How the Return of a Beloved Influencer Broke China’s Internet
Nov 13, 2024 · It was an abrupt, dramatic return to rival the release of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.” On Tuesday, Li Ziqi, one of China’s most popular influencers, suddenly dropped her first videos in more than three years, triggering a social media frenzy that is …
In Black Myth: Wukong, China Sees a Game That Could Change …
Aug 21, 2024 · Snow crunches underfoot, shadows stretch across ancient temples, and braziers cast eerie light on towering statues. As The Destined One, a mystical warrior on a quest to reclaim magical relics, you journey through giant mountains, mythical creatures, and epic battles.
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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 …
Copy Right: The Painstaking Method and Magic of Mastering a …
Nov 29, 2024 · Across the country, museums are commissioning recreations of ancient artifacts. But beyond simple replicas, these efforts aim to revive the techniques and craftsmanship that shaped China’s cultural legacy.
China’s New Hit Film is a Harsh Glimpse Into the Lives of ‘Aunties’
Sep 24, 2024 · It was one of the feel-good stories of the pandemic. Four years ago, 59-year-old Su Min left behind her abusive husband and decades of domestic drudgery to begin an epic solo road trip across China.. As she crisscrossed the country in her little white Volkswagen, Su became a viral sensation.
China’s Film Industry Looks to an Unlikely Savior: Harry Potter
Oct 18, 2024 · The movies have gotten off to a decent start. “The Sorcerer’s Stone” took over 58 million yuan in its first week, while the second movie in the series, “The Chamber of Secrets,” has racked up over 58 million yuan in advance tickets ahead of its release on Friday.
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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.
‘Upstream’: The Delivery Rider Drama That’s Dividing China
Aug 19, 2024 · Riders often have to deliver orders to brutally tight deadlines, with platforms imposing fines for delays. In 2017, a report estimated that in Shanghai alone, a delivery rider is killed or seriously injured in a road accident once every 2.5 days on average.. But public opinion began to turn against “Upstream” as soon as promotion for the movie began.
‘Blossoms Shanghai’: Wong Kar-wai’s Love Letter to His Hometown
It may be early, but “Blossoms Shanghai” seems a shoo-in for Chinese critics’ “best of 2024” lists. In a matter of weeks, the 30-episode series, which is based on Jin Yucheng’s award-winning novel “Blossoms” and directed by Shanghai native Wong Kar-wai, overcame a skeptical public and challenging three-year production process to become one …
Art of Adaptation: How Yue Opera Is Winning Over Young Chinese …
Apr 24, 2024 · Traditionally favored by older generations, Yue opera has seen a resurgence among young Chinese after the viral success of one theater’s adaptation of a classic ’90s action movie. Efforts are now underway to ensure its popularity is more than a passing trend.