Foreword Foreword

Part I. Procedures for Accreditation in China A. Press Card and Bureau License B. Visas and Residence Permits C. Reporting the loss of passport or property

Part II. Reporting and Interviewing General Infomation A. Applying to Interview Major State Leaders B. Applying to Interview leading officials of State Council Ministries and Commissions C. Applying to Interview officials of the Beijing Municipal Government and Units under Its Jurisdiction D. Applying to Interview officials of Provincial Governments, Centrally Administered Municipalities, Autonomous Regions and Units under Their Jurisdiction E. Covering Visits to China by State Leaders of Correspondents' own Countries and of Third Countries F. Covering the welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People G. Covering Important Visits Abroad by Chinese leaders H. Usage of communication equipments in China

Part III. Living in China A. Purchasing or Renting a Premise B. Hiring Local Employees and Service Staff C. Taking Chinese Language Courses D. Paying Taxes E. Schooling Children F. Relatives Visiting or Vacationing in China

Part IV: Government Contacts A. NPC, CPPCC, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate B. Spokespersons of Agencies Under the State Council and Related Office Phone Numbers C. Provincial Foreign Affairs Offices D. Beijing Municipal Districts and Counties E. A Brief Introduction to the International Press Center Addenda

Part V. Appendices A. Regulations Concerning Foreign Journalists and Permanent Offices of Foreign News Agencies B. Brief Introduction to the International Press Center (IPC) C. A Brief Introduction to the Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China