August 12, 2020 — How are emerging leaders continuing to shape and develop Australia's ties to Asia despite travel bans, social disruption, economic uncertainty, and political tensions? In celebration of the United Nations international Youth Day, Asia Society Australia presents the inaugural Generation Asia Youth Forum. Asia Society Policy Institute President Kevin Rudd, and Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Senate and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong shared their thoughts on international youth engagement. Moderator Mercedes Page, CEO of Young Australians in International Affairs, guided a discussion with Cindy Gottinger, board director of Australia China Youth Dialogue; David Lang, founding director of Australia-Japan Youth Dialogue; Dr. Bodean Hedwards, Australia India Youth Dialogue 2020 delegate; and Jessie Nguyen, digital events manager, ASEAN-Australia Strategic Youth Partnership. (1 hr., 1 min)