We love a good trinket 🥰 ✨ We’re excited to feature new #LunarNewYear merch from Asian and Asian-American artists and brands at AsiaStore! 🧧 Shop these items at our AsiaStore pop-up at our Lunar New Year Leo Bar this Thursday! RSVP: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/leo-bar-happy-hour-20

This is the energy we're bringing into the Year of the Fire Horse 🐎🔥 Happy Lunar New Year ❤️

Young Chinese have been moving away from big cities into rust-belt towns with cheap housing and less pressure. A new book asks what they’re running away from. https://chinabooksreview.com/2026/02/12/runaways/

Congrats to @india.asiasociety.org for celebrating the 10th year of their Asia Arts Game Changer Awards. 🏆 Learn more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zNz...

Watch H.R. McMaster, former National Security Advisor and ASPI Non-Resident Distinguished Fellow, in conversation with Danny Russel, former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and ASPI Distinguished Fellow, on U.S. defense and alliance strategy in Trump's second term.

China’s social media boom let its people speak out — but the censorship network silenced them. One of those censors reveals what happens behind the curtain. Read this @chinabooksreview.com excerpt from Yi-Ling Liu's book "The Wall Dancers". https://chinabooksreview.com/2026/02/05/censors-life/

ASPI's #Japan Emerging Female Leaders program in Washington, D.C., concluded with meetings on the Hill to learn about the role of Congress & exchange views about current #trade and economic opportunities and challenges. That’s a wrap on an action-packed program for this group of aspiring leaders! 🇯🇵🌏

Yesterday, ASPI's #Japan Emerging Female Leaders were joined by U.S. counterparts in Washington D.C. for a Trade Negotiations Workshop: engaging discussions, mock negotiations, building networks and many valuable insights gained.

This year marks Asia Society’s 70th anniversary! 🎉 In 1956, John D. Rockefeller 3rd founded our global nonprofit in New York with a mission to build bridges of understanding between the peoples of Asia and the United States through arts and culture, education, and policy.

Did you know that every month, we offer free online programs, where you can learn about #Asia? This February, tune in to discussions about U.S. foreign policy with China and Russia, contemporary culture, and more: t.co/15Adw1xo1p #AsiaSociety

Join us at Leo Bar Happy Hour to welcome the Year of the Horse!🐴🥳 See our Year of the Fire Horse lobby exhibition, enjoy a lion dance to welcome in the new year by Bo Law Kung Fu, and enjoy complimentary Lunar Hard Seltzer and snacks with admission.

We were delighted to host another delegation of students from the OnDream Global Academy (OGA) for an engaging discussion about ASPI's work and professional development in the fields of diplomacy & security, trade & innovation, climate & energy, and emerging technology. 🤝

Xiaohan Du is the John H. Foster Assistant Curator of Pre-Modern Art. In this video, Xiaohan shares what drew her to the Asia Society Museum and highlights one of her favorite works from the Rockefeller Collection.

Once best known for large-scale, state-backed infrastructure loans, Beijing’s overseas energy engagement has been shifting, writes Betty Wang in an op-ed for New Energy World magazine🔋🇨🇳

Yesterday, ASPI hosted a panel discussion examining what lies ahead for the U.S.–Japan alliance amid President Trump’s “America First” foreign policy, Japan’s evolving political landscape following Sanae Takaichi’s election, and a new U.S. National Security Strategy 🇯🇵🇺🇸

Winter Olympian, diplomat, and #FletcherAlum Michelle Kwan has been appointed to the @asiasociety.org's board of trustees. asiasociety.org/asia-society...

South Asia’s youth are emerging as a decisive political force. Watch @faamer.bsky.social, Shah Rafayat Chowdhary, Tanuja Pandey, and Krystle Reid Wijesuriya as they explore what “good leadership” looks like and which policy priorities young citizens see as essential.

On January 29, @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org hosts a screening of Atomic Echoes, a documentary that explores the lasting effects of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Following the screening, join the film’s creative team for a conversation moderated by faith leader Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki.

📢📚🚀 Check out the book launch event for Stan Lai's ‘CreativitRy’, scheduled on 23 Jan 2026 @asiasociety.org, New York. Register here ➡️ tinyurl.com/3p4de3v6 #AnthemPress #StanLai #AsianPlaywright #TheatreLegend #PlaywrightLife #TheatreDirector #AsianVoices #GlobalCreativity #CreativitRy #booklaunch

Iranian artist Shirin Neshat talks about the urgent need for investment in the arts across Asia and the Middle East. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY9-fRGQDuM

On the latest episode of @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's #AsiaInsideOut podcast, Jeffrey Feltman, Non-Resident Distinguished Fellow at ASPI, speaks with @rorrydaniels.bsky.social#AsiaInsideOutabout the recent protests in #Iran, the future of the regime, and both regional and international responses. Watch now:

🔥🐎 Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse at @asiasociety! Check out their Visitor Center for a special display of equine sculptures—free to view. Don’t miss this striking presentation as we usher in a year of vitality and forward momentum! ➡️ asiasociety.org/new-york/exh... #asiasociety #asianart

I wrote something for @asiasociety.org on #Myanmar’s military elections. You can check it out here: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

In this week’s Asia Policy Brief, @rorrydaniels.bsky.social, @faamer.bsky.social and @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social unpack what President Trump’s first year back in office can tell us about the direction of his Indo-Pacific strategy in 2026.

How did the Chinese internet go from being an explosive avenue of social upheaval to a strictly censored and surveilled digital space? Hear Yi-Ling Liu tell the story at the book launch for “The Wall Dancers” in conversation with Afra Wang. Tickets: asiasociety.org/center-us-ch...

Join ASPI on Feb 2 for a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities for the Japan-U.S. economic and trade relationship in 2026, featuring Yuka Hayashi, William Chou, Emma Chanlett-Avery, in conversation with ASPI’s Wendy Cutler. To register: https://bit.ly/4quUjKI

Incredible reporting from the wreckage of a brutal Chinese-run scam center in Myanmar that wreaked devastation across the globe and in the lives of its workers from @hkbeech.bsky.social. Must read. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/w...

Journalist and author Zha Jianying joined @chinafile.bsky.social to discuss her piece "Trains: A Chinese Family History of Railway Journeys, Exile, and Survival." https://www.chinafile.com/reporting-opinion/notes-chinafile/family-derailed-writing-trains

Resolving to read more in 2026? @chinabooksreview.com has you covered with five recommendations, from an essay collection of Tibet to a colloquial history of China’s hot-button issues. https://chinabooksreview.com/2026/01/13/ncb-jan-13/

Ahead of key elections in Bangladesh and Nepal, join us on Jan. 22 as we bring together South Asia’s young leaders to explore what “good leadership” looks like from a youth perspective. Featuring Shah Rafayat Chowdhary, Tanuja Pandey, Krystle Reid Wijesuriya, and @faamer.bsky.social. Register now⬇️

The Board of Trustees of Asia Society announced today that the Honorable Kevin Rudd (@mrkrudd.bsky.social), Australia’s Ambassador to the United States, will return to lead the Asia Society from its global headquarters in New York on March 31, 2026.

What is the geopolitical landscape taking shape for #China and the world in 2026? Watch Ian Bremmer discuss with Jing Qian, Asia Society Policy Institute, Center for China Analysis, Co-founder and Managing Director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pWDHnHSCwQ

Horror writing has an unsavory reputation in China, but comes with a long history and is full of biting social commentary. The translator of a recent collection explains what lurks beneath. Listen to this episode of the China Books Podcast: https://chinabooksreview.com/2026/01/06/ep-28-horror/

Join us at the first Leo Bar Happy Hour of the year on January 15! Leo Bars are a way for Asia Society’s supporters and members to meet each other over common goals and interests. See our Year of the Fire Horse artworks, enjoy discounts at AsiaStore, and sip on complimentary Lunar Hard Seltzer!

Asia Society's 16 locations around the world offer free online programs with different perspectives on #Asia. This January, tune in to learn more about Japan's economy, Lunar New Year, and more! Register: https://t.co/15Adw1xo1p

China is building AI phones that act on your behalf—a Game Changer or a Cautionary Tale?📱CCA Fellow Lizzi Lee moderates a discussion with @pstasiatech.bsky.social and @sammsacks.bsky.social, exploring the emerging frontier of agentic AI and its implications for U.S.–China AI competition.

Here's our 2025 in review ✨ Across Asia Society's 16 locations around the world, we hosted 600 programs, and we've engaged an audience of nearly 9 million worldwide. Thank you for being part of our community this year. ❤️ Support our work: AsiaSociety.org/Give

We're reflecting on Asia Society's 2025 achievements, made possible by supporters like you! Ambassador Chan Heng Chee reflects on how Asia Society has been a trusted forum to connect people across cultures, countries, and regions. There's still time to donate! join.asiasociety.org/donate/?utm_...

"The next chapter of Asia will be about connection over confrontation." - Pita Limjaroenrat Watch the former Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand Pita Limjaroenrat's keynote address about the future of #Asia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Gj1cHsGk4

Learn about #Asia by watching our programming from across our 16 locations around the world. You can find it all here on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@asiasociety

What are the best China books of 2025? Check out @chinabooksreview.com's 2025 edition of the annual year-end round-up of notable China books in both nonfiction and literature, nominated by experts and the editors. https://chinabooksreview.com/2025/12/18/best-books-2025/

Watch the highlights from Asia Society Australia's Melbourne Asia Game Changer Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaATf7rUCzc

Happy Holidays! ❤️❄️ The Asia Society Museum, AsiaStore, and Leo Café will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026. There will be early closure at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 31.

Asia Society Policy Institute hosted an end-of-year expert webinar examining the developments that unsettled U.S.–India ties in 2025, the status and stakes of the unfinished trade deal, & the strategic calculations in both capitals as we look ahead. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucKVEZAijCs

China Books Review rounds up recent translations of Chinese literature that you can't miss. Check out this 2025 book list: https://chinabooksreview.com/2025/12/09/tcl-new-fiction/

Enjoy some of our favorite moments from 2025, including thrilling performances, insightful discussions, joyful family programs, thought-provoking films, and more! In over 600 programs every year, we create spaces for learning, collaboration, and meaningful connections across #Asia and the diaspora.

Grab some of the cutest stocking stuffers and holiday gifts at the AsiaStore! 🎁 We’re also doing a pop-up at Leo Bar this Thursday featuring some new merch by Asian and Asian American artisans ✨ RSVP: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/leo-bar-happy-hour-18

The #CenterforChinaAnalysis seeks a skilled and strategic Communications and Engagement Manager to elevate the visibility, reach, and impact of CCA’s research and analysis on China.📣 Learn more: https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/manager-communications-and-engagement-center-china-analysis-0

Tomorrow (Dec 16) at 6:30 pm EST, @asiasociety.org welcomes Nan Z. Da for a discussion of her book, The Chinese Tragedy of King Lear, in conversation with Stephen Greenblatt. Da's new reading of Shakespeare's classic finds parallels in twentieth-century Chinese history. Get tickets: buff.ly/ZUCdYZa

This week, the #CenterforChinaAnalysis launched China 2026: What to Watch. 🇨🇳 Experts from the CCA network unpacked key trends for the year ahead—from Xi’s 2026 agenda and Beijing–Taiwan dynamics to public health and climate. Featuring @ianbremmer.com, Jing Qian, @neilthomas123.bsky.social#CenterforChinaAnalysis& more