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Foreign media promised more services

BEIJING, Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Starting next year, China will provide official and authoritative information to foreign media in a more timely fashion, it was reported Wednesday.

The new comprehensive service program was announced by State Council Information Office Minister Cai Wu.

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He said the new system was tried during the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in October, which was highly appreciated, China Daily reported.

The new service will be featured at the Olympic Games next year in Beijing, which are expected to attract about 30,000 foreign journalists.

"This is a good sign, and we will continue to be more open in the coming year, and provide satisfactory service for all media," Cai said, adding his country will grant more freedom to the foreign journalists covering the games.

"Please set your minds at rest. We Chinese always keep our promise," Cai told a reception attended by people from ministries, embassies and media groups.

"We will further improve our news briefing system and improve the quality of the news service."

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