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The text, which reprises some of the ethics guidelines contained in the Agency's style book, also gives recommendations regarding coverage of major events such as conflicts, elections, stock market news and scientific discoveries.Chinese versions (one in traditional characters and one in simplified characters) are soon to be published in the context of our partnership with the Hong Kong University's journalism school.

The
text, which reprises some of the ethics guidelines contained in the Agency’s style book, also gives
recommendations regarding coverage of major events such as conflicts, elections, stock market news
and scientific discoveries.
In keeping with the changing media environment, the document addresses the growing role of social
media as news sources and the rise of user generated content – both of which must be rigorously
authenticated and verified.
Published in 2016 in French, English and Spanish, and intended for use by all AFP journalists (text,
photo, video, infographics and videographics), the two charters are available in Arabic on AFP’s
website. Chinese versions (one in traditional characters and one in simplified characters) are soon to be
published in the context of our partnership with the Hong Kong University’s journalism school.