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.

“Made in Korea” and Korea’s Nation Brand (Part 2)

This article is the second part of a two-part series based on our discussions and exchanges with Martin Roll, business and brand strategist... the second part focuses on National Branding and the role Koreans and expatriates can play in this process.

Tags: nation branding, public opinion, non-state actors, non-state pd, diaspora, korea

Indian leaders warm to Mandarin

India is considering introducing the teaching of Mandarin in state schools... According to Chinese diplomats, India responded tepidly to a proposal by Beijing to establish Confucius Institutes, which teach Chinese, in the country’s main centres of learning.

Tags: china, Cultural Diplomacy, india, language, confucius institutes, chinese, confucius institutes project

The Saudi Arabian Pavilion: The Ultimate IMAX Experience (Videoblog)

Saudi Arabia at Expo 2010 Shanghai

Tags: Cultural Diplomacy, nation branding, shanghai expo, saudi arabia, shanghai

Science diplomacy should focus on people

Science partnerships for development and diplomacy must put scientists at the forefront of engagement.

Tags: science diplomacy, development

‘Pambassadors’ get into caring for pandas

Twelve panda lovers from around the world are getting into their new jobs learning how to look after pandas at a world famous conservation centre in China's Sichuan province, before six will finally be chosen to become official 'Panda Ambassadors' - or 'Pambassadors'.

Tags: china, Cultural Diplomacy, non-state actors, non-state pd, panda diplomacy

Rising power

Since that time, the Soviet Union has disappeared, and the U.S.-China relationship has grown from secret shuttle diplomacy to nearly $400 billion a year in trade accompanied by expansive academic, cultural and even military contacts.

Tags: china, united states, public opinion

The Airport Scene - Time to Change Those American Welcome Mats

Why is it that the country with the largest economy in the world can’t get the welcome mat right? It is now more than nine years since 9/11 and to have the premier international gateway to this nation’s capital resemble an airport in a “shambolic banana republic or poorly managed police state,” in Brûlé’s ascerbic words, is unconscionable.

Tags: united states, nation branding, public opinion, image building, airports

Chinese travel agencies fight for Russian tourists

This year is the year of the Chinese language in Russia. It is quite natural that numerous events dedicated to the Chinese language and culture inspire the interest of Russians to China. How can you stay indifferent to that country after watching a slide show with beautiful nature, architectural monuments, attending a show of the Chinese circus and getting familiar with Chinese art?

Tags: china, Cultural Diplomacy, public opinion, russia, language, tourism, chinese

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