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Broad tones are contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. This section is dedicated to a wide range of people, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are rarely heard.

Amidst the challenges of 2022 when lockdowns and quarantines disrupted life in China, Sixth Tone X has managed to work closely with its media partners to present the diverse facets of Chinese society. The stories selected and translated by Sixth Tone dive into topics ranging from China’s carbon neutral goal and its criminal justice system, to …

2024年12月31日 · Broad tones are contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. This section is dedicated to a wide range of people, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are rarely heard.

Broad tones are contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. This section is dedicated to a wide range of people, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are rarely heard.

Broad tones are contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. This section is dedicated to a wide range of people, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are rarely heard.

A costumed child takes part in a “Zougushi” ritual, an annual race that honors the long and difficult migration of the Hakka people from the Central Plains to China’s southeastern coast, in Luofang Town, Longyan, Fujian province, Feb. 11, 2025. VCG