驻外记者的“外交”故事

The Personal Diplomatic Stories of Overseas Reporters

驻外记者既是信息的收集者,又是新闻的发布者,甚至也可以扮演一个国家或民族代言人的角色.从这个意义上讲,驻外记者似乎在自觉不自觉地从事公共外交活动,记者的观点有时甚至比官方的观点更有说服力.所以说,驻外记者应具备一些公共外交和公共关系的基本素养.本文作者讲述的几个故事,颇具启发意义.

Overseas reporters are the collectors of information when stationed abroad, and in the meantime they are information distributors. They even can be spokespersons of one country or nation. Overseas reporters have engaged themselves in public diplomacy activities without awareness. Sometimes reporters' own opinions are even more convincing than the official's.The basic qualifications of public diplomacy and public relations are very necessary for overseas reporters. The author tells several enlightening stories about his overseas stint.