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Test of Will: The Disabled Students Striving to Access Higher Ed

Translations, cross-publications, and collaborative projects from Sixth Tone’s external partners. 

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A partially sighted student who felt he was pressured to quit university in his first semester highlights gaps in educational equality.

On the Go: The Humans Steering the Future of China’s Robotaxis

Safety operators and the data they collect are playing a crucial role as Baidu’s Apollo Go program looks to further expand in Wuhan and beyond.

Social Class: Art Professor’s Bite-size Videos Click With Netizens

A Tsinghua University academic has earned an online following for her one-minute clips that introduce complicated art and design concepts in plain language.

Courting Controversy: The Impact of ‘Fan Circles’ on Table Tennis

For high-profile players of China’s national sport, diehard supporters are proving to be a blessing and a curse.

Stitching Masculinity: The Tailor’s Son Who Defied Gender Norms

As China’s societal norms evolve, Cantonese embroidery master Wang Xinyuan no longer feels the need to prove his masculinity and is eager to promote the traditional craft through social media.

Parents vs. Privacy: Students Debate Universities Sharing Transcripts

The controversial practice of sending academic records to parents is part of efforts by Chinese universities to improve the supervision of undergraduates, say industry insiders.

Seeing for the Sightless

On a mobile app that connects the whole world, volunteers lend their eyes to the visually impaired, who in return give their ears to offer soothing comfort.

Cyberbullies, a Teacher’s Death, and a Classroom Seeking Answers

Just before Liu Hanbo died, hackers repeatedly targeted her online class to hurl abuse, play loud music, and spam the chat window.

For Alcoholics in Rural China, At-Home Rehab is a Hard Swallow

With little access to AA or support groups, getting sober is often a test of will.

Unreal Estate: How Duped Homeowners in Henan Flipped the Script

The campaign highlights the frustration construction delays cause and the urgent need for better oversight.

For Rural Chinese Women, a Plot of Land Is Too Much to Ask

Traditional notions that brides should move in with their in-laws leaves countless women without fields to farm.

The Tech Support Next Door

When their elderly neighbors struggled for supplies amid the Shanghai lockdown, one young couple stepped up. Soon, many followed.