Whether you're one of the 20,000 journalists traveling to China for the Olympics, covering the games from home or just interested in the challenges and opportunities facing foreign journalists in China, be sure to check out "Reporting in China: The Olympics & Beyond."

This informative conversation with an expert panel is brought to us free of charge by the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). Topics include the current reporting climate in China, how to protect sources and how to report aggressively but sensibly beyond the Olympics. The conversation includes many practical tips, including how to work with embassies, equipment considerations and translation and interpretation issues.

CNN Headline News anchor Richard Lui moderates the conversation. He's joined by:

• Philip P. Pan, former Beijing bureau chief for The Washington Post and author of the newly published book, "Out of Mao's Shadow: The Struggle for the Soul of a New China"
• Mary Kay Magistad, Beijing-based Northeast Asia correspondent for Public Radio International
• Ching-Ching Ni, Beijing correspondent for the Los Angeles Times
• Steve Wade, sports reporter for The Associated Press in Beijing

The recording runs 67 minutes; Lui moderates an open-ended discussion in the first half and participants dial-in and e-mail questions in the second half. The audio runs in Flash, so make sure you've updated your player to version 8 or higher.

Looking for more resources? The Foreign Correspondents Club of China has produced a reporters' guide for journalists traveling to China for the first time. It's available for free at www.fccchina.org/reportersguide.html. The guide covers the items you don't want to leave home without, sensitive topics to be mindful of, tips on covering the games and 10 other topics.

When you're ready to dig even deeper, check out International Reporting Basics: What You Need to Know Before You Go, a free e-learning course available on NewsU. International Reporting Basics covers how to plan and pack for your trip, and how to gather information and stay safe once you arrive.