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"News releases are a way to boost the openness of government affairs, maintain credibility and ensure people's rights to knowledge, participation, expression and supervision."

wang chen, minister of the State Council Information Office, said government news releases are a channel for the international community to understand China's development and policies.

He made the remarks during a national training session for spokespersons from multiple government departments which concluded on Friday, with the officials receiving training to help them deal with the media.