The 2008 Beijing Olympics was a significant event in the relationship between China and the media. For the first time in recent history, foreign journalists have been granted the right to work freely without interference from Chinese authorities. These regulations, initially in place for just the Olympic reporting period have now been extended indefinitely.

To assist journalists painting a full, fair and accurate picture of China during this window of opportunity for reporters, Play the Game for Open Journalism has prepared this website to help reporters tell their stories.

• Project Report - A joint report by Play the Game and the International Federation of Journalists on the reporting environment in China during the Beijing Olympics
  
• Helpline for journalists - Play the Game for Open Journalism ran 24-hour a helpline for Journalists in China during the Olympics. Click for more information about how to contact us now the Olympics and Paralympics have closed.
  
• China Briefing - Backgrounders and tips on where to find information on China and the Olympics
  
• How to report in Beijing - Tips and tricks to help journalists find the information they need to report all stories
  

The project is a joint initiative of the International Federation of Journalists, the world's largest association of journalists, and Play the Game, a non-profit organisation working to strengthen the basic ethical values of sport and encourage democracy, transparency and freedom of expression in world sport.

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