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.
DPRK stages ancient Chinese romance to honor Chinese volunteers
Artists of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) performed here Sunday an adapted Chinese opera masterpiece to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the entry of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) into the Korean front.
Iran’s soft power reach in the Balkans
Due to the pressure either by NATO or the EU, as well as, the efforts by the countries involved, the Iranian influence has rather decreased, but it remains in the form of a "soft power" structure, closely related to the state apparatus of Teheran.
‘Soft power’ raises Taiwan’s profile
Often mistaken for being under China's sovereignty and sometimes even for being Thailand, Taiwan is pushing hard to stake out a more distinct international image.
Russia In Moldova – Soft Power Or Soft Force?
Russia has begun financing “nongovernmental” organizations and “independent” mass media outlets that are willing to advance the Kremlin’s understanding of Russian interests (interests that, as a rule, contradict the interests of Moldova itself).
China’s image takes a beating
Despite no-expenses-spared efforts to boost its soft power, such as the Shanghai Expo and plans to open a Xinhua news agency office atop a skyscraper in New York’s Times Square, China’s image has taken a beating in recent months...
Yim decorated with Hungarian order
The Hungarian government last week bestowed the Officer’s Cross Order of Merit to the former president of the Korea Foundation for his work in improving cultural and educational ties between the two countries.
US steps up public diplomacy with jobs project in KP
The United States has stepped up public diplomacy to win hearts and minds of people establishing direct contacts with youth especially through advertisements for jobs.
Holland village opens in city
A cultural event themed “Holland village” is being held at the September 23 Park in Ho Chi Minh City from October 22 to 31.The event will introduce to Vietnamese the culture and customs of the people and country of the Netherlands.
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