SCMP Paywall Coming!

[Randy W]

A sad day, indeed! But they were my first paid news subscription, before Jack Ma bought the company and took it down. So I expect I'll be ponying up, but they're not saying how much.

 

 

Introducing the South China Morning Post’s new digital subscription plans

That said, comprehensive reporting is costly and the century-old advertising model is no longer enough to sustain high-quality news. SCMP’s commitment to journalism means that this model must evolve and our business must align with our greatest accountability: to serve our readers with uncompromising truth. So, we are asking for your support to help safeguard the journalism that the world deserves and the future of the South China Morning Post.

 

In August, we will be launching a digital subscription service, rolling out to all markets over several months. Readers can continue to view several stories for free each month before joining SCMP as a subscriber. The benefits for subscription include unlimited access to SCMP’s award-winning news reporting and opinions, along with the in-depth analysis and investigative journalism that lead the global conversation about China. Subscribers will also have access to personalisation features across our platforms that enhance your reading and discovery experience, along with privileged access to SCMP’s virtual and in-person events.

 

 

[Randy W]

SCMP Subscription Info

 

$96USD per year, or $168 for two.

 

I haven't hit my 'free' limit yet, so I think I'll wait until that kicks in.

[amberjack1234]

They are all doing it. The little village that I was stationed at when I was in the AF in the northern part of Canada has a newspaper and I have kept up with the news there all these years. When I was there it was about two pages. Now it is about 14-16 pages. Then bam I sign in one day recently and they are wanting a subscription fee. I guess I won't be viewing the news from there any longer.