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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club Awards Clare Hollingworth Fellowships |
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FELLOWS |
Mithil Aggarwal |
Mithil Aggarwal is a producer / reporter for NBC News, covering global breaking news and human interest stories. An engineering graduate from The University of Hong Kong, he stumbled into journalism by accident, producing an award-winning podcast. |
Eudora Wang |
Eudora Wang is the Deputy Editor, Greater China, at DealStreetAsia, where she covers alternative investments. Wang holds a master’s degree in international journalism studies from Hong Kong Baptist University and a bachelor’s degree in radio and television studies from Xi’an International Studies University. |
Aruzhan Zeinulla |
Aruzhan Zeinulla is a senior-year international journalism student at Hong Kong Baptist University from Kazakhstan. After completing her summer internship, primarily covering the Russia-Ukraine war, she joined CNN as a freelance news desk researcher. |
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it has chosen Mithil Aggarwal, Eudora Wang and Aruzhan Zeinulla as recipients of the fifth annual Clare Hollingworth Fellowship, named in honor of the preeminent and path-breaking journalist. |
The panel of judges noted the winners offer clear potential as future leaders both within the FCC and in the wider Hong Kong journalism community. |
The Fellowship is focused on early-career journalists and current journalism school students in Hong Kong. |
The open competition drew significant interest from a cross spectrum of applicants. The adjudicators noted the high standard of applicants and encouraged all to apply again next year. |
For further information on the Clare Hollingworth Fellowship, please visit https://www.fcchk.org/fcc-clare-hollingworth-fellowship-applications-open-2/ |
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FCC: Your Club Needs YOU! (To Join the New Charity Committee)

FCC Clare Hollingworth Fellowship – Applications Open
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FCC Clare Hollingworth Fellowship – Applications Open |
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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is accepting applications for the Clare Hollingworth Fellowship, named after the preeminent and path-breaking journalist. |
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Ms. Hollingworth had a remarkable career as a foreign correspondent with the scoop of the century as a 27-year-old when she reported on Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939. Ms. Hollingworth was also a treasured member of the FCC for more than 40 years who made significant contributions to the intellectual and professional life of the FCC.
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The Hollingworth Fellowship honours early career journalists and current journalism school students in Hong Kong. Journalists and journalism students from all fields of professional study are eligible. Applications close on October 9, 2023. The fellowship will run for one calendar year, November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024. |
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Overview of key features of the fellowship:
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For details on past fellows, please see below:
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Fellows Requirements and Expectations
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to apply:
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Application Process and Material
Applications must be submitted in English by October 9, 2023. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only chosen candidates will be notified by writing. All files must be submitted in either PDF or MS Word format to [email protected] with the subject line
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Temporary Closure of Bert’s from September 4-6 and 10-13, 2023
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FCC Lounge & Bar is still open with limited service under T8

FCC Board of Governors 2023-2024 Election Results

FCC Election and Annual General Meeting Reminders
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Dear FCC Members, |
Please remember to vote in the upcoming election for the Board of Governors. Polling closes on Tuesday May 23 at 3 p.m. A ballot has been sent to the address you have listed. If your address has changed – if, for instance, you are working from home and your ballot is usually sent to your work address – please let the office know at [email protected]. |
Ballots can be returned to the FCC via mail, courier or in person. If you are having trouble returning your ballot please let the front office know. |
There are competitive races in all governor categories, so your vote is important. You can review the Board of Governors’ ballot and policy statements on the FCC website. |
It’s also important to return your proxy voting form if you will be unable to attend the club’s annual general meeting, to be held on Monday May 29 at 6 p.m. The proxy form allows you to designate the chair of the AGM to vote on your behalf or to designate a member attending the AGM to vote in your place. |
Thank you and remember to vote and turn in your proxies by 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023. |
Click here to download the AGM Notice Click here to download the Explanatory Note Click here to download the Proxy Form |
May 18, 2023 |
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Temporary Suspension of FCC Website from Friday May 12 at 7pm
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Welcome to our Acting General Manager Carmen
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Welcome to our Acting General Manager Carmen |
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Dear Members, |
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I’m writing today to congratulate Carmen Chan on her new promotion to Acting General Manager! |
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Carmen has worked with The FCC for the past 5 years as our Club Operations Manager where she has demonstrated her dedication to the Club. Now, she will apply her skills further as our Acting General Manager after Didier’s departure at the end of May. |
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Carmen has many achievements over the course of her career with the Club, including organising special events, building stronger participation with diplomatic Consulates, and setting up processes and guideline for the Club and the staff. |
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In her new role, Carmen will continue to apply her expertise and dedication. I wish her the best as she begins her new chapter with The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong on 1 May 2023. |
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Please join me in wishing Carmen the best of luck and welcoming her into her new role. |
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Best, Keith 21 April 2023 |
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Nominees for the Election of the Board of Governors 2023-2024
Dear Members,
Here are the nominations for the FCC Board of Governors 2023-2024. Below are links to each nominee’s bio and policy statement. Please read them before voting.
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a. | Please indicate your vote by putting a “✓” in the appropriate bracket. Any mark other than a “✓” shall invalidate this Ballot paper. | ||
b. | If vote(s) casted exceed(s) the number allowed in respective capacity, this Ballot paper shall be invalid. | ||
c. | Bio & policy statements of the candidates are available at the FCC website <www.fcchk.org>. | ||
d. | The completed Ballot paper must be received by the Club, either by mail or in the Ballot box, not later than 3pm on Tuesday, 23 May 2023. | ||
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CANDIDATES |
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PRESIDENT (The position of President can be voted by Correspondent members only) (Vote for not more than one) |
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1. Lee WILLIAMSON – Tatler Asia | ||
FIRST-VICE PRESIDENT |
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2. Jennifer JETT – Asia Digital Editor, NBC News | ||
SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT |
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3. Tim HUXLEY – Mandarin Shipping | ||
CORRESPONDENT MEMBER GOVERNORS |
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4. Karly COX – Tatler Asia | ||
5. Morgan DAVIS – IFR | ||
6. Danai HOWARD – AFP | ||
7. Karen KOH – Freelance broadcast journalist | ||
8. Kari Soo LINDBERG – Bloomberg News | ||
9. Kristie LU STOUT – CNN International | ||
10. Peter PARKS – AFP | ||
JOURNALIST MEMBER GOVERNORS |
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11. Aaron BUSCH – @tripperhead | ||
12. Zela CHIN – TVB | ||
13. Joe PAN – NFTMetta News | ||
14. William ZHENG – The South China Morning Post | ||
ASSOCIATE MEMBER GOVERNORS |
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15. Genavieve ALEXANDER – Genavieve Co. Ltd | ||
16. LIU Kin-ming – KM & Associates | ||
17. Lynne MULHOLLAND – The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels | ||
18. Christopher SLAUGHTER – AIA Group |