Sixth Tone

Wei Yungui, a single mother who posts videos about her life carrying construction materials in Guangzhou, has sparked discussion online about the meaning of hardship.

With 1.6 billion creator accounts now competing for attention, the field has also grown more crowded. Growth in livestream e-commerce, once explosive, has slowed from 41% in 2023 to a projected 16% last year. For the people working inside it, the shift meant constant adaptation: new platforms, new

A video following a car accident showing goodwill between a tourist from China’s northeast and a farmer in the country’s southwest has struck a chord with netizens.

Bao Yi, a 73-year-old Shanghai retiree, is part of China’s first generation of so-called DINK couples, short for “double income, no kids” — people who grew old without children in a society where marriage was long expected to lead to parenthood, and children to care for aging parents. Now, in a rap

Netizens have become fascinated by the restaurant owner’s claims that his chicken causes diarrhea and that he doesn’t want to become too popular, as crowds flock to the restaurant from around the country.

In Hangzhou, creators, factory owners, and agents describe the pressure of staying visible as China’s online shopping market grows more crowded and competitive. Read more: https://ow.ly/Aa8p50YEoOu

In Kunming, three women at a stand-up club argue over a punchline about health checks and everyday stress. In Hubei province, a doctor who trained in obstetrics now sells insurance. In Shanghai, a retired teacher without children grows old with her dogs and an AI companion. Seen separately, their l

A girl in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, is gaining attention online for her detailed anatomical drawings and English explanations.