Read “Everyday Movement” by Gigi Leung (transl. Jennifer Feeley), a novel of the 2019 anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong, then join the @chinabooksreview.com book club discussion on March 18. Each session features introductory context, discussion, and plenty of time for mingling afterwards.

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

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.

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!

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.❤️

This week at Asia Society, learn how Communism reigned supreme in China with Frank Dikötter, and find out what Beijing has to say about Donald Trump’s latest foreign policies. #ASNYWeekly

Celebrate the Persian New Year with us on March 14 at Nowruz Family Day! Usher in the start of spring, learn about Nowruz with interactive workshops, music, crafts, and storytelling, and enjoy Persian sweets and savories at the Leo Café.

On March 9, join us to celebrate the talent, community, and fascinating tales of Asian America and the creative minds and lives behind them. This program is presented by Asia Society in association with the Asian American Arts Alliance.

On March 10, join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org and @climate.columbia.edu for an expert panel discussion on the path to advancing market-based solutions for mitigating climate change with @adamtooze.bsky.social, @akshatrathi.bsky.social, and Alexis Abramson.

On March 9, join Asia Society and the Asian American Arts Alliance for a panel discussion of three Asian-American playwrights, moderated by Carolina Đỗ, that delves deep into fascinating tales of Asian America and the creative minds and lives behind them.

As a member of Asia Society New York, you get exclusive access to events like this: a special screening of “Hamnet” followed by Q&A with Academy Award® winning Director Chloé Zhao. asiasociety.org/new-york/eve... Join today! asiasociety.org/new-york/bec...

OPENS MARCH 18: "Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy." Featuring 70 of the finest works from our collection, the exhibition celebrates historic achievements in Asian art spanning more than two millennia. asiasociety.org/new-york/exh...

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 ❤️

Happy President's Day! This week at Asia Society, learn about the life and achievements of one of the fathers of Indian filmmaking, hear about the implications of Bangladesh's upcoming elections, and celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with us! Read on to learn more. #ASNYWeekly.

From March 5-8, Asia Society Film presents "Chinese Portrait: The Films of Wang Xiaoshuai," a partial retrospective for China's acclaimed Sixth Generation filmmaker, who will be in attendance at the screenings and will participate in post-film audience talkbacks. asiasociety.org/new-york/chi...

Ahead of Donald Trump's scheduled visit to Beijing in April, join Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations and @foreignaffairs.com on March 2 to discuss a critical moment for U.S.-China relations with three former U.S. diplomats.

On Feb. 19, join @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org to discuss Bangladesh's election results and their implications for the country's political trajectory, domestic reforms, and foreign policy priorities. With @faamer.bsky.social, Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Dr. Sreeradha Datta, and Ambassador Shahed Akhter.

WATCH: H.R.McMaster, former assistant to the president for National Security Affairs speaks with @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's Daniel Russel on U.S. defense and alliance strategy and how U.S. policy towards Asia fits within the current global security landscape.

READ: In @chinabooksreview.com, Tabitha Speelman profiles China's independent bookstore scene, far from Beijing's surveillance.

This week at Asia Society, learn more about the National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy with H.R. McMaster, and learn about stand-up comedy in China with Jesse Appell.

On February 18, join Asia Society to celebrate the enduring legacy of visionary educator and filmmaker Jagat Murari, whose founding vision for the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) transformed Indian cinema and continues to inspire global storytelling today.

What’s it like to do Chinese stand-up comedian as an American, in China? Join Jesse Appell on February 12 to celebrate the launch of his new book about being an apprentice to a xiangsheng master, Chinese television appearances, and career bringing Chinese-style comedy performance around the world.

Asia Society is celebrating our 70th anniversary… on 70th Street! 🎉🚏 Learn more: https://asiasociety.org/asia-society-celebrates-70-years #AsiaSociety70

On February 23, @asiapolicy.asiasociety.org's Center for China Analysis (CCA) hosts a discussion on how Moscow and Beijing are approaching Trump's foreign policy priorities, with @lizwish.bsky.social and @defpriorities.bsky.social's Lyle Goldstein, moderated by CCA's Lyle Morris.

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.

This week at Asia Society, join the @chinabooksreview.com for a conversation on the state of internet censorship in China with journalists Yi-Ling Liu and Afra Wang. #ASNYWeekly

On February 24, join @chinabooksreview.com for the book launch of “Red Dawn Over China” and understand the origins of China’s communist revolution. Frank Dikötter will be in discussion with Orville Schell of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society.

Leading U.S. Museums and Galleries Join Nationwide Strike Protesting ICE news.artnet.com/art-world/ar...

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.

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.

For @chinafile.bsky.social, @goldkorn.bsky.social profiles Accent Sisters, a New York cafe, salon, and gathering space dedicated to fostering Chinese and Asian diaspora creative expression and culture:

Join Asia Society for two events about the U.S.-Japan relationship – historical and present day – this week. Read on for all the details. #ASNYWeekly

Gallop in to the Year of the Horse with the whole family at our Lunar New Year Family Day on February 21! Join us for a lion dance and interactive kung fu demonstration, concert and singalong, shadow puppet demonstration, arts and crafts, seasonal menu items at Leo Café, and much more.

Save the date for Asia Society's Lunar New Year Leo Bar on February 19! Take in a lion dance, see our Year of the Horse special display of horse sculptures from the Asia Society Museum collection, enjoy seasonal refreshments and drink specials, and more. Get tickets today:

Atomic Echoes is a documentary that sets out to explore the lasting trauma of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Featuring rarely seen archival footage and eyewitness accounts of the aftermath of nuclear warfare, the film offers a new perspective on the nuclear age and its lasting consequences.

On February 12, bilingual comedian and author Jesse Appell celebrates the launch of his new book, This Was Funnier in China with a new English-language show, This Show Was Funnier in China. Followed by a Q&A and discussion about comedy, culture, and what it means to find humor across borders.

Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories from World War II Thursday, January 29 Asia Society Policy Institute In Person: Karin Tanabe (Producer), Victoria Kelly (Producer), Rorry Daniels (Opening Remarks) www.filmspotlight.org/event/2816

This week at Asia Society, learn about the next generation rewriting South Asia’s regional politics and shared future, and enjoy a conversation between two legendary playwrights.

Following the film, ASPI will host a moderated conversation with the director, Beatrice Becette, and producers Karin Tanabe and Victoria Kelly. The conversation will be moderated by Rev. Dr. T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki, and ASPI Managing Director @rorrydaniels.bsky.social will give opening remarks.

Two friends, connected by family histories on opposite sides of World War II, set out to explore the lasting trauma of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Join us for a screening of the PBS documentary, "Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories from World War II," on January 29.

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.

Join us on Jan. 27 for a panel on what lies ahead for the 🇺🇸🇯🇵 alliance and how the two governments will continue to cooperate on issues ranging from Taiwan policy to economic coercion and supply chain resilience. Ft. Keiko Iizuka, @mireyasolis.bsky.social & @emmachanlettavery.bsky.social

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⬇️

TONIGHT: MAGELLAN director Lav Daiz introduces his timeless epic BATANG WEST SIDE at Asia Society. Do not miss this opportunity to see a master filmmaker's modern classic work. Tickets: asiasociety.org/new-york/eve... Film stills courtesy of Kani Releasing. Artwork by Tom Estrera III.

Join us this week at Asia Society for film screenings, Leo Bars, author salons, and more. Don’t miss our Year of the Horse Lunar New York installation, now on view to all in our Visitor Center!

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.

Don't miss out! Tickets are already selling fast for Asia Society's beloved Lunar New Year Family Day on February 21, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Get your tickets today!

On January 16, join novelist, essayist, and editor Jiang Fangzhou (蒋方舟) for the latest edition of 725 Salon, the Center on U.S.-China Relations's Chinese-language discussion series. Jiang will discuss her evolution as a writer with Ouyang Bin. Learn more:

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at renowned dancer and choreographer Yin Mei's latest work, "Half the Sky." Join us for the world premiere performance on Jan. 10, with an encore presentation on Jan. 11: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/half-sky-yin-mei-dance