At the dialogue of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2013 held from April 7-10 entitled "ZHAO Qizheng：Public Diplomacy & Cross-Cultural Exchanges", a lot of advice was given by experts from home and abroad to China on how to better communicate with the outside world. The insights deserve a careful review of what China has done in public diplomacy, especially in terms of Tibet and how it can do better.

In 2009, the concept of public diplomacy was introduced to China. Since then great efforts have been made in promoting public diplomacy through cultural exchanges, including activities to enhance Tibetan culture.

It is reported that from 2005 to 2010, altogether 36 performing arts troupes have given performances in 100 cities of 40 countries and regions.

In March 2011, a delegation of National People’s Congress paid a visit to Canada and the United States, informing the locals of what was happening in Tibet.