Inland Revenue Department’s response to the FCC enquiry on tax audits of Hong Kong independent media
May 27, 2025
Following the FCC’s May 23 statement on multiple tax audits of independent media organisations, the club made enquiries to Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD). Below is IRD’s reply in full.
To protect tax revenue, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has established procedures to re...
May 23, 2025
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is concerned by reports of multiple independent media outlets facing simultaneous tax audits and backdated demands from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
At a press conference on May 21, the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) said it had...
May 22, 2025
Congratulations to the new FCC Board of Governors for 2025-2026. They will begin serving after the Annual General Meeting on 29 May 2025.
We would like to thank the outgoing Board members for their service.
The new Board members are listed below. Please note that this is...
May 8, 2025
Restricted Lunch Service on Monday May 12th
Dear Members,
Due to unprecedented demand for the Club Lunch with David Webb, this event is now being extended via simulcast to Bert’s and the Main Lounge/Bar.
This means extremely limited seating for regular diners who do not ...
May 3, 2025
On World Press Freedom Day, the Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong reaffirms its resolute support of journalists and unwavering commitment to defend press freedom, both in Hong Kong and around the world.
Today, we recognise and celebrate the vital role of the global news media in comb...
May 2, 2025
Notice to members: Price Increases on Club Food and Beverages
Dear Members,
I’m writing to inform you of an incremental price increase on selected food items and all beverages at the Club that will take effect from tomorrow, May 1.
All beverage prices across all outlets ...
April 22, 2025
An anonymous survey of the FCC’s Correspondent and Journalist members reflects the damaged sentiment that many working journalists in Hong Kong are facing.
The results of the survey, the third that the FCC has conducted in the last four years, raise concerns about the working environment t...
April 16, 2025
Dear Members,
Here are the nominations for the FCC Board of Governors 2025-2026. Below are links to each nominee's bio and policy statement. Please read them before voting.
Notes:
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Please indicate your vote by putting a “✓” in the appropriate bracket. Any mark other than a “✓” shall ...
March 11, 2025
FCC Nomination for the Board of Governors2025 – 2026
Dear Members,
The FCC Annual Nomination Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 for the purpose of accepting oral nominations for the Board of Governors for the 2025 – 2026 Term.
Under the provisions of the Artic...
February 22, 2025
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is concerned by the repeated cancellations of the Hong Kong Journalists Association’s (HKJA) annual fundraising gala by the host venues, and their implications for press freedom in the city.
HKJA is a non-profit organisation that advocates press ...
