scmp.com is no longer blocked in China. This is likely due to content changes as a result of their purchase by Alibaba.
>mostly independent
SCMP is known to water-down and remove stories critical of China and its leadership. Jack Ma acquired SCMP to promote positive news of China abroad. See this Nytimes article [0].
>In effect, Alibaba has taken Hong Kong’s English-language paper of record since the days of British rule and put it on the leading edge of China’s efforts to project soft power abroad. Every day, The Post churns out dozens of articles about China, many of which seek to present a more positive view of the country. As it does, critics say it is moving away from independent journalism and pioneering a new form of propaganda.
scmp.com is no longer blocked in China. This is likely due to content changes as a result of their purchase by Alibaba.
>mostly independent
SCMP is known to water-down and remove stories critical of China and its leadership. Jack Ma acquired SCMP to promote positive news of China abroad. See this Nytimes article [0].
>In effect, Alibaba has taken Hong Kong’s English-language paper of record since the days of British rule and put it on the leading edge of China’s efforts to project soft power abroad. Every day, The Post churns out dozens of articles about China, many of which seek to present a more positive view of the country. As it does, critics say it is moving away from independent journalism and pioneering a new form of propaganda.
[0] https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/31/world/asia/south-china-mo...