FCC Update on Restrictions Dear Members: As the Hong Kong government is tightening restrictions given a recent uptick in coronavirus cases in the city, the FCC will make some changes starting Saturday, July 11. Events, banqueting and live music will co …
Maria Ressa and international human rights lawyer, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, have expressed shock at new national security legislation imposed on Hong Kong.
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong on July 7 noted the statement by Chief Executive Carrie Lam at a press conference before the Executive Council meeting in which she answered questions about the new National Security Law.
Journalists in Hong Kong must be a lot more serious about protecting their sources and data if they are to navigate the new 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 security law on the city’s media including foreign correspo …
The letter seeks clarification of the potential impact of the pending national security law on the city’s media including foreign correspondents, and on the broader implications for press freedom.
A new survey conducted by the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) and released June 19 showed that an overwhelming majority of journalists in Hong Kong worry about their personal safety if the new national security law is enacted.
The conviction of journalist and Rappler founder, Maria Ressa, is a “Waterloo moment” for press freedom, says a leading advocate for the protection of journalists.
Reminder of Minimum-spend Dear Members: Please note this further reminder that members must meet their minimum-spend requirement of HK $1,800 for the six months to June 30 or they will be charged after that date. We encourage you to use your ou …
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club Hong Kong deplores the guilty verdict against Rappler CEO and executive Maria Ressa and its former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos on cyber libel charges.
