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Overview
South China Morning Post is a Hong Kong-based news organization that covers China and Asia, publishing a flagship newspaper and updates on SCMP.com, along with lifestyle brands like Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR. Readers access 24/7 online journalism from a network of reporters across Asia and the United States, with reporting standards guided by transparency practices such as the Trust Project. It stands out by offering wide, multi-voice coverage of Asia across general news and niche brands, reaching a global audience. Its goal is to elevate thought and lead the global conversation about China through clear, credible journalism.
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What believers are saying
- SCMP relaunched text-to-speech on September 10, 2026, using next-generation AI models.
- SCMP Plus keeps winning awards, supporting subscriber growth and enterprise sales.
- August 2026 redesign deepened analysis and investigative coverage for higher-value readers.
What critics are saying
- Alibaba controls SCMP, so editorial strategy tracks a politically exposed owner.
- August 2026 print price rose to HK$20, signaling fragile readership economics.
- Chinese censorship or Hong Kong pressure can abruptly narrow reporting scope, damaging relevance.
What makes South China Morning Post unique
- Alibaba-owned SCMP pairs Hong Kong access with China-focused analysis and archives.
- SCMP Plus won WAN-IFRA’s 2025 best digital subscription project.
- August 2026 redesign fused premium print, AI search, and multimedia digital reading.
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