The former Bridges Street Market in Tai Ping Shan has been revitalised as the Hong Kong News-Expo, the first facility of its kind in the Asia Pacific region to highlight the important role in society of the media and journalism. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has supported preparatory works for the establishment of the Expo since its conceptual stage, and with its completion is now funding a three-year Media Education Programme for secondary students.

The opening ceremony of Hong Kong News-Expo was held today (5 December), with guests including Club Steward Dr Rosanna Wong Yick Ming; HKSAR Chief Executive the Hon Carrie Lam; Secretary for Development the Hon Michael Wong; Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Built Heritage Conservation Lau Chi-pang; Chairman of Hong Kong News-Expo John Chan; and Chairman of the Journalism Education Foundation May Chan.

Exhibition boards and interactive devices at the Expo showcase the historical development of local media from the earliest days of newspapers to radio, television and online news. Free seminars, workshops and guided tours will be organised regularly for local residents and visitors.

Apart from funding preparatory works for the Expo’s establishment, which included the setting-up of a working team and office, research, and the collection of media-related artefacts and information, the Trust is supporting a three-year Media Education Programme for secondary students. This will include guided tours, lectures led by veteran journalists and classroom exercises, all with the aim of developing students’ critical thinking and their knowledge of media and journalism. The Media Education Programme is expected to benefit over 50,000 students per year.

In addition, the Club is funding the opening exhibition of the Expo which marks the 10th anniversary of the Sichuan earthquake, so as to enhance public understanding of the many challenges faced by journalists when reporting on natural disasters.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charity and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2017/18, the Club made a record return to the Government of HK$22.6 billion in duty and profits tax and contributed HK$1.2 billion to the Lotteries Fund. Approved charity donations were HK$4.2 billion. The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world's top ten charity donors. The Club is always "riding high together for a better future" with the people of Hong Kong.