, what’s at stake, and the future trajectory of U.S.-Pakistan ties following the growing U.S. reengagement with Pakistan.

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 12d

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh, highlights the power and potential of today’s young generation during an UNGA80 event with the 9th President and CEO of Asia Society Kyung-wha Kang.

Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/FMgW0IbZNGI?...

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 13d

Last week, major climate pledges and announcements were made for #UNGA80 and the UN Climate Summit. ASPI's Taylah Bland and Betty Wang unpack 4 key takeaways you need to know for the state of #climateaction. 🌏

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 14d

Plan out your October with Asia Society by signing up for our numerous FREE online events here: t.co/15Adw1xo1p

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 14d

Did you know that every month #AsiaSociety's 16 locations around the world offer online programs covering diverse perspectives on #Asia?

This October, experts break down topics like U.S.-Pakistan relations, Japan’s startup ecosystem, work-life balance, and more!

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 14d

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Lally Weymouth, an acclaimed journalist and a valued member of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) community. (1/3)

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 14d

🎙️ Happy #InternationalPodcastDay! To celebrate, Asia Inside Out host and ASPI Managing Director @rorrydaniels.bsky.social sat down with fellow podcasters @nktpnd.bsky.social & @kaiserkuo.bsky.social. They swapped stories on why #podcasts resonate, what they love most about hosting, and more!

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 15d

Check out our podcasts to listen to diverse perspectives on #Asia here: asiasociety.org/podcasts

Podcasts

Feed your passion for Asia with any of our growing list of free podcasts. Follow the links for episode archives and subscription information.

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 15d

We're celebrating #InternationalPodcastDay with a look behind the scenes of our podcasts from #AsiaSociety, including @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org #AsiaInsideOut and @switzerland.asiasociety.org's #StateofAsia.

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 15d

At an @asiasociety.org #UNGA80 event, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun shared how the new South Korean administration views relations with #NorthKorea and U.S.-North Korea dialogues. #UNGA

South Korea’s Approach to North Korea

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