A curated selection of public diplomacy-relevant news from a global cross-section of English-language media outlets, including independent, corporate-owned, and state-sponsored sources. The stories featured don't necessarily represent CPD's views nor have they been verified by CPD.
Taiwan-China talks hit headwinds
After a year and a half of ice-melting talks, Taiwan and China have yet to address political issues. But even less-sensitive economic talks have now hit headwinds — a reminder of how difficult it will be to put aside a 50-year legacy of mistrust between these two longtime rivals.
Jordanians Can Take a Joke, Comics Find
For all of the animosity, mistrust and lack of understanding between the West and the Muslim world, this small Middle Eastern country has demonstrated that most people here have the capacity to laugh at themselves — and at jokes about bodily functions, too... When it comes to humor, apparently, there is no clash of civilizations.
US govt-run radio fears coup in Pakistan
"Conditions in Pakistan have been ripening, like the mango fruit eaten there, for another military coup d’etat. The economy has slumped, corruption is rampant, and terrorism is endemic. People are losing faith in the officials they brought to power," US Congress funded Radio Free Liberty (RFE) said in a political commentary on Pakistan on Monday.
Venezuela, China Sign Oil Deals
The move is part of Venezuela's efforts to increase oil sales to China to 1 million barrels per day from the 400,000 barrels per day it says it currently supplies. Under Chavez, Venezuela has tried to curb oil exports to the U.S. and searched for new markets.
English TV channel to increase live programming
Arirang TV, an English-language TV network based in Seoul, said Tuesday it plans to increase real-time news and in-depth programming next year to give viewers a more accurate view of Korea, according to Yonhap News.
Children call for end to…
More than 5,000 children from over 20 countries, including Zambia, who participated in the just-ended 10th International Children’s Festival (of) performing arts in New Delhi, India, have called for an end to social injustices that demean the dignity of humanity.
Taiwan’s ethnic minority exhibit
An exhibition introducing mainlanders to the history and culture of ethnic minorities in Taiwan opened Monday at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in downtown Beijing.
From the lens of People’s King
The exhibition titled “Bhutan: An Eye to History”, which highlights the close ties of friendship between India and Bhutan, displays over 80 coloured and black and white pictures. The pictures also give visitors a chance to travel back to an important period in Bhutan’s history.
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