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.
Social responsibility bolsters Chinese image overseas
The overseas expansion of Chinese companies not only is a commercial activity, but also bears the responsibility of expanding China's public diplomacy. In this regard, Chinese enterprises should not only look for short-term profits, but also bear more corporate social responsibility.
Great moments in 21st century diplomacy
Thousands of politicians all over the world are now on Twitter, and not all are using the social networking tool wisely. Take Salmaan Taseer, the governor of Pakistan's Punjab province, a businessman who owns the Daily Times newspaper and is said to have been close to Benazir Bhutto, the late prime minister.
SAARC varsity formal launch next week, admits 14 foreign students
The South Asian University (SAU), which is a first of its kind joint venture for the eight member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), began its first academic session on August 26 this year, with an initial batch of 50 students.
7th Pyongyang International Scientific Books Exhibition opens
The 7th Pyongyang International Scientific Books Exhibition opened here at the Center for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries on Monday. There are 14 countries and regions including China, Russia, Spain, Germany, 46 groups taking part in the exhibition, which has 34 display counters and nearly 10,000 books.
Ridge reflects on American brand
In addition to leadership, brand name also transcends the fields of business and national security. “Notre Dame has a brand … America has a brand as well. It’s our value system,” [Tom] Ridge said. “We have to be consistent with [our value system]. The rest of the world is watching.”
China needs to boost its image abroad: forum
"Having public diplomacy is like playing a football match. Playing a game is good even when you don't care about winning or losing. One gets the chance to present his side and allow others to feel his existence. But one will definitely lose if he doesn't play at all," said Fu Ying, the vice foreign minister.
Senior Indian ministers visiting China amid bilateral tensions
Amid concerns in India over a Chinese presence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the denial of a visa to a top Indian army general, two senior Indian ministers are slated to make high-profile visits here for talks with top Chinese officials.
Just how sovereign is a hungry nation?
Food production last season improved remarkably compared to a year ago where over half the population qualified for food handouts. The humanitarian situation remains fragile, with over 1,3 million still in need of food aid from January to March 2011.
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