South China Morning Post facts for kids
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Alibaba Group |
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| Publisher | SCMP Publishers |
| Founded | 6 November 1903 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
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| ISSN | 1021-6731 (print) 1563-9371 (web) |
| OCLC number | 648902513 |
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| Traditional Chinese | 南華早報 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 南华早报 | ||||||||||||
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The South China Morning Post (often called SCMP) is a well-known newspaper. It is written in English and is based in Hong Kong. This newspaper helps people stay informed about what is happening in Hong Kong, China, and the rest of the world.
It also has a special edition for Sundays. This Sunday paper is called the Sunday Morning Post.
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About the South China Morning Post
The South China Morning Post is one of the oldest newspapers in Hong Kong. It has been sharing news for over 100 years. Newspapers like the SCMP are important because they report on many different topics. They cover things like politics, business, sports, and culture.
When Was SCMP Started?
The South China Morning Post was first published on November 6, 1903. It was started by two people: Tse Tsan-tai and Alfred Cunningham. They wanted to create a newspaper that would provide reliable news to people in Hong Kong.
Who Owns the Newspaper Now?
Today, the South China Morning Post is owned by the Alibaba Group. This is a very large technology company from China. They bought the newspaper in 2016. After this change, some people have suggested that the newspaper's stories might sometimes show China in a more positive light.
The SCMP covers a wide range of news. It reports on important events in Hong Kong. It also shares news from mainland China and other parts of Asia. Readers can find stories about:
- Local news and events
- International news
- Business and money
- Sports
- Arts and entertainment
- Opinion pieces
The newspaper aims to give its readers a full picture of daily events.
How People Read the SCMP
For many years, people read the SCMP as a printed newspaper. They would buy it from newsstands or have it delivered.
Digital News Today
Now, many people read the SCMP online. The newspaper has a website where you can find all its articles. This makes it easy for people around the world to read the news from Hong Kong. Reading news online is very popular today.
Images for kids
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The logo of the South China Morning Post.
See also
In Spanish: South China Morning Post para niños
