https://www.scmp.com/rss/323356/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The Communist Party of China has been the dominant political entity running the nation since 1949. During that time, the body also known as the Chinese Communist Party has led the country from a poor, insular existence to a role as a global economic powerhouse. But along the way, the party has kept a tight grip on power and quashed any form of dissent. The Post explains how the Communist Party works and how it runs China. https://www.scmp.com/china/how-does-chinese-communist-party-operate/article/3123864?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china/how-does-chinese-communist-party-operate/article/3123864?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:31:01 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS DJI Osmo Action The DJI Osmo Action is my favorite gadget of the year. This action camera has screens on the front and the back, making it useful for previewing photos and videos on the camera itself instead of a smartphone. It can also shoot smooth 4K videos with RockSteady, which delivers great results even when I use it as a handheld camera.  The Osmo Action also allows for HDR video, making it great for backlit shots. Best of all? I took it diving,... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3043465/dji-osmo-action-robomaster-s1-and-roborock-s6-our-favorite-gadgets-2019?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3043465/dji-osmo-action-robomaster-s1-and-roborock-s6-our-favorite-gadgets-2019?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Dec 2019 02:00:10 +0000 DJI Osmo Action The DJI Osmo Action is my favorite gadget of the year. This action camera has screens on the front and the back, making it useful for previewing photos and videos on the camera itself instead of a smartphone. It can also shoot smooth 4K videos with RockSteady, which delivers great results even when I use it as a handheld camera.  The Osmo Action also allows for HDR video, making it great for backlit shots. Best of all? I took it diving, and it's waterproof up to 11 meters... https://www.scmp.com/tech/dji-osmo-action-robomaster-s1-and-roborock-s6-our-favorite-gadgets-2019/article/3042577?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/dji-osmo-action-robomaster-s1-and-roborock-s6-our-favorite-gadgets-2019/article/3042577?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Dec 2019 02:00:08 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS China is home to the world’s largest online population, with about 829 million internet users. This has been a boon for the numerous tech giants that reside there, but market saturation and slowing growth means they’re increasingly looking abroad for new opportunities. China Internet Report China’s rapid growth has created a slew of popular platforms such as Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall, Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s Jinri Toutiao and Douyin, known as... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029530/chinese-tech-startups-are-targeting-emerging-markets-make-their-mark?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029530/chinese-tech-startups-are-targeting-emerging-markets-make-their-mark?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:56:28 +0000 China is home to the world’s largest online population, with about 829 million internet users. This has been a boon for the numerous tech giants that reside there, but market saturation and slowing growth means they’re increasingly looking abroad for new opportunities. China Internet Report China’s rapid growth has created a slew of popular platforms such as Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall, Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s Jinri Toutiao and Douyin, known as TikTok abroad. They all have leading... https://www.scmp.com/start-ups/chinese-tech-startups-are-targeting-emerging-markets-make-their-mark/article/3022371?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/start-ups/chinese-tech-startups-are-targeting-emerging-markets-make-their-mark/article/3022371?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:56:28 +0000 Maybe you just sealed a business deal and it’s time to celebrate. Or maybe you’re visiting but don’t feel like going to a tourist trap. Whatever the reason, there are times when you’re traveling in China that you might want to find a restaurant that’s not straight out of a guidebook. In this instalment of the China Tech Survival Guide, we show you how to find and reserve the perfect restaurant, no matter which Chinese city you are in, using Meituan -- one of the country’s most popular... https://www.scmp.com/china-survival-guide/how-find-perfect-restaurant-china-meituan/article/3015765?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-survival-guide/how-find-perfect-restaurant-china-meituan/article/3015765?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:15:19 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Maybe you just sealed a business deal and it’s time to celebrate. Or maybe you’re visiting but don’t feel like going to a tourist trap. Whatever the reason, there are times when you’re traveling in China that you might want to find a restaurant that’s not straight out of a guidebook. In this instalment of the China Tech Survival Guide, we show you how to find and reserve the perfect restaurant, no matter which Chinese city you are in, using Meituan --... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/china-survival-guide/article/3029441/how-find-perfect-restaurant-china-meituan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/china-survival-guide/article/3029441/how-find-perfect-restaurant-china-meituan?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:15:19 +0000 In China, it’s hard to find a person who doesn’t use WeChat.  It’s where friends, families and colleagues message each other, share photos and updates, and exchange contacts with new acquaintances. Simply put, it’s like WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook, and Slack combined -- and more!  Although tourists and visitors won’t be able to enjoy every function on WeChat, there are still plenty of ways you can try out WeChat while traveling in the country. In this installment of the China Tech Survival... https://www.scmp.com/china-survival-guide/how-use-wechat-local-when-youre-traveling-china/article/3015764?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-survival-guide/how-use-wechat-local-when-youre-traveling-china/article/3015764?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:43:12 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS In China, it’s hard to find a person who doesn’t use WeChat.  It’s where friends, families and colleagues message each other, share photos and updates, and exchange contacts with new acquaintances. Simply put, it’s like WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook, and Slack combined -- and more!  Although tourists and visitors won’t be able to enjoy every function on WeChat, there are still plenty of ways you can try out WeChat while traveling in the country. In this... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029438/how-use-wechat-local-when-youre-traveling-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029438/how-use-wechat-local-when-youre-traveling-china?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Jun 2019 09:43:12 +0000 In China, it’s actually pretty easy to find a taxi without using an app. But if you can't speak Chinese, it can be hard to communicate your destination to the driver, and difficult to tell them to switch on their meters so you aren’t charged an exorbitant fare. That's why so many people use ride-hailing services like Didi.   Like most ride-hailing apps, it shows you the estimated fare before you kick off your journey. And ideally, you won’t have to talk to your driver at all: Your pickup... https://www.scmp.com/china-survival-guide/how-hail-didi-china/article/3014566?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-survival-guide/how-hail-didi-china/article/3014566?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:16:34 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS In China, it’s actually pretty easy to find a taxi without using an app. But if you can't speak Chinese, it can be hard to communicate your destination to the driver, and difficult to tell them to switch on their meters so you aren’t charged an exorbitant fare. That's why so many people use ride-hailing services like Didi. Didi Chuxing taking competition with nemesis Uber abroad Like most ride-hailing apps, it shows you the estimated fare before you... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029434/how-hail-didi-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029434/how-hail-didi-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:16:34 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Biking can be a wonderful way to explore China’s cities. Bike-sharing services are widely available and most of the time, a ride costs less than US$1 an hour. In this installment of the Abacus Tech Survival Guide, learn how to rent a Mobike as a foreign visitor. We picked Mobike over other Chinese bike-sharing apps for a couple of reasons: First, Mobike has global operations (albeit with a slowly shrinking footprint). It’s active in several European... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029431/how-travel-china-mobike?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029431/how-travel-china-mobike?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:29:11 +0000 Biking can be a wonderful way to explore China’s cities. Bike-sharing services are widely available and most of the time, a ride costs less than US$1 an hour. In this installment of the Abacus Tech Survival Guide, learn how to rent a Mobike as a foreign visitor. We picked Mobike over other Chinese bike-sharing apps for a couple of reasons: First, Mobike has global operations (albeit with a slowly shrinking footprint). It’s active in several European countries, for instance, which means anyone... https://www.scmp.com/china-survival-guide/how-travel-china-mobike/article/3014008?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-survival-guide/how-travel-china-mobike/article/3014008?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:29:11 +0000 A third of China’s enormous population plays mobile games. That’s 459 million people in all -- approximately as many as the populations of the United States and Japan combined. That’s according to a new report from China’s Game Publishing Committee and Gamma Data, which laid out the state of play for gaming in China in the first half of 2018. We visualized the report’s findings, breaking down China’s enormous number of gamers in five simple graphics. In the first half of 2018, China’s gaming... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/third-chinas-population-plays-mobile-games/article/2163084?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/third-chinas-population-plays-mobile-games/article/2163084?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:32:34 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS A third of China’s enormous population plays mobile games. That’s 459 million people in all -- approximately as many as the populations of the United States and Japan combined. That’s according to a new report from China’s Game Publishing Committee and Gamma Data, which laid out the state of play for gaming in China in the first half of 2018. We visualized the report’s findings, breaking down China’s enormous number of gamers in five simple... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028798/third-chinas-population-plays-mobile-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028798/third-chinas-population-plays-mobile-games?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:32:34 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS The grand conclusion to Overwatch League’s inaugural season is finally here. The match between Philadelphia Fusion and London Spitfire is going to be incredibly exciting… but not if you don’t know what you’re looking at. If you’re new to esports and are confused by the fast-paced action, our infographic will be a gentle introduction to Overwatch, how it works as an esport, and we threw in some fun facts along the way. For more insights into China... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/games/article/3028679/want-watch-overwatch-league-start-here?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/games/article/3028679/want-watch-overwatch-league-start-here?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:30:15 +0000 The grand conclusion to Overwatch League’s inaugural season is finally here. The match between Philadelphia Fusion and London Spitfire is going to be incredibly exciting… but not if you don’t know what you’re looking at. If you’re new to esports and are confused by the fast-paced action, our infographic will be a gentle introduction to Overwatch, how it works as an esport, and we threw in some fun facts along the way. https://www.scmp.com/esports/want-watch-overwatch-league-start-here/article/2156553?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/esports/want-watch-overwatch-league-start-here/article/2156553?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:30:15 +0000