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The South China Morning Post (SCMP), accessible at scmp.com, was founded in 1903 by Tse Tsan-tai and Alfred Cunningham, two revolutionary-minded journalists in Hong Kong. They established the newspaper to provide English-language news coverage of China and Asia to both local and international readers. The SCMP quickly became an influential voice in the region, offering insights into the complex political and social landscape of China and Hong Kong. In 2016, the newspaper was acquired by Alibaba Group, a major Chinese technology company, with the stated goal of expanding its global readership and digital presence. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the SCMP covers a wide range of news topics including politics, business, technology, culture, and lifestyle across Asia, with a particular focus on China and Hong Kong. The newspaper provides in-depth reporting on international relations, economic trends, and social issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It also features coverage of sports, entertainment, and arts events in Hong Kong and beyond. As an English-language publication based in Hong Kong, the SCMP offers a unique perspective on Asian affairs to a global audience. One interesting fact: The South China Morning Post has a rich history of over 115 years and has witnessed significant historical events in China and Hong Kong. During World War II, when Hong Kong was occupied by Japan, the SCMP was forced to suspend publication. However, some of its journalists continued to produce a small underground newspaper called “The Hong Kong News“ to provide information to the local population during this challenging period.
South China Morning Post is ranked 605 among other media sources and has an average of 16,990,000 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
South China Morning Post has a Bias Score of 12% Somewhat Conservative which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Average, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.
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