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Asia Society buys historic Washington building for US$17.5 million

The Asia Society has purchased a historic building in Washington D.C. for US$17.5 million to serve as its new permanent home. This move aims to increase the organization's presence and influence within the Washington policy landscape, positioning it alongside other established think tanks. The new location will house its Policy Institute and China Centre, reflecting a growing focus on public policy under President Kevin Rudd. AI

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Asia Society buys historic Washington building for US$17.5 million

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Magnier ·

    Asia Society announces new permanent home in historic Washington building

    The Asia Society announced on Thursday that it had marked out territory on the Washington policy landscape with the purchase of a US$17.5 million building that will give it a permanent spot alongside other US capital think tanks dating back more than a century, striving for influ…