July 17, 2016
Martin Lee, QC, founding chairman of The Democratic Party and former Legco member, has been a regular FCC guest speaker since the early 1990s. Always an articulate straight-shooter and clear thinker, Lee focused on the rise of young democrats at a lunch on June 16. He also wondered why the FCC wo...
16 Jul 2016 08:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Bert’s Dining Area Fully Booked
Waiting list Available
Bar Counter and Hightable at Bert’s are Available
For First Come First Serve until midnight
You are welcome to join us!!
Henry Chung
Henry Chung is one of the world’s premier blues harmonica players. In 2004, he wa...
June 22, 2016
After Lin Zuluan, the Communist Party secretary and village committee chief of Wukan village, was taken away by local authorities, and villagers decided to protest and petition against this action, large numbers of Hong Kong news organisations sent journalists for on-site reporting. But the propa...
1 Jan 1970 12:00 AM
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
12:30pm for 12:45pm – lunch
1:15pm – address
1st Floor
Speaker: Ruchir Sharma Head of Emerging Markets and Head Global Strategist
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Mr. Sharma shared insights from his new book "The Rise and Fall of Nations: Forces of Change in an Uncert...
1 Jan 1970 12:00 AM
Thursday, June 16, 2016
12:30pm for 12:45pm – lunch
1:15pm – address
1st Floor
Speaker: Martin Lee, Queen’s Counsel
Founding Chairman, The Democratic Party
Former Legislative Council Member
Many have doubts about Hong Kong's young democratic politicians. But Martin Lee, one of Hong Kong's first...
1 Jan 1970 12:00 AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
12:30pm for 12:45pm – lunch
1:15pm – address
1st Floor
Speaker: Andrew Seaton
Executive Director, British Chamber of Commerce
Former British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau
On 23 June 2016, the U.K. will hold an in/out referendum on its membership of the European ...
7 Jun 2016 12:45 PM
Tuesday, Jun 7, 2016
12:30pm for 12:45pm – lunch
1:15pm – address
1st Floor
Speaker: Duncan Clark,
Author & Founder/Chairman, BDA China
Duncan Clark discussed his newest book, “Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built,”to share fresh insights about Jack’s incredible journey from humble origins...
May 19, 2016
Human Rights Press Awards winners announced
The Human Rights Press Awards celebrated their 20th anniversary on Friday, May 6, with an awards ceremony and reception at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum on the Central Waterfront.
Winners were chosen from 274 entries. These included 139...
2 Jun 2016 06:30 PM
Speakers:
Katharina Fladung
German Wine Princess 2015-2016
Tersina Shieh
Hong Kong Based Wine Professional
“Riesling Weeks” is back in Hong Kong for its fourth running. June sees a month-long celebration of this classic German grape, which kicks off...
May 18, 2016
High-quality investigative reporting scoops prizes
at Human Rights Press Awards
By Joyce Lau
The 274 entries submitted to the Human Rights Press Awards this year were of the highest quality that the Awards has received in its 20-year history. All major categories – in English and Chinese, in...