Xi's remarks on news reporting published

BEIJING  -- A compilation of editorials, commentaries and reports concerning President Xi Jinping's recent remarks on reporting and public opinion has been published by the People's Publishing House.

The book, soon to be available at Xinhua Bookstores nationwide, could help officials and Party members better understand Xi's remarks, said the publishing house.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said the Party's media work should guide the public, serve the country's overall interests, unite the general public, instill confidence and pool strength, tell right from wrong and connect China to the world.

He was speaking during a symposium on Friday, following his visits to the People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency and China Central Television, the country's three major news providers.