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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:

Is There An Off-Ramp for China and Japan? | ChinaFile Japan-China relations are in a deep freeze that began in November when Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that Japan could intervene militarily in the event of a Taiwan crisis. Beijing responded furiously, invoking World War II, banning exports of dual-use items to a list of Japanese companies, advising citizens against traveling there, and reimposing a seafood import

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:

Holi Celebration at The Seaport Celebrate Holi at the Seaport with music, performances, Indian food and specialty vendors, plus color throwing for all ages. In partnership with the Culture Tree.

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! 🌈🌷

Implications of the Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict YouTube video by Asia Society

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

The 2026 Vote: A New Age for Bangladesh? Farwa Aamer on the recent Bangladesh elections and what's ahead for the country and region.

🗳️ 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...

Implications of the Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict Asia Society Trustees Vali Nasr and Hamid Biglari assess the strategic, political, and economic implications of the unfolding U.S.-Iran conflict.

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...

2026 Future of U.S. and China Conference: Can the U.S.-China Economic Relationship Be Repaired? YouTube video by Asia Society Northern California

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

The Gen Z Movement and the Future of Nepal Rishi Gupta unpacks Nepal's historic Gen Z movement by understanding and assessing its drivers and their implications.

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

What to Watch at China's Two Sessions in 2026 Neil Thomas and Lobsang Tsering preview watchpoints for the Government Work Report and the 15th Five-Year Plan.

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...

2026 Future of U.S. and China Conference: Debunking the U.S.-China Race for Technology YouTube video by Asia Society Northern California

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.

It’s the Year of the Horse and Comedian Jiaoying Summers is Riding Hǎi Global China stories, global Chinese voices, and the latest community events around the world.

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!

Bangladesh After the Vote: Democracy, Reform, and Foreign Policy Outlook February 19, 2026 -- After one of Bangladesh's most consequential elections in decades, held following the student-led July 2024 uprising, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party won a clear majority, paving the way for Tarique Rahman as prime minister. Farwa ...

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

Pakistan's Mineral Moment: A Conversation with Mr. Shamsuddin Ahmed Shaikh YouTube video by Asia Society

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 ❤️

The Runaways | China Books Review 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.

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/

Celebrating 10 Years of the Asia Arts Game Changer Awards YouTube video by Asia Society

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...

Revisiting U.S. Interests in Asia with the Honorable H.R. McMaster YouTube video by Asia Society

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.

A Day in the Life of an Internet Censor | China Books Review China’s social media boom let its people speak out — but its censorship network swiftly silenced them. One of the censors reveals what happens behind the curtain.

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/

ASPI's #Japan Emerging Female Leaders program in Washington, D.C., concluded with meetings on the Hill to learn about the role of Congress & exchange views about current #trade and economic opportunities and challenges. That’s a wrap on an action-packed program for this group of aspiring leaders! 🇯🇵🌏

Yesterday, ASPI's #Japan Emerging Female Leaders were joined by U.S. counterparts in Washington D.C. for a Trade Negotiations Workshop: engaging discussions, mock negotiations, building networks and many valuable insights gained.

Asia Society Celebrates 70 Years In 2026, we are celebrating 70 years since our founding, through a series of programs and celebrations marking this milestone anniversary.

Learn about our history and impact as a platform promoting global understanding of Asia’s role in the world. And make sure to check out our upcoming programs celebrating this milestone anniversary. ➡️ asiasociety.org/asia-society...