Dear Journalists,

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President Taneti Maamau of the Republic of Kiribati will pay a state visit to China from January 4th to 11th.

Foreign Media based in Beijing, wishing to cover the welcoming ceremony and the press briefing after the official talks by Director-General Lu Kang of North American and Oceanian affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry at the Great Hall of the People on January 6th, are kindly advised to apply to the Information Department via email (indicating name/ media/ type/ press card number/ mobile phone number/ car plate number) by 11:00 a.m. on January 2nd.

Journalists are kindly advised to be dressed decently and properly on the diplomatic occasion. The arrangement for the press coverage is subject to change.

The Information Department will contact the confirmed participants individually.

Press officer: Yang Wenyi

Tel: 65964344

Email: xinwensi001@163.com