Asia Society

05/29/2026

“What is of the utmost importance is to move beyond political treaties and policies, and to foster long-term genuine appreciation for Asian cultures that are long-lasting.”

For 70 years, Asia Society has been one of the most trusted voices bridging Asia and the world through art, policy, education and culture. That work doesn’t happen without your support!

Donate or join as a member by June 30 to continue Asia Society’s mission: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/donate

05/28/2026

Join us for a special screening of Lost Land followed by a chat with Director Akio Fujimoto and Eric Nyari. Written and directed by Akio Fujimoto, the film follows Rohingya refugees who embark on a journey to reunite with their family.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

"I think, genuinely, anyone who is involved in Asia 21 wants a better world. And I think that pulls the community together...Almost wherever you are in the world, you can have someone you can count on."

Martin Tan, CEO of The Majurity Trust and Asia 21 Fellow (Class of 2011), sat down with Asia Society to reflect on his experience as an Next Generation Fellow and the program's role as a network weaver for the next generation of leaders in Asia.

🔗 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/W_i7F4VbNRo?si=QwcjBHV94-bSQwMu

As Asia Society celebrates 20 years of its signature young leadership initiative, this interview series, Asia 21: Connecting Leaders, Catalyzing Change across the Asia-Pacific, highlights the leaders, friendships, and ideas that have shaped one of the region’s most influential networks of changemakers. Learn more here: https://asiasociety.org/asia-21-next-generation-fellows/because-asia-21

05/26/2026

Last week, Asia Society convened a timely public webinar examining the Trump-Xi summit, its outcomes, strategic signals, and global implications amid rising trade tensions, intensifying tech rivalry, and growing competition across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

The discussion spans tariffs, export controls, investment, Taiwan, fentanyl, AI, health, and major global flashpoints from Ukraine to the Middle East.

Watch the full discussion featuring Asia Society's leading experts on U.S.-China Relations: The Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, Wendy Cutler, Danny Russel, Orville Schell, and Jing Qian, in conversation with Lizzi C. Lee: https://youtu.be/UGFvy2SaULE?si=aEeWNevFFOTPoAr7

May 21, 2026 — Following the May 14–15 summit in Beijing between Pr...

05/18/2026

Asia Society presents "Stanley Kwan: Ladies Man"; a seven-film retrospective featuring the Hong Kong filmmaker in person for introductions and post-film discussions.

05/15/2026

70 years. Countless lives changed.

Seventy years ago, Asia Society was founded on a bold idea: that understanding between East and West could change the world. Today, that idea is more urgent than ever.

As our program year comes to an end, we are celebrating what we have accomplished this past year, thanks to supporters like you.

💙 Donate before June 30: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/donate