Media to get boost overseas

BEIJING - The Chinese government plans to increase support for publishing and media companies seeking to expand abroad, especially to areas in Africa, Latin America and China's neighboring countries, a senior press and publication official told China Daily on Monday.

Chen Yingming, deputy director of the international exchange and cooperation department under the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), said investment abroad and copyright exportation both increased during the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-10) period.

"The funds used for boosting the industry abroad will continue to increase in the coming year," he said.