Sixth Tone

Mandarin Chinese has five distinct tones. In the realm of Chinese news, Sixth Tone aims to amplify diverse perspectives that delve deeper than mere buzzwords and headlines, focusing on the unique stories of everyday individuals. By offering fresh insights on current issues, detailed features, and enlightening articles, Sixth Tone presents topics through the eyes of those who are directly affected, showcasing the rich complexities of modern China. Our team consists of writers, editors, and researchers from both China and overseas. We are part of the state-supported Shanghai United Media Group and share our workspace with our sister publication, The Paper.

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This Spring Festival, Travelers Are Swiping Right — On Each Other’s Homes

Jan 28, 2025 | sixthtone.com

With travel costs soaring, house swapping is emerging as an affordable, offbeat alternative — offering a home for the holidays, no booking fees required.
AI Study Rooms Are Filling China’s Tutoring Gap — For a Price

Jan 22, 2025 | sixthtone.com

Promoted as a low-cost alternative to private coaching, study spaces are using AI-driven learning models and skirt strict tutoring regulations.
China Develops Groundbreaking New Breast Cancer Treatment

Dec 19, 2024 | sixthtone.com

Trials suggest the new therapy can improve treatment outcomes for triple-negative breast cancer by over 12%.
Factory Reset: A New Generation Races to Save China’s Family Businesses

Nov 26, 2024 | sixthtone.com

Across China, family-run factories are passing to a new generation on an unprecedented scale. Can they overcome e-commerce challenges, rising costs, and family pressures to reshape their businesses for the future?
At CIIE, New Tech and Wellness Products Target China’s Elderly

Nov 8, 2024 | sixthtone.com

This year’s expo highlights a wide array of health and wellness products for the elderly, from therapeutic treatments to smart devices.
Cracking the Love Code: The Struggles of AI Romance Apps

Sep 20, 2024 | sixthtone.com

Developers of AI software in China have found it difficult to convert romance into revenues despite users’ desire to splash out on virtual lovers.
Behind the Numbers: China’s Diamond Industry

Aug 23, 2024 | sixthtone.com

How did China get a cut of the global diamond trade?
The ‘Pink’ Premium: Why Women in China Still Pay More for Less

Jul 19, 2024 | sixthtone.com

For years, global campaigns have opposed the “pink tax,” where products marketed to women are priced higher than those for men. In China, the debate intensified recently when university students sued cosmetics giant L’Oréal for discriminatory pricing of facial cleansers.
Chinese Cities Roll Back Pandemic-Era Tourist Site Ticketing Systems

Jul 8, 2024 | sixthtone.com

Since 2020, tourist attractions across China have used online ticketing systems that require real-name registration. But the unpopular policy is finally being scaled back in some areas.
At Shanghai AI Expo, Humanoid Robots Turn Heads, Bake Bread

Jul 5, 2024 | sixthtone.com

As China races to lead in AI and robotics, multiple domestic companies and startups showcased significant progress at the World AI Conference. But industry insiders say challenges remain in achieving large-scale commercial applications and reducing production costs.