Hear more from Tim Huxley, as well as two additional Hong Kong-based shipping experts, at the FCC’s upcoming Club Lunch on April 21: www.fcchk.org/event/club-l...
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The conversation explores how the energy crisis, war risk coverage & potential toll systems could reshape international shipping & supply chains for years to come.
Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6Y88...
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In this episode, journalist Laura Westbrook speaks with Tim Huxley, CEO & director of Hong Kong-based shipowner Mandarin Shipping. Joining them is Mithun Varkey, editor-in-chief of Insurance Asia News. The trio discuss the escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and its global fallout.
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FCC 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.
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You can also listen to Marans and FCC First Vice President @actualkaren.bsky.social discuss this exhibition on the FCC’s podcast The Correspondent: open.spotify.com/episode/3lqv...
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“The First Night” is available for viewing in the FCC Main Lounge from now until April 30.
For more information: www.fcchk.org/event/wall-e...
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At 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.
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“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.
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In 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.
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Zolima 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.
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Hong 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.
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Hong 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.
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Plus, Batten gives practical advice for navigating art fairs like a pro—what to wear, how to connect, and where to explore.
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Batten explores the wider #HK art scene—from the city’s evolving art market history & the rise of regional art fairs to how global trends are reshaping the market. He also shares tips on where to look beyond Art Basel, including Tsuen Wan, Wong Chuk Hang & Hong Kong’s network of public art spaces.
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In 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.
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Conference details, including the schedule, speakers & registration, will be announced soon. For the most up-to-date information, please check the Journalism Conference event page on the FCC's website: www.fcchk.org/event/journa...
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SAVE 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!
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Speaking at an FCC breakfast event, Mishra shared his critiques of legacy media in the US & UK, as well as his take on the state of democracy in Western nations.
Listen to the full discussion on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuiC...
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Pankaj 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."
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Watch the full discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=prUV...
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To explain why #inclusion efforts in the workplace still matter, Greg Morley, #DEI expert & author of "BOND: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection" (2024), spoke at the FCC, drawing from his decades of HR experience working for GE, Disney, Hasbro, & other large corporations.
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Diversity, 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.
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Read all about this once-in-a-lifetime FCC love story where Wang & Allen share their first impressions of each other, what it was like to get married at the FCC + their tips for maintaining a successful relationship.
Read online via Issuu: issuu.com/fcchk/docs/t...
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Eudora 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.
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Watch the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWyn...
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Aitken 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.
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Aitken 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.
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Bruce 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.
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Speaking at an FCC Club Lunch, she elaborated on her investigative reporting on OpenAI’s internal management & business strategies + how the company’s decision-making has impacted lives within & beyond the tech world.
Watch the full discussion here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfkf...
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