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International Media Conference:Reporting New Realities in Asia and the Pacific at the University of Hong Kong

21 Apr 2010

The University of Hong Kong's Journalism and Media Studies Centre is hosting a major international media conference, co-sponsored by the East-West Center's Asia Pacific Center for Journalists.This conference provides a unique opportunity to see more than 200 journalists and major movers and shakers from all over Asia, America and the Pacific come together to look at the shifting power dynamics in the world's most dynamic region - the Asia Pacific, and how China's growth on the world stage is changing economic landscapes.

Dr. Roland Chin, Chair of the Research Grants Council in Hong Kong will be officiating the start of the conference with an opening address, at 9:00 a.m. on April 26, Monday at Wang Gungwu Theatre. Hu Shuli, Editor-in-Chief of Caixin Media, a Beijing-based multi-media group will deliver a luncheon talk starting 11:45 a.m. on April 27 at the Loke Yew Hall. Hu is highly regarded for founding the acclaimed financial publication, Caijing Magazine, in the late nineties. Hu was called the most powerful commentator in China by The Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal cited her as one of the "Ten Women to Watch" in Asia.

Hu's talk will be streamed live online starting at 11:45am April 27, Hong Kong time at EWC50.org/mediaconference2010. Following the speech, a recording of the stream will remain on the site for viewing at any time

Other key speakers include Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, ASEAN Secretary-General and Dr. Kurt Campbell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State. Dr Pitsuwan was a journalist then longtime Thai politician and was considered a serious contender to succeed Kofi Annan as UN Secretary General. Dr. Pitsuwan will speak at 12:15 p.m on April 26 at Loke Yew Hall on the topic entitled: "ASEAN as the Chief Architect in the Evolving Regional Architecture in Asia-Pacific." Dr. Pitsuwan's speech will be streamed live online at 12:15 p.m. Hong Kong time at EWC50.org/mediaconference2010 . Following the speech, a recording of the stream will remain on the site for viewing at any time.

Dr. Kurt Campbell, an American diplomat and academic, was previously the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the Center for a New American Security, a U.S. national security think tank. Dr. Campbell will deliver a talk about "American Engagement and Asia" also on April 26 at 8:00 p.m. at La Dynastie Banquet Hall, Shop 102, The Arcade, 100 Cyberport Road, Hong Kong. Dr Campbell is available for a QA session with the media following the talk.

An extensive roster of more than 40 workshops and discussions featuring top experts will explore such topics as:

News Issues:

Shifting Power Relations
Asia's Emerging Democracies
The Environmental Dilemma
U.S. Economy & Foreign Policy Updates
North Korea and Denuclearization

Media Issues:

Press & Internet Freedom
Sustainable Media Models in the Internet Age
Reporting Human Rights
Reporting on Minorities

China Focus:

Covering China
The Future of Hong Kong
Cross-Strait Relations
Future of Media in China

Simultaneous translation in English/Putonghua provided for morning plenary sessions.

Conference Website: visit http://ewc50.org/mediaconference2010 to view all conference details; updated conference agenda, conference logistics and other special conference content with up-to-date news, session summaries, video and more.

Press Registration:

News organizations should apply for a press pass that includes entry to all sessions, not including meals. Press members are advised to arrive and to complete audio/video setups before the start of each session.

To apply, and for other media enquiries please contact:

Ms. Velentina Ma: 22194012/91230252 / velentinam@hku.hk
Ms. Melanie Wan: 28592600 / melwkwan@hku.hk

Note to press camera crew and photographers:

Organizers recommend the use of 200mm (or higher) tele-lens and 400mm for close-up shots at both the Loke Yew Hall, HKU and at the La Dynastie Banquet Hall. A multi-channel sound-box will be available, pre-registration is required.

Conference Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:
Pacific Century Institute
Conference Supporter:
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Silver Sponsor:
Alibaba.com
Official Business Newspaper:
The Wall Street Journal Asia

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