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AAJA-Asia’s Statement on China’s Decision to Expel U.S. Journalists

March 19, 2020 The Asia chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) emphatically protests the Chinese government’s retaliatory decision to expel American journalists and ban them from working in mainland China and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau. At least 13 respected U.S. journalists at the New York Times, the Wall …

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AAJA Statement on the Expulsion of Three Wall Street Journal Correspondents

Hong Kong, MediaWatch, News / By AAJA-Asia

The Asian American Journalists Association stands by the three Wall Street Journal correspondents whose press credentials were revoked by the Chinese government on Feb. 19. The Chinese government targeted the Journal’s deputy China bureau chief, Josh Chin, and reporters Chao Deng and Philip Wen, saying the move was punishment for a recent opinion piece published …

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AAJA-Asia Welcomes Its First Director of Asia Pacific

News / By AAJA-Asia

The Asia chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-Asia) is excited to announce Gilles Demptos as its first Director of Asia Pacific. Demptos has worked over 15 years in the news media industry, from both a business and public policy perspective. He was formerly Asia Director of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), …

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AAJA-Asia seeks part-time Executive Director Asia Pacific

News / By Rebecca Isjwara

The Asia chapter of the Asian-American Journalists Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational and professional organization for media professionals, is seeking candidates for the part-time position of Executive Director Asia Pacific. The successful candidate should have experience in event organizing, fundraising, outreach and development, membership growth, and professional development. The successful candidate will work with AAJA-Asia …

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AAJA Seoul 2020 subchapter elections: apply by Dec. 8!

Election, Seoul / By AAJA-Asia

AAJA Seoul is holding its subchapter elections in the coming weeks, and we’d love to see new faces. If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved with AAJA, this is a great way to do so! Take a look at the positions below and see how you’d like to contribute. Terms for all positions will …

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Presenting the 2020 AAJA Board candidates

Election / By Rebecca Isjwara

Thank you to all who stepped up to volunteer their time and expertise to serve AAJA-Asia in 2019. The candidates and their letters of candidacy are below: Vice President, Seoul Carina Lee & Jihye Lee (co-candidates) The best thing about AAJA is celebrating our diversity — our walks of life, how each and every one …

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Call for Candidates: 2020 AAJA-Asia officers

Election, News / By AAJA-Asia

It’s election season again! What makes AAJA-Asia so special is our unique community, bringing together journalists in one of the most dynamic regions in the world. Join us to build and serve this community of passionate and talented media professionals and students. The Asia chapter of AAJA is looking for leaders with ideas and passion …

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Presenting the 2019-2021 AAJA Board officers candidates

Election, News / By AAJA-Asia

Hello fellow-AAJAers, We have the following candidates for each position. All elected officials will be on term 2019-2021 (except Student Representative). For each candidate letters, please find them here. Election will take place from Oct 31st – November 3rd. Vice President, Singapore Tom Benner Co-Vice Presidents, Hong Kong Kari Lindberg & Rebecca Isjwera National …

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Announcing AAJA-Asia’s New President

Bangkok, Beijing, Election, Elsewhere, Hong Kong, News, Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo / By AAJA-Asia

We are excited to announce our new president, K. Oanh Ha! We received 45 votes from current members under our chapter. This was the most number of votes we saw in recent elections, and we would like to thank everyone for participating in this important process. We would like to also thank Elaine Ramirez and …

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