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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 …
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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.
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Sixth Tone is a Chinese-language digital media platform that collaborates with various partners on translations, cross-publications, and other projects. Explore the latest stories from The Paper, Jiefang Daily, Ding Jiayue, Hu Xiu, Hu Anyan, and more.
How One Obscure Word Captures Urban China’s Unhappiness
Nov 4, 2020 · Involution, or neijuan, is a term that captures the sense of stagnation and competition in modern Chinese society. Anthropologist Xiang Biao explains the origin and evolution of the concept, and how it relates to Confucianism, bureaucracy, and motherhood.
Canton’s Unease: As Mandarin Spreads, Locals Face Identity Crisis
Nov 10, 2021 · Cantonese, the dialect originated in Guangdong, is losing its popularity and relevance amid the push for linguistic unity and the dominance of Mandarin. Younger generations in Guangdong are less proficient and interested in Cantonese, while some older people are reluctant to speak it in public.
‘No More Bets’: China’s New Runaway Hit Film Takes On Online …
Aug 14, 2023 · Based on real fraud cases across China, the movie shows how people are tricked by lucrative overseas job offers and forced to work in fraud factories. The film aims to educate the public and prevent online scams, and has become a box office hit in China.
The Band That Rocked China’s Internet - #SixthTone
Wu Tiao Ren is a folk-rock group from Guangdong that sings in a local dialect and plays traditional instruments. Learn how they went viral with a TV stunt and became a symbol of cultural diversity in Chinese music.
Wu Yanni: The Trials and Triumphs of China’s Star Athlete
Wu Yanni, the top female hurdler in China, talks about her career, injuries, and style in an interview with The Paper. She qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after setting a new PB in Chengdu, and aims to compete with confidence and courage.