AsiaSource

AsiaSource was a digital publication and online resource produced by the Asia Society, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding of Asia and the world. The platform served as a curated gateway to news, analysis, and cultural content about Asia, drawing on the Asia Society's extensive network of experts, centers, and programs. It was designed to inform a global audience—policymakers, business leaders, educators, and the general public—about the complexities and opportunities of the Asian region. The Asia Society itself was founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller III and has since grown into a global network with centers in New York, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Australia, France, Switzerland, the Philippines, and several U.S. cities. Its mission is to foster insight, encourage engagement, and address complex challenges across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. AsiaSource was one of the Society's early digital initiatives, reflecting its commitment to making Asia-related knowledge accessible to a wide audience. As an online platform, AsiaSource aggregated and produced content that spanned current events, policy briefs, cultural features, and educational materials. It aimed to provide context and depth beyond headlines, often featuring articles, interviews, and multimedia resources. The platform was part of the Asia Society's broader efforts to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world, as articulated in its mission. While AsiaSource is no longer active, its legacy continues through the Asia Society's ongoing digital offerings, including the Asia Society Policy Institute, ChinaFile, and various podcasts and publications. The Asia Society remains a vital institution for fostering cross-cultural understanding and policy dialogue, with a presence in multiple countries and a wide range of programs. AsiaSource represented an early effort to leverage digital media to fulfill that mission, and it contributed to the Society's evolution as a global thought leader.

AsiaSource was launched by the Asia Society as an online publication and information portal. The Asia Society, founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller III, had long been a leading institution for promoting understanding of Asia through arts, education, and policy programs. As the internet became a primary means of information dissemination in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the Society sought to extend its reach through digital platforms. AsiaSource emerged as one of these efforts, providing a curated selection of news, analysis, and cultural content about Asia. It aimed to serve as a reliable source for journalists, scholars, businesspeople, and the general public interested in the region. The platform featured articles, interviews, and multimedia resources, often drawing on the expertise of Asia Society staff and fellows. Over time, the Asia Society's digital strategy evolved, leading to the creation of other online initiatives such as AsiaSociety.org, the Asia Society Policy Institute, and ChinaFile. These platforms incorporated and expanded upon the type of content that AsiaSource had offered. As a result, AsiaSource was eventually discontinued, though its exact launch and closure dates are not widely documented. The Asia Society continues to operate a global network of centers and a wide range of programs, and its digital presence remains robust. AsiaSource is remembered as an early example of the Society's commitment to leveraging technology for cross-cultural education and dialogue.

• 1956

  Asia Society founded by John D. Rockefeller III

• AsiaSource launched as an online publication of the Asia Society

• AsiaSource discontinued

An online gateway to Asia-related information and analysis, operated by the Asia Society.

• AsiaSource website

  Online portal featuring news, analysis, and cultural content about Asia.

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