The Opening Ceremony of the 19th National Congress of the CPC is to be held at the Assembly Hall of the Great Hall of the People at 9:00 am, 18 October. Journalists are kindly reminded of the following:
1. Please enter the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People with your press card for the Congress and go through security check there between 7:30 am and 8:40 am.
2. Journalists of photography, camera and print may enter the Assembly Hall from door No.5 on the second floor and be seated at area 3, 5 and 7 for journalists; journalists of print may also enter the Assembly Hall from door No.5 on the third floor and be seated at area 3, 5 and 7 for journalists.
3. Please park your vehicle with vehicle pass at designated areas in the Tiananmen Square.
4. Relevant documents of the 19th National Congress of the CPC are available for collection with your press card 10 minutes after the closing of the Opening Ceremony at the distribution desk at the South Hall, 2nd floor of the Great Hall of the People.
5. The Opening Ceremony will be live broadcast by China Central Television (CCTV). The Press Center will provide free public signals for live broadcast. Please be advised that live broadcast equipment are not allowed in the area.
6. According to relevant regulations of the Great Hall of the People, selfie sticks are not allowed in the area.
Press Center of the 19th National Congress of the CPC
16 October 2017