The story of a newspaper
This sequential art piece visually chronicles the rich and tumultuous history of the South China Morning Post, a newspaper that has served as a vital barometer of daily life in Hong Kong for over a century. From its founding in 1903 by Chinese patriot Tse Tsan-tai and veteran newspaperman Alfred Cunningham, the Post embarked on a mission to champion enlightened governance and provide dependable journalism in southern China.
The first edition, from 2018, features 38 illustrated panels. Were more editions with new updates.
Opening scene of this story. It is 1903, and two enterprising friends set up a new English-language newspaper. Their mission is to be the voice of China’s growing idealism and progress. The South China Morning Post is born on November 6.
Print spread page for the 115 years aniversary
Visit SCMP’s graphics arcade to read the print story
Have a look at the online project at the South China Morning Post.
All the illustrations and graphics shown in this link are under ©South China Morning Post.
