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Asia Abridged

The most memorable moments from Asia Society’s acclaimed programming, delivered in 15 minutes or less. We choose the most enlightening, fascinating, and entertaining events and conversations and turn ... Read more

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A 'Bonanza' For Kim Jong Un

A 'Bonanza' For Kim Jong Un

Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President for International Diplomacy and Security Daniel Russel and former U.S. Unde... Read more

14 Jun 2018

11mins

Ranked #2

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Hong Kong's Vanishing Autonomy

Hong Kong's Vanishing Autonomy

As chief secretary of Hong Kong during the 1990s, Anson Chan had a front-row seat for the territory’s handover from Brit... Read more

5 Apr 2018

7mins

Ranked #3

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Why China Could Win a Trade War

Why China Could Win a Trade War

In this episode of Asia Abridged, Wendy Cutler and Orville Schell tell us why, contrary to President Trump's assertions,... Read more

27 Jun 2018

8mins

Ranked #4

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China, North Korea, and the 'Conundrum of Bad Options'

China, North Korea, and the 'Conundrum of Bad Options'

Asia Society Policy Institute Diplomat in Residence Daniel Russel previews the year ahead for U.S-China relations and ex... Read more

24 Jan 2018

13mins

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The Subtle Forces Shaping Iran's Future

The Subtle Forces Shaping Iran's Future

Trita Parsi, founder of the National Iranian American Council and a leading expert on Iran, discusses the changes occurr... Read more

1 May 2018

10mins

Ranked #6

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Hearing From America's Undocumented Asians

Hearing From America's Undocumented Asians

Two Asian immigrants share their stories of coming to the United States, and coming to terms with their undocumented sta... Read more

21 Aug 2018

15mins

Ranked #7

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Remembering China's Cultural Revolution

Remembering China's Cultural Revolution

Financier Weijian Shan recounts his experience as a teenager during China's Cultural Revolution and his subsequent arriv... Read more

15 Feb 2019

9mins

Ranked #8

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Is Indian Film Asia's Next Big Cultural Export?

Is Indian Film Asia's Next Big Cultural Export?

A changing global film industry is giving India's filmmakers and actors a chance to be seen by audiences well beyond its... Read more

25 Oct 2018

9mins

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Audiences Are Ready For Diverse Storytelling — Is Hollywood?

Audiences Are Ready For Diverse Storytelling — Is Hollywood?

Film industry insiders discuss Hollywood’s slow shift toward diversity and what Asian American communities can do to con... Read more

14 Mar 2018

7mins

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Lesley Stahl on China’s Changes

Lesley Stahl on China’s Changes

Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl describes her 1974 trip to Cultural Revolution-era China and explains how ... Read more

16 Feb 2018

8mins

Ranked #11

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How China Is Winning the Global Artificial Intelligence Race

How China Is Winning the Global Artificial Intelligence Race

Defense and security experts discuss how Artificial Intelligence is changing the landscape of warfare and weapons. With ... Read more

7 Jun 2018

9mins

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Can China Handle an Economic Crisis?

Can China Handle an Economic Crisis?

Morgan Stanley economist Ruchir Sharma talks about what might happen if China’s government experiences a recession, and ... Read more

9 Jan 2018

12mins

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Assessing President Trump's Asia Policy

Assessing President Trump's Asia Policy

Asia Society Policy Institute Diplomat in Residence Daniel Russel looks back on President Trump’s Asia policy during his... Read more

19 Oct 2017

10mins

Ranked #14

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Afghanistan's President on His Country's Ongoing War

Afghanistan's President on His Country's Ongoing War

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discusses his country's ongoing conflict, the Taliban insurgency, and why he's one of... Read more

17 Oct 2017

14mins

Ranked #15

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Jackie Chan on Cheating Death

Jackie Chan on Cheating Death

Movie legend Jackie Chan has appeared in more than 150 films dating back to 1962, and he’s performed his own stunts in a... Read more

12 Oct 2017

14mins

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