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.
SMAP concert at Shanghai World Expo cancelled for safety reasons
J-Pop group SMAP's scheduled performance on June 13 at the Shanghai World Expo has been cancelled after the authorities deemed it a safety risk.
PGMA leaves for Shanghai World Expo on June 8
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is scheduled to leave for Shanghai, China on June 8, after meeting with former US Vice President Al Gore.
Shanghai Expo Director Calls on Creativity
The Shanghai World Expo is China's follow-on spectacular from the 2008 Olympic Games, but with less of the international scrutiny.
Billions of eyes look toward South Africa’s World Cup
South African organizers are determined to prove they can, indeed, pull off a global event, despite what the skeptics think. They have promised to curtail crime, provide adequate transportation and lodging, and fill stadiums in nine cities.
India, Pakistan And U.S. Strategic Dialogue
At this week’s first U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C., talks between the two countries will cover the spectrum of bilateral and multilateral issues, from trade and economic cooperation to terrorism and regional security.
Expo Fever Mixed with Disillusion in Shanghai
The rest of the world is gearing up for a certain heavily anticipated sporting event, but Shanghai could care less: Five weeks after the World Expo opened, the city is still in the midst of full-blown world expo fever.
Denmark Pavilion at Shanghai Expo welcomes millionth visitor
The Denmark Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 received its millionth visitor on Saturday.
Cities must help people interact with each other, says Taiwan Pavilion Director
Cities should facilitate interaction and provide spaces so people can bond, says Chui Huili, director of the Taiwan Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.
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