Founded 1990 | ||
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Political alignment Conservative, pro-China | ||
Ming Pao Daily News (明報 Pinyin: MíngBào), or Ming Pao for short, is a Chinese language newspaper in Canada owned by the Ming Pao Group of Hong Kong.
Contents
Ming Pao in Canada has two editions. The Eastern edition (加東版 Pinyin: Jiā Dōng Bǎn) published in Toronto, Ontario was launched in May 1993 by then Chairman P.H. Yu, and competed in the local Chinese community with Sing Tao Daily and World Journal. The Toronto editorial offices are located in Agincourt. Shortly after in October 1993, the Western edition (加西版 Pinyin: Jiā Xī Bǎn) was launched in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The paper is published 7 days a week in broadsheet format. News coverage include Canadian news (including national, provincial, city and community pages), international news, Hong Kong news, Mainland China and Taiwan news, plus lifestyle, entertainment, and sports sections.
Supplements (magazines)
The Canada Eastern edition of Ming Pao publishes several weekly supplements (magazines). Unlike the situation in Hong Kong where the magazines are sold as separate publications, these are more properly called supplements that come free with the paper. The pages inside the magazines are also printed on newsprint instead of glossy paper.
The free magazines that come with the Canada Eastern edition are:
From time to time, special supplements are also published.
Rivals
Besides the traditional rivals Sing Tao Daily and World Journal, Today Daily News, launched November 1, 2005, is also considered a major competitor.