Sep 24, 2024 · It was one of the feel-good stories of the pandemic. Four years ago, 59-year-old Su Min left behind her abusive husband and decades of domestic drudgery to begin an epic …

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 …

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 …

Nov 13, 2024 · It was an abrupt, dramatic return to rival the release of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.” On Tuesday, Li Ziqi, one of China’s most popular influencers, suddenly dropped her first videos in …

Aug 21, 2024 · Snow crunches underfoot, shadows stretch across ancient temples, and braziers cast eerie light on towering statues. As The Destined One, a mystical warrior on a quest to …

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This August brought the launch of the most anticipated Chinese video game, possibly ever. The first “AAA” game released by a Chinese studio, “Black Myth: Wukong” smashed records on its …

May 10, 2024 · During this period, paintings of court ladies continued to extol female virtue and moral conduct. Gu’s “Wise and Benevolent Women” depicts 15 women from “Biographies of …

Oct 18, 2024 · The movies have gotten off to a decent start. “The Sorcerer’s Stone” took over 58 million yuan in its first week, while the second movie in the series, “The Chamber of Secrets,” …

Mar 16, 2024 · In late 2020, retiree Su Min left her husband and embarked on a solo road trip across China. Over three years later, she’s still traveling — and inspiring countless other …