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Beijing

Nation to boost online media

China will boost the development of online media by encouraging eligible websites to go public and create new mainstream media institutions and groups by 2020, according to a blueprint made public on Sunday. Issued by the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, China's Cabinet, the outline for the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) on cultural development and reform promotes a modern communication system.