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

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How a Plump Cartoon Seal Became a Love and Life Guru

Seal, the alter-ego of comic artist Wang XX, is helping fans — especially women — navigate work, love, consent, and what it means to practice “sealf-care.”

Ding Yining

The Last Tokens

As Shenyang’s youth fades into memory and nostalgia, Xu Shouzhong’s arcade lives on.

Wu Huiyuan 

Why Painting the Sky With Drones Is Now an Official Job in China

Lü Xiao

Towering History: A Photographer’s Fresh Take on China’s Pagodas

Photographer Lin Shu seeks the quiet magic within China’s humble pagodas, capturing their enduring spirit across a changing landscape.

Qian Yi  

Wu Huiyuan

For Shanghai’s Dr. House, Every Patient Is a Neighbor 

China’s Drone Training Boom Takes Off

Collage: China Sweats Through July Heatwave

With red alerts issued in several cities, experts warn extreme summer heat is becoming the new norm.

Sixth Tone

A Toast to Inclusion: The Shanghai Pub Setting a New Standard for Accessible Social Spaces

In Shanghai, a New Photo Exhibit Revisits the Flying Tigers Era

Photos and personal stories explore an alliance forged during World War II.