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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The US-Asia Institute sponsored and hosted Dr. Rhee on Friday, September 23, 2011. Dr. Rhee began his remarks by identifying steady growth in developing Asian states, but noted that the region also has very uneven growth. In regards to poverty and income inequality reduction there are many developing Asian states which are poor performers. Thus, observers must recognize the inherent
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Deadline for Summer 2012 internships is April 1, 2012. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter indicating their interest in the US-Asia Institute, a resume, and a brief 3-5 page writing sample.