[3] On 14 August 2018, the Club hosted a lunch talk which pro-independence activist Andy Chan gave a speech.

Beijing had tried to block the talk, but the club did not change the plan on ground of freedom of speech.

When prominent international figures from the worlds of commerce, politics or entertainment visit Hong Kong, many choose to address the FCC's speaker lunches as the best means of reaching their desired audience – both directly and through media coverage of the events.

The heart of the FCC building is The Main Bar (on the ground floor) which maintains its reputation for colourful characters both from the media and other professions.

Bert's features live jazz several nights each week, often with the house band under the leadership of Musical Director Allen Youngblood.