On August 20, join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org to discuss Bangladesh and Nepal after political transition and new governments. Register to attend: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/events/new-leadership-new-directions-bangladesh-and-nepal-after-political-transition

New Leadership, New Directions: Bangladesh and Nepal After Political Transition

Join ASPI for a virtual panel discussion to assess the new leaderships of Bangladesh and Nepal after their respective political transitions, future trajectories of the two countries, and implications ...

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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.

China’s electric-vehicle export surge reflects a political system that subsidizes overproduction and converts the resulting exports into strategic power. 1/8

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 🌏

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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China’s auto exports are continuing to flood the world with no letup in sight. To understand this seismic shift, please join Wendy Cutler, Michael Dunne, Jorge Guajardo and me for an @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org online panel discussion today at 10:00 a.m. ET. 1/10

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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How are the #EU and #Canada approaching #Chinese investment in the electric vehicle sector? 🔋 🚗 In a new paper, @katelogan.bsky.social and Taylah Bland compare how both are navigating this industrial policy question and what observations can be made.

Plugging In, Charging Ahead: Comparing EU and Canadian Approaches to Chinese Investment in the Electric Vehicle Sector

Kate Logan and Taylah Bland explore how the European Union and Canada are navigating Chinese investment in the electric vehicle sector.

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For #AsiaInsideOut, @faamer.bsky.social speaks with Anirudh Suri about India's evolving AI strategy, its pursuit of technological sovereignty, and how middle powers can collaborate to advance shared AI goals. Watch here: https://youtu.be/EUyqbpeXHMc?si=qbq0yj1wjQ6rqYz8

🎥 WATCH: What does the NATO-IP4 partnership reveal about converging Asian & European security concerns? 🌏 Mira Rapp-Hooper, Yuka Koshino, Reuben Steff & Kuyoun Chung join Emma Chanlett-Avery to unpack the NATO Summit in Ankara 🇹🇷 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1_457RnGoU&feature=youtu.be

Aligning Across Hemispheres: The Indo-Pacific Four and the NATO Summit

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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...

On July 9, join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org for a conversation following the NATO Summit, where leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand are invited to the Trans-Atlantic summit as partner countries. Register to attend virtually:

Aligning Across Hemispheres: The Indo-Pacific Four and the NATO Summit

Join ASPI for a virtual panel discussion following the NATO Summit to discuss the NATO-Indo-Pacific Four partnership.

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Europe’s relationship with China is entering a more defensive phase. In a new paper, Philippe Le Corre examines how trade imbalances, industrial pressures, and critical minerals dependence are reshaping the EU’s 🇪🇺 China strategy 🇨🇳

Europe’s “Wake-Up Call”

Senior Fellow on Foreign Policy Philippe Le Corre examines why Europe’s China policy is hardening—and why China’s economic pressure is forcing the EU to confront deeper questions about its own competi...

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How is the growing NATO–Indo-Pacific partnership reshaping global security? Join us after the NATO Summit as experts Yuka Koshino, Reuben Steff, Mira Rapp-Hooper, and Kuyoun Chung unpack NATO-IP4 alignment and the role of middle powers in a changing world.

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

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

Is the U.S. getting its China biotech strategy wrong? A new paper by Jing Qian, Lizzi C. Lee, and Chris Li argues for a layer-specific strategy: openness in basic science, targeted security guardrails, stronger U.S. capacity, and bounded health cooperation.

Beyond the Biotech Race — Right-Sizing U.S.-China Competition in a Human-Centered Industry

The United States and China are developing distinct but increasingly consequential strengths across the biotech ecosystem, write Jing Qian, Lizzi C. Lee, and Chris Li.

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What would renewed U.S.-DPRK diplomacy actually require? Drawing on a recent roundtable, Emma Chanlett-Avery and Bryanna Entwistle break down the shifting military balance on the Korean Peninsula, the roles of China and Russia, and the long-term risks of nuclear proliferation ⬇️

Rethinking Washington's North Korea Policy in a Changing Strategic Landscape

A roundtable convened by ASPI discussed prospects for renewed diplomacy, the evolving military balance on the Korean Peninsula, the role of China and Russia, U.S. institutional capacity, and the long-...

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📅Tomorrow: With a fragile deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz coming into place, join ASPI to take stock of how Asia weathered the Iran crisis and what regional economic resilience should look like going forward. Register here:

Crisis Cooperation: How Asia Is Responding to the Iran Shock

Join ASPI for a virtual discussion on the economic impacts of the Iran crisis for Asia and how Asian economies are responding.

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Japan has allowed the transfer and sale of lethal arms exports for the first time in decades. Watch Masataka Okano, Christopher Johnstone, Jamie Morgan, Randy Yoshimura & Emma Chanlett-Avery unpack the policy shift and the implications of this change. https://youtu.be/e26OC9e7ejQ?si=UomjscOYXjA2F67A

Japan's Lethal Arms Export Shift: The End of Post-WWII Defense Policy

June 10, 2026 -- In April, the Japanese government announced a major shift in its defense export policy, allowing the transfer and sale of lethal arms to foreign customers for the first time since World War II. Aiming to boost security cooperation with ...

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Join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org on June 10 for this discussion on Japan's shifting arms export policy with Japanese and American experts. With Masataka Okano, Christopher Johnstone, Jamie Morgan, Randy Yoshimura, and Emma Chanlett-Avery (moderator). Register: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

Energy disruptions from the Middle East conflict are reshaping conversations about energy security across South and Southeast Asia. Watch Atul Arya, @katelogan.bsky.social, Sam Reynolds, and @faamer.bsky.social explore the challenges and what's next.

After the Shock: Rethinking Energy Security in Asia

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How is the U.S.-ROK alliance faring amidst geopolitical turmoil? ASPI’s May 28 conference takes a look. Panelists included Steve Biegun, Jong Kun Choi, Kathleen Stephens, Mark Lippert, Bee Yun Jo, Kuyoun Chung, Seongho Sheen, David Sanger, and Emma Chanlett-Avery. Watch the full discussions ⬇️

ASPI's #CenterforChinaAnalysis brought together the authors from “Global Perceptions of China: Insights from the Next Generation” for a live discussion of their research. Watch their full discussion ⬇️ https://youtu.be/tCi5wiMU0FA?si=bd-xYw3ttv8QsG7U

Global Perceptions of China: Insights from the Next Generation

May 26, 2026 -- This is the inaugural year of the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis's (CCA) essay competition for young China scholars. Scholars under the age of 35 working outside the Anglophone West (the United States, the Unit...

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In today's edition of #AsiaPolicyBrief, Schwarzman Fellow Kristina Lozinskaya provides a readout of Putin’s visit to Beijing, explaining where the China-Russia relationship remains resilient and where cracks have emerged in this supposedly "no limits" partnership 🇨🇳🤝🇷🇺

In a piece for @scmpnews.bsky.social, Wendy Cutler outlines steps needed to make the Board of Trade an effective mechanism for managing two-way trade between the U.S. and China🇺🇸🇨🇳

Opinion | How the US and China can ensure their board of trade is effective

Both sides need to learn from past failures, agree on a mandate and appoint officials with the clout to push decisions.

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Today, @asiasociety.org convened a timely public webinar examining the Trump-Xi summit, its outcomes, strategic signals, and global implications. Watch the full discussion featuring leading Asia Society voices on U.S.-China relations. ⬇️

After Beijing Summit: Xi, Trump, and What Comes Next

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The inaugural Washington China Dialogues convenes on June 2: a full day, off the record, with policymakers, business leaders, and analysts alike. The questions around China have never been more consequential—and the conversations should match.

In many ways, last week’s Trump-Xi Summit created more questions than answers. The Center for China Analysis convened experts from Washington, Taipei, and Beijing to weigh in. Watch the full conversation: asiasociety.org/video/taiwan...