Philippine lawmakers have called for an investigation into sister-city agreements with China, reflecting broader global concerns about subnational influence and the need to balance local engagement with national security interests.

Why structured documentation and protocol are essential to diplomacy

Shanghai aims to revive post-pandemic tourism leveraging major sports events such as Formula 1 and marathons to attract international visitors.

Dr. Zhao Alexandre Huang investigates how China and the ASEAN have used social media to shape their narratives in the Asia-Pacific. 

See some of CPD's content related to the 2020 Dubai Expo, the 2015 Milan Expo and more.

“Public Diplomacy in the News” is a CPD Blog series by Andrew Dubbins, featuring noteworthy recent stories in public diplomacy.

With bubble tea, China is finally accomplishing what its neighbor South Korea achieved through K-pop and K-drama: reaching a global audience. 

The author Umme Laila explores how China uses soft power and public diplomacy to reshape its global image.