State Council Information Office

The State Council Information Office is a government agency in Xicheng District, Beijing, that handles official communications and information dissemination for China's central government. It operates from the Beijing Telegraph Building and manages nine specialized bureaus covering different aspects of external communication and media relations.

The office emerged in January 1991 when the External Propaganda Leading Group was transformed into a formal government agency. This restructuring marked the start of a more organized and institutionalized approach to state information management.

The office coordinates media exchange programs and organizes press conferences where Chinese positions are presented to global audiences. Visitors can observe how it functions as a bridge between China's government and international journalists.

The office is located at 11 West Chang'an Avenue in central Beijing and is easily accessible. Visitors should be aware that access to certain areas may be restricted and that formal protocols apply to this government facility.

The office operates under two distinct identities, serving both as a government information agency and as part of the Communist Party's communication structure. This dual role reflects the close integration between government institutions and party structures in Chinese administration.

Inception: January 1991

Part of: State Council of the People's Republic of China, Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party

Website: http://english.scio.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 39.93129,116.42695

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42