With the Beijing Olympic Games under 8 months away China is likely to extend current regulations on foreign reporters, meaning the government will grant easier access and promise greater transparency even beyond the Beijing Olympics.

"The Minister of the State Council Information Office, told a press conference there is no document stating that when this new regulation expired on October 17 would the country return to the previous conditions."

"If practices show that it will help the international community know more about China, it is a good policy in accordance iwth the country's reform and opening up. Why it is necessary for us to change it?" He

asked.New "Regulations on reporting activities in China by foreign journalists during the Beijing Olympic Games and the preparatory period" took effect on January 1.

It meant that foreign journalists do not necessarily have to be accompanied or assisted by a Chinese official when they report in the country.

Journalists also no longer need to apply to provincial foreign affairs offices for permission to report in all Chinese provinces.

Do you think journalists are presenting a 'real' picture of what is going on in China? 

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