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South China Morning Post

News & Magazines SCMP Publishers Limited ⭐ 4.60 500,000+
Version 7.1.16 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 9 permissions requested View details

This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Network Connections view network connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Run At Startup run at startup This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Control Vibration control vibration This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About South China Morning Post

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has been the most authoritative voice reporting on China and Asia for more than a century. As Hong Kong’s English-language newspaper of record, our international team of Asia experts, reporters, journalists, photographers and filmmakers are dedicated to providing breaking news and analysis from Hong Kong, China and beyond. Our unique home base of Hong Kong allows us to have in-depth understanding of the China story from an insider’s perspective, while enjoying a high level of press freedom and independence granted by the city’s special constitutional principle of “One country, two systems”. Today, our dedication to representing the region with our editorial motto, “truth and fairness” is more relevant than ever before. Our new app is our biggest app update ever. The update lets you explore curated content tailored to your news interests with My News, and informs you on the stories that matter to you with the redesigned top menu that allows you customise your reading preferences. AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM Download the South China Morning Post app and receive instant access to the SCMP’s award-winning journalism including coverage of the latest breaking news, both regionally and globally, including: US-China trade war and tech war, Trump vs Xi Jinping, the Hong Kong National Security law, Hong Kong protests and electoral changes, China military, South China Sea news, China’s relations with the EU, India and Australia, health and wellness, fashion and lifestyle updates, climate change and much much more. KEY FEATURES Breaking news alerts, tailored to your interests, including exclusives, explainers, live coverage and developing stories Focus View, a personalised content discovery feature that keeps you informed on what matters to you Article bookmarking to save your favourite features and articles Follow your favourite topic/author with myNEWS and get five daily stories curated for you, plus a personalised feed of our most popular content Customisable bottom navigation, so you can add, remove and rearrange your favourite sections with ease Tailored top menu for seamless browsing of your preferred topics CONTENT AND COVERAGE Keep informed with the latest Hong Kong and China headlines, opinion pieces, plus stories from the rest of the world Full access to all SCMP content, including publications such as Post Magazine, This Week in Asia and Style Full access to SCMP’s award-winning journalism including Hong Kong news, China news, Asia news, Business, Politics, Economy, Lifestyle, Tech, Health, and Sports Wide-range of regional topics from our Asia experts including North Korea, South China Sea tensions, China’s Economy, Belt and Road, K-pop, as-well-as a spotlight on China’s tech-giants such as Tencent, Baidu, Bytedance, and Alibaba, Huawei and Xiaomi Explore new ways to discover our insightful, unique content and current issues with SCMP Films, SCMP Spotlight and SCMP Podcasts, plus video, infographics, pictures and…

What South China Morning Post Is Used For

South China Morning Post is a news app for reading coverage from Hong Kong, China, and other parts of Asia, with some international reporting as well. Based on the metadata, it appears aimed at people who want ongoing access to breaking news, analysis, explainers, and live coverage from an English-language news source focused on regional affairs.

The app may be useful for following topics such as politics, business, technology, climate, health, lifestyle, and other current events. Features like tailored news sections, topic or author following, bookmarking, and breaking-news alerts suggest it is designed for regular reading on a phone, especially for users who want to organize stories around their interests. The listed network and startup permissions are consistent with fetching live articles, sending updates, and keeping alert features working in the background.

Common uses

  • Read breaking news and developing stories from Asia and beyond
  • Follow coverage on China, Hong Kong, and regional politics
  • Use personalized sections to focus on topics that matter to you
  • Save articles with bookmarks for later reading
  • Follow selected topics or authors for curated story feeds
  • Receive news alerts and live coverage updates on your phone
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App Details

Package:
com.scmp.newspulse
Developer:
SCMP Publishers Limited
Version:
7.1.16
Updated:
Mar 20, 2026
Min Android:
6.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.scmp.newspulse
  • Age rating: Everyone

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