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.
Li: India, China Must Show World Ties are Improving
The newspaper acknowledged that China needed to do more to boost ties with India, including in terms of public diplomacy to improve perceptions. “Chinese people lack understanding and respect toward India. They tend to judge it according to ill-conceived preconceptions,” the editorial said.
Annenberg Estate, Site of June 7-8 Obama Visit
President Barack Obama will meet with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on June 7-8 at the estate of Walter and Leonore Annenberg, who were known around the globe for the political dignitaries they hosted behind the pink walled enclave in Rancho Mirage.
Incentives Needed to Lure Students to U.S., Experts Say
Since both Washington and Tokyo agree that increasing the number of exchange students in both countries is important to bolstering bilateral ties, Roos emphasized that providing incentives will be key to encouraging them to study abroad.
Burmese President Opens US Visit with VOA Town Hall Meeting
Burmese President Thein Sein told a group of about 30 Burmese living in the United States that the development of democracy in his homeland must go hand in hand with economic development and that economic growth must come first.
Women Translate Remarks for World
Translations of Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto’s remarks on Japan’s wartime sex slaves posted on Facebook by a women’s group have provoked heated reactions from all over the world. All Japan Obachan Party, a group set up by Osaka-based middle-aged women in November, translated Hashimoto’s recent remarks into seven languages…and posted them on the online social-networking service.
U.S. Launches App to Help People Learn and Teach English
The application, called ‘American English’, consolidates the Department’s English learning content into one location, giving users access to e-books, audiobooks, quizzes, music, and games. The app also offers Wikipedia pages, Google Translate services, and an updated news feed from Voice of America, a broadcaster funded by the U.S. Government.
Chinese President Meets Greek PM, Calling for Stronger Partnership
Both gifted with a long history and rich culture, China and Greece should increase exchanges, learn from each other and boost win-win cooperation, Xi said during the meeting with Samaras. Xi said China and Greece should enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership to benefit the people of the two countries and promote peace and development of the world as a whole.
Colours That Speak
"In Japan, we do not see poster art anymore and its cultural relevance is fast diminishing," says Yusuke Matsuoka, Director, Arts and Cultural Exchange at the Japan Foundation, who brought the exhibition to India.
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