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As a school-wide initiative integrating Asia-related activities, Asia Programs leverages the considerable talent and experience of all HKS faculty, post-graduate fellows, and senior researchers and links to Harvard’s substantial Asia resources. Asia Programs joined the Ash Institute in July 2008. More»

Spanning initiatives across Asia, our many programs address a wide spectrum of public policy issues in the region. Asia Programs also seeks to promote top-quality research in public policy analysis through teaching, working conferences, and the support of various fellowship positions.


September 30 - October 2: China Goes Global

This century has been dubbed the Chinese Century. But will the naming of this Century be congruent with the country’s performance in the global political economy? Hosted by the Ash Institute in collaboration with Rollins College, University of Potsdam, and Georgia Institute of Technology, China Goes Global explores the globalization of China and Chinese companies. Learn more and register»

Conference topics include

  • Social, political and economic influences of China’s globalization
  • How China’s globalization will affect the business environment in developed and emerging countries
  • Western political/economic models that explain China’s current trajectory
Taiwan Relations Act: 30 Years Later

April 10th marks the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). Asia Programs Executive Director Julian Chang discusses the TRA’s legacy and shares potential implications for relations among the United States, Taiwan, and China going forward. Read more»