"By Monday, a total of 796 reporters from 27 countries and regions have registered for covering the event," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang says on Monday. -Xinhua

The international press center, located by the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in the booming Pudong New District, opened to reporters who have come to cover the event on Monday. The 2,700-square-meter press center is divided into several sections for press work, recreation, public service and other purposes. Internet, fax, phone, TV and other telecommunication services are available to journalists.