The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026North Korea wasn’t always the world’s most oppressive dictatorship & harshest persecutor of Christianity. In fact, the capital Pyongyang was once known as the “Jerusalem of the East” with one of the largest Christian populations in all of Asia. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Morgan M. Davis, President of the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Hong Kong, discusses a recent public statement made on behalf of the FCC Board and its membership regarding journalist Selina Cheng’s recent court victory, 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong welcomes a Hong Kong court ruling in the case of Cheng Kar Yue, Selina v Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Asia) Inc., and reaffirms its support for journalists’ right to form and join trade unions in Hong Kong. Statement: www.fcchk.org/fcc-statemen... Photo: X 000
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026China is often compared to a dragon given the mythical beast’s cultural legacy coupled with the nation’s rise in becoming the world’s second-strongest superpower, right behind the US. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026After an introduction by Ben Marans, a member of the FCC’s Wall Committee, HKPPA Chair Stanley Leung spoke about this year’s winners & the images they captured. Thanks to Ben & Stanley for bringing this important exhibit back to the FCC for the second year in a row! 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026This month, the FCC’s Wall Exhibition is proud to showcase the winners of the annual “Focus at the Frontline” Photo Competition, which is organised by the Hong Kong Press Photographers Association (HKPPA). All photos featured were taken by working photojournalists. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026The latest issue of The Correspondent is here! 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026In 2026, the FCC became part of the Built Heritage Alliance, a new organisation dedicated to preserving the city’s cultural legacy. With brickwork dating back to the early 1900s & uniquely-crafted tiles, nearly every inch of the FCC has a story that could go unnoticed by the average person. 110
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026For 43 years, the FCC has occupied a Grade 1 historic building on Lower Albert Road. Formerly a dairy farm depot, the building has been repurposed into a hotspot for Hong Kong’s #journalism community & professionals across various industries. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Keith Macgregor, a commercial photographer who was already well-known in #HongKong for his family portraits & postcard-worthy city shots, made a new name for himself in the late 1990s by capturing the city’s iconic #neon signs which have now become a rare sight. 110
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026The Correspondent podcast is back with three new episodes! Click on the links below to listen to what’s been happening lately at the Club: 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026The latest edition of The Correspondent magazine is here! 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026As Donald Trump’s upcoming China visit draws global attention, what’s happening behind the scenes in Beijing? 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026There's still time to sign up! Register now via the following Google Form: forms.gle/9cgZNECaaq6K... 000
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026📅 Date: 16 May 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 8:30am - 7:00pm 📍 Location: North Block, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong 💲 Nominal Fee: $100 for FCC Correspondent/Journalist Members & University Journalism Students, $180 for Non-Member Correspondents/Journalists 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026The FCC’s Journalism Conference is just over a week away! Here’s a closer look at who’s speaking on each panel/workshop, as well as our exclusive keynote speakers & fireside chats. 101
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Excited for the FCC’s upcoming Journalism Conference? Here’s a preview of some (but not all!) of the speakers that’ll be featured on the various panels and workshops throughout the day, as well as the full Conference schedule. 110
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Registration for the FCC’s annual Journalism Conference is now open! The Journalism Conference is open to the Club's Correspondent & Journalist Members, as well as correspondents, journalists, journalism educators & journalism students in #HongKong. This year's theme: "Cutting Through the Noise" 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026FCC Podcast: Shipping Panel Preview Since the Israel/US war upon Iran, shipping lanes have stalled & insurance premiums have surged by up to 1,000%. Over 800 stranded vessels & 10,000 crew members face mounting risk as fuel prices & inflation ripple through global trade. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026At last week’s cocktail reception, @klustout.bsky.social introduced the exhibition & Marans, who spoke about the workshops & how they changed the lives of every participant. Jeff Rotmeyer, Founder &CEO of ImpactHK, also spoke about what the charity does and why kindness matters for these people. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026“The First Night” is the FCC’s April Wall Exhibition, which showcases photographs and narratives that allowed these individuals to tell deeply personal stories about their first night on the streets. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026In 2025, FCC member & professional photographer Ben Marans collaborated with ImpactHK to create a series of workshops for those who have experienced homelessness. The participants gathered weekly to learn technical skills, the art of visual storytelling & to find their voice through #photography. 120
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Zolima CityMag recently published Neon Is Not Dead, the second volume in their Culture Guide series, which covers the full history of Hong Kong’s neon signs. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Hong Kong’s first neon sign went up in 1929 and was followed by a boom in the 1950s due to an influx of experts from Shanghai resettling in the city. Since then, #HongKong has become the global hub for a community of neon artists & enthusiasts. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Hong Kong’s iconic #neon signage began with the discovery of noble gases in 1898. The unique properties of neon, argon & other elements were used to create commercial signage unlike anything seen before. Neon quickly took off in the US, Shanghai & eventually Hong Kong. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 23/03/2026In the latest episode of The Correspondent podcast, veteran art critic & FCC member John Batten takes a fresh look at Art Basel Hong Kong, cutting through the usual headlines about record auction prices & celebrity artists. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 27/02/2026SAVE THE DATE! The FCC Hong Kong's Journalism Conference will return on 16 May 2026 (Saturday), featuring a full day of panels, workshops & networking opportunities with newsroom leaders from Hong Kong & abroad. Mark your calendars now! 110
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Pankaj Mishra is an essayist & novelist, as well as a longtime contributor to various legacy publications. He's recently helped launch Equator.org, a magazine that aims to "create a more cosmopolitan home for thought and art than Western periodicals." 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) has become a cultural flashpoint across the world with varying levels of public interest & discourse. In the #US, support for DEI has declined due to new policies put forth by the #Trump administration which views DEI as a threat to American society. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Eudora Wang, a former Clare Hollingworth Fellow & current FCC member, met James Allen in Bert's Bar in 2018. Unbeknownst to the both of them at the time, they would begin dating the following year & eventually got married last October in the FCC's Main Dining Room in front of all their loved ones. 221
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Aitken spoke about his book alongside fellow prison faith experts at an FCC Club Lunch moderated by Jay Ganglani, a former Clare Hollingworth Fellow & member of the Club's Professional Committee. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Aitken is also the author of "Prison Letters: With God's Love, I Can Scale these Walls" which was published by Christian Faith publishing in 2024. The book offers a glimpse into how Hong Kong's prisoners overcome their difficulties & grow in their faith while serving time. 110
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Bruce Aitken first arrived in Hong Kong in 1972 & since then has become a spiritual mentor for the city's foreign prisoners. As host of "The Hour of Love - Prison Visitation on the Air" which is on every Sunday night on AM 1044, Aitken relays prayers of encouragement for those behind bars. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026When AI expert & investigative journalist @karenhao.bsky.social first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Through her investigative reporting, she found OpenAI to be the leader of a new & ominous age of empire in which only a small handful of companies can compete. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 30/01/2026The very first 2026 issue of The Correspondent is now available! 310
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026It’s not often that a #Nobel laureate visits the FCC. Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz, winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics, visited #HongKong for the International Forum on China’s Economy and Policy 2025 & came to speak at the FCC while in town. 120
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Since 2007, Monocle has strived to perfect the modern-day magazine. Published 10 times a year, each issue gives updates on global affairs, business, culture & more. Monocle has since expanded its empire, offering shops & cafés across the world — including Hong Kong International Airport & Wan Chai. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 19/01/2026China’s rise has been documented in Western media as a threat to global stability, especially in Washington DC. Regardless of their political differences, both Democrats & Republicans agree that China’s growing influence is a problem & that the US needs to safeguard its position as a global leader. 110
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 08/12/2025The latest episode of the FCC’s podcast The Correspondent – Reporting on the Tai Po Fires 111
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025We extend our sincere condolences to the families of those who have been lost in the tragic fire in Tai Po, our hopes and prayers for those who are fighting for their lives, and our compassion for the many who have been displaced. 510
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Local & international news, geopolitical discussions, book launches, film screenings & exclusive chats with newsroom leaders are just a few examples of what the Club offers to members on a regular basis. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025The FCC hosts a year-round series of speaker events featuring a wide range of experts & topics. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Local & international news, geopolitical discussions, book launches, film screenings & exclusive chats with newsroom leaders are just a few examples of what the Club offers to members on a regular basis. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025This month, the FCC held its first Diplomatic Cocktail with Morgan Davis as President. In her new role, Davis delivered the welcoming speech, noting that events like these are a unique perk of becoming a Correspondent or Journalist member. A total of 49 consular representatives were in attendance. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025The FCC hosts a Diplomatic Cocktail twice a year, allowing Correspondent & Journalist members to interact with representatives of Hong Kong’s consular community. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025The latest episode of The Correspondent podcast also focuses on the FCC's Clare Hollingworth Fellowship. Last year's Clare Hollingworth Fellows Kriti Gandhi & Jay Ganglani sit down with current Fellow Samra Zulfaqar to talk about their respective careers, AI & more. 110
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Members of the Board & past Clare Hollingworth Fellows attended the reception to discuss how our new Fellows can get involved in the Club's various initiatives. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025This week, the FCC held a welcoming reception for the 2025-2026 Clare Hollingworth Fellows - Trista Xinyi Luo & Samra Zulfaqar. 110
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025After the bill was voted down, the FCC held a Club Lunch featuring the Co-Founder of Hong Kong Marriage Equality & Consuls General from Ireland, Thailand & Mexico - three countries that have legalised same-sex marriage - to discuss the current state of marriage equality across the world in 2025. 100
The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong @fcchk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025However, the proposed Same-Sex Partnerships Bill, which would have given gay couples rights regarding medical decisions and end-of-life care, was voted down 14-71 in early September. 100