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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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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.
City or Not City? The Buzzwords That Defined China’s 2024
2024年12月17日 · “City or not city?” that is the question. Or at least, that was the question Chinese couldn’t stop asking in 2024. From the suffocating smell of banwei, or that “office stench,” to the effortless cool of Greek gods and goddesses, these online buzzwords offer a window into the trends, struggles, and quirks that defined the year online.. Here is a list of Sixth Tone’s top …
China’s 2024 in Photos
4 天之前 · The year 2024 began with a rare blizzard that disrupted Spring Festival travel plans across China and ended with a major consumption push. In the interim, Zheng Qinwen’s underdog run to gold at the Olympics ignited a tennis craze, the success of “Black Myth: Wukong” rocked the gaming industry, and the country’s new energy vehicle industry went into overdrive.
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 …
Chinese Astronauts Break Record for Longest Space Walk
2024年12月18日 · Two taikonuts from China’s Shenzhou-19 mission have broken new ground in human space exploration by completing the longest space walk ever recorded. Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong finished the nine-hour extravehicular activity at 9:57 p.m. Beijing time on Tuesday, breaking a record set by NASA ...
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Broad tones are contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. This section is dedicated to a wide range of people, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are rarely heard.
Year in Review: Sixth Tone’s Top Stories of 2021
2021年12月30日 · 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 most important stories from China this year.. Our journalists …
Sixth Tone, Revamped: New Sections, Improved Website
Dear Sixth Tone readers, It’s time for some changes. We’re happy to roll out a revamped website ahead of our seventh anniversary in April. Most of the changes on our website are simple and subtle, to make navigation easier and more user-friendly.
For Chinese Rock Bands, a Shortcut to Fame Comes With …
Meanwhile, smaller bands continue to ply their trade. For Gou Hongzhao, lead singer for Beijing indie band Residence A, the day-to-day impact of the show has been the increased cost of booking venues and recording sessions, as competition has soared.. Like them, indie band Unforeseen from Xi’an, northwest Shaanxi province, is also struggling to make ends meet, …