The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong
@fcchk.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account of The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong - probably the most famous press club in the world.
We're an organisation & meeting place for the city's media, business and diplomatic community.
We're an organisation & meeting place for the city's media, business and diplomatic community.
The latest episode of the FCC’s podcast The Correspondent – Reporting on the Tai Po Fires
December 8, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The latest episode of the FCC’s podcast The Correspondent – Reporting on the Tai Po Fires
We 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.
November 28, 2025 at 5:21 AM
We 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.
Local & 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.
November 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Local & 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.
The FCC hosts a year-round series of speaker events featuring a wide range of experts & topics.
November 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The FCC hosts a year-round series of speaker events featuring a wide range of experts & topics.
Local & 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.
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Local & 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.
This 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.
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This 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.
The FCC hosts a Diplomatic Cocktail twice a year, allowing Correspondent & Journalist members to interact with representatives of Hong Kong’s consular community.
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The FCC hosts a Diplomatic Cocktail twice a year, allowing Correspondent & Journalist members to interact with representatives of Hong Kong’s consular community.
The 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.
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The 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.
Members 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.
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Members 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.
This week, the FCC held a welcoming reception for the 2025-2026 Clare Hollingworth Fellows - Trista Xinyi Luo & Samra Zulfaqar.
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This week, the FCC held a welcoming reception for the 2025-2026 Clare Hollingworth Fellows - Trista Xinyi Luo & Samra Zulfaqar.
After 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.
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
After 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.
However, 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.
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
However, 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.
In 2023, Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal issued a verdict that gave the government a two-year deadline to create the legal framework necessary to recognise same-sex marriage.
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
In 2023, Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal issued a verdict that gave the government a two-year deadline to create the legal framework necessary to recognise same-sex marriage.
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it has chosen Trista Xinyi Luo & Samra Zulfaqar as recipients of the seventh annual Clare Hollingworth Fellowship.
October 31, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it has chosen Trista Xinyi Luo & Samra Zulfaqar as recipients of the seventh annual Clare Hollingworth Fellowship.
The FCC welcomes back Tyler Brûlé, the Editorial Director of Monocle magazine, for a Club Lunch on November 6 (next Thursday).
October 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The FCC welcomes back Tyler Brûlé, the Editorial Director of Monocle magazine, for a Club Lunch on November 6 (next Thursday).
As Formula One inches closer toward the end of its longest-ever season, former racecar driver & motorsport expert @matthewmarshf1.bsky.social returned to the FCC this week to share his latest insights with a crowd of the Club’s most dedicated F1 fans.
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
As Formula One inches closer toward the end of its longest-ever season, former racecar driver & motorsport expert @matthewmarshf1.bsky.social returned to the FCC this week to share his latest insights with a crowd of the Club’s most dedicated F1 fans.
The October issue of The Correspondent is here!
This issue's cover story looks back at the FCC's first home in #HongKong - the Stone House located on Kotewall Road in Mid-Levels.
This issue's cover story looks back at the FCC's first home in #HongKong - the Stone House located on Kotewall Road in Mid-Levels.
October 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The October issue of The Correspondent is here!
This issue's cover story looks back at the FCC's first home in #HongKong - the Stone House located on Kotewall Road in Mid-Levels.
This issue's cover story looks back at the FCC's first home in #HongKong - the Stone House located on Kotewall Road in Mid-Levels.
Earlier this year, the FCC hosted a Club Lunch to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with a panel of correspondents & other notable FCC members who witnessed the conflict firsthand.
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Earlier this year, the FCC hosted a Club Lunch to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with a panel of correspondents & other notable FCC members who witnessed the conflict firsthand.
During the war, the FCC became a hotspot for journalists, as did Saigon, the former capital of South Vietnam where correspondents were free to live & work. Many of the war’s iconic photographs, including the last helicopter out of Saigon, were taken by FCC members.
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 AM
During the war, the FCC became a hotspot for journalists, as did Saigon, the former capital of South Vietnam where correspondents were free to live & work. Many of the war’s iconic photographs, including the last helicopter out of Saigon, were taken by FCC members.
The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, just over 50 years ago. Spanning nearly two decades & resulting in a loss of over a million lives, it was one of the longest & deadliest conflicts in history.
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, just over 50 years ago. Spanning nearly two decades & resulting in a loss of over a million lives, it was one of the longest & deadliest conflicts in history.
The Fellowship includes:
- Complimentary access to all FCC professional talks, official gatherings & conferences
- Unlimited access to all FCC facilities, including the Health Club & Workroom
- Waived monthly fees for the entire Fellowship period
- Networking opportunities with newsroom leaders
- Complimentary access to all FCC professional talks, official gatherings & conferences
- Unlimited access to all FCC facilities, including the Health Club & Workroom
- Waived monthly fees for the entire Fellowship period
- Networking opportunities with newsroom leaders
October 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The Fellowship includes:
- Complimentary access to all FCC professional talks, official gatherings & conferences
- Unlimited access to all FCC facilities, including the Health Club & Workroom
- Waived monthly fees for the entire Fellowship period
- Networking opportunities with newsroom leaders
- Complimentary access to all FCC professional talks, official gatherings & conferences
- Unlimited access to all FCC facilities, including the Health Club & Workroom
- Waived monthly fees for the entire Fellowship period
- Networking opportunities with newsroom leaders
REMINDER - Our Clare Hollingworth Fellowship is now accepting applications for 2025-2026.
Early-career journalists & journalism students in #HongKong are eligible to apply.
Early-career journalists & journalism students in #HongKong are eligible to apply.
October 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM
REMINDER - Our Clare Hollingworth Fellowship is now accepting applications for 2025-2026.
Early-career journalists & journalism students in #HongKong are eligible to apply.
Early-career journalists & journalism students in #HongKong are eligible to apply.
To discuss how modern #journalism can combat all these challenges, the FCC hosted a fully-booked Club Lunch with two expert journalists who shared their insights into how they uphold #ethics in their daily work.
September 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
To discuss how modern #journalism can combat all these challenges, the FCC hosted a fully-booked Club Lunch with two expert journalists who shared their insights into how they uphold #ethics in their daily work.
To discuss how Hong Kong can improve its literacy rates & foster a love for reading in both children & adults, the FCC held a #ClubLunch panel featuring representatives from three literacy-focused charities in Hong Kong.
September 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
To discuss how Hong Kong can improve its literacy rates & foster a love for reading in both children & adults, the FCC held a #ClubLunch panel featuring representatives from three literacy-focused charities in Hong Kong.
