The professional association of foreign journalists in Beijing.

The Foreign Correspondent’s Club of China is appalled by the attack on one of our members by men who appeared to be plain clothes security officers in Beijing. This video journalist was trying to do his job Sunday when he was set upon and repeatedly punched and kicked in the face by officers as part [...]

Many correspondents in Beijing have gotten calls with warnings about reporting in the vicinity of Wangfujing this weekend, ranging from friendly reminders about reporting regulations to specific warnings. The FCCC strongly urges everyone to carry all necessary press credentials and passports, to avoid being provoked into confrontations, and to avoid in any way endangering Chinese [...]

Warning: Reporting on Chen Guangcheng Correspondents should be careful if they attempt to enter the village of activist Chen Guangcheng in Shandong Province. In recent days several correspondents have encountered groups of violent, plainclothes thugs. Operating in groups of more than a dozen, these men are carrying walkie talkies and blocking all entrances to Dong [...]

Dear Members, The Foreign Ministry is organizing a series of trips to Western China including Tibet. The registration deadline for the first trip is this Friday, June 11. For more information and to register for this and other trips, please see the website of the International Press Center, at http://ipc.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/. The FCCC Board