Every effort will be made by the Chinese government to ensure
convenient and efficient services are provided to foreign
broadcasters and the print media during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, said State Councilor Chen Zhili on Tuesday.
Chen said at the opening ceremony of the 43rd annual meeting of
the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) that full consideration
would be given to accepted international standards for the media
when the event was being prepared and commitments made when bidding
would be honored. ?
The meeting attracted more than 500 representatives from 130
broadcasters in 40 countries and regions. The broadcasting of the
Beijing Olympics will feature in the ABU's discussions.
The Beijing Organizing Committee will also introduce the host
broadcaster and report on their preparations for the Games.
Chen also spoke highly of the role played by the ABU in
promoting exchanges and cooperation between its member
organizations. It had played an active part in promoting the
development of broadcasting in the region as well as encouraging
exchanges and dialogue between different cultures, Chen explained.
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The Chinese government would always support ABU activities in
Asia-Pacific, which had contributed to the social progress of the
region, added Chen. ?
The representatives will also discuss digital broadcasting and
the development of new media.?
(Xinhua News Agency November 8, 2006)