China launches top publication awards

China launched its annual top publication awards on Tuesday, which will include new media such as Internet publications. The State General Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television said in a statement that awards will go to 240 Chinese publications and individuals, including books, magazines, audio and video products, and electronic and Internet-based publications. Applicants will be judged by a panel of experts, and the appraised publications and publishers must be sanctioned by the government, the statement said. The administration will announce the results in November.