How the Return of a Beloved Influencer Broke China’s Internet
2024年11月13日 · 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 …
In Black Myth: Wukong, China Sees a Game That Could Change …
2024年8月21日 · 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 …
China’s New Hit Film is a Harsh Glimpse Into the Lives of ‘Aunties’
2024年9月24日 · 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 …
‘Upstream’: The Delivery Rider Drama That’s Dividing China
2024年8月19日 · 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 …
The Female-Driven Comedy Being Hailed as China’s ‘Barbie’
2024年11月25日 · The female-led comedy “Her Story” looks set to become a smash hit at the Chinese box office, as women across the country hail the movie as China’s answer to the …
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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 …
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The Surprising Legacy of China’s Catchiest TV Theme Song
2024年11月1日 · In the years since, the now 81-year-old Xu has become an internet favorite, with over 280,000 followers on video platform Bilibili. But while it’s easy to attribute the renewed …
China’s Film Industry Looks to an Unlikely Savior: Harry Potter
2024年10月18日 · 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 …
‘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 …