Sixth Tone
China · English · Digital
A digital media outlet covering Chinese society, culture, and current events with a focus on in-depth reporting and human interest stories.
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 China peers
Latest stories
- Floods Hit Northwest and Southern China After Record RainfallChina faces severe flooding in both northwestern and southern regions due to record rainfall and extreme weather events, with significant casualties and ecological impacts.
- Between Two NeedlesIn Guangzhou, dialysis patients work in a garment factory above their treatment center, balancing long shifts with frequent dialysis sessions to support their livelihoods.
- Student Sues Chinese Airline After 10-Minute Flight ChangeA student sued a Chinese airline over a 10-minute flight change, leading to policy revisions and other airlines adjusting their policies.
- Through the Eyes of Shop CatsA Dutch photographer has spent a decade documenting shop cats in Chinese cities, highlighting their decline as neighborhoods modernize and the cultural significance of these feline residents.
- 134 Days, 68 Places, Zero Internet: One Man’s Journey Through Digital ChinaA British artist traveled across China for 134 days without internet access, documenting his experience to reflect on the country's digitalization and its impact on daily life.
- Dettol Ad Backfires in China Over Sexist SetupDettol's Chinese ad faced backlash for sexist content, leading to its removal and criticism over objectifying women.
- A Yunnan Lake, Three Generations, and the Director in BetweenA filmmaker created a personal film about family dynamics and generational tensions, drawing from his grandfather's diary and family stories, which received critical acclaim and international recognition.
- Deep in the Mountains of Yunnan, China’s Best Ham Stays HiddenA remote Yunnan village's traditional ham, Nuodeng, is gaining recognition for its unique raw-cured quality, produced using centuries-old methods and local resources, but faces challenges in scaling up production.
- Can a Library Read Your Mood? Wuhan Wants to Find OutA Wuhan library has launched an 'Emotional Library' with interactive installations to help patrons manage their mental health through books and technology.
- China’s ‘Magic Mike’ Show Tests the Line Between Dance, SpectacleChina's Male Dog Theatre's 'Sighing for the Spring Breeze' show, featuring shirtless male dancers, has become a commercial success while sparking debate about the line between dance and sexually suggestive performance.
- A Privet Matter: Why a Farmer Hacked Down China’s ‘Lonely’ TreeA farmer in Shaanxi cut down a popular 'lonely' tree after tourists trampled her wheatfield, leading to public debate over land use and tourism impact.
- In the Age of AI, Is Chinese Opera Being Revived or Reduced?AI is reshaping Chinese opera by digitizing its elements, making it more accessible but also reducing it to visual aesthetics and datasets.
- Famed Chinese Sci-Fi Writer Sparks Debate Over AI-Written BooksChinese sci-fi writer Hao Jingfang sparked debate by revealing she used AI to write half of her latest book, highlighting ongoing discussions about AI's role in creative writing.
- Bot for Profit: Can China’s Top AI App Convince Users to Pay?China's most popular AI chatbot Doubao faces user backlash over reliability issues and new subscription plans, sparking debates on the value of paid tiers and potential industry trends.
- Welcome to China, Elon Musk. His Chinese Doppelgänger Is Calling.