Asia Society's 16 locations around the world offer free online programs with different perspectives on #Asia. This April, tune in to learn more about innovation in Chinese pharmaceuticals, the Japanese economy, and more. Register: t.co/15Adw1xo1p

On Tuesday, we announced the shortlist for our Baifang Schell Book Prize’s literature award. Today, we are delighted to present the shortlist for our nonfiction category, the 2025 Award for Outstanding Nonfiction Book on China or the Sinophone World: chinabooksreview.com/2026/04/02/s...

We're delighted to share the shortlist for the 2025 Baifang Schell Book Prize in literature: chinabooksreview.com/2026/03/31/s...

We're pleased to announce a shortlist of five books for the Baifang Schell Book Prize in literature: the 2025 Award for Outstanding Literature from or on China or the Sinophone World — selected by an independent jury. Read the shortlist: chinabooksreview.com/2026/03/31/s...

Celebrate spring at Leo Bar on April 16! Enjoy free admission to Asia Society Museum and guided tours, drink specials, and more in Asia Society's gorgeous Garden Court. AsiaStore will be open and all attendees can get 10% off their purchases. Get your ticket today!

Vishakha N. Desai, President Emerita of Asia Society, writes in Frontline India about the muted global response and scant Western media coverage of the significant damage to #Iran’s cultural landmarks during the war. Read here: frontline.thehindu.com/arts-and-cul...

Each year, Asia Society honors a #journalist or team of #journalists with the Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on #Asia. Apply to the $10k #OzPrize before April 17 here: asiasociety.org/asia-society...

We’re honored to announce that we’ve received a grant from @nyculture.bsky.social's FY2026 Cultural Development Fund! Art and culture are the heart and soul of New York, and we’re proud to receive city support this year thanks to the partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office and the City Council.

For @rorrydaniels.bsky.social' final episode as host of #AsiaInsideOut, she is joined by Wendy Cutler and Danny Russel for a conversation about the state of U.S.-China relations 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇳, the war in #Iran 🇮🇷, and America's allies in Asia🌏

Watch @faamer.bsky.social, @akshmathur.bsky.social, and Jane Mellsop in conversation as they unpack the multifaceted ways in which the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict is impacting South Asia and beyond. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj_I...

To celebrate the start of spring, we're sharing these stills from "Life Survives by the Power of Life (2011)" by teamLab — a work from Asia Society Museum's collection.🌷🦋

On this #WorldWaterDay, we're looking into how #water scarcity is impacting regions like #SouthAsia and how policy solutions can reinforce stability and sustainability across regions.💧🌏 Read insights from our Director of South Asia Initiatives, @faamer.bsky.social#WorldWaterDay⬇️

Check out these highlights from Asia Society India Centre's Asia Arts Game Changer Awards, honoring four visual artists in South Asia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOwLsWZJELg

Join us on March 28 for a rare 35mm screening of "Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?" as part of our ongoing "Films to See Before You Die" series and in celebration of our new exhibition, "Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon." 🎥 🪷 RSVP here: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

Eid Mubarak! Asia Society wishes you and your family a happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr.

In the latest installation of his Translated Chinese Literature column, Jack Hargreaves introduces five new books that ask us what it means to be human: chinabooksreview.com/2026/03/17/t...

“I just hope that people can see this moment and see the momentum behind all of these shows and realize that there is not just one slot that you can program an Asian show.” Alex Lin has a message for theater companies: “Our stuff can really sell. So invest in it!”

Watch @asiasociety.org Trustees @valinasr.bsky.social and Hamid Biglari share an updated analysis on the #USIranConflict, covering risks, regional impact, and what to watch next.

What lies ahead for China-Japan ties in 2026? The world's leading China experts discuss in @chinafile.bsky.social: https://www.chinafile.com/conversation/there-ramp-china-and-japan

Watch Asia Society Trustees Vali Nasr and Hamid Biglari share an updated analysis on the #USIranConflict, covering risks, regional impact, and what to watch next. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKKX...

Apply today to Asia Society's #OzPrize! If you are a journalist or editor covering #Asia: we're seeking submissions for the best example of journalism about the region, specifically during 2025. Submissions for the $10,000 prize may be made now through April 17, 2026.

🚨 LOW TICKET WARNING🚨 Our April 8 preview screening of ‘Hamlet’ and Q&A with star Riz Ahmed is selling quickly! Act now to guarantee your seat! https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/low-tickets-hamlet

Join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org on Friday at 9 a.m. ET as @asiasociety.org Trustees @valinasr.bsky.social and Hamid Biglari assess the next phase of the #USIranConflict. Register here: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

The latest issue of Hǎi 海 newsletter includes a profile of ceramic artist Chang Liu, and listings of events, podcasts, and articles from the global Chinese community:

China banned seafood imports, restricted dual-use exports, and sent joint bomber patrols with Russia near Japan. Is this a familiar pressure playbook—or something more ominous? ChinaFile's latest Conversation:

This Saturday, join us for a fun-filled day of Holi festivities at The Seaport with the Culture Tree including color throwing, dance performances, shopping, Indian cuisine, and more. RSVP and more information: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

Happy #Holi! Celebrate the festival of colors and the arrival of spring with us! 🌈🌷

Watch @asiasociety.org Trustees @valinasr.bsky.social and Hamid Biglari discuss the strategic, political, and economic implications of the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.

Did you know that every month Asia Society's 16 locations around the world offer free online programs covering diverse perspectives on Asia? This March, experts break down timely topics like the U.S.-Iran conflict, climate and energy, China policy strategy, and more! https://t.co/15Adw1xo1p

🗳️ Latest on the Ballot Box: @faamer.bsky.social offers a deep dive into Bangladesh’s recent election, Tarique Rahman’s landmark victory, and what economic and foreign policy challenges lie ahead for the new government. Read the country election brief ⬇️

The film retrospective starts with “The Days,” Wang’s first feature after he graduated from Beijing Film Academy, an elegiac break-up movie starring the married-in-real-life artist couple Liu Xiaodong and Yu Hong. asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

Join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org tomorrow at 9 a.m. EST for a rapid-response conversation on the implications of the escalating U.S.-#Iran conflict, with Asia Society Trustees Vali Nasr and Hamid Biglari. Register now: asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

Can the U.S.-China economic relationship be repaired? Watch experts discuss during a session of Asia Society Northern California's 2026 Future of U.S. and China Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9aHeDKZj-w&t=126s

Nepal’s GenZ movement was not just a protest—it was a generational reset. But will the movement be enough to reform the country and challenge the old guard, and how crucial are Nepal’s upcoming snap elections on March 5? https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/gen-z-movement-and-future-nepal

Helpful read from @asiasociety.org Lobsang Tsering and @neilthomas123.bsky.social on the upcoming NPC session in Beijing, complete with a sobering bar charts on Xi Jinping's security targets and NPC delegate purges by province. asiasociety.org/policy-insti...

The U.S-China technology relationship is not a race with a single finish line but an ongoing, deeply interconnected, global challenge. Experts break this down during the Future of U.S. & China Conference 2026 hosted by Asia Society Northern California: www.youtube.com/watch?v=azyv...

Join us and @climate.columbia.edu on March 10 for an expert panel discussion on the path to advancing market-based solutions for mitigating climate change in Asia, featuring @adamtooze.bsky.social, @akshatrathi.bsky.social & @cassieflynn.bsky.social, in conversation with Dean Alexis Abramson.

In the latest update from Hǎi海 (a new thing we have in the works) @goldkorn.bsky.social has a laugh with comedian Jiaoying Summers

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🔥🐴 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Lunar New Year Family Day at Asia Society New York! It was a fantastic day full of puppet shows, lion dances, and arts and crafts.❤️

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧 Had such a wonderful time celebrating at @asiasociety.org's Lunar New Year event today with my family. Wishing everyone in NYC and beyond a year filled with health, prosperity, and joy. 新年快樂!

What's at stake after #Bangladesh’s election? Watch Farwa Aamer, Dr. Sreeradha Datta, Zafar Sobhan, and Amb. Shahed Akhter unpack the election results and implications for Bangladesh’s political trajectory, domestic reforms, and foreign policy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgH4lArMbn4

Watch ASPI's @faamer.bsky.social and Shamsuddin Ahmed Shaikh, Director and CEO at National Resources Limited, discuss Pakistan’s critical mineral moment and what domestic and global efforts are being made to realize the country’s untapped mineral potential.

Did Peng Zhen Rebel Against Mao? A startling Chinese-language biography of Mao’s one-time enforcer reveals the folly of hoping that Party officials will break ranks — and the importance of revisionist histories. Read Joseph Torigian's review-essay: chinabooksreview.com/2026/02/19/p...

On Day 1 of the #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026, @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org and United Nations IN co-hosted a high-level roundtable discussion on enabling trusted AI ecosystems in Asia. The discussion was convened by ASPI Delhi which brought together diverse range of stakeholders including policymakers,-

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/