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Deep in the Mountains of Yunnan, China’s Best Ham Stays Hidden

2026-06-22 00:00:00

The artisanal process behind Nuodeng ham, which depends on brine wells that have long been a source of salt far from the sea, resists marketization.

Can a Library Read Your Mood? Wuhan Wants to Find Out

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Readers can now receive personalized book recommendations based on their emotional state, as well as explore themed displays and soothing audio experiences.

A Yunnan Lake, Three Generations, and the Director in Between

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Sixth Tone sits down with the director for an interview about how his life, and in particular, his relationship with his grandfather, helped shape the internationally acclaimed film.

China’s ‘Magic Mike’ Show Tests the Line Between Dance, Spectacle

2026-06-19 00:00:00

A viral all-male dance production has packed theaters and flooded Chinese social media, while critics question its flirtatious choreography.

Bot for Profit: Can China’s Top AI App Convince Users to Pay?

2026-06-18 00:00:00

China’s most popular chatbot has announced new subscription plans, marking a turning point for the country’s AI industry as companies look to convert massive user bases into revenue.

Famed Chinese Sci-Fi Writer Sparks Debate Over AI-Written Books

2026-06-18 00:00:00

Hao Jingfang admitted that she had used AI to produce her children’s science fiction series.