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Revealed: How Floods Turned a Chinese Subway Into a Death Trap

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

MULTIMEDIA

A subway train carrying hundreds of commuters. A violent flash flood. A desperate struggle for survival. Sixth Tone investigates how extreme weather sowed terror in a Chinese megacity.

“Oh, My God!” Li Jiaqi’s Legal Battle to Trademark His Voice

The influential “lipstick prince” wants to get his well-known phrase trademarked. But what goes into the decision?

All Stung Out: China’s Bee Industry Crisis, Explained

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating, but the beekeeping industry has been abuzz with discontent for years.

Uncovered: Rare Diseases in China

Millions of people in China are living with rare diseases. Many of them, however, aren’t covered by health insurance plans.

Storm in a Teacup: TCM Remedy Claimed to Cure COVID-19 Sparks Furor

State media reports triggered a rush to buy the traditional medicine Shuanghuanglian. Then came the pushback.

A Look Back at China’s Favorite Imports

Following economic reforms, the country’s consumers enjoyed an increased flow of imported goods.

How Shanghai’s Sorting Through a Pile of New Trash Rules

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

The city’s new garbage sorting regulations are testing residents’ knowledge of the contents of their wastebaskets.