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Sixth Tone is an online publication that produces informed and insightful content on contemporary China. Like an additional tone to the five of Mandarin Chinese, Sixth Tone offers a new voice to coverage of China, placing the emphasis on the human element of every story. Through in-depth features, up-to-the-minute reports on emerging issues, and illuminating contributions from …
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ABOUT US. There are five tones in Mandarin Chinese. When it comes to coverage of China, Sixth Tone believes there is room for other voices that go beyond buzzwords and headlines to tell the uncommon stories of common people. Through fresh takes on trending topics, in-depth features, and illuminating contributions, Sixth Tone covers issues from ...
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Why China’s Soccer Reforms Are Struggling to Deliver
2 days ago · The issue isn’t limited to soccer. Yang Yi, a well-known basketball commentator, has pointed out that China’s youth basketball teams perform well in international tournaments up to the age of 12, but they often struggle in the higher age groups due to the 12-year-old trap. “This is because sports and academic education are separated in ...
Year in Review: Sixth Tone’s Top Stories of 2021
Dec 30, 2021 4 -min read # 2021 in Review. From the devastating floods in the central Henan province over the summer and the sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks during the year to policymakers emphasizing “ common prosperity ” in tackling inequality and the regulatory clampdowns on the country’s major industries, Sixth Tone reported some of the ...
VOICES & OPINION | Sixth Tone
Oct 24 · Qian Linliang. For China’s Archaeologists, All Roads Lead to Yinxu. Oct 22 · Wu Haiyun. The Competitions Shaping China’s Startup Scene. Oct 18 · Olivia Yijian Liu. The Women Living Alone — and Loving It — on Xiaohongshu. Oct 15 · Guo Jia. The Puzzling History of China’s Most Controversial Flavoring.
Building Bridges: Sixth Tone X’s Top Stories of 2022
Amidst the challenges of 2022 when lockdowns and quarantines disrupted life in China, Sixth Tone X has managed to work closely with its media partners to present the diverse facets of Chinese society. The stories selected and translated by Sixth Tone dive into topics ranging from China’s carbon neutral goal and its criminal justice system, to traditional hanfu clothing brands …
FEATURES - Sixth Tone
Sep 20 · Li Xin and Li Miaoran. In Shanghai’s Prisons, Inmates Find Solace and Skill in Textile Art. Sep 02 · Fan Yiying and Dong Ziqing. In Wuhan, Robotaxis Put China’s Self-Driving Ambitions to the Test. Aug 28 · Ye Zhanhang and Wang Jingyang. Shanghai’s Last Accordion Craftsman Just Wants to Make Ends Meet. Aug 24 · Zhou Zhijian ...
Sixth Tone Announces New Collaborative Platform
By Sixth Tone. Apr 08, 2021 1 -min read # media. In honor of our fifth anniversary, Sixth Tone is proud to announce the launch of an all-new section: Sixth Tone ×. Dedicated to bringing the best in Chinese-language reporting and nonfiction to a wider audience, Sixth Tone × will feature translated stories from some of China’s most highly ...
Shanghai - Sixth Tone
Nostalgia in the City: Shanghai in the Booming ’90s. Oct 01 · Wu Dong. China’s City of Bicycles. Sep 23 · Sixth Tone. AI to Startups, Shanghai Aims to Lead the Next Innovation Wave. Sep 23 · Sixth Tone. Typhoon Bebinca Slams Shanghai, Strongest Storm Since 1949. Sep 16 · Fan Yiying. As Shanghai Book Fair Turns 20, Tech and Tradition ...