The media accreditation for the Beijing Olympic Torch Relay in
the Mainland of China begins Thursday, according to BOCOG.
Media outside of the Mainland of China (including the media from
Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) are welcome to Beijing Olympic Torch
Relay.
To cover the Olympic Torch Relay outside the Mainland of China,
media can communicate directly with the city task force in each
relay host city for media accreditation.
To cover the Olympic Torch Relay in the Mainland of China, media
can apply to BOCOG. The Beijing Olympic Media Center will process
media applications. Media centers in provinces, autonomous regions
and municipalities will provide support to media.
In addition, a Service Guide of Coverage of the Beijing Olympic
Torch Relay for Media outside the Mainland of China is published on
website Thursday to facilitate the coverage of the Olympic Torch
Relay. The Guide compiles of 4 sections, regarding media policy,
accreditation process, and services for the relay in the Mainland
of China and access to official information.
On March 24, 2008, the Olympic flame that represents peace,
friendship and hope will be lit once again in Olympia, Greece. As
the prelude to the Beijing Olympic Games, the Beijing 2008 Olympic
Torch Relay marks a significant step in public's anticipation of
Beijing Olympic Games.
Under the slogan of "Light the Passion, Share the Dream", the
Olympic flame will embark on a "Journey of Harmony" by visiting 21
cities on the five continents, and traveling across all 31
provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in the Mainland of
China. The Olympic flame will also reach the world's highest
mountain – Mt. Qomolangma before it arrives at the Opening Ceremony
of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games to light the main cauldron on 8
August 2008. The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay, with the
participation of more than 20,000 Torchbearers, the duration of 130
days, and a distance of approximately 137,000 km, will be
remembered as the one that covers the longest distance and the
widest geographical expanse and that involves the largest number of
participants in the history of the modern Olympic Movement.
(BOCOG January 10, 2008)