BIMC to be open to all media

The 2008 Beijing International Media Center (BIMC) will be open to all media during the Olympics, especially those who cannot get official accreditation to enter the Main Press Center (MPC), the Games' organizers said yesterday.

The official website www.2008bimc.cn, run by Sohu.com Inc, was also launched yesterday.

The center will provide some 10,000 non-accredited journalists from around the world with work areas, accommodation and many other services. It will also be an important platform for the host city to distribute Games-related news and showcase its unique cultural heritage and attractions.