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Cracking the Love Code: The Struggles of AI Romance Apps

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

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Developers of AI software in China have found it difficult to convert romance into revenues despite users’ desire to splash out on virtual lovers.

Sister Yu: The Wonder Woman of Northeast China

Online influencer Sister Yu has earned millions of fans for her videos highlighting the charming yet harsh reality of a female farmer’s life in China.

The Superstore Betting on China’s Animal Attraction

As pet stores in China go, Marsmart is somewhat of an anomaly — not least because it’s often the pets that are browsing the aisles.

What’s Behind China’s Lithium Rush?

Bidding wars erupt as manufacturers target domestic lithium resources to reduce reliance on imports.