South China Morning Post, also known as SCMP, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Hong Kong. It is a subsidiary of Alibaba Group. Founded in 1903, the company employs approximately 1240 individuals. Its main product is newspaper publishing, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in an English-language newspaper whose content focuses on news and analysis of Hong Kong, mainland China, and the rest of Asia, with a global perspective. It maintains a significant digital presence through its website and app, and also publishes a portfolio of lifestyle and fashion magazines, including the Hong Kong editions of Cosmopolitan, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR.
Chief Executive John Lee delivered a speech on July 7 at the South China Morning Post (SCMP) China Conference 2026. Earlier on July 6, SCMP announced its China Conference will debut in Astana, Kazakhstan's capital, this September. This event marks the first time a local media outlet has organized such a conference in Central Asia, following a high-level Hong Kong delegation's visit to the region last month. Previously, on July 2, SCMP co-hosted a special C-Suite roundtable event with the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC). This roundtable featured a keynote address from Financial Secretary Paul Chan and insights from HKIC CEO Clara Chan and PwC Vice Chair Charles Lee, aligning global investors on the future of the Greater Bay Area. Also on July 2, the SCMP Greater Bay Area-ASEAN Summit 2026 convened over 300 senior government officials, ambassadors, policymakers, and corporate leaders from ASEAN, Hong Kong, and China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) at the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, focusing on rapid progress in development and trade.
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