March 8, 2016 Chinese Weigh In on the U.S. Election In typical election-year fashion, the candidates for the American presidency have had little nice to say about China. But if the Chinese themselves had a vote in the contest, who would they choose? To get a glimpse, Asia Blog collected opinions from around China’s internet and media. These range from praise for Bernie Sanders’ “socialist nature” to acknowledgment that Donald Trump “dares to speak what other politicians can’t and won’t.” Read the article India’s Inclusion in APEC is 'Good for the World' The Asia Society Policy Institute has published a new report calling for India’s inclusion in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. At an event launching the report in Washington, D.C, India’s Ambassador to the United States Arun Kumar Singh noted that “for APEC to fully realize its potential in the Asia-Pacific and the world at large, it needs to reflect 21st century realities. This would entail inclusion of economies such as India, given their economic size and potential.” Read the article How Chinese Food Became Hip in America Since Americans first tasted Chinese food in 1784, the cuisine has gone from triggering disgust to being seen as trendy. In an interview with Asia Blog, food historian Andrew Coe traces this evolution, discusses how Chinese students in the U.S. are shifting the culinary landscape, and explains why most Americans are still “a little weirded out” by authentic Chinese cuisine. Read the article Asia Society 725 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021 USA Copyright © 2016 Asia Society, All rights reserved.  www.asiasociety.org  Upcoming Events New York: The 2016 Vote — U.S. Presidential Candidates on China, 3/9 Washington D.C.: Japan and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, 3/9 Mumbai: Saluting The Gramophone Era, 3/10   www.asiasociety.org