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Happy #InternationalPodcastDay!🎙️ Did you know Asia Society hosts different podcasts? Here are behind-the-scenes images of some of our podcast shoots! Asia Society Switzerland's STATE OF ASIA brings exclusive, engaging conversations with leading minds on issues that shape Asia and affect us all.

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 28/09/2026

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Asia Society President and CEO @mrkrudd.bsky.social discuss the forces reshaping the global economy and international order, from AI and technological competition to U.S.-China relations, China’s economic model and Southeast Asia’s growth.

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Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan on AI, China, and Global Competition

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 29/09/2026

Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, delivers an address and speaks with Daniel Russel, Distinguished Fellow at ASPI, about the state of the world, the impact of ongoing conflicts, and India’s relations with the United States, China, and Japan.

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S. Jaishankar on a World in Rebalancing

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 26/09/2026

@albomp.bsky.social, prime minister of Australia, speaks with @mrkrudd.bsky.social, President and CEO of Asia Society and 26th prime minister of Australia, about Australia’s approach to AI, social media legislation for minors, relationships across the Indo-Pacific, and the importance of the UN.

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Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd on Australia, AI, and the Indo-Pacific

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 25/09/2026

Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Shisir Khanal joined @mrkrudd.bsky.social for a conversation on #Nepal’s foreign policy, economic ambitions, and role in a changing #Asia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihoG...

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The Hon. Minister Shisir Khanal on Steering Nepal’s Future in Asia’s Rising Century

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 24/09/2026

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Museum Salon Series — a curated lineup of conversations with leading art historians and contemporary artists in an intimate setting. Save the date: October 8, November 5, and December 2! Learn more: asiasociety.org/museum

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 23/09/2026

What comes after the Xi-Trump Summit in Washington? Five days after Presidents Trump and Xi meet, join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org for a timely discussion examining what the summit actually accomplished—and what its outcomes mean for the future of U.S.-China relations.

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Substance or Signal? Reading the Trump-Xi Summit

Join us for a panel discussion with Kevin Rudd, Wendy Cutler, Amy Celico, Paul Triolo, and Neil Thomas on the outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit.

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · 23/09/2026

Asia Society India is delighted to announce that the Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, Global President and CEO of @asiasociety.org, will visit India this October, to engage with the Asia Society India Centre community and friends.

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 23/09/2026

@mrkrudd.bsky.social, President and CEO of Asia Society, sat down with Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hClb...

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Brad Smith and Kevin Rudd on AI, Regulation, and the Future of Work

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 22/09/2026

We're thrilled to announce this year's Asia Game Changer Awards, celebrating visionary leaders whose bold actions have profoundly strengthened the bonds between Asia and the world. On October 20, we are excited to honor Arn Chorn-Pond, Susan & David Rockefeller, Sungai Watch, and Vicky Tsai.

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 21/09/2026

It’s UNGA Week at Asia Society! Read on for all of the events we’re hosting as part of the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York. #ASNYWeekly

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 17/09/2026

#UNGA81 comes to Asia Society 🇺🇳 Next week, join us at Asia Society New York for a series of special programs during the United Nations General Assembly. Register for events and view our full UNGA schedule: asiasociety.org/new-york/uni...

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 15/09/2026

How should the U.S. and China manage strategic competition in an AI world? On Sept. 21, join Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social and @asiasociety.org President and CEO @mrkrudd.bsky.social for a conversation on AI safety and governance, economic competitiveness, deterrence, and managing strategic risk.

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Asia Society Texas @texas.asiasociety.org · 15/09/2026

Marie Kondo is coming to Houston! #AsiaSocietyTX is honored to kick off the 12th season of the Bank of America Women's Leadership Series by welcoming internationally renowned icon and best-selling author, Marie Kondo, who will discuss her book 'Letter from Japan.' » asiasociety.org/texas/events...

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 11/09/2026

It's been 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. Today we remember the lives that were lost and the devastation in #NYC. Asia Society Museum joins 9/11 Memorial & Museum @911memorial.bsky.social to #RememberTheSky.

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 10/09/2026

In the latest from #AsiaInsideOut, @faamer.bsky.social speaks with C. Raja Mohan on the #SCO, the upcoming #BRICS summit, and shifting geopolitics. Catch the full discussion on YouTube: youtu.be/f2nMIqKfcXE

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Asia Society India Centre @india.asiasociety.org · 07/09/2026

Asia Society India Centre presents a closed-door conversation on The State of China and Its Implications for India, with Kevin Zongzhe L., Fellow at the @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's Center for China Analysis, in conversation with Nikhil Inamdar, Senior Editor with BBC News India.

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 09/09/2026

Join us on October 7 for an evening with Grammy Award-winning artist Chandrika Tandon. ✨🪔 The event will blend live music, conversation, and spiritual reflection, and will feature keynote remarks by @council.nyc.gov's Shekar Krishnan. Register: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

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Love, Light, Laughter: An Evening with Chandrika Tandon

A special evening with business leader and Grammy-winning artist Chandrika Tandon, with keynote remarks by New York City Council Member, the Hon. Shekar Krishna.

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 08/09/2026

Join us on Sept. 30 for a debate with @rhg.com's Daniel Rosen and @piie.com's Nicholas Lardy on China's economic rebalancing, household consumption, and the future of its growth model. Moderated by Lizzi C. Lee: tinyurl.com/bddpcyhe

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 03/09/2026

Today, we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of feminist, activist, and writer Gloria Steinem. In 2011, Steinem visited Asia Society New York for a conversation with then Asia Society President Vishakha Desai on the evolution of women’s rights and democracy in Asia.

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 31/08/2026

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

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 29/08/2026

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...

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ChinaFile @chinafile.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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:

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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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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 01/09/2026

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!

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 27/08/2026

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. ⬇️

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

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 26/08/2026

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.

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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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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 22/08/2026

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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JLF New York 2026

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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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 25/08/2026

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: museum.asiasociety.org/collection/h…

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 20/08/2026

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.

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

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 20/08/2026

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.

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 19/08/2026

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.

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 14/08/2026

☀️ 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: asiasociety.org/new-york/plan-your-…

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 14/08/2026

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: asiasociety.org/new-york/chinese-ar…

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 17/08/2026

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 ⬇️

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

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 12/08/2026

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: asiasociety.org/new-york/events/70-…

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Asia Society @asiasociety.org · 11/08/2026

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.

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

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 11/08/2026

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.

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 08/08/2026

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. asiasociety.org/new-york/chinese-ar…

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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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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 30/07/2026

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

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

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 30/07/2026

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 🌏

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Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org · 03/08/2026

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 ⬇️

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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 @asiasociety.org · 03/08/2026

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.

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 29/07/2026

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!

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