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

Want to learn more about China first-hand, from reporters on the ground? In every episode, we take a deep-dive into a specific topic, mixing independent reporting and exclusive interviews to bring you unique insights into an emerging potential superpower. Now, we’re featuring regular updates on the coronavirus pandemic from across the country. Brought to you by the South China Morning Post.

China's historic 2021 Two Sessions: what will happen
26 Feb
Eat Drink Asia

Eat Drink Asia is an award-winning podcast by the South China Morning Post that deep dives into the forgotten history of some of Asia's most popular dishes that have gone global. Discover the human story behind some of Asia's most loved foods, drinks and condiments with SCMP journalists, as they speak with chefs, restaurateurs and food experts from across the region.

The great Hainanese chicken rice debate: Singapore vs Malaysia
10 Feb
China Geopolitics

The South China Morning Post political economy team analyse the latest economic data from China, delve deep into the ongoing US-China trade and tech war, and examine China's changing economic relationship with Europe, Africa and the Indo-Pacific. Hear deep background on Beijing's political machinations and how they affect policy and its global diplomacy.

China's Two Sessions preview, Biden's trade policy and the EU's China strategy
26 Feb
Inside China Tech

Inside China Tech is brought to you by the South China Morning Post's on-the-ground reporters who explore China's ever-evolving tech scene, bringing essential tech background, trends, and analysis from China straight to listeners. 

Post-Covid-19 world: are online services set to take over?
3 Jun
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.

Hong Kong Four Trails Ultramarathon: no checkpoints, no support... no mercy
10 Feb
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.

Inside the yoga ball murders: how police solved one of Hong Kong’s most calculated crimes
17 Dec
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