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Pledging to Save Their Relationships, They Stole Their Money Instead
Shanghai police have arrested 69 people for swindling approximately 7 million yuan from people who didn’t want to give up on their partners.
MSG Giant Lotus Flower Withers as Company Auctions Its Trademarks
As China’s growing middle-class stops sprinkling monosodium glutamate into their dishes, the industry is suffering.
For China’s Fashion-Forward Seniors, All the World’s a Runway
Photographer Qin Xiao shares his passion for capturing the “wild” fashion sense of Shanghai’s elderly residents.
The Mysterious Ancient City That’s Rewriting Chinese History
The discovery of a 3,000-year-old civilization at Sanxingdui raised profound questions about China’s ancient past. Now, researchers believe they’re finally close to finding some answers.
China to Halt Construction of Skyscrapers Over 500 Meters
Authorities say the move will improve the safety of high-rise buildings.
Public School Teachers Punished for Side Gigs as Private Tutors
The five educators in Beijing were found to have been involved in teaching activities outside of school.
Can China’s Fishing Villages Make a Comeback?
Fishing villages across South China have been in decline for years, but not all locals have given up.
Bones of Contention: China’s Unhappy Cosmetic Surgery Patients
A growing demand for surgeries is accompanied by a steep rise in disputes.
For Gay Migrants, Cruising Spots Aren’t Just Shadows and Shame
Largely abandoned by middle-class gays, urban parks remain an important refuge for gay migrants in an otherwise hostile city.
The Story Behind China’s ‘Dragon Man’ Discovery
Paleontologist Ji Qiang has made global headlines with claims he’s discovered a new species of early human named “Homo longi.” The 70-year-old tells Sixth Tone how the find really came about — and why critics misunderstand his work.
China’s Graduates Shouldn’t Stress Over Unemployment, Economist Says
More than 9 million university and college students are expected to leave school this year.
Brewing Trouble
A look at the long history, troubled present, and murky future of China’s national liquor.
Children of the Revolution: The Lives of China’s Model Communists
Caoyang New Village in central Shanghai is a symbol of the prestige China’s “model workers” enjoyed after the Communist revolution — and how their status has faded in the decades since.
Shanghai Int’l Film Festival Opens With Pride and Patriotism
Disrupted by the pandemic last year, the city’s annual cinema event returns with full-capacity attendance and special screenings to mark the party centenary.