The Foreign Correspondents' Club Hong Kong

FCC Continues Its Anti-Virus Restrictions

Dear FCC Members:

The Hong Kong government is extending its anti-virus restrictions through Feb. 3. As a result, all the recent club measures (https://www.fcchk.org/fcc-further-tightens-anti-virus-restrictions-2/) will remain unchanged. This includes a 6 p.m. closing time in all outlets, a two-to-a-table limit and a limit of one guest per member. Banquets can continue, though with no more than 20 guests seated two to a table.

In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks at all times except when eating or drinking. This rule will be enforced including in the workroom. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building. Please inform the staff if you are concerned that any of the rules are not being followed.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

27 January 2021

FCC Continues Its Anti-Virus Restrictions

Dear FCC Members:

The Hong Kong government is extending its anti-virus restrictions through Feb. 17. As a result, all the recent club measures (https://www.fcchk.org/fcc-further-tightens-anti-virus-restrictions-2/) will remain unchanged. This includes a 6 p.m. closing time in all outlets, a two-to-a-table limit and a limit of one guest per member. Banquets can continue, though with no more than 20 guests seated two to a table.

During the Chinese New Year, the FCC remains open at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., the takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

3 February 2021

FCC Continues Its Anti-Virus Restrictions

Dear FCC Members:

The Hong Kong government is continuing its anti-virus restrictions through Jan. 6. As a result, all the recent club measures(https://www.fcchk.org/fcc-further-tightens-anti-virus-restrictions-2/) will remain unchanged. This includes a 6 p.m. closing time in all outlets, a two-to-a-table limit and a limit of one guest per member. Banquets can continue, though with no more than 20 guests seated two to a table.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

22 December 2020

2021 HUMAN RIGHTS PRESS AWARDS – Open for Entries on January 1, 2021

2021 HUMAN RIGHTS PRESS AWARDS

Open for Entries on January 1, 2021

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As the world marks Human Rights Day, Asia’s most prestigious awards honouring outstanding human rights reporting is announcing that it will be open for entries from January 1, 2021 to February 1, 2021.

The Human Rights Press Awards, now in their 25th year, are organised by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club Hong Kong, Amnesty International Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Journalists Association.

Showcasing this work has become more important than ever as governments around the region step up threats to basic freedoms, whether it be locking up journalists, carrying out arbitrary detentions or silencing political opponents.

Submissions must have been reported about the Asia region and been published or broadcast during the 2020 calendar year. Entries must be in either English or Chinese. Categories include Breaking News, Feature, Commentary, Multimedia, Video, Audio and Photography. Please go to the website for more details.

Each entry must cite the article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that the work seeks to address. This landmark document sets out the inalienable rights to which every person is entitled. The full text is available here: https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html

Please mark your calendars and be ready to submit your work!

The online entry form will be open on 1 January 2021 at:
https://humanrightspress.awardsplatform.com/

For further information, please visit:
http://humanrightspressawards.org

And follow us on:
Twitter https://twitter.com/HRPressAwards
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HumanRightsPA

For queries, please contact the awards administrator:
Cintia Huen
The Chinese University of Hong Kong – School of Journalism and Communication
Email: [email protected] Tel: (852) 3943 8705

二零二一年人權新聞獎

2021年1月1日起接受報名

亞洲矚目的新聞界盛事、二零二一年人權新聞獎將於2021年1月1日起接受報名，誠邀新聞工作者踴躍參與，截止日期為2021年2月1日。

人權新聞獎由香港外國記者會、國際特赦組織香港分會及香港記者協會合辦，以表彰亞洲區的卓越人權新聞報道，今年已是第二十五屆。獎項旨在增加公眾對人類基本權利尊重，並令大眾關注任何對這些權利之威脅。

近年區內多個政府對基本人權自由之侵害變本加厲，扣留記者、任意拘捕、打壓政治異己等新聞時有所聞，令舉辦此獎項以表揚人權新聞，更形重要。

參選作品必須為亞洲區的人權議題採訪報道，並於二零二零年內刊出或公開播放。參賽作品須以中文或英文提交，今屆參賽類別包括：突發新聞、特寫、評論、多媒體、錄像、電台廣播和錄音及攝影。詳情請瀏覽新聞獎官方網站。

參加者必須註明參選作品與《世界人權宣言》中哪一條人權宣言相關。
《世界人權宣言》全文：https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/index.html

網上報名平台將於2021年1月1日正式開放：
https://humanrightspress.awardsplatform.com/

有關比賽詳情請瀏覽新聞獎官方網站：
http://humanrightspressawards.org

亦可追蹤我們的社交平台以獲得最新資訊：
推特： https://twitter.com/HRPressAwards
臉書： https://www.facebook.com/HumanRightsPA

如有查詢，請聯絡新聞獎秘書處：
香港中文大學新聞與傳播學院
聯絡人：禤小姐
電郵：[email protected]
電話：(852) 3943 8705

FCC Further Tightens Anti-Virus Restrictions

FCC Further Tightens Anti-Virus Restrictions

Dear Members:

The Hong Kong government is again tightening its anti-virus restrictions; several changes affect the FCC. The club will comply with the measures as follows starting Thursday Dec. 10:

•	Only two people are allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member is now limited to one.
•	All restaurants will close at 6:00 p.m. every day. Last orders for food will be 5:15 p.m. while last orders for drinks will be 5:30 p.m. Any food or drink should not be consumed in areas adjacent to the FCC after 6 p.m.
•	The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.
•	The gym, including the sauna and steam room, will be closed.
•	Banqueting will continue except for cocktail parties, and distancing and mask-wearing while not eating or drinking are being enforced. The number of participants per event is limited to 20, with two to a table until 6 p.m. Please contact the banquet team at 2844 2838 or [email protected] to book.
•	Live performances are suspended.
•	All outlets are restricted to 50% capacity. Please book ahead.
•	The workroom is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wearing a mask is required.
•	The FCC has registered a “LeaveHomeSafe” venue QR code from the government and now displayed the QR code at the entrance of the club to facilitate check in by members and guests and keep a record of visits with their mobile phones.

In keeping with government requirements and best practices, all members, guests and staff must wear face masks except when eating or drinking. Hand sanitizer must be used. The FCC will continue the temperature-taking and declaration measures upon entry to the club, as well as the frequent cleaning protocols throughout the building. Please inform the staff if you are concerned that any of the rules are not being followed.

People who have traveled overseas in the past 21 days are not allowed to visit the club, even once the “travel bubble” with Singapore begins.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

9 December 2020

FCC Minimum Spend

FCC MINIMUM SPEND

Please be advised that the FCC Minimum Spend, which was rolled over from September, will now appear on members’ December statements that will be sent in early January. Despite the current restrictions, the FCC is very much open for business and we look forward to welcoming you over the holiday period. The minimum spend can be used for the club’s extensive take-away menu, including drinks. Additionally, vouchers equivalent to any outstanding minimum spend can be purchased and will be valid for use through March 2021.

Thank you for your support of the FCC.

2 December 2020

FCC Minimum Spend

FCC MINIMUM SPEND

Thank you for your support of the FCC.

2 December 2020

FCC Further Tightens Anti-Virus Restrictions

FCC Further Tightens Anti-Virus Restrictions

Dear Members:

The Hong Kong government is further tightening its anti-virus restrictions; a few new changes affect the FCC. The club will comply with the measures as follows starting Wednesday Dec. 2:

•	Only two people — from four — are allowed at tables in all outlets and the number of guests per member is now limited to one.
•	All restaurants will close at 10:00 p.m. every day. Last orders for food will be 9:15 p.m. while last orders for drinks will be 9:30 p.m.
•	The gym is open yet the sauna and steam room remain closed. No more than two people are allowed per station and only four people in the room at a time. Wearing a mask while exercising is required in the gym. Please pre-register with the gym attendant at 2844 2849.
•	In-person events will continue, though two-per-table limits, a limit of 40 per event, distancing and mask-wearing requirements are strictly enforced.
•	Banqueting will continue except for cocktail parties, and distancing and mask-wearing while not eating or drinking are being enforced. The number of participants per event is limited to 40, with two to a table. Please contact the banquet team at 2844 2838 or [email protected] to book.
•	The takeaway menu is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., though last orders must be made by 9:00 p.m. The menu can be downloaded from our website at fcchk.org. Please place orders with the FCC Restaurant at 2844 2806 or [email protected]. Orders will be confirmed by a phone call.
•	Live performances are suspended.
•	All outlets are restricted to 50% capacity. Please book ahead.
•	The workroom is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wearing a mask is required.
•	As of Dec 2, it will be mandatory for the FCC to register a “LeaveHomeSafe” venue QR code from the government and display the QR code at the entrance of the club to facilitate check in by members and guests and keep a record of visits with their mobile phones.

People who have traveled overseas in the past 14 days are not allowed to visit the club, even once the “travel bubble” with Singapore begins.

Thank you for your continued support of the FCC.

1 December 2020

A Message from the FCC President

Dear FCC Members:

This is a bittersweet note to write. I will be leaving Hong Kong in late December, moving to Bloomberg’s Global Business team in New York as a senior editor helping guide our coverage of the U.S. government response to the Covid-19 virus and the vaccine rollout.

It has been one of the highlights of my professional life to be president of the FCC for the past 18 months and to serve on the Board of Governors before that. This is the world’s best press club and a standard bearer of press freedom — a mission I cherish. I wish I could finish my second term yet this is a professional opportunity I can’t pass up. Family reasons are also calling me back to the U.S. The pandemic has made it difficult to live so far away from my elderly mother and my young-adult sons, without being able to travel.

The FCC will remain in excellent hands. I have been fortunate to work with a top-notch Board of Governors, who I know will make a wise choice in early January as to who will take over the presidency for the five months left after I end my term on Dec. 31. I plan to fully carry out my duties until then. We also are fortunate to have a terrific staff, led by our general manager, Didier Saugy.

I will be around the FCC through the holiday season. I hope to be able to see many of you and raise a toast to the world’s best press club.

Thank you,

Jodi Schneider
Hong Kong
Dec. 1, 2020

FCC Membership Promotion

FCC Membership Promotion

The FCC prides itself on the diversity and vibrancy of its membership. Our Correspondent and Journalist members represent the core of the club, while our Associate, Diplomatic and Corporate members bring a vast range of talents and backgrounds that make the club such an important cornerstone of Hong Kong life. In order to encourage membership and maintain that diversity in all categories, the Board of Governors has approved a promotion through which existing members who introduce new applicants in any of the five categories will receive a HK$ 1,000 food and beverage credit to their account upon the successful acceptance of the applicant and payment of their joining fee. Application forms are available from the Club reception desk or can be downloaded from the FCC website.