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The article talks about the Summer Institute in Asian American Studies (SIAAS) project and one of its objective being moving Asian American Studies to Asia. Topics discussed include the importance of Asia as a productive site in Asian American Studies, intellectual contributions by Asians or Asian Americans which will enrich the Studies, and developments in Asian Canadian Studies.

The article talks about the "East Asian Alliance / Global Vision: Asian American Studies in Asia" project that originated from a meeting organized by the National Science Council to identify research topics in the humanities and social sciences. Topics discussed include the project being divided in two parts which include organizing an annual Summer Institute in Asian American Studies, and organize and attend international conferences and workshops on the topic.