The international press center, located by the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in the booming Pudong New District, opened to reporters who have come to cover the event on Monday. The 2,700-square-meter press center is divided into several sections for press work, recreation, public service and other purposes. Internet, fax, phone, TV and other telecommunication services are available to journalists.

　　The Media Center of 2006 SCO summit formally opens on June 12th in the Shanghai International Media Center (Oriental Pearl TV Tower). About 800 reporters will cover the SCO summit. (Xinhua Photo)

　　"By Monday, a total of 796 reporters from 27 countries and regions have registered for covering the event," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang says on Monday. (Xinhua Photo)

　　The Media Center of 2006 SCO summit formally opens on June 12th in the Shanghai International Media Center (Oriental Pearl TV Tower). About 800 reporters will cover the SCO summit. (Xinhua Photo)