To maintain a high level of services for the media, the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) has imposed a strict quota --
5,600 for the written and photographic press, the same as that for
the Athens 2004 and Sydney 2000 Games. For the broadcasting media,
the Beijing Olympic Broadcasting Co will hold 4,000 accreditation
cards and 12,000 will go to Right Holding Broadcasters.
However non-accredited media people from all around the world
are also welcome to cover the Olympic Games. 2008 Beijing
International Media Center (BIMC) is a major initiative by Beijing
city government to assist many journalists coming from all over the
world to cover the 2008 Olympic Games who do not hold IOC
accreditation certificates. ?
The center will provide some 10,000 non-accredited journalists
from around the world with work areas, accommodation and many other
services. It will also be an important platform for the host city
to distribute Games-related news and showcase its unique cultural
heritage and attractions.
Please visit the official website of the BIMC: ?www.2008bimc.cn for more
assistant.
(China.org.cn September 29, 2007)