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Less Than Eden: China’s Rural Returnees Face an Uncertain Future
Lost amid the fantasies of a rural utopia is the reality — and diversity — of life on the ground in the countryside.
Watching the Watchers
Chinese artist Ge Yulu has found a devious way to defy the country’s growing network of surveillance cameras: Staring back.
Team China Aims to Conquer an Unfamiliar New Sport: Skateboarding
Skateboarding has long been associated with freewheeling self-expression. But China is approaching the new Olympic event with severe, military-like discipline.
As Slowly Receding Floodwaters Pose Risks, Henan City Evacuates
Typhoon In-fa brought further rain to the region over the past couple of days.
How Yunnan Became China’s Immigration Frontline
The foreign population of the southwestern Yunnan province has multiplied over the past decade, thanks in part to strong demand for laborers from nearby Southeast Asian countries.
Peter Hessler’s Last Class
He Yujia, a freelance translator and Hessler’s friend, reflects on the author’s years in China.
How China’s Pick-Up Artists Fell Victim to Their Own Mind Games
For members of the much-criticized subculture, wealth isn’t enough anymore. You need to have class.
Poorly Prepared for Floods, Rural Henan Faces Slow Recovery
Usually parched northern China is ill-equipped to face extreme downpours.
Flood Defense in Ancient Times
How the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan irrigation system solved flooding in Sichuan
Nanjing Tests 9 Million Residents, Again, After 88 COVID-19 Cases
The latest outbreak has been linked to a cluster at the city’s airport.
Ancient Chinese City of Quanzhou Added to World Heritage Site List
UNESCO described the coastal city as a “maritime emporium” during the Song and Yuan dynasty periods.
The Patriotic Illustrators Trying to Paint the Internet Red
As China turns to new media to promote patriotic values, the country’s digital artists are gaining prominence.
The Mother and Laborer Dancing to Her Own Beat in Rural China
Juggling work, three young children, and elderly in-laws at home, Mumu still finds time to dance. It’s what keeps her going.
In Flood-Stricken Zhengzhou, Questions About the Number of Missing
According to official statistics, eight people remain unaccounted for throughout Henan province after this week’s floods. The actual figure is likely far higher.
Death Toll From Henan Floods Climbs to 56
Officials estimate economic losses from the disaster have topped $10 billion.
Red Alert: How Chinese Cities Disseminate Extreme Weather Forecasts
Sixth Tone analyzed the performance of 72 city-level regions — and not all of them fared well when sounding the alarm on inclement weather.
Why Are More Chinese Inheriting Their Mother’s Surname?
A small but growing number of women are challenging the country’s patriarchal naming conventions — and not always in the name of equality.
All 14 Workers Found Dead in Flooded Zhuhai Tunnel
The week-long rescue effort was hampered by water continuing to leak into the tunnel.
Inside Aranya, China’s Exclusionary Paradise
The beachside community promises idealistic fulfillment, but behind the utopian façade lies more middle-class narcissism.
China to Offer Couples More Support to ‘Improve’ Birth Policies
The country plans to lower the cost of birth and education and scrap birthing-related fines to support families in having more children.
