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 …

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2025年1月22日 · Across the country, assembly lines now run day and night, where tens of thousands of workers churn out cars destined for city streets and distant markets. In smaller …

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 …

2025年1月17日 · EVs now make up more than half of new car sales in China. But a shortage of skilled repair technicians threatens to slow the momentum.

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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 …

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.