2011 - 2015

In an effort to enhance the understanding of China and Hong Kong by American media, since 1996 the Foundation has invited between six to eight American journalists each year to visit China and Hong Kong. The Foundation sponsored and organized their trip. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, the program enables the journalists to meet with senior central government officials in Beijing and local municipal officials in one of the second or third tier cities in China. The Foundation also organizes meetings with key industry and business players, academic and research institutions and media people to broaden the participants’ network other than providing them an overview of the cities they visited. This year, the Foundation, in association with the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and the East-West Center organized the 6th China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program, as an expansion of the original Hong Kong Journalism Fellows program by adding the visit of the China journalists to the U.S. The theme of this year’s program is “Bridging the Gaps in Understanding between China and the United States”.   A delegation of six senior U.S. journalists visited Beijing, Xi’an and Hong Kong from 4 – 16 September 2015 while five Chinese journalists visited New York and Washington D.C. in the U.S. during the same period. After their respective study tours, all Chinese and American journalists met in Washington D.C. to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of each country can be improved. Through direct dialogue with local authorities and communities in different areas and seeing the developments for themselves, the U.S. journalists gain a better understanding of the current situation and future development of Hong Kong and Mainland China.   List of U.S. journalists: –          Mr. Daniel BEEKMAN, Reporter, Seattle Times, Washington –          Mr. Andy CURLISS, State Government Editor, The News & Observer, North Carolina –          Ms. Carrie HALPERIN, Producer at Fareed Zakaria GPS, CNN, New York –          Ms. Lomi KRIEL, Reporter, The Houston Chronicle, Texas –          Mr. Robert LITTLE, Senior Investigative Editor, National Public Radio, Washington DC –          Ms. Sandra WARD, Senior Editor, Barron’s, New York   Organizations visited: Beijing –          Ministry of Foreign Affairs –          National Development and Reform Commission –          National Health and Family Planning Commission –          HKSAR Government Office in Beijing –          China Institute of International Studies –          School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University –          Xinhuanet –          Wall Street Journal, Beijing Bureau   Xi’an –          Mr. Han Song, Vice Mayor of Xi’an Municipal People’s Government –          Xi’an Hi-tech Industries Development Zone –          Xi’an International Trade & Logistic Park –          Micron Technology Xi’an Company –          Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum –          Shaanxi History Museum –          Tang West Market Museum –          Museum of Forest of Stone Tablets –          Big Wild Goose Pagoda –          South Gate of Ancient City Wall   Hong Kong –          Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR –          Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR –          Mr. Rimsky Yuen, Secretary for Justice of the HKSAR Government –          Deputy Commissioner Song Ru’an, Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR –          Mr. Tom Cooney, Deputy Consul General of American Consulate General –          Ms. Starry Lee, Member of the Executive Council cum Legislative Councilor   –          Hong Kong Monetary Authority –          Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd –          West Kowloon Culture District Authority –          American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong –          Vision 2047 Foundation   List of Chinese journalists –          Mr. ZHAO Cheng, Vice President, Liaoning Bureau, Xinhua News Agency –          Ms. QI Dongxiang, Deputy Director, Commentary and Theoretic Department, Economic Daily –          Mr. YI Bowen, Vice Director, Important News Department, Hunan Daily –          Ms. QU Ge, News Anchor, Jiangxi Radio and TV Station –          Ms. GUO Huiting, Reporter, Radio and TV Station of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps   During their visit in the U.S., the Chinese journalists met with government officials, think tanks, community and business leaders, educators, local journalists, and others to gain insight on diverse issues and to understand more about the general views from the U.S. interlocutors on the relationship between China and the U.S. Meeting with representatives from Information Department and Department of North America and Oceania, Ministry of Foreign Affairs     Meeting with representatives from Information Department and Department of North America and Oceania, Ministry of Foreign Affairs  Meeting with Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR Meeting with Mr. Tung Chee-hwa (4th right), Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR On behalf of the Foundation, Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (middle) hosting a dinner where members of the Foundation and guests exchanging views with the delegation on various issues Chinese and U.S. journalists met at Washington DC for exchange and dialogues 

In an effort to enhance the understanding of China and Hong Kong by American media, since 1996 the Foundation has invited between six to eight American journalists each year to visit China and Hong Kong. The Foundation sponsored and organized their trip. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, the program enables the journalists to meet with senior central government officials in Beijing and local municipal officials in one of the second or third tier cities in China. The Foundation also organizes meetings with key industry and business players, academic and research institutions and media people to broaden the participants’ network other than providing them an overview of the cities they visited. This year, the Foundation, in association with the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and the East-West Center organized the 5th China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program, as an expansion of the original Hong Kong Journalism Fellows program by adding the visit of the China journalists to the U.S. The theme of this year’s program is “Bridging the Gaps in Understanding between China and the United States”. A delegation of five senior U.S. journalists visited Beijing, Ningxia and Hong Kong from 14 – 25 September 2014 while five Chinese journalists visited Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. in the U.S. during the same period. After their respective study tours, all Chinese and American journalists met in Washington D.C. to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of each country can be improved. Through direct dialogue with local authorities and communities in different areas and seeing the developments for themselves, the U.S. journalists gain a better understanding of the current situation and future development of Hong Kong and Mainland China. List of U.S. journalists:– Ms. Diane BARTZ, Reporter, Reuters News Agency, Washington DC– Ms. Rebecca DAVIS, Senior Video Producer, NBC News, New York– Mr. Marc STEWART, Reporter/Substitute Anchor, KMGH-TV ABC 7 News, Denver– Mr. Stephen STROMBERG, Editorial Writer, The Washington Post, Washington DC– Mr. Alexander TRAVELLI, Asia Online Editor, The Economist, New Delhi, India Organizations visited:Beijing– Ministry of Foreign Affairs – National Development and Reform Commission– HKSAR Government Office in Beijing – The People’s Bank of China– China Investment Corporation– China Chamber of International Commerce– School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University– Nature Conservancy Beijing Office– China Daily Meeting with Department of North America and Oceania, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ningxia – The People’s Government of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region– Yuehaiwan Central Business District– Lingwu Cashmere Industry Park– Ningxia Yuquanying Wine Base– Najiahu Mosque (Interview Imam in the Mosque)– Najiahu Village (Visit residents)– Shuidonggou Cultural Heritage Site– China Hui Culture Park– Western Xia Imperial Tombs Visit to Ningxia Yuquanying Wine Base Hong Kong– Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR– Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR – Deputy Commissioner Jiang Yu, Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR– Acting Consul General Tom Cooney, American Consul-General – Mr. Jasper Tsang, President of the Legislative Council – Department of Justice – Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd – Hong Kong Monetary Authority – Urban Renewal Authority – American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong – Vision 2047 Foundation Meeting with Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR Meeting with Mr. Tung Chee-hwa (3rd right), Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR List of Chinese journalists:– Mr. DU Feijin, Director General, Department of News Coordinating, People’s Daily– Ms. GAO Xiaohong, Director, Faculty of Journalism and Communication, Communication University of China– Ms. Yilina, Journalist and Editor, Department of Uyghur Language Broadcasting, China National Radio– Ms. WAN Majia, Journalist, Radio and Television Station, Qinghai Province– Ms. ZHAN Liping, producer, “Focus on Today”, Channel 4, China Central Television During their visit in the U.S., the Chinese journalists met with government officials, think tanks, community and business leaders, educators, local journalists, and others to gain insight on diverse issues and to understand more about the general views from the U.S. interlocutors on the relationship between China and the U.S. On behalf of the Foundation, Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (middle) hosting a luncheon where members of the Foundation and guests exchanging views with the delegation on various issues

In an effort to enhance the understanding of China and Hong Kong by American media, since 1996 the Foundation has invited between six to eight American journalists each year to visit China and Hong Kong. The Foundation sponsored and organized their trip. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, the program enables the journalists to meet with senior central government officials in Beijing and local municipal officials in one of the second or third tier cities in China. The Foundation also organizes meetings with key industry and business players, academic and research institutions and media people to broaden the participants’ network other than providing them an overview of the cities they visited. This year, the Foundation, in association with the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and the East-West Center organized the third China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program, as an expansion of the original Hong Kong Journalism Fellows program by adding the visit of the China journalists to the U.S. The theme of this year’s program is “New U.S.-China Relationship”. A delegation of six senior U.S. journalists visited Beijing, Nanchang and Hong Kong from 26 October – 6 November 2013 while seven Chinese journalists visited Washington D.C., New York and Seattle in the U.S. during the same period. After their respective study tours, all Chinese and American journalists met in Honolulu to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of each country can be improved. Through direct dialogue with local authorities and communities in different areas and seeing the developments for themselves, the U.S. journalists gain a better understanding of the current situation and future development of Hong Kong and Mainland China. List of U.S. journalists: Mr. Saeed Ahmed, Supervising News Editor, CNN Mr. Kevin Beesley, Asia Editor, National Public Radio Mr. Joshua Keating, Staff Writer, Slate Magazine Ms. Valerie Volcovici, Correspondent, Reuters Mr. Brian Wingfield, Energy/Trade Reporter, Bloomberg News Mr. Alan Wirzbicki, Editorial Page Writer & Editor, Boston Globe Organizations visited: Beijing Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Foreign Affairs HKSAR Government Office in Beijing China Institute of International Studies China Public Diplomacy Association Baidu, Inc Global Times American Chamber of Commerce in PRC Meeting with Mr. Shen Danyang (3rd right), Spokesman of Ministry of Commerce Nanchang Jiangxi Provincial Foreign Affairs and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office Nanchang High-tech Industrial Development Zone Nanchang Kohler Ltd LatticePower (Jiangxi) Corporation Aixi Lake Everglades Park Rizhao Community, Guling Village, Mt Lushan Lushan Auditorium, Meilu Villa and other scenic spots, Mt Lushan Visit to Nanchang High-tech Industrial Development Zone Hong Kong Mr. C H Tung, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR Deputy Commissioner Jiang Yu, Office of Commissioner of the PRC’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR Acting Consul General Tom Cooney, American Consul-General Mr. Jasper Tsang, President of the Legislative Council Department of Justice Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd Hong Kong Monetary Authority Urban Renewal Authority American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Vision 2047 Foundation HKGolden50 Mr. C H Tung (middle), Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR hosting a luncheon for the delegation On behalf of the Foundation, Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Ronnie Chan (front row, 3rd right) hosting a dinner where members of the Foundation and guests exchanging views with the delegation on various issues List of Chinese journalists  Mr. Zhou Xun, Director, Editorial Office, Guangming Daily Press Group Ms. Feng Chunping, Senior Reporter, China Space News Mr. Duan Wenbin, Senior Editor, Heilongjiang Daily Group Ms. Chen Qian, General Director, Traffic Radio, Hubei Radio & TV Station Mr. Shang Deqi, Director, Culture & Education Department, Gansu Daily Mr. Tang Zhengyu, Reporter, Urban Life Radio, Fujian Media Group Mr. Dai Zhenhua, Chief Reporter, Chuncheng Evening News  During their visit in the U.S., the Chinese journalists met with government officials, think tanks, community and business leaders, educators, local journalists, and others to gain insight on diverse issues and to understand more about the general views from the U.S. interlocutors on the relationship between China and the U.S.

In an effort to enhance the understanding of China and Hong Kong by American media, since 1996 the Foundation has invited between six to eight American journalists each year to visit China and Hong Kong. The Foundation sponsored and organized their trip. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, the program enables the journalists to meet with senior central government officials in Beijing and local municipal officials in one of the second or third tier cities in China. The Foundation also organizes meetings with key industry and business players, academic and research institutions and media people to broaden the participants’ network other than providing them an overview of the cities they visited. This year, the Foundation, in association with the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and the East-West Center organized the third China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program, as an expansion of the original Hong Kong Journalism Fellows program by adding the visit of the China journalists to the U.S. The theme of this year’s program is “China under New Leadership and Its Relations with the US”. A delegation of five senior U.S. journalists visited Beijing, Yunnan and Hong Kong from 24 November – 5 December 2012 while seven Chinese journalists visited Washington D.C., New York and Chicago in the U.S. during the same period. After their respective study tours, all Chinese and American journalists met in Honolulu to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of each country can be improved. Through direct dialogue with local authorities and communities in different areas and seeing the developments for themselves, the U.S. journalists gain a better understanding of the current situation and future development of Hong Kong and Mainland China. List of U.S. journalists: Mr. Nathan Bomey, Reporter, Detroit Free Press Ms. Autumn Brewington, Op-ed page Editor, The Washington Post Ms. Janet Cho, Business Reporter, The Plain Dealer Ms. Juliet Lapidos, Staff Editor, The New York Times Mr. Tom Waseleski, Editorial Page Editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Organizations visited: Beijing Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of National Defense HKSAR Government Office in Beijing All-China Journalists Association China Institute of International Studies School of Law, Tsinghua University Bolianshe – a platform for bloggers “Included” – a center run by NGO for migrant children Yunnan Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture – Chuxiong City, Zixi Yi Village Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture – Weishan Yi and Muslim Autonomous County, Xizhou County, Zhoucheng Town, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Hong Kong The Honourable Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR Mr. C H Tung, Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first Chief Executive of the HKSAR Ambassador Stephen Young, American Consul-General Mr. Jasper Tsang, President of the Legislative Council Central Policy Unit Department of Justice Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd Hong Kong Monetary Authority West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Urban Renewal Authority American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong List of Chinese journalists Mr. Sun Lin, Editor-in-Chief, Farmers’ Daily Mr. Wang Shibin, Deputy Director of the Reporters Department, PLA Daily Mr. Gao Fuyuan, Senior Editor, China Reform Daily Ms. Zhang Zhixin, Senior Editor, Hebei Daily Ms. Li Xuemei, Director of Social News Department, Beijing Daily Mr. Dawa Ciren, Director of Chinese Editorial Department, Tibet Daily Ms. Hu Xiaoli, Principal Anchor, Radio and Television Shanghai During their visit in the U.S., the Chinese journalists met with government officials, think tanks, community and business leaders, educators, local journalists, and others to gain insight on diverse issues and to understand more about the general views from the U.S. interlocutors on the relationship between China and the U.S. The Foundation’s Council Member Dr. Gerald Chow (front row, 2nd right) hosting a welcome dinner for the delegation in Beijing Mr. Shen Danyang, Spokesman of Ministry of Commerce receiving the delegation Visit to Ministry of National Defense Visit to Zixi Yi Village Meeting with the Chief Executive Mr. Leung Chun-ying (3rd right) Mr. C H Tung (middle), Vice Chairman of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and first former Chief Executive of HKSAR hosted a luncheon for the delegation Journalists from the U.S. and China met at the East-West Center to report on their experiences during the trip

Last year, the Better Hong Kong Foundation sponsored Prof. Joseph Chan, Professor of Journalism and Communication, School of Journalism and Communication of Chinese University of Hong Kong; Mr. C K Lau, Principal Lecturer, Department of Journalism of Hong Kong Baptist University and Former Editor-in-Chief of South China Morning Post; and Prof. Lee Chin-chuan, Chair Professor and Head, Department of Media and Communication of City University of Hong Kong to participate in the conference held in October in Beirut. On 7 February 2012, the Foundation organized a luncheon sharing session where the three distinguished academia shared with our Foundation members their experiences and insights gained from the conference.

Hosted by the American University of Beirut, the 16th Annual Conference of the Arab-U.S. Association of Communication Educators (AUSACE) was held in Beirut from 28 – 31 October 2011. Sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation, a group of three distinguished academia in journalism from Hong Kong participated in and delivered presentations in the conference. The conference theme tackled two current, pressing, and interdependent concepts: digital literacy and media literacy, and their evolutionary and revolutionary roles in contemporary media education, media practices, and media policies. List of delegates from Hong Kong: Prof. Joseph Chan, Professor of Journalism and Communication, School of Journalism and Communication, Chinese University of Hong Kong Mr. C K Lau, Principal Lecturer, Department of Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University and Former Editor-in-Chief, South China Morning Post Prof. Lee Chin-chuan, Chair Professor and Head, Department of Media and Communication, City University of Hong Kong (L to R) Prof. Lee Chin-chuan, Mr. C K Lau and Prof. Joseph Chan

In an effort to enhance the understanding of American media on China and Hong Kong, since 1996 the Foundation has invited 6 to 8 American journalists each year to visit China and Hong Kong. The Better Hong Kong Foundation sponsored and organized their trip. With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, the program enables the journalists to meet with senior central government officials in Beijing and local municipal officials in one of the second or third tier cities in China. The Foundation also organizes meetings with key industry and business players, academic and research institutions and media people to broaden the participants’ network other than providing them an overview of the cities they visited. This year, the Foundation, in association with the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA) and the East-West Center organized the second China-U.S. Journalists Exchange program, as an expansion of the original Hong Kong Journalism Fellows program by adding the visit of the China journalists to the U.S. A delegation of 7 senior U.S. journalists visited Ningbo, Beijing and Hong Kong from 17 – 29 September 2011 while 7 Chinese journalists visited San Francisco, New York and Washington D.C. in the U.S during the same period. On 23 September 2011, all Chinese and American journalists met in the ACJA to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of each country can be improved. On 28 September 2011, a conference was held at the Chinese University of Hong Kong where local academia and media professionals exchanged views with the U.S. journalists. By having direct dialogue with the local authorities and communities in different areas and to see the developments by themselves, the U.S. journalists gain a better understanding of the current situation and future development of Hong Kong and Mainland China. List of U.S. Journalists: Mr. Robert Ballenger, Swing Editor/Producer, National Public Radio Ms. Patricia Hill, Chief Economic Correspondent, Washington Times Mr. Joe Schatz, Senior Writer, Congressional Quarterly Mr. Kopin Tan, Senior Editor, Barron’s Magazine Mr. David Whiting, Page One Columnist, The Orange County Register Mrs. Roya Wolverson, Senior Writer, Time Magazine Ms. Holly Yeager, Middle East and Asia Editor, The Washington Post Organizations Visited: Ningbo Ningbo Municipal Development & Reform Commission Ningbo Free Trade Zone Ningbo Port Geely Automobile Ningbo Fotile Kitchen Ware Co Ltd Taiji Environmental Protection Equipment Co Ltd Veritas Tech (Ningbo) Co Ltd 81890 Service Center for Public Ningbo Museum Huamaotang Painting and Calligraphy Gallery Zilinfang Art Gallery Beijing Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Health Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security HKSAR Government Office in Beijing All-China Journalists Association China Institute of International Studies SINA.com Hong Kong Mr. Lu Xinhua, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong Ambassador Stephen Young, American Consul-General Mr. Jasper Tsang, President of the Legislative Council Executive Council of HKSAR: Convenor Mr. C Y Leung and members including Mrs. Laura Cha, Prof. Anthony Cheung and Mr. V-Nee Yeh Central Policy Unit Department of Justice Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd Hong Kong Monetary Authority American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Symposium 2011: Living with and in a Giant Nation: A Dialogue with American Journalists on Post-handover Hong Kong at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Air Tour by the Government Flying Services Cultural Walk in Central District List of Chinese Journalists Mr. Cao Huanrong, Senior Reporter/Director, News Coordination Department, People’s Daily Mr. Chen Zhonghua, Reporter, Dazhong Daily Ms. Wang Haiyong, Anchor, Qinghai Radio Mr. Xu Changan, Reporter/Chief, Tibet Bureau, China News Service Mr. Yu Jiayou, Reporter, Zhejiang Daily Press Group Mr. Zeng Qi, Editor/Deputy Director, Chinese Language Department, www.china.com.cn Ms. Zheng Xuejun, Edior/Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Wenzhou Evening During their visit in the U.S., the Chinese journalists met with government officials, think tanks, community and business leaders, educators, local journalists, and others to gain insight on diverse issues and understand more about the general views from the U.S. interlocutors on the relationship between China and the U.S. Meeting with Mr. Lu Kang (middle), Deputy Director General, Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meeting with Ministry of Health Dinner hosted by Mr. Hong Lei, Spokesman and Deputy Director-General of the Information Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Norman Chan, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority hosted a luncheon for the delegation Mr. Jasper Tsang, President of the Legislative Council receiving the delegation at the new LegCo Building Luncheon hosted by Mr. C Y Leung, Convenor of the Executive Council Jointly organized with CUHK’s School of Journalism and Communication, a conference was held at Cho Yiu Conference Hall at the university campus as a round-up of the delegation