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Why joining the FCC was written in the stars for jazz singer Elaine Liu

Photographer, singer and musician Elaine Liu has been an FCC member for almost 20 years, but she might never have dropped in had we not been the Fringe Club’s neighbour.

Reporting War - How Foreign Correspondents Risked Capture, Torture and Death to Cover World War II, by Ray Moseley

Book review: Reporting War – How Foreign Correspondents Risked Capture, Torture and Death to Cover World War II

A new book about journalists who covered World War II chronicles the conflict that shot some newly minted war correspondents to stardom, blitzed the reputation of others, scared the hell out of most, and killed scores.

Mark was head of press and media services for the Hong Kong based equestrian events for the 2008 Olympic Games.

Member profile: Mark Pinkstone – a long way from Cootamundra

Club life member, Mark Pinkstone is about to celebrate 50 years working and living in Hong Kong. As Stephen Marshall writes, a lot can happen in a lifetime when you move from Cootamundra to Hong Kong in the wake of the 1967 riots.

Allan Zeman spoke about his life and business at a recent lunch.

Allan Zeman: C.Y. Leung’s ‘divisive’ personality alienated Hong Kong’s politically active young

Prominent business leader, long-time Hong Kong resident and Chinese citizen Allan Zeman was guest speaker at a Club luncheon where he discussed his views on the political, economic and commercial future of Hong Kong.

Spanish Tapas Platter: This platter of classic tapas includes marinated anchovies, manchego cheese a selection of cold cuts and delicious prawns. Photo: carstenschael.com

The flavours of Spain and Germany – check out our tasty summer food promotions

September and October see Spanish tapas and German fare as the FCC brings you its popular monthly food and drinks promotions.

FCC backs Asian-American journalists’ association get-together

The FCC co-organised a lively panel discussion and hosted a gala dinner to help mark the return to Hong Kong of New.Now.Next Media Conference – the flagship event of the Asian-American Journalists’ Association’s Asia Chapter.

Technology Reporting – Juro Osawa, Reporter, The Information; Ben Richardson, Managing Editor, Asia Times; Josh Horwitz, Asia Correspondent, Quartz; and Moderator: Natasha Khan, Journalist, Bloomberg News. Photo: Asiapix

Beyond fake news: An in-depth look at the FCC Journalism Conference

George W. Russell offers a roundup of the presentations from guests, major issues covered in the discussion panels, instructive takeaways from workshops and useful feedback from attendees.

Life after the Hong Kong Handover: Hopes, fears and disappointment underline FCC debate

Twenty years after the transfer of sovereignty, the expectations and reality of the handover are again in the spotlight. Jane Moir reports on the FCC’s handover debate.