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China’s millennials invite their aging parents to participate in Hyrox, one of the country’s fastest-growing fitness trends. Read more:

China’s millennials invite their aging parents to participate in Hyrox, one of the country’s fastest-growing fitness trends. Read more:

38,974 次观看 • 16 天前

A high school student has stunned netizens with her jaw-dropping basketball moves, effortlessly breaking through taller opponents to score.

A high school student has stunned netizens with her jaw-dropping basketball moves, effortlessly breaking through taller opponents to score.

266,628 次观看 • 8 个月前

A 27-year-old woman known as Xuanxuan, from the southwestern Yunnan province, has been rescuing stray cats and dogs for three years by feeding them leftovers from wedding banquets.

A 27-year-old woman known as Xuanxuan, from the southwestern Yunnan province, has been rescuing stray cats and dogs for three years by feeding them leftovers from wedding banquets.

253,542 次观看 • 8 个月前

A video of an art troupe posing on a moving walkway at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport has gone viral after a middle-aged man decided to join in with his own playful pose, delighting netizens.

A video of an art troupe posing on a moving walkway at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport has gone viral after a middle-aged man decided to join in with his own playful pose, delighting netizens.

286,861 次观看 • 9 个月前

In a moment that blurred the line between grassroots livestreaming and elite esports, 66的娟姨 (Auntie Juan) — a 59-year-old streamer from China’s southern Guangdong province — did the unthinkable. During a friendly exhibition match, she landed a fatal blow, or “one-tap,” on Danil “donk” Kryshkovets, a phenom widely regarded as the best Counter-Strike player on the planet. The clip exploded across social media, not for the stakes of the match, but for the sheer improbability of the sharpshooter: a woman who defies every stereotype of the “professional gamer.” What began as a way to pass time during the pandemic, encouraged by her son, gradually evolved into thousands of hours of practice, livestreams, and an unexpected online following.

In a moment that blurred the line between grassroots livestreaming and elite esports, 66的娟姨 (Auntie Juan) — a 59-year-old streamer from China’s southern Guangdong province — did the unthinkable. During a friendly exhibition match, she landed a fatal blow, or “one-tap,” on Danil “donk” Kryshkovets, a phenom widely regarded as the best Counter-Strike player on the planet. The clip exploded across social media, not for the stakes of the match, but for the sheer improbability of the sharpshooter: a woman who defies every stereotype of the “professional gamer.” What began as a way to pass time during the pandemic, encouraged by her son, gradually evolved into thousands of hours of practice, livestreams, and an unexpected online following.

180,008 次观看 • 6 个月前

As China‘s group dance livestream scene booms, 20-year-old college student Huang Li — known as “Violent Zhouzhou” — has become its breakout star, redefining the role behind the lens by swinging a 5-pound camera through high-energy shows that draw over 40,000 viewers.

As China‘s group dance livestream scene booms, 20-year-old college student Huang Li — known as “Violent Zhouzhou” — has become its breakout star, redefining the role behind the lens by swinging a 5-pound camera through high-energy shows that draw over 40,000 viewers.

229,894 次观看 • 9 个月前

Above a dialysis clinic in Guangzhou, southern China’s Guangdong province, 67 kidney patients sew, iron and finish garments for customers in China and overseas. Many once worked as chefs, truck drivers or machine technicians before illness pushed them out of their jobs. Three times a week, they leave the factory floor for four hours of dialysis, then return to work. The workshop was opened in 2023 by Xie Qiang, a retired oncologist who wanted patients to earn an income without hiding their condition. In June, Sixth Tone followed the workers, managers and Xie as they tried to keep the factory running.

Above a dialysis clinic in Guangzhou, southern China’s Guangdong province, 67 kidney patients sew, iron and finish garments for customers in China and overseas. Many once worked as chefs, truck drivers or machine technicians before illness pushed them out of their jobs. Three times a week, they leave the factory floor for four hours of dialysis, then return to work. The workshop was opened in 2023 by Xie Qiang, a retired oncologist who wanted patients to earn an income without hiding their condition. In June, Sixth Tone followed the workers, managers and Xie as they tried to keep the factory running.

23,013 次观看 • 27 天前

AI-generated stars are attracting real fans. After the AI micro-drama “The Laid-Off Girl” surpassed 200 million views, its female lead launched a Douyin account and quickly gained more than 370,000 followers.

AI-generated stars are attracting real fans. After the AI micro-drama “The Laid-Off Girl” surpassed 200 million views, its female lead launched a Douyin account and quickly gained more than 370,000 followers.

14,051 次观看 • 20 天前

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

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

96,426 次观看 • 11 个月前

Food vendors on a street replaced their QR payment codes with that of a pancake vendor who was recently diagnosed with cancer, as a gesture of support. Students are seen lining up in long queues at the stalls, making purchases to help the vendor during this difficult time.

Food vendors on a street replaced their QR payment codes with that of a pancake vendor who was recently diagnosed with cancer, as a gesture of support. Students are seen lining up in long queues at the stalls, making purchases to help the vendor during this difficult time.

65,447 次观看 • 8 个月前

In early December, China dismantled its “zero-COVID” policy. Within a month, the virus was everywhere. Sixth Tone’s @BeimengFu traveled to remote villages in the southwestern province of Sichuan, where she witnessed firsthand how the virus surge has inundated local hospitals.

In early December, China dismantled its “zero-COVID” policy. Within a month, the virus was everywhere. Sixth Tone’s @BeimengFu traveled to remote villages in the southwestern province of Sichuan, where she witnessed firsthand how the virus surge has inundated local hospitals.

143,259 次观看 • 3 年前

Shopping malls in various Chinese cities depict fans and air conditioning on the big screen to offer passersby a sense of psychological comfort.

Shopping malls in various Chinese cities depict fans and air conditioning on the big screen to offer passersby a sense of psychological comfort.

54,097 次观看 • 1 年前

A man’s search for volunteers to help his mother-in-law during a solo flight — posting the experience online — has helped raise awareness about elderly support.

A man’s search for volunteers to help his mother-in-law during a solo flight — posting the experience online — has helped raise awareness about elderly support.

24,692 次观看 • 5 个月前

A viral video of a 5-year-old girl skillfully coaching her peers in “Maonan Hongquan,” a traditional kung fu style from Guangdong province, has earned her praise for her impressive technique and professionalism at such a young age.

A viral video of a 5-year-old girl skillfully coaching her peers in “Maonan Hongquan,” a traditional kung fu style from Guangdong province, has earned her praise for her impressive technique and professionalism at such a young age.

14,041 次观看 • 3 个月前

Two French adventurers crossed 16 countries in 18 months walking from France to China, finally arriving in Shanghai on Feb. 7.

Two French adventurers crossed 16 countries in 18 months walking from France to China, finally arriving in Shanghai on Feb. 7.

17,252 次观看 • 5 个月前

A recent social media post alleging that popular snack retailer Three Squirrels requires employees to adopt squirrel-themed nicknames has sparked controversy about corporate culture overreach.

A recent social media post alleging that popular snack retailer Three Squirrels requires employees to adopt squirrel-themed nicknames has sparked controversy about corporate culture overreach.

10,730 次观看 • 8 个月前