Section 501 of the U.S. Information and Educational Exchange Act of1948 (Smith-Mundt Act) prohibits domestic dissemination ofinformation designed for foreign consumption, ostensibly to ban"domestic propaganda." In the war on terrorism, this amounts toself-sabotage. Until Congress relegates this piece of legislationto the dustbin of history, the U.S. cannot expect to conduct publicdiplomacy effectively.
Kunsang Tenzin
Based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Kunsang Tenzin gathers news about Tibet for VOA's Tibetan Service. Covering Tibet is a challenge, with Chinese censorship limiting the flow of independent news about the region.
Tibet: Kunsang Tenzin
Tibet Press Freedom at a Glance
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Taiwan has relied on the US for air defence capability to secure its airspace and prepare for a possible Chinese invasion. China has been ramping up military pressure in recent years to try to force the island to accept integration with mainland China.