BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- The online media registration system for the upcoming Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC) opened on March 29.

Journalists applying to interview at the conference can log-in to the website. The deadline for registration is April 20.

The CDAC will be held in mid to late May this year in Beijing.

Foreign reporters who plan to temporarily visit China can apply for a J-2 visa at a Chinese embassy, consulate or other agency entrusted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry with the confirmation letter generated by the registration system.

The CDAC official website will later release when and how to collect the press cards.