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South China Morning Post: News

South China Morning Post: News

Hong Kong, China & Asia news

2.2K ratings
338 reviews
#82 in top-grossing Magazines & Newspapers
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 2, 2013
  • August 25, 2026

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Developer

South China Morning Post Publishers Limited
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About

Access authoritative reporting on China and Asia with breaking news, in-depth analysis, and curated content tailored to your interests. Stay informed on regional and global events with award-winning journalism.

✓Breaking news alerts
✓Personalized content discovery
✓Article bookmarking
✓Curated daily stories
✓Customizable navigation
✓Listen-to-article feature
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of South China Morning Post. Based on 2.2K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent news coverage
  • 🌐Balanced perspectives on China and Asia
  • 🗞️Informative and insightful articles
  • 🔍Comprehensive reporting on global affairs

Negative things

  • 🔍Excessive ads even for paid subscribers
  • 🔍Intrusive ads that play audio automatically
  • 🔍Frequent app crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍Frustrating navigation and UI changes
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What's New in South China Morning Post

7.2.3

August 25, 2026

Fixed a loading bug to ensure your news appears reliably.

Subscription plans

All Digital Access - Monthly 1

Monthly subscription

$10.491 Month
1 Month trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 82-10

Magazines & Newspapers

This app dropped -10 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 109-9

News

This app dropped -9 positions in News chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Free

📈 150+13

Magazines & Newspapers

This app rose +13 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Events

Read more about GAMES - CROSSWORDS
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GAMES - CROSSWORDS

Our new games and puzzles section

Aug 5, 2025 — Sep 5, 2025

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Introducing Focus View

A new, personalised content discovery feature

Feb 10, 2025 — Mar 13, 2025

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User reviews

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Wide variety of Reliable news at low cost. Don’t trust free news

Great job
running colorrunning color

Needs Dark Mode!!

Can’t believe a reading app isn’t available in dark mode…
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Dark mode is needed.

Most advanced news media apps provide a dark mode to ease reader’s eyes. But this one does not. Please update!
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Farooq

A great source of world news with some focus on China in English. Special attention to business, technology and society, long term subscriber! 😊👍🏽
FM from NorcalFM from Norcal

Horrible UI/UX and No search Feature

Horrible UI/UX and No search Feature in this app. This app needs serious UI/UX revamp and decluttering of nonsense advertisements
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Response from developer

Hi! Thank you for your review. We wanted to let you know that our search feature is available inside the burger menu at the top right-hand side of the app. Your feedback is incredibly valuable as we look for ways to improve our app's navigation. Thanks for helping us get better!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezes and crashes on launch

Bug

Subscription issues and lost access

Bug

Slow loading times and image/video issues

Bug

Compatibility problems with older devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Improved iPad support and landscape mode

Feature

Ability to disable notifications and ads

Feature

Better article search and organization

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides authoritative reporting on China and Asia, including breaking news, in-depth analysis, and opinion pieces. It covers a wide range of regional topics, from politics and economy to lifestyle and technology, with a particular focus on Hong Kong and China.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include breaking news alerts tailored to your interests, a personalized content discovery feature called Focus View, article bookmarking, and the ability to follow topics or authors for curated daily stories. You can also customize your navigation and listen to articles on the go (subscriber-only).

Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and offers access to award-winning journalism. However, some features, such as the listen-to-article function, are subscriber-only, indicating a freemium or subscription model for full access.

What kind of content is covered?

The app covers a broad spectrum of content including Hong Kong and China headlines, opinion pieces, US-China trade and tech wars, national security law, protests, China's military, South China Sea news, and relations with other countries. It also includes lifestyle, fashion, health, and climate change updates.

Who is the target audience for this news app?

This app is designed for individuals who seek comprehensive and authoritative news coverage of Hong Kong, China, and the broader Asian region. It is particularly useful for those interested in understanding regional dynamics, political developments, and economic trends from an insider's perspective.