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Collage: How Cities Across China Are Welcoming the Dragon 

Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

MULTIMEDIA

The best art and installations celebrating the imminent arrival of the Year of the Dragon.

A City in Bloom: Shanghai Through the ’90s

Since its Dec. 27 release, ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ has led TV ratings. Directed by Wong Kar-wai and set during the city's economic boom in the 1990s, the show has sparked a social media frenzy and fueled a travel boom to iconic Shanghai landmarks.

Life After the End of China’s COVID Restrictions

‘Be the first person responsible for your own health’ is China’s new COVID slogan. Living up to it is easier said than done.

National Day 2022: A Mix of Patriotic Fervor and Pandemic Controls

China is passing another muted public holiday, as authorities maintain tight travel restrictions.

My Obsession With the Surreal Photography on Taobao

Dutch photographer Ruben Lundgren has spent years collecting unusual product images from the Chinese e-commerce platform. He explains why the photos have greater artistic value than many realize.

Lunar New Year in Photos: Back to New Normal

Chinese stick with tradition, while trying something new during this post-pandemic Spring Festival.

China’s 2020 in Photos

A selection of the year’s best photos by Sixth Tone’s visual editors.

Collage: Shanghai’s First Day Back to Work

Sixth Tone takes a trip through the city as the extended holiday ends and people gear up for work while epidemic prevention continues.

China’s 2019 in Photos

Collage: China’s Week in Photos, Dec. 16–22

A selection of the week’s best photos by Sixth Tone’s visual editors.

Collage: China’s Week in Photos, Dec. 2–Dec. 8

Where Watchful Eyes Are Welcome

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

Young Egyptians take up livestreaming as Chinese companies blaze a digital trail through the Arab world.

Collage: China’s Week in Photos, Feb. 18-24

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.