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.
Pushing China’s Limits on Web, if Not on Paper
Last week, People’s Daily ran a commentary that called for the state to build up publishing houses into companies with international brands so their books can help spread “socialist core values.” And some officials ache for a mainland Chinese writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
China hasn’t yet grown into its role
According to the analysts and diplomats at the table, China's influence is based on cooperation, development and mutual interests. China's 'soft power' (a term that is not popular in Beijing) is its ability to let countries develop at their own rate.
China mulls to set up special arts fund
China is considering to set up a special fund to finance arts creation and cultural performances in the latest move to buoy the development of the country's "soft power," a cultural official said Sunday.
Leveraging hip hop in US foreign policy
Diplomats and officials use the music of the oppressed to connect with disaffected Muslim youth.
Exchange program launched in Wilton area
Western Maine now has local coordinators working to promote “public diplomacy” through the hosting of high school students from 45 countries.
The Great Metallica Rip-off
The much touted soft power of India has once again taken a beating, with even bbc reporting the incident and the Internet buzzing with discussions regarding the cancelled show. Indian musicians and promoters are afraid that this might scare away global artists from coming to India.
China propelling cultural industry as pillar of national economy
China is propelling cultural industry as pillar of its national economy by holding a grand summit of the National Festival here in Chinese People’s Political and Consultative Auditorium, said an official on Saturday.
The Government of Cuba opens Hemingway bar in Washington
It has been inaugurated within the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, the Hemingway Bar, in homage to the famous American writer and as part of an effort to bridge Havana with public opinion in this country. "I've been asked many times in recent weeks, the reason for this our humble tribute to Ernest Hemingway...
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