Edmund Smith-Asante, a reporter for the Ghanaian newspaper Daily
Graphic, said his "first impression on the venue is that it's very
beautiful. Everything's so organized. .. You did a very good job."
Smith-Asante said he expects BRICS topics and outcomes to benefit Africa and the whole world.
"I want to hear what President Xi Jinping will say in his address at the summit. I also want to hear what the participants will put on the table during the summit," he said.
Yu Dunhai, director of the media center, said more than 3,000 reporters from 80 countries and regions registered to report on the summit.
Yu said the media center, which covers about 8,000 square meters, has tea break areas that are designed with features of Chinese culture as well as the culture of southern Fujian province, where the summit is being held.
Chen Liubing contributed to this story.
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
