China to offer financial assistance to 80 journalists injured, died at work

BEIJING -- The All-China Journalists Association this year will offer financial assistance to 80 journalists who died, were injured or fell seriously ill at work, the association announced Friday.

The journalists came from seven centrally administered media and 51 local media.

The assistance program has run for five years, granting a total of 7.24 million yuan ($1.05 million) in financial aid to 157 journalists.

The program was set up to support journalists and encourage them to be professional, ethical and socially responsible.

The association revised the program in March, allowing more journalists to receive assistance.