SCMP Archive
For individual and academic researchers, the Archive of South China Morning Post can be found:
1. scmp.com
Articles from 1993 onwards can be found on scmp.com.
2. Third party platforms
ProQuest Historical Newspaper - South China Morning Post
This database is offered by ProQuest, covering the back editions of SCMP between 1903 and 2001. In Hong Kong, it is available in the Hong Kong Public Library and most of the major universities. For overseas, please contact ProQuest for details.
Other electronic databases
South China Morning Post is also available through these databases:
Factiva, LexisNexis, ProQuest One, Wisers, NewsBank, WestLaw and Dialog. Please contact the libraries of your institutions for the availability.
3. Microfilms
SCMP's microfilms are also available in Hong Kong in the Public Libraries and some of the universities. Please contact the libraries of your institutions for the availability.
4. Photos
Over 1 million SCMP photos taken since 1960s are available at photo.scmp.com
5. Back Editions
Some of our print back editions may still be available for purchase. Please visit here for more details.
6. Syndicating or Licensing SCMP content
Please visit our Syndication & Licensing page for more information
7. Others
We also have China Mail (1845 - 1974), The Hongkong Telegraph (1881 - 1951), Wah Kiu Yat Po (1925 - 1995), Wah Kiu Man Po (1945 - 1988) available in our archive, please email us at reprint@scmp.com for more information.