China exported ~1M vehicles a few years ago. This year: 12M — more than Europe's entire auto market. And export prices are down 25% since 2023. Wendy Cutler explores USMCA, Canada's EV deal & prospects for a coordinated response with Michael Dunne, Jorge Guajardo & @kovrig.bsky.social

Riding High: Assessing the Impact of China's Burgeoning Auto Exports

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In the latest from #AsiaInsideOut, @faamer.bsky.social speaks with @sangernyt.bsky.social, @nytimes.com White House and National Security Correspondent, on the US-Iran war, U.S.-China recalibration, Europe's defense reckoning, and the AI race reshaping great-power competition 🌏

In her latest op-ed in @thediplomat.com, Jane Mellsop argues that the new global trade arrangement, the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership (FIT-P), is worthy of more attention. Read the full article ⬇️

New Global Trade Arrangement Gains Momentum – And It’s Worth Watching

The Future of Investment and Trade Partnership, with 19 members and counting, is championing open and fair trade at a time when others are retreating.

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Asia Society's 16 locations around the world offer free online programs on #Asia. 🌏 This August, tune in for a conversation on mental health in the age of AI, Asia Society Seattle's "Seeking Truth Through Facts: U.S.-China" series, and more.

#ICYMI | @france.asiasociety.org and @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's Paris Summer Summit 2026 is live on our YouTube channel! Watch all the sessions here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNOhBNP-YZhc&si=RReaTxYT4x3vl-M_

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As part of NYC's Summer Streets 2026, we're offering free admission to Asia Society Museum on August 1st, 8th, and 15th. 🖼️🌞 See our current exhibition "Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Asia Society New York!

Join locally, connect globally 🤝 As an Asia Society member, you get: 🖼️ Unlimited museum admission 🥂 Invitations to exclusive events 🎟️ Free or discounted tickets to our programs 🛍️ Discounts at Leo Café + AsiaStore And so much more! Join today: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/become-member

This week at Asia Society, we're celebrating the 49th Asian American International Film Festival! Join us and Asian CineVision this Thursday for the opening night screening of "Levitating," followed by a director Q&A and reception. Learn more: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/levitating

How might #China be deterred from using #military force in a conflict? In a new CCA paper, Lyle Morris examines Beijing's approach to #deterrence and offers a formula for China's strategic calculus on Taiwan.

The Factors That Matter: A Formula for Understanding China’s Use of Force Calculus Over Taiwan

Lyle Morris argues that Beijing’s decision to use force against Taiwan will depend less on any single trigger than on how military readiness, political urgency, and the risks of outside intervention c...

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WATCH: How did the samurai become one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of Japan? Speaking at @japan.asiasociety.org, Dr. Rosina Buckland, Asahi Shimbun curator at the @britishmuseum.bsky.social, introduces the acclaimed Samurai exhibition, a decade in the making and seen by 175,000 visitors.

Between Myth and Reality: Samurai at the British Museum

TOKYO, July 13, 2026 — How did the samurai become one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of Japan? Dr. Rosina Buckland takes us behind the British Museum’s acclaimed Samurai exhibition, a…

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What can be done to address the "whack-a-mole" nature of the Southeast Asia's scam economy? The Economist's Sue-Lin Wong, J. Daniel Sims of the Harvard Asia Center, and Selina of the Lee Kuan Yew School discuss the U.S. and China's efforts so far, and what needs to come next. WATCH:

Can the U.S. and China Stop Southeast Asia's Cyber Scams?

July 22, 2026 — Asia Society Policy Institute convenes a panel of experts to unpack the state of the cyberscam industry in Southeast Asia, what the U.S. and China have done to disrupt it, why those…

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WATCH: @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's Center for China Analysis (CCA) webinar discussing how Southeast Asian countries are reassessing their relationships with Beijing amid deepening economic ties, strategic competition, and shifting public opinion.

How Southeast Asia Sees China

July 21, 2026 — The Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis (CCA) hosts a webinar discussing the findings of its report, Global Public Opinion on China: China's Standing in…

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STATE OF ASIA tickets are on sale now! @switzerland.asiasociety.org's flagship annual conference offers an essential learning experience for those seeking to better understand the key developments shaping Asia in an increasingly interconnected world. Learn more:

STATE OF ASIA 2026

STATE OF ASIA, Asia Society Switzerland's yearly flagship conference, provides a condensed overview of current and future developments in Asia, and how they affect the world. It brings together our…

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What is India's strategy for engaging with ASEAN? Akshay Mathur and Gurjit Singh, former Indian Ambassador to ASEAN, Indonesia, Germany, Ethiopia, and the African Union, discuss on the latest episode of #AsiaInsideOut from @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org. youtu.be/c4Lf5ZEprJ4?...

India's ASEAN Strategy | Asia Inside Out

July 9, 2026 — On this episode of Asia Inside Out, Akshay Mathur, Senior Director of Asia Society Policy Institute Delhi, speaks with Ambassador Gurjit Singh, former Indian Ambassador to ASEAN,…

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Join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org on July 29 at 10 AM for an online conversation about the impact of China's #EV export market with Michael Kovrig, Michael Dunne, and Jorge Guajardo. Moderated by ASPI's Wendy Cutler.

Riding High: Assessing the Impact of China’s Burgeoning Auto Exports

Join ASPI for a virtual panel discussion to explore the impact of China's burgeoning auto exports on key markets, assess the response of countries to date, and offer suggestions for moving forward.

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How does Southeast Asia see China? A decade of deepening trade, maritime friction, and U.S.-China rivalry had the region recalibrating. Join Kevin Li, Sharon Seah, Andreyka Natalegawa, and Andrew Chubb on July 21 to unpack CCA's new paper. Register to attend:

How Southeast Asia Sees Beijing

Join us for a panel discussion on how public opinion is shifting across ASEAN countries exposed to China's rise.

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On the latest episode of Asia Inside Out, @faamer.bsky.social talks to Anirudh Suri about India's evolving AI strategy and how as a middle power, it can collaborate with like-minded partners to advance shared AI goals. 🎧 Listen: asiasociety.org/policy-insti... 🎤 Watch: youtu.be/EUyqbpeXHMc?...

The AI Middle Power: India's Quest for Technological Sovereignty

Farwa speaks with Anirudh Suri about India's evolving AI strategy, its pursuit of technological sovereignty, and how, as a middle power, it can collaborate with like-minded partners to advance shared…

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Join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org on Wednesday July 22 at 8am EST for an online conversation with @economist.com's Sue-Lin Wong, Daniel Sims, and Selina Cho about the state of the cyberscam industry in Southeast Asia, the U.S. and China's efforts to stop it, and next steps. Register:

The U.S. and China’s Cybercrime Offensives: Successes, Shortfalls, and Next Steps in Southeast Asia

Join ASPI for a virtual discussion to unpack both the state of the cybercrime industry in Southeast Asia and beyond, what the U.S. and China have done so far to address it, where these approaches…

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Let’s celebrate our new class of Asia 21 Next Generation Fellows! 👏 This year, we're introducing 40 exceptional leaders from 26 countries and regions across seven sectors, dedicated to driving transformative change in their communities and the world. Learn more: asiasociety.org/asia-society...

Asia Society's 16 locations around the world offer free online programs on #Asia. 🌏 This July, tune in to learn about U.S.-China relations in the age of AI, middle powers & the emerging global order, the latest on Japanese economy and business, and more

We see the parallels, do you? 👀 Join us July 9-12 as Isabel Sandoval presents her films in "Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval." The first theatrical preview of her film "Moonglow" will be screened alongside two films that inspired it: "Le Samouraï" and "The Earrings of Madame de…"

Last week, we celebrated Pride and honored Tony-nominated actor Conrad Ricamora, who accepted the Human Rights Campaign's Equality Crane Award for exceptional leadership in LGBTQ+ AANHPI visibility. Watch this excerpt from his acceptance speech:

Navigating shared futures from 1956 to 2026 🤝 Today marks 70 years since Asia Society was founded. Watch our logo evolve through seven decades of building understanding across Asia and the world. #AsiaSociety70

Beat the NYC heat this summer at Asia Society! 😎⛱️🎥 Join us this July & August for an iconic lineup of Asian films — spotlighting the trailblazing Isabel Sandoval, Georgian-French auteur Otar Iosseliani, and Japan's beloved Kyoko Kagawa. Register: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

From July 9 to 12, @asiasociety.org presents "Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval," featuring the first theatrical preview of Isabel Sandoval's latest film, "Moonglow." Learn more and get tickets here: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/desire-solitude-cinema-isabel-sandoval

Congrats to Vivian and kudos to our @earthjournalism.bsky.social team for putting together "Dark Side of the Boom" last year, which was awarded a citation for journalistic innovation by the 2026 Oz Elliot Prize committee!

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Asia Society is pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 Osborn Elliott Prize  for Excellence in Journalism on Asia. Congratulations to Vivian Wang of @nytimes.com for a series of deeply reported stories exploring the paradox of life in contemporary China.

Watch Films at Asia Society New York! Our summer membership special is live now: Join as a new member and see all the films we're screening this summer—for free! The earlier you join, the more free movies you're able to watch. Learn more:

Summer Membership Special: Free Movies

Join as a new member and see movies for free, all summer long.

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Enlightening to hear @antonhur.com talk about translation of poetry. Picked up a souvenir 😄 @asiasociety.org