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Is Hong Kong Free press credible?
In a 2019 public opinion survey conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, HKFP was ranked as the third most credible online news outlet in Hong Kong with a credibility rating of 5.56 out of 10. Vines would continue to write for HKFP, the newspaper announced.
Is the South China Morning Post a reliable news source?
The newspaper’s circulation has been relatively stable for years—the average daily circulation stood at 100,000 in 2016. In a 2019 survey by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the SCMP was regarded relatively as the most credible paid newspaper in Hong Kong.
Who funds Hong Kong free press?
Donors are overwhelmingly from Hong Kong, though we also have backers in the US, UK, Australia and China. Patrons are given priority and/or free entry to HKFP events, merchandise and a hard copy of our Annual Report. We aim to reach 500 patrons between 2019-2020.
Is South China Morning Post free?
No, however registering for an account is free and readers are then able to visit subscribe.scmp.com to purchase a digital subscription.
Who is the owner of South China Morning Post?
Alibaba Group
South China Morning Post/Owner
Is Alibaba owned by China?
Alibaba is China’s — and by some measures, the world’s — biggest online commerce company. Alibaba handles more business than any other e-commerce company.
Is Hong Kong Free Press a reliable source of news?
They do have a slight pro-China slant, but far from 100\% propaganda. They even have a writer or two that totally sympathized with the protesters. The comment section is full of wumaos from Singapore and mainland, it is definitely best to ignore that. Otherwise, Hong Kong Free Press is a pretty good English source.
How is the South China Morning Post funded?
Read our profile on Hong Kong media and government. The South China Morning Post is owned by Alibaba Group and published by South China Morning Post Publishers Limited. It is funded through advertising and subscriptions.
What is the main newspaper in Hong Kong?
SCMP is also Hong Kong’s newspaper of record and publishes fashion magazines, including Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, and The Peak. On April 5, 2016, Alibaba Group acquired SCMP Group in a $266 million deal, including the South China Morning Post.
Is the South China Morning Post owned by Alibaba?
The South China Morning Post is owned by Alibaba Group and published by South China Morning Post Publishers Limited. It is funded through advertising and subscriptions. According to a Quartz article dated 2017, they state that after being acquired by Alibaba Group, SCMP’s narrative became more pro-China.