• Next Stop: Hong Kong

    Long Center for the Performing Arts 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us to explore Hong Kong's business and investment opportunities and network with a high-powered delegation from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office. This FREE reception focuses on the […]

  • Taiwan Startups Pitch Event

    Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce 8001 Centre Park Drive #160, Austin, TX, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin in partnership with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend this corporate pitch event featuring representatives from five Taiwan-based startups […]

  • The Untold Story: Shenyang, China May 1999

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Film and discussion of anti-U.S. demonstrations - as witnessed by U.S. diplomats Christopher and Julie Kavanagh. See never-before-seen privately-filmed footage of demonstrations around the U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang, China and hear an account of on-the-ground events as they unfolded in the aftermath of the NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. Discussion led […]

  • Beijing’s Global Media Offensive: China’s Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the World

    ONLINE

    The World Affairs Council of Austin in collaboration with the World Affairs Council of Orange County invite you to join this webinar featuring Joshua Kurlantzick, senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is the author, most recently, of Beijing’s Global Media Offensive: China’s Uneven Campaign To Influence Asia and […]

  • “Nothing to See Here, Folks”: The U.S. – China Relationship in 2023

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    The already deeply strained relationship between the United States and China has been particularly rocky in 2023. Bilateral controversies over the Chinese balloon, Taiwan, TikTok, and Xi Jinping’s visit to […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: China – What’s Next?

    5280 Burger and Taphouse 7032 Wood Hollow Dr, Austin, TX, United States

    We will be meeting in person at the 5820 Burger and Taphouse. This month's topic is: China: What's next? What will be China’s role in the global economy and geopolitics […]

  • Japan Business Seminar During Oita Festival

    Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, United States

    The World Affairs Council of Austin is once again a partner organization for the annual Oita Japan Festival!   You won't want to miss the "Doing Business in Japan" seminar at […]

  • Singapore Market Access

    Indeed Tower 200 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas, United States

    Singapore is an impressive center for business in Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global hub featuring developed infrastructure, political stability, open business policies, a skilled workforce, and respect for […]

  • Business2Business Opportunity with Thailand

    Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, United States

    In collaboration with the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, and Capital Factory Austin, we invite you to an International Market Series Reception fostering business connections with Thailand. The event features opportunities to connect with a Thai business delegation led by Lisa A. Buzenas, Consul General, United States Consulate General Chiang Mai. The delegation includes representatives from […]

  • China Townhall

    Texas State University San Marcos, TX, United States

    Join us for a captivating China Town Hall event cohosted by the World Affairs Council of Austin and San Antonio, set to take place on December 2nd at Texas State University. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of insightful discussions and engaging presentations by well-accomplished industry experts and scholars who bring a wealth of knowledge about […]

  • Asia x Austin International Market Summit

    Austin Central Library 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Explore exciting business opportunities between Central Texas and some of Asia's most dynamic and innovative markets. Experience the two-way highway of opportunity between Asia and the Greater Austin region. Learn […]

  • Afghanistan: Where are we now and what’s next?

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    In 2021, the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan. What followed was a period of turmoil, as they turned on those who were in the Administration of President Ashraf Ghani […]

  • South Korea on the World’s Stage

    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    On June 4th and 5th South Korea held its first ever Korea-Africa Summit. They hosted representatives from 48 African nations, including 25 heads of state. South Korea would like to […]

  • Globalist Coffeehouse: South Korea Follow-up Discussion

    Shoal Creek Saloon 909 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

    Join  us at the Globalist Coffeehouse on Thursday, July 25th, 6:30 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Saloon on North Lamar. The topic will be on South Korea. This will be […]