IN BRIEF (Page 23)

First press briefing

"All international media interested in covering the Asian Games in Guangzhou are now cordially invited to attend the event," the organizing committee said in a statement. "Applications are open to all news media."

The briefings, which serve as an important platform for communication between the organizing committee and the media from Asia and around the world, will present updates on the latest preparations for the Games and services that will be provided.