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WEBArticles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants. China’s First Suona Ph.D. Is Ready for Her Solo.
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WEBABOUT 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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WEBSixth 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 guest writers ...
How Guan Yu Became China’s God of War, Wealth, and Everything …
WEBConsequently, Guan Yu’s cult grew only slowly through the Tang dynasty period (618-907), but his status reached new heights during the Song dynasty (960-1279). Emperor Huizong of Song, a bumbling ruler but a devoted Taoist, was the first ruler to make Guan Yu a “deity” in the official Taoist canon. The founder of the Ming dynasty (1368 ...
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WEBTranslations, cross-publications, and collaborative projects from Sixth Tone’s external partners. A Brutal Stabbing in a Quiet District Leaves Shenzhen Reeling. Sep 27 · Jiefang Daily. Throwing Shapes: The Rave Experience for Deaf Clubbers. Sep 25 · Ding Jiayue.
The Real Lives of America’s Chinese Masseuses - #SixthTone
WEBThe Real Lives of America’s Chinese Masseuses. The recent mass shooting in Atlanta has highlighted the vulnerability of Asian women who work in American massage parlors. But they face systematic oppression as well as individual hate. Zhou Shuxuan Scholar Zhou Shuxuan is a feminist scholar and one of the organizers of the Massage Parlor ...
The Real People Behind China’s Virtual Idols - #SixthTone
WEBSome of the best-known pitao ren VTubers in China are the members of A-SOUL, a virtual girl group unveiled by the Chinese company Bytedance-backed Yuehua Entertainment in late 2020. The group consists of five anime-style girls in their early 20s: the cute and petite Diana, the standoffish Carol, the devious Ava, the gentle and warm-hearted Bella, and the reserved and imperious Eileen.
The All-Too Complicated History of Simplified Chinese - #SixthTone
WEBThe All-Too Complicated History of Simplified Chinese. Often portrayed as the result of a revolutionary pro-literacy movement, many “simplified” characters have existed for hundreds of years. By Liu Yuli. Jan 16, 2023 5 -min read # history # podcast. Liu Yuli Type designer Liu Yuli is a type designer and a cofounder of the design studio ...
Inside Aranya, China’s Exclusionary Paradise - #SixthTone
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Located in the northern Chinese city of Qinhuangdao, two hours from Beijing and just a short distance from the beachside sanatorium frequented by China’s leaders, Aranya seems an unlikely hipster hangout. Its rising popularity over the past decade parallels the country’s “urban flight” movement, as overworked urbanites dream of rural ...
The Shady Labor Practices Underpinning Shein’s Global Fashion …
WEBSep 17, 2021 · The latest Fashion Transparency Index report, compiled by the non-profit Fashion Revolution, gave Shein a total score of 1 out of 100 — above brands such as Tom Ford and Quiksilver, but far below the likes of H&M, Gap, and Nike. On supply chain traceability, the Chinese company was among the companies to score zero.