State Council Information Office
Chinese government body that runs official press conferences.
It organises official press conferences and explains Chinese government policy to international audiences. The State Council Information Office provides a forum where ministries present decisions, figures and answers to journalists.
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The State Council Information Office is a Chinese government office under the State Council. It organises press conferences on national policies and communicates information about China's economy, society and other public affairs to international audiences. Its work also includes helping foreign journalists cover China.
Alongside press conferences, the office uses publications and other media to present information about the country. It also conducts exchanges with governments and media organisations abroad. These activities make international communication a continuing part of its remit, beyond the individual announcements made at its briefings.
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