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Our Press Freedom Committee monitors press freedom issues in #HongKong and around the region. To bring a press freedom issue to our attention, email pressfreedom @fcchk .org
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“The increasing danger facing journalists here is a threat to press freedom everywhere.” Read FCC President @jodifs ’ op-ed - published today in the @latimes - on the city's deteriorating #pressfreedom since the start of the #HongKongProtests .
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FCC President Jodi Schneider’s op-ed on press freedom is published in the LA Times

This op-ed on press freedom in Hong Kong, written by the club’s president, Jodi Schneider, will appear in the print edition of the LA Times on December 20. It is available to view on the LA Times w...

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The FCC is concerned that the #HongKong government is using the immigration department to act punitively against organisations and media representatives it does not agree with. Read our statement.
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FCC statement on Hong Kong denying entry to the executive director of Human Rights Watch

The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong expresses grave concern at the Hong Kong government’s decision to bar Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, from entering the territory...

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“The media is simply trying to do its job, which it has a right to do under Hong Kong law.” Read FCC President @jodifs ’ op-ed - published today in the @latimes - on the increasing threat to #pressfreedom since the start of the #HongKongProtests .
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FCC President Jodi Schneider’s op-ed on press freedom is published in the LA Times

This op-ed on press freedom in Hong Kong, written by the club’s president, Jodi Schneider, will appear in the print edition of the LA Times on December 20. It is available to view on the LA Times w...

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@fcchk is firmly opposed to a restrictive new accreditation policy as detailed in a letter received today from @hkpoliceforce . Read our statement.
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FCC Opposes Hong Kong Police Accreditation Process for Journalists

The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong, is firmly opposed to a restrictive new accreditation policy for journalists in the city as detailed in a 22 Sept. letter from the Hong Kong Police. This...

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Hong Kong freelance photojournalist, May James, who spoke earlier this month at the FCC about her experiences covering the #HongKongProtests , was arrested last night in the course of covering a protest in Mongkok. Read our statement.
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The recording of last night's webinar with Chris Patten on the future of #HongKong is available to watch here.
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As the #HongKongProtests continue, preserving #pressfreedom in Hong Kong is more important than ever. Read @jodifs @LATimes op-ed on the challenges facing #journalists here.
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FCC President Jodi Schneider’s op-ed on press freedom is published in the LA Times

This op-ed on press freedom in Hong Kong, written by the club’s president, Jodi Schneider, will appear in the print edition of the LA Times on December 20. It is available to view on the LA Times w...

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Today, the FCC delivered a letter to #HongKong Chief Executive Carrie Lam & Director of Immigration Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, seeking clear & definitive answers on the employment status in #HongKong of any #correspondents expelled from #China . Read it here.
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An open letter to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hon Carrie...
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"The FCC is even more concerned by reports that they will be banned from working as journalists in Hong Kong." Read our statement. #pressfreedom #China #HongKong
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FCC statement on expulsions of U.S. journalists from China

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong, is alarmed at the decision of the Chinese government to expel U.S. journalists working for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washingto...

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The FCC again asks the HKSAR government for specific answers over #PressFreedom in #HongKong that were not addressed in a response to our first letter.
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An open letter responding to the Hong Kong Immigration department over the visa status of journal...

Last month, we wrote to the Hon Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and the Director of Immigration, Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, requesting answers to questions around the expulsion of some U.S. journalists from ...

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Today we delivered an open letter to #HongKong Chief Exec Carrie Lam seeking clarification of the potential impact of the pending #nationalsecuritylaw on the city’s media including foreign correspondents, and on the broader implications for #pressfreedom .
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The arrests, and the raid on the newsroom, are a direct assault on #HongKong ’s #PressFreedom and signal a dark new phase in the erosion of the city’s global reputation. Read our statement.
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What does the future hold for foreign journalists in #HongKong ? In the latest issue of The Correspondent, we look across the border to mainland #China for answers.
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The Future of Visas for Foreign Journalists in Hong Kong

As the visa situation for foreign journalists in Hong Kong grows murkier, Morgan M. Davis looks for precedents across the border. Hong Kong has long been viewed as a welcoming place for foreign ...

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The cover story from the latest edition of The Correspondent: Experts @dimsumthensome , @keithrichburg and @antd discussion the implications of #HongKong 's #NationalSecurityLaw for #PressFreedom .
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Hong Kong’s National Security Law: Implications for Journalists

As soon as the government enacted the national security law on 30 June, the rules changed for Hong Kong journalists. Kate Springer discusses the potential implications with legal and journalism exp...

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The #NationalSecurityLaw , #HongKongProtests , #China , the #TradeWar - all topics of discussion last night when we were joined by @AmbJohnBolton . You can watch the entire video here.
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US still supports Hong Kong, should open door to its people: Bolton

Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton told an FCC webinar that Hong Kong still enjoys broad support in the United States even as the city’s freedoms are being eroded, and that the Trump...

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The government’s actions against Choy set a dangerous precedent. They open the door to further legal action against journalists for engaging in routine reporting. #HongKong #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime
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Congratulations to freelance #photojournalist and FCC member @laurelchor for her honourable mention in the @IWMF 2020 #AnjasCourage Awards for her coverage of the #HongKongProtests .
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Freelance journalist Laurel Chor recognised for Hong Kong protests coverage

Laurel Chor, a freelancer and FCC member, has been given an honourable mention in the International Women’s Media Foundation's (IWMF) annual Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award for h...

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Over the past year, @RTHK_HK has faced increasing government pressure to promote national unity and axe controversial programmes. Can the public broadcaster retain its independence? @rthk_news @rthk_enews #PressFreedom #HongKong #TheCorrespondentMagazine
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"These actions by members of the Hong Kong Police Force are unacceptable and constitute a violation of the right under Hong Kong law for journalists to cover protests free of intimidation or violence by authorities." Read our latest statement.
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FCC Statement Condemning Increasing Acts of Violence Against Journalists

FCC Statement Condemning Increasing Acts of Violence Against Journalists The Foreign Correspondents’ Club strongly condemns the increasing number of incidents involving police violence against jou...

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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong on 22 April delivered a letter to Commissioner of Police Chris Tang seeking clarity regarding his recent comments on prosecuting “fake news.” #HongKong #PressFreedom
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An Open Letter to Commissioner of Police Chris Tang Regarding His Comments on Prosecuting ‘Fake...

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong on 22 April delivered a letter to Commissioner of Police Chris Tang seeking clarity regarding his recent comments on prosecuting “fake news.” The FCC is ...

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We again call for an independent investigation into police violence against #journalists and any interference with the media’s right under #HongKong law to cover the unrest. #PolyUHK
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The Hong Kong Police Force Public Relations Branch has issued a response to the FCC’s letter to Commissioner of Police Chris Tang regarding his recent comments on “fake news”. #HongKong #PressFreedom
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Hong Kong Police Force Responds to the FCC’s Letter to the Commissioner of Police Regarding ‘Fake...

The Hong Kong Police Force Public Relations Branch has issued this response to the FCC’s letter to Commissioner of Police Chris Tang regarding his recent comments on “fake news”, which is posted in...

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In the new issue of #TheCorrespondentMagazine , we talk to #HongKong 's student journalists about #PressFreedom , weigh the pros and cons of Twitter for journalists, and examine recent controversies at RTHK. Read it here:
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Hong Kong, which lasted 17 days and ended on Christmas Day 1941. Today, we salute those who defended #HongKong and made many sacrifices during the battle and in the years that followed. #WorldWarII #history
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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is deeply concerned over the arrests of six journalists and individuals associated with @StandNewsHK , including former directors. The club urges authorities to respect #PressFreedom . #HongKong @pressfreedom
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FCC Statement on Stand News Raid and Arrests

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is deeply concerned over the arrests of six journalists and individuals associated with Stand News, including former directors. More than 200 officers...

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Promoting #PressFreedom is one of the core missions of the FCC, and defending it is fundamental to the club's existence. #journalism #journalismmatters #JournalismIsNotACrime
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Speaking Up for Press Freedom in Hong Kong

FCC First Vice President and Press Freedom Committee co-convener Eric Wishart revisits the club’s core mission – and the many ways in which it has fought for unfettered, independent journalism sinc...

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The FCC opposes using #journalists ’ visas as a weapon in international disputes and also opposes taking action against #journalists for the decisions made by their home countries. #PressFreedom Read our statement.
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FCC Statement on Journalist Visas in Hong Kong

The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong is aware of recent examples of delays involving the issuing of visas to foreign journalists in Hong Kong, as well as suggestions by the Chinese governmen...

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We are urgently seeking clarification of the potential impact of the #nationalsecuritylaw on the city’s media including foreign correspondents and the broader implications for #pressfreedom .
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An Open Letter to the Hon. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor on the National Security Law

On 24 June, the FCC wrote an open letter to the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, the Hon Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, urgently seeking clarification of the potential impact of the pending national secu...

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"Press freedom, already endangered in the Philippines, is now further undermined with this high-profile verdict." Read our statement on today's conviction of @mariaressa of @rapplerdotcom . #pressfreedom
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Given recent arrests and accreditation restrictions, is it worth pursuing a #journalism career in #HongKong ? We spoke to three @JMSCHKU students to hear their thoughts. #PressFreedom #TheCorrespondentMagazine
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On #WorldPressFreedomDay , the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong wishes to express its solidarity with journalists who are facing harassment, imprisonment or risking their lives to carry out their essential mission. #WPFD2021 #PressFreedom
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FCC Statement Marking World Press Freedom Day

The past 12 months have been one of the most challenging periods for press freedom, not just in Hong Kong but across the region. The military coup in Myanmar, the crackdown on protests in Thailand ...

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We're delighted to announce that Jennifer Creery of @HongKongFP and Tiffany Liang of @washingtonpost have been awarded the #ClareHollingworthFellowship for 2020/2021. We at the FCC look forward to working with them over the coming 12 months. #pressfreedom
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a response to the FCC’s statement condemning the prosecution of journalist @Baochoy . @pressfreedom #HongKong #PressFreedom
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds to the FCC’s Statement on Journalist Bao Choy

The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in the HKSAR issued the following response to the FCC’s statement regarding the prosecution of journalist Bao Choy: ...

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The FCC strongly condemns yesterday's attack on @EpochTimes and insists that media should be able operate freely without fear of violence in Hong Kong regardless of their political stance. #PressFreedom @pressfreedom @FreedomofPress
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The FCC Condemns the Attack on the Epoch Times’ Printing Presses

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong strongly condemns the attack on the Epoch Times’ printing presses and calls for the perpetrators to be brought swiftly to justice. The newspaper posted ...

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"I promised her I would return home safe and that she had to eat her meals so our daughter would be born healthy and strong." @phila_siu is among numerous #journalists and #photojournalists sharing their experiences of covering the #HongKongprotests
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Next week, former #HongKong governor Chris Patten joins us for a Zoom discussion on the future of #HongKong .
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On Thursday, we'll be joined by former #chess world champion and #democracy campaigner, @Kasparov63 , who'll be talking to @EricWishart about #VladimirPutin , #HongKong , and #China . Look out for the video.
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Club Online Zoom Event: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov

ONLINE ZOOM EVENT A Conversation with Garry Kasparov   SPEAKER GARRY KASPAROV Former World Chess Champion and Democracy Campaigner Thursday, August 27, 2020 ...

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There's no place quite like the FCC. #HongKong
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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club is concerned that this latest action will serve to intimidate independent media in #HongKong and will cast a chill over the free press, protected under the Basic Law. #PressFreedom
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FCC Statement on Arrests and Search Involving Apple Daily

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is concerned over the arrest of five Apple Daily executives, including its editor-in-chief Ryan Law and deputy chief editor. According to the Hong Kon...

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FCC First Vice President @EricWishart on the club's core mission of defending #pressfreedom : "Silence is not an option." Read his piece from the latest issue of The Correspondent.
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Speaking Up for Press Freedom in Hong Kong

FCC First Vice President and Press Freedom Committee co-convener Eric Wishart revisits the club’s core mission – and the many ways in which it has fought for unfettered, independent journalism sinc...

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Attention #journalists visiting #HongKong to cover the #HongKongProtests : the FCC offers access to our facilities at no charge. Details here.
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Join us next week as we host @FrontierMM co-founder and publisher @swe_sonny , who will talk about the events of the last three months and the importance – and danger – of documenting the coup and its aftermath. #Myanmar #PressFreedom
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Club Online Zoom Event: On the Frontline in Myanmar – A Conversation with Frontier Myanmar CEO...

ONLINE ZOOM EVENT On the Frontline in Myanmar – A Conversation with Frontier Myanmar CEO Sonny Swe   SPEAKER SONNY SWE Publisher, Frontier Myanmar Thursday, ...

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Now you can watch @cliffordstott discussing the policing of the #HongKongProtests and the disorder in America following the death of #GeorgeFloyd .
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#HongKong ’s judiciary has lost its former efficacy and judges need to focus on remedies and practical issues rather than esoteric arguments, said Henry Litton, former judge of the Court of Final Appeal.
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Hong Kong’s Courts Need to Maintain ‘Focus’ for the City’s Legal System to Endure – Former Judge...

Hong Kong’s judiciary has lost its former efficacy and judges need to focus on remedies and practical issues rather than esoteric arguments, said Henry Litton, former judge of the Court of Final Ap...

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Press clubs in Asia, including @fcchk , express their concern over the detention of Bloomberg staffer Haze Fan in Beijing. #PressFreedom
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Asian Press Clubs’ Joint Statement on Haze Fan

The Foreign Correspondents' Clubs and Associations of Japan, Hong Kong, Jakarta, the Philippines, South Asia, Taiwan and Thailand are very concerned to learn that Haze Fan, a Chinese employee worki...

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This afternoon we delivered an open letter to the Hong Kong Director of Immigration raising serious concerns over a new procedure that may have been established for processing visas for foreign media. Read it here. #PressFreedom
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An open letter to the Director of Immigration, Au Ka-wang
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“Nothing unites journalists more than a threat against a newspaper or a publication or against journalism itself,” Stelter said. “Nothing unites this industry more than a moment like this.” #AppleDaily #journalism @brianstelter
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Solidarity Amongst Journalists Needed as Apple Daily Closes – Brian Stelter

On the day that Apple Daily published its last edition following 26 years of operation, CNN’s Brian Stelter said in a webinar hosted by the FCC that journalistic solidarity is needed in c...

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"The FCC insists that journalists should be allowed to carry out their work without fear of harassment, violence or arrest, whether it is in the streets of Hong Kong, Minneapolis, New York, Los Angeles or elsewhere in the world." #GeorgeFloyd
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We again call on the government to provide assurances that applications for employment visas will be handled in a timely manner, and that the visa process for journalists will not be politicised. #PressFreedom #HongKong @FreedomofPress @suelinwong @CPJAsia
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Visa Denial for Sue-Lin Wong Underscores Rising Press Freedom Concerns

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong, is deeply concerned that another journalist, Sue-Lin Wong of The Economist, has been denied an employment visa in Hong Kong. This follows the denial ...

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The FCC expresses its support for all working #journalists during an increasingly challenging time in #HongKong ’s media environment. #PressFreedom
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HKJA Statement Responding to Security Secretary

The FCC has been following with concern remarks by the Secretary for Security regarding the Hong Kong Journalists Association, the city’s largest union for working journalists. The secretary’s rema...

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Join us tomorrow as @BDUTT and @RanaAyyub discuss the enormous professional and personal challenges in covering #India ’s coronavirus catastrophe and share what it's been like to live through the crisis while trying to uncover the truth about the situation.
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Club Online Zoom Event: Confronting India’s COVID-19 Catastrophe

ONLINE ZOOM EVENT Confronting India’s COVID-19 Catastrophe PANEL Tuesday, May 11, 2021 8:00pm HKT on Zoom The government of Prime Minister Narendra Mo...

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In this Correspondent piece, written prior to the passing of #HongKong 's #NationalSecurityLaw , our inaugural #ClareHollingworth fellows @maryhui and @JessiePang0125 discuss their year on the front lines.
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FCC statement condemning violence in Hong Kong including against journalists
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Refusing a visa... to a bona fide journalist working for one of the world’s leading newspapers sets a terrible precedent for Hong Kong's reputation as a place where the rule of law applies and where freedom of speech is protected by law. Sign now!
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Hong Kong refuses visa to FT journalist Victor Mallet: Authorities please explain!

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Our statement on the latest violence against #journalists during the #HongKongProtests . #PressFreedom
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FCC Statement Condemning Further Violence Against Journalists Covering the Hong Kong Protests

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Hong Kong expresses its deep concern over multiple reports of police violence on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 against journalists covering the Hong Kong protests. They...

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Our thanks to @cliffordstott for joining our webinar on protest policing, where he discussed the #HongKongProtests and #GeorgeFloyd protests. We'll be posting the webinar recording soon.
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Until May 31, the award-winning photography from this year's Human Rights Press Awards. Non-members welcome daily between 10am and noon, and 3pm-5.30pm.
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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club wishes to express its deep regret at the announcement of the closure of #AppleDaily . The closure is a blow to the journalism community in #HongKong and raises legitimate concerns over the future of #pressfreedom in the city
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FCC Expresses Deep Regret Over Closure of Apple Daily

The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong wishes to express its deep regret at the announcement of the closure of Apple Daily. Apple Daily has been a vibrant member of the Hong Kong media land...

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In the new issue of #TheCorrespondentMagazine , a freelancer chronicles events on the ground in #Yangon and documents an increasingly perilous situation for #journalists in the wake of the military coup. #Myanmar #MyanmarCoup #PressFreedom
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Covering the Coup: A Myanmar Journalist Reports

Chronicling events on the ground in Yangon, Arakanese freelance journalist Kyaw Hsan Hlaing documents an increasingly perilous situation for journalists in the wake of the military coup. Protes...

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. @HKJA_Official is offering protective gear for press covering demonstrations, including reflective vests, PRESS helmets, goggles & masks. The gear is free, but donations welcome. Collect during office hours: Flat A, 15/F, Henfa Comm. Building, 348-350 Lockhart Road, Wanchai.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry last night responded to our Sept 23 statement opposing a restrictive new @hkpoliceforce accreditation policy for #journalists in #HongKong . Read the response here.
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Response From Chinese Foreign Ministry to FCC Statement on New Police Accreditation Policy

On September 23, the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong, published a statement opposing a restrictive new accreditation policy for journalists in the city as detailed in a 22 September letter ...

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Here's a sneak peek at the new cover of #TheCorrespondentMagazine . In the new quarterly issue, available later this week, we examine the decline of #pressfreedom across Southeast Asia, look ahead to the Year of the Tiger, and much more.
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The FCC again states its strong opposition to undermining #PressFreedom by delaying or denying visas to #journalists working in the city, using journalists’ visas as a weapon in international disputes. Read our statement.
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FCC Again Expresses Concern on Journalists’ Visas, Asks for Answers

The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong, on 27 August 2020, received a second response to a letter to the Director of Hong Kong Immigration, Au Ka-wang, asking for answers about the system for ...

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In 1972, an American named Nick DeWolf visited #HongKong and took nearly 2,500 photos that captured scenes from everyday life in the British colony. A selection of his photos is now on view in the Main Bar as part of the exhibition 'Hong Kong February 1972' until December 31.
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With #pressfreedom in #HongKong under attack, it's no surprise that the SAR has been slipping in Reporters Without Borders' annual ranking. What a difference a decade makes. #journalism #JournalismMatters #JournalismIsNotACrime
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We're talking to Chris Patten tomorrow about the future of #HongKong . A recording of the webinar will be available after the event.
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"We believe that in free societies such as Hong Kong it is vitally important to allow people to speak and debate freely, even if one does not agree with their particular views." FCC full statement on appearance of @hknationalparty convenor Andy Chan.
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As of this morning, more than 7,000 people have signed this petition calling for authorities to explain why the visa of @VJMallet was not renewed. Support press freedom by signing and sharing the petition.
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Sign the Petition

Hong Kong refuses visa to FT journalist Victor Mallet: Authorities please explain!

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Here are some key findings from the FCC's first-ever membership survey on #pressfreedom in #HongKong .
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Members of the FCC held a silent protest today to show their concern about increasing limits to media access and violence against journalists covering the Hong Kong protests.
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"As there is no official #HongKong press card, we have asked on what basis the @hkpoliceforce officers decided who was a #journalist and who was not." Read our statement. #PressFreedom
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The winners of the 2021 @HRPressAwards have been announced. Now in its 25th year, the HRPA is Asia’s most prestigious celebration of journalism that raises awareness of #humanrights issues and shines a light on threats to freedom.
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WINNERS OF 2021 HUMAN RIGHTS PRESS AWARDS ANNOUNCED | 2021年人權新聞獎公佈結果

WINNERS OF 2021 HUMAN RIGHTS PRESS AWARDS ANNOUNCED (Scroll down for Chinese version) HONG KONG, May 6, 2021 — In a year of a pandemic lockdowns, political upheaval in Hong Kong, and protests acr...

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VIDEO: If you missed last night's discussion with former #chess world champion and #democracy campaigner, @Kasparov63 , you can watch it here. Topics included #HongKong , #China and #VladimirPutin .
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“Liberal societies should learn from the party state in China,” Li said. “The party state in China has been very good at self-criticism – that’s why they reinvent themselves. Liberal societies have been failing at that for decades.” #China #CCP #CCP100
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Income Disparity, Environmental Concerns Biggest Challenges Facing Chinese Communist Party – Eric...

China’s income disparity and environmental degradation are the biggest challenges currently facing the ruling Chinese Communist Party at the 100th anniversary of its founding, said Shanghai-based v...

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"Behind every good foreign correspondent, there’s an interpreter, a driver, a fixer or a news assistant. They rarely get the recognition they are due. Let’s take a moment to sing their praises." — @keithrichburg #TheCorrespondentMagazine
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From the President: In Praise of Journalism’s True Unsung Heroes

Dear FCC Members, For this column, I would like to give a shout-out and a thank you to all the interpreters, fixers, drivers and office assistants around the world who regularly risk their lives...

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The FCC's website is back up but still undergoing maintenance. The cause of the outage is under investigation but it appears to be a deliberate hack. Thanks for bearing with us.
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We received a letter from @hkpoliceforce today regarding new accreditation procedures. The club will be responding later today.
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How can we rebuild #HongKong following months of #protests ? Anson Chan and Priscilla Leung gave their opinions in our panel discussion today. Watch the video.
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We're delighted to announce @KateSpringer as the new editor of the club's magazine, The Correspondent. Look out for Kate's first issue in October!
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FCC Announces New Editor of The Correspondent

FCC Announces New Editor of The Correspondent August 5, 2020   The FCC is pleased to announce that Kate Springer has been appointed editor of the club's magazine, The Correspondent.  ...

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The FCC is now reiterating its demand for an immediate explanation for this aggravated and disproportionate sanction against @VJMallet that seems completely unfounded.
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Statement from the Foreign Correspondents’ Club Hong Kong on Victor Mallet

The FCC is shocked and baffled that the government of Hong Kong has denied entry to Victor Mallet, Asia news editor for The Financial Times and 1st Vice-President of the Foreign Correspondents’ Clu...

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“It’s a lot more organised, it’s a lot more tech-savvy and there are three generations working together. This is a different resistance now.” — @swe_sonny @FrontierMM #MyanmarCoup #MyanmarMilitaryCoup #MyanmarSpringRevolution #CivilDisobedienceMovement
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Anti-coup Protests in Myanmar Are Breaking New Ground – Frontier Publisher Sonny Swe

Shibani Mahtani (left) speaks to Sonny She (right) Protests taking place across Myanmar in the aftermath of the February 1 military coup are unlike any prior demonstrations because of the uni...

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The last governor of #HongKong , Chris Patten, discussed the political issues facing the city during an FCC webinar last night. Here, we highlight some of his comments.
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We're delighted to announce the recipients of the inaugural Clare Hollingworth Fellowship. Congratulations to @maryhui and @JessiePang0125 !
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“Anyone who had been out there on the streets would have experienced tear gas. It’s a very visceral experience. It’s not something you forget.” — @antd #HongKong #HongKongProtest #HongKongProtests
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If you missed today's panel discussion with @dimsumthensome , @keithrichburg and @antd on the #NationalSecurityLaw and its effect on #PressFreedom , you can watch it here.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry today responded to our August 10 statement condemning the arrest of @JimmyLaiApple and the raid on @appledaily_hk 's offices. Read the response here.
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If arrested as a journalist: everything you say after caution can go onto the record. Right to silence is the biggest weapon you have, says . @dimsumthensome of . @JMSCHKU #HongKongProtests . Say nothing. Insist on your right to counsel.
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HappyLabourDay! These staff photos were taken some 20 years apart. Our chefs, cleaners, managers, bean counters, waiters & tech wizards (numbering 100 in 2022) are part of the FCC’s DNA, and just as valuable as the bricks and mortar at 2 Lower Albert Road. #FCC70HK #FCCcommunity
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"These unprecedented expulsions come at a time when journalists must be able to report freely on the #COVID19 outbreak without fear of being targeted in retaliation for coverage and comment on the epidemic." Read our statement.
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On September, 8, @CNN anchor and chief media correspondent @brianstelter talks to @EricWishart about his two-year investigation of @FoxNews and its relationship with @realDonaldTrump .
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Club Online Zoom Event: Fox News, Trump, and the “Dangerous Distortion of the Truth” FCC Book Event...

ONLINE ZOOM EVENT Fox News, Trump, and the “Dangerous Distortion of the Truth” FCC Book Event with CNN’s Brian Stelter   SPEAKER BRIAN STELTER Chief Media Corresponde...

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FCC member @johannylander donated 1,000 face masks to the club’s staff today. “When so much else shuts down in #HongKong because of fear of #coronavirus , the FCC stays open. Even in these turbulent times the club is a place for journalists to meet, work and relax over a drink."
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Here's your first look at the next cover of #TheCorrespondentMagazine . In the new quarterly issue, publishing July 2, we meet some of the winners of the Human Rights Press Awards, look back at a year of eroding #pressfreedom under the #NationalSecurityLaw , and much more.
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"As we have not received a detailed response to our specific and pertinent questions, we would again urge the Chief Executive to provide a more complete and comprehensive response to the concerns raised in our letter." Read our statement. #PressFreedom
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FCC board members, including President @jodifsbloomberg , met with representatives from @hkpoliceforce to discuss police attempts to interfere with journalists’ coverage of the #HongKongprotests . Here’s our statement.
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Statement on FCC Board Members Meeting With Police Representatives

A delegation from the Board of Governors of the Foreign Correspondents' Club led by President Jodi Schneider met on Oct. 10 with representatives of the Hong Kong Police Force. The meeting stemmed ...

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The tactics and behaviour of @hkpoliceforce were discussed today by our panel of experts. If you missed it, you can watch the entire event here. #HongKongProtests
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Hong Kong Police Force ‘failing to control officers’ adrenaline’

Hong Kong’s riot police officers internally are being warned that there will be consequences to their actions of excessive force, and collectively there is a failure on the front lines of the prote...

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This Thursday, @cliffordstott joins us to discuss protest policing in the wake of the #HongKong and U.S. #protests , sharing best and worst practices and, crucially, how to deescalate and restore public confidence.
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The combination of government warnings, cancelled programmes, the national security law and, most recently, a reporter's arrest, has rattled @RTHK_HK staff. Can it stay independent? @rthk_enews @rthk_news #PressFreedom #HongKong #TheCorrespondentMagazine
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With anti-Asian violence on the rise in the U.S., the FCC has invited @chowleen , @JiayangFan and @myhlee to speak about the aftermath of the #AtlantaMassacre . Please join us for this important discussion. #StopAsianHateCrimes #StopAAPIHate #StopAsianHate
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Club Online Zoom Event – Asian Hate in America: A Conversation With Eileen Cheng-yin Chow, Jiayang...

ONLINE ZOOM EVENT Asian Hate in America: A Conversation With Eileen Cheng-yin Chow, Jiayang Fan and Michelle Ye Hee Lee PANEL Wednesday, March 24, 2021 8:00pm HKT on Zoom ...

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The FCC's website is undergoing maintenance to repair what we suspect is malware affecting the site, and currently cannot be accessed. We hope it will be operating normally soon.
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“After being tear-gassed, I ran away from authorities only to come face to face with a soldier. He pointed a gun at my friend and me, and said: 'Back up, I don’t want to shoot you.'” — @kyawhsanhlaing1 @EmilyFishbein11 #Myanmar #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
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Covering the Coup: A Myanmar Journalist Reports

Chronicling events on the ground in Yangon, Arakanese freelance journalist Kyaw Hsan Hlaing documents an increasingly perilous situation for journalists in the wake of the military coup. Protes...

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