PODCASTS

Covering politics, technology, crime, food, culture and sport across China, Hong Kong and wider Asia as well as audio long reads of our best magazine features

Inside China Tech

SCMP's on-the-ground reporters explore China's tech scene, bringing essential tech background, trends, and analysis from China straight to listeners. 

TikTok vs Douyin: why does China have its own TikTok?
11 Mar
Inside China

Take a deep-dive into issues and stories for a deeper understanding of contemporary China. In this series you'll get independent reportage and exclusive interviews to bring you unique insights.

Go beyond the headlines and discover more about the culture, life and people of China.

Coronavirus pandemic: vaccines, patient zero, airlines & Hong Kong's economic pain
10 Mar
Eat Drink Asia

Eat Drink Asia deep dives into the forgotten history and human stories behind some of Asia's most loved food as we speak with chefs, restaurateurs and food experts from across the globe.

KFC vs KFC
6 Dec
US-China trade war update

Get the latest in the ongoing US-China trade war from the editorial team with deep contacts on both sides. Each week political economy journalist Finbarr Bermingham wraps the latest developments in tariffs, diplomacy and economy from reporters and editors at the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong.

Coronavirus hits US demand for Chinese-made goods; why China's mask-making dominance is important
13 Mar
Behind the Story

In-depth discussions with SCMP journalists and editors about how they are covering the world’s biggest news, and what’s happening behind the scenes.

Quitting alcohol in Hong Kong: a sport reporter's journey
15 Nov
The Adventure Trail

Whether you run, jump, cycle, swim or climb, listen in each fortnight as your hosts Mark Agnew and Mary Hui chat with key figures in trail running and adventure sports about the big issues they are facing.

Ronnie Faux, the original adventure sports journalist
26 Jul
Asia Briefing

Each month a team of reporters and editors take an in-depth look at a country or region in Asia. Joining them, our correspondents provide on-the-ground context to major developments and ongoing issues.

Elections in Thailand and Indonesia, and the resurgence of measles in Southeast Asia
9 Apr