The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) is set to hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The session will be accessible both in-person and online from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A panel of experts will discuss the People's Republic of China's approach to public diplomacy and how it uses the information space to further its objectives.

The meeting welcomes attendance from the general public, media representatives, and members or staff of governmental and non-governmental organizations. It will be held at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington DC, specifically in Room SVC-203. Interested individuals can register for either physical or virtual participation through an online link.

Established by Congress in 1948, the bipartisan ACPD evaluates U.S. government activities aimed at understanding, informing, and influencing foreign audiences. The Commission's work includes conducting research that provides candid assessments of public diplomacy efforts and sharing these findings through various reports and publications. Additionally, it organizes public symposia that foster informed discussions on issues related to public diplomacy. The ACPD reports its findings to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress.

Further details about the ACPD's meetings, annual reports mandated by Congress, and special reports are available on their website.