The Hong Kong Journalists Association has previously organized study tours for various elections in Taiwan for journalists to meet with candidates and officials from opposing parties. These tours afforded participants a better grasp of the situation and the strategies during the campaign. The Taipei and Kaohsiung Mayoral Elections are scheduled for 9 December this year. The HKJA is preparing a five-day election study tour that includes more than the above-mentioned objectives. We will also meet with government officials responsible for the elections, academics and a seminar for Taiwan journalists familiar with election reporting to share their experiences with us. These events should make this tour to Taipei and Kaohsiung very useful for our journalists.

 

For enquiries, please contact the HKJA Office at 2591-0692

 

Criteria: Working reporters, editors, and photojournalists. Priority will be given to those who will be covering this Election.

Number of participants: 15

Date: 27 November (Monday) to 1 December (Friday)

Language: Mandarin

Fee: Free of Charge (application fee for Taiwan Visa is not included)

Person in Charge: Ms. Cheung Ping Ling (Convener of the HKJA’s China Concern Subcommittee)

Application: Fill in the reply slip and email (hkja@hkja.org.hk) or fax (2572-7329) to the HKJA office

 

 

Remarks:

*Participants of this tour will receive confirmation by telephone one week before the departure date. The HKJA will not be responsible for the application of Taiwan Visa. Participants must personally handle all issues relating to their travel documents.

** For those not born in Hong Kong a minimum of three weeks for visa application is necessary if he/she has not previously applied for a Taiwan Visa.