Come join the US-Asia Institute in welcoming the return of four congressional staff delegations from China through the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs. The delegations included bipartisan and bicameral participation. In total, the delegates had the opportunity to visit cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Chengdu, Qingdao, Changsha, and Dalian. Reunion Dinner for CPIFA Delegations #83, #84, #85 and
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*This event has regretfully been postponed until further notice. We thank you for your interest in participating and apologize for any inconvenience.* The US-Asia Institute will host a briefing centered on how prime minister succession affects Japan’s relations with other nations, in particular the US-Japan relationship. Speakers will examine the effort that goes into maintaining good relations during these
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The US-Asia Institute and the Embassy of Japan hosted the celebration of the Children’s Day Festival at a reception on Monday, May 7, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. The event was held at the US-Asia Institute at 232 East Capitol Street, NE in Washington DC. Every year on May 5th, Japanese families with young boys celebrate “kodomo no hi”
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On Monday, April 23, 2012, the US-Asia Institute hosted a timely discussion on the economic challenges facing Asia, including growing inequality and the implications for strategic concerns of the United States. This luncheon event at the Capitol Visitors Center, SVC 215 featured Dr. Changyong Rhee, Asian Development Bank’s Chief Economist, and the former Secretary-General and Sherpa of the Presidential Committee
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Time: April 17, 2012 2:00-3:30 pm Location: US-Asia Institute (232 East Capitol Street, N.E.) Description: The US-Asia Institute invited experts to examine recent leadership transitions taking place on the Korean Peninsula with the succession of power to Kim Jong Un in North Korea and his efforts to consolidate power, as well as the results of South Korea’s recent legislative elections
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A US-Asia Institute off-the-record briefing Description: On March 26, 2012 the US-Asia Institute hosted special guest speakers to discuss the growing economic ties between China and Africa with a special focus on the impacts for U.S. Foreign Policy. Speakers: Dr. Witney Schneidman, Senior Advisor at the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, President of Schneidman & Associates International (http://schneidman.com/)
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The US-Asia Institute’s 2012 New York Forum has been postponed. A new date and details to follow soon.
The US-Asia Institute hosted its Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 2, 2012 at the US-Asia Institute in Washington DC. Senator of Hawaii Daniel Akaka was the Guest of Honor in recognition of his 33 years of support and partnership with the US-Asia Institute. Other speakers included Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade Michelle O’Neill, Congresswomen Judy Chu (D-CA),
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The 5th Annual J. Matthew Szymanski Rule of Law Program is underway. Six young legal professionals from China will participate in the program from June 25-July 20, 2012. Since 2008, the J. Matthew Szymanski Rule of Law Program has hosted impressive young legal students and professionals from China, with the objective of strengthening the understanding and implementation of rule of
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The US-Asia Institute hosted an off-the-record briefing on Monday, November 7th which focused on “Strategic Rapprochement: The United States, Vietnam and the South China Sea”. This briefing took place in our office at the US-Asia Institute, 232 East Capitol Street, N.E. in Washington D.C. Ernest Bower, Senior Advisor and Director at the CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Dr. Satu Limaye,
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