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Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

All that is solid is melting into Airs, as China’s market for rare sneakers threatens to turn into a bubble.

Meet the Mortals Behind China’s ‘God Songs’

It’s not easy making the music that everyone loves — or loves to hate.

Chinese Policymaker Probed Over Dual Citizenship

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

Local authorities have confirmed that Hebei Provincial People’s Congress delegate Sun Xiang is illegally a citizen of both China and St. Kitts and Nevis — a notoriously secretive tax haven.

Shanghai University Sued for Withholding Student’s Doctorate

The school contends that the Ph.D. candidate didn’t publish enough articles in reputable journals to earn a degree.

Saving China’s Dialects? There’s an App for That

Can an app developed to translate Chinese dialects help preserve them as well?

The Savvy Creative Tinkering With High-Tech Fashion

Kitty Yeung has the magic touch when it comes to combining technology and fashion, but how will the market respond?

State Media Calls for Law Change Amid Lewd Child Cosplay Fad

Newspaper says legislation could help stem risqué internet trend growing among China’s minors.

Drink Company Probed for Claiming to Give Women Bigger Breasts 

Coconut Palm is in the middle of a controversy — again — for advertisements asserting it can make women “curvier.”

Anime Series on Karl Marx Debuts to Mixed Reviews

On streaming site Bilibili, netizens are talking more about the German philosopher’s looks and less about his ideas.

E-Commerce App Loses ‘Tens of Millions’ From Coupon Glitches

Pinduoduo says technical flaws allowing users to access an unlimited number of coupons have been repaired.

Shady Agents Persist at Major Apple Product Factory

First, there were hiring freezes. Now, workers at a Shanghai iPhone plant are saying they've been left out-of-pocket by false promises.

China’s ‘Smart Locks’ Are Vulnerable to Hackers, CCTV Reports

The central government’s market watchdog found that some models using facial recognition could be opened using photographs.

Founder of Once-Popular Torrent Site Jailed for Piracy

BT Tiantang hosted thousands of pirated films and TV series, leading to its owner’s arrest in September 2016.

Cyber-Police Detain Suspect Over Railway Data Breach

The man allegedly posted screenshots online of user data stolen from China’s national railway booking website to attract potential buyers.

Company Says ‘Smart Uniforms’ Won’t Track Students

Manufacturer assures early critics that the technology will allow teachers and parents to better monitor their children, but some remain skeptical.

For China’s Web Platforms, the Future Is Sanitized

Thousands of websites and social media accounts were targeted for inappropriate content in 2018.

Beijing Court Blacklists CEO of Bike-Sharing Company Ofo

Dai Wei is now barred from renting property, going on vacation, booking first-class tickets, and six other forms of extravagant spending.

‘Wake Up Early’ Scam Bilks Victims Out of $4.3 Million

Police say the early-bird rewards program swindled more than 380,000 people across China.

China’s ‘Double 12’ Shopping Day: A Small History of Big Bets

Sixth Tone highlights the high-profile wagers made by some of the country’s biggest entrepreneurs on and around the December e-commerce festival.

The People Paid to Hear Pillow Talk

While their peers play and flirt online, some young Chinese are keeping their ears open to interactions.