A World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) summit is
scheduled to be held in Beijing from April 24 to 26.
The summit, organized by the WIPO and hosted by the Chinese
government, is expected to focus on the theme of "Intellectual
Property (IP) and the Knowledge Economy", and will be attended by
foreign heads of state and government leaders, ranking officials'
delegations, and the business leaders of renowned companies around
the world.
A
press center is to be set up in the Beijing International
Convention Center to facilitate press coverage.
Regarding the application process for journalists, those from Hong
Kong and Macao may contact the local Liaison Offices of the Central
People's Government.
Journalists from Taiwan should apply to the Taiwan Affairs Office
under the Chinese State Council.
Resident overseas journalists in Beijing should apply to the
Information Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
Foreign journalists who desire to come to China for the summit
coverage should register with the WIPO and apply to the embassies
and consulates of China.
The registration form for journalists can be downloaded from the
website "www.wiposummit.org", and the deadline for applications is
April 18.
(Xinhua News Agency April 5, 2003)