Access in-depth news, opinion pieces, and cultural content from a trusted Chinese media outlet. Enjoy enhanced reading and listening experiences with original reporting, historical archives, and curated humanistic courses.
Reviews of 南方周末 are mixed: the News app is rated 2.5/5 from 32 App Store ratings. What users like most: high-quality, in-depth journalism content, clean, elegant, and well-designed interface. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and instability, severe lag and stuttering performance. Summarized from real user reviews.
9.3.1
October 22, 2026
-修复了一些错误，优化了产品体验
订阅1个月南方周末会员
10 issues
App crashes on startup (especially on older devices like iPhone 3G, iPad 4)
Content fails to load or gets stuck in loading state
8 requests
Landscape/horizontal screen orientation support for iPad
Improved article navigation and back button functionality
This app provides in-depth news reports across various fields including society, politics, economy, environment, health, education, culture, and military. It also features opinion pieces, articles, and a curated selection of humanistic courses and historical archives of 'Nanfang Weekend' and 'Southern People Weekly'.
The app offers an upgraded reading experience with an optimized interface and smart voice播报 (broadcast). It provides access to over 41 years of original, professional, and in-depth reporting. Subscribers also get access to a member zone with electronic newspapers, magazines, and humanistic courses. Features like voting PK allow for opinion exchange.
The app offers monthly, quarterly, and annual subscription plans. A continuous monthly subscription costs 28 yuan, a continuous quarterly subscription is 78 yuan, and a continuous annual subscription is 188 yuan. These prices are subject to payment through the Apple iTunes account.
This app is ideal for users who want to stay informed about current events in China with a focus on in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives. It's also suitable for those interested in Chinese culture, history, and educational content through its humanistic courses and archival materials.
To cancel your subscription, you should navigate to your iPhone's 'Settings', then 'iTunes Store & App Store'. Tap on your 'Apple ID', select 'View Apple ID', go to 'Account Settings', and then tap 'Subscriptions' to cancel the relevant product. It is recommended to do this at least 24 hours before your current subscription period ends.
