Some moments are too good to delete 🥹 Thanks to everyone who joined us this summer! ☀️ Learn more about our upcoming fall events: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events

Join us at Asia Society New York this fall for a fantastic lineup of Grammy Award-winning artists, heads of state and government officials, acclaimed actors, authors, artists, comedians, and more. Learn more and reserve your spot: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

A Chinese podcaster pressed Christopher Nolan on whether he'd "Christianized" The Odyssey. The interview went viral — then two internets started arguing about what it meant. New from ChinaFile's Hai 海:

A Chinese Podcaster Interviewed Christopher Nolan. Here’s Why it Made Two Internets Freak Out.

China’s Odyssey podcast hit, hip hop, cooking, comedy, and more on the Chinese zeitgeist from Chen Caiwei

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Did you know Asia Society's 16 locations around the world offer free online programs on #Asia? 🌏 This September, tune in for discussions on how AI is reshaping South Asia, the Tokyo Biennale 2027, critical minerals & the future of U.S.-China competition, and more!

In a new @chinafile.bsky.social piece, Editorial Fellow @goldkorn.bsky.social shares his impressions of China from his first visit back since the pandemic. Read his piece "App Life in China." ⬇️

App Life in China

“It’s really tough doing anything in China right now,” my friend told me. He’s a serial entrepreneur in Shanghai with a locked-in grin. We were waiting for our food in a Taiwanese restaurant in a lovi...

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In this week's Asia Policy Brief, Rishi Gupta analyzes the shifting foreign policies of Bangladesh and Nepal, which elected new governments and leaders this year with stronger mandates for change on their domestic and foreign policies, and their respective engagements with India and China. ⬇️

Are Nepal and Bangladesh Shifting from India’s Sphere of Influence?

By Rishi Gupta

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Join us Sept. 1 for a webinar launching a new interactive exploring how trade agreements are defining access to #AI inputs. Experts will discuss the tracker’s key insights and the strategic logic driving the region’s digital alignment. Featuring Elina Noor and Nigel Cory. More speakers TBA.

Asia’s Digital Alignment Through Trade

Join ASPI for a virtual panel discussion on what the patchwork of digital trade agreements means for AI governance in the Indo-Pacific.

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Save the date! Jaipur Literature Festival New York returns on September 30 to Asia Society with conversations with Mahmood Mamdani, Kai Bird (American Prometheus), and many more acclaimed authors, scholars, and journalists. Full lineup to be announced: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

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Celebrating books, ideas, and dialogue, the Jaipur Literature Festival — described as “the greatest literary show on Earth” returns to New York. 2026's exciting speaker line up includes Mahmood…

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What's the story behind the peaches and bats on this dish? 🍑🦇 Xiaohan Du, John H. Foster Assistant Curator of Pre-Modern Asian Art, explains the background and historical context for one of the dishes in our collection. Explore the collection: https://museum.asiasociety.org/collection/highlights

How are #China’s young people rethinking mental health care, from therapy and podcasts to AI chatbots? In a new CCA webinar moderated by Jennifer Choo, Barclay Bram, Yiling Liu, and Wang Qing examine China’s “psy-boom,” changing ideas of connection, and the future of care.

From Therapy Rooms to AI Chatbots: How China’s Young People Are Redefining Mental Health Care

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In the latest from #AsiaInsideOut, @faamer.bsky.social speaks with H.E. Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, about Pakistan's economic transformation, AI ambitions, and evolving role in regional and global affairs.

China Energy Brief is now on Substack! 🌏🇨🇳 Published monthly by the China Climate Hub, it delivers sharp analysis of China's climate and energy policies, offering forward-looking, evidence-based insights on the drivers of China's green tech and energy action and their global implications.

☀️ Spend Friday with our Digital and Communications intern, Selin! With Free Admission Fridays all year round, check out the ongoing exhibitions, AsiaStore, and Leo Café, and eat, shop, and learn with us every week. Plan your next visit: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/plan-your-visit

Join us Sept. 5-6 for "Chinese Artists on the Edge," a film series with guest curator Sam C. Mac. It brings together five landmark films that reveal the fertile exchange between contemporary art & artists and Chinese cinema from the 1980s–2000s: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/chinese-artists-edge

Kristin Kagetsu, co-founder and CEO of Saathi Pads and Asia 21 Fellow, recently joined Asia Society to discuss building one of India's leading social enterprises focused on sustainable #menstrualhealth. She reflects on launching the company in India and how Asia 21 has shaped her work. Watch now ⬇️

Asia 21 @ 20: Kristin Kagetsu on How Saathi Pads Is Redefining Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene

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Celebrate the close of Asia Society's 70th anniversary with 70 After Dark: Festival of Light, an evening inspired by Diwali and the shared traditions of light celebrated across Asia. 🪔 🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends Sept. 7. Register: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/70-after-dark-festival-light

Kyoko Kagawa Rarities begins TOMORROW at @anthologyfilm.bsky.social and continues this weekend at Asia Society! Tickets and showtimes: asiasociety.org/new-york/kyo...

Kyoko Kagawa Rarities

Asia Society presents Kyoko Kagawa Rarities, a series of five remarkable films starring the beloved Japanese actress, in partnership with Anthology Film Archives, from August 13-16, 2026.

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Sam Chetwin George, Senior Fellow at the Center on U.S.-China Relations, joined @annafifield.bsky.social on The Detail podcast to discuss America under President Trump, China's expanding global role under Xi Jinping, and how small- & medium-sized countries should navigate these turbulent times.

In China-US rivalry, NZ remains isolated but not insulated

Podcast Episode · The Detail · August 7 · 22m

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Posteritati created the official poster for Kyoko Kagawa Rarities, running August 13-16 at @anthologyfilm.bsky.social and Asia Society. Showtimes: asiasociety.org/new-york/kyo... Posters are available free at all screenings! Poster design by Erica Ohmi.

From September 5-6, Chinese Artists on the Edge is a five-film series that reveals the fertile exchange between contemporary art and Chinese cinema from the late 1980s through the turn of the twenty-first century. Guest curated by Sam C. Mac. https://asiasociety.org/new-york/chinese-artists-edge

Chinese Artists on the Edge

Chinese Artists on the Edge brings together five landmark films that reveal the fertile exchange between contemporary art and Chinese cinema from the late 1980s through the turn of the twenty-first century.

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NEW PAPER | Bryanna Entwistle unpacks Southeast Asia's scam economy, compares what the U.S. and China have done to combat it, and proposes a framework for tactical bilateral coordination on the issue. Read now ⬇️

Scam Offensives in Southeast Asia: Comparing Beijing's and Washington's Strategies and Assessing Opportunities for Coordination

Bryanna Entwistle unpacks Southeast Asia's scam economy, compares what the U.S. and China have done to combat it, and proposes a framework for tactical bilateral coordination on the issue.

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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_

Paris Summer Summit 2026

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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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