Asia Society

06/16/2026

Awards Ceremony for the 2026 Winners

Journalist Barbara Demick and translator Michael Berry talk about their winning books "Daughters of the Bamboo Grove" and "The Running Flame," at our prize ceremony.

Watch the video, see the pics: https://chinabooksreview.com/2026/06/16/ceremony-2026/

06/16/2026

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 The New York Times for a series of deeply reported stories exploring the paradox of life in contemporary China, and the challenges ordinary people in their daily lives face in a society powered by technology and driven by nationalist ambition.

The $10,000 cash prize is awarded annually by an independent jury to the best example of journalism about Asia during the previous calendar year.

The jury also recognized:

🔹Reuters for the excellence of its reporting on the geopolitical contest for rare-earth minerals in a remote region of Myanmar.
🔹The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and the Earth Journalism Network in a new special citation for journalistic innovation, honoring the two organizations for producing high-impact, original journalism on critical topics by tethering together newsrooms and reporters across the world.

Read more about the honoree and additional citations from the jury: https://asiasociety.org/vivian-wang-new-york-times-wins-2026-osborn-elliott-prize-excellence-journalism-asia

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Asia Society is the only institution in the world that combines a leading global think tank with a world-class cultural center, bringing together policy, arts, business, and culture to deepen understanding between Asia and the world.

We have reached thousands of people through our dynamic programs, influential policy conversations, and vibrant cultural events that bring powerful Asian voices and stories to global audiences.

Our work has never been more important, and your support is essential! Make a tax-deductible donation or join as a member before June 30: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/donate

06/09/2026

Last night at Asia Society New York, KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun was joined by Asia Society’s Daniel Russel and Orville Schell to discuss the future of cross-strait relations, following her recent visit to mainland China and meeting with President Xi Jinping.

Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and deep political polarization in Taiwan, the conversation explored the prospects for dialogue between Taipei and Beijing, the KMT’s role as a potential interlocutor, and whether the status quo across the Taiwan Strait can hold amid growing uncertainty.

👉 Watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FADLG_2Xb20

Center on U.S.-China Relations

NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 — KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is joined by A...

06/04/2026

06/01/2026

Asia Society's 16 locations around the world offer free online programs with different perspectives on . 🌏 This June, tune in to learn more about Japan's influence on global gastronomy, energy security in Asia, mental health in the age of AI, and more!

👉 Register: https://asiasociety.org/events?field_event_format_target_id%5B22438%5D=22438&field_center_target_id=All&field_event_type_target_id=All&field_event_date_end_value=now&field_event_date_value=&field_event_date_value_1=

05/31/2026

As her five-year tenure in Tokyo draws to a close, British Ambassador H.E. Julia Longbottom CMG joins Asia Society Japan Policy Committee Chair Jesper Koll for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving UK–Japan relationship at Asia Society Japan.

Reflecting on four decades of engagement with , she explores the country’s economic transformation, shifting security realities, the rise of partnerships such as GCAP, and why trust and shared values have become the foundation of a new “golden age” between the two nations.

👉 Watch the full conversation:

TOKYO, May 13, 2026 — As her five-year tenure in Tokyo draws to a c...

05/30/2026

What do young scholars think about China? 🇨🇳 🤔

Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis sat down with all four authors featured in “Global Perceptions of China: Insights from the Next Generation” to hear directly about the research, experiences, and ideas behind their essays.

Watch Aleksei Chigadaev (Russia), Amadej P. (Slovenia), Dr.Ayesha Jameel (Pakistan), and Hanmin Kim (South Korea) in conversation with CCA Fellow Barclay Bram, as they discuss how China is reshaping their parts of the world.

👉 Watch now:

May 26, 2026 — This is the inaugural year of the Asia Society Polic...