Hong Kong Media

Newspapers & Magazines

Hong Kong has a large number of newspapers and magazines, most of which are published in Chinese. Hong Kong continues to enjoy a free press despite being part of China, and the territory is noted as a media center for the region.

The most influential newspaper in Hong Kong is the daily English-language South China Morning Post. A second English daily is the Hong Kong Standard. Two of the most popular Chinese-language dailies are the rather sensationalist Oriental Daily News and the Apple Daily News.

One magazine worth looking out for is the weekly English-language HK Magazine, which is published every Friday and distributed free at most popular bars, restaurants and bookshops in the territory. It is aimed at residents, but tourists who want an opinionated insider's view will find its restaurant and entertainment reviews worth a read.

Radio and Television

Over a dozen radio stations are broadcast in Hong Kong, through there is now only one dedicated English-language channel: RTHK. Some other channels offer an element of programming in English. The BBC World Service is available 24 hours a day.

There are two English-language and two Chinese-language TV stations. The English-language stations show programs mainly from the UK and US. At certain times of the day, these channels broadcast programming in Mandarin, Japanese and Korean. If you are staying in a major international hotel, you will also have access to international satellite TV channels and the Hong Kong Channel, a special tourist information channel broadcast to the hotels only.

Hong Kong Travel Guide