Podcasts on China and Chinese
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The channels watched in China, then those that talk about China from abroad. Nothing starts by itself: you press play.
CCTV, CGTN and the China Media Group radio stations belong to the Chinese public broadcasting group, merged in March 2018 and placed under the authority of the propaganda department of the Chinese Communist Party.
What is watched in China
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Zhejiang Satellite TV Zhejiang’s satellite channel, one of the most watched in China: evening series, variety and the provincial news. - Site Zhijiang Documentary Zhejiang’s documentary channel: countryside, trades, food and heritage of the province, in long reports.
- Site Zhejiang International The channel Zhejiang aims at viewers abroad: series, variety and regional reports.
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Guangzhou TV The generalist channel of Canton, the great city of the south: local news, magazines and entertainment. - Site Harbin, general channel The channel of the great north-eastern city, home of the ice-sculpture festival: local news, series and magazines.
- Site Changchun, general channel The generalist channel of the capital of Jilin: local news, city magazines and series.
- Site Yanbian Satellite TV The satellite channel of the Korean autonomous prefecture of Yanbian, on the north-eastern border: news, documentaries and local variety.
- Site Lanzhou, general news channel The generalist channel of the capital of Gansu, on the old Silk Road.
China seen from abroad
These are not aimed at a Chinese audience: they talk about China abroad, in French or in English.
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CGTN China Global Television Network, the English-language arm of China Media Group. - Site CGTN Global Business CGTN’s business channel, in English: markets, trade and Chinese industry.
Christian channels
Chinese-language Christian channels and stations broadcast from Hong Kong, Taiwan, India and the United States.
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CCTV-1 The country’s first channel, generalist: the 7 p.m. news, major series, galas and documentaries. Open the site -
CCTV-13 Rolling news: bulletins on the hour, live events and press conferences. Open the site -
CCTV-4 The Chinese-language channel for Chinese communities abroad: news, cultural magazines and films on the provinces. Open the site - CCTV-9 The documentary channel: nature, history, archaeology and large public works, around the clock. Open the site
- CCTV-11 The traditional opera channel, the only one in the world to air it all day: Peking opera, kunqu, regional operas. Open the site
- CCTV-15 The music channel: pop, classical concerts, traditional singing and videos. Open the site
- Hunan TV Hunan Television, one of the most watched provincial satellites: entertainment and series. Open the site
- Jiangsu TV Jiangsu’s satellite channel: series, variety and news of the coastal province. Open the site
- Shenzhen TV The satellite channel of Shenzhen, the city of the first special economic zone. Open the site
- Guangdong TV Guangdong Television: news and programmes of the southern province, often in Cantonese as well as Mandarin. Open the site
- Qingdao TV The city channel of Qingdao, the port of the beer festival. Open the site
- Phoenix TV Phoenix TV, based in Hong Kong: news and talk in Mandarin aimed at a Chinese audience worldwide. Open the site
- CGTN French CGTN’s French-language channel: news and magazines on China for a francophone audience. Open the site
- CGTN America CGTN America, the Washington-based English service. Open the site
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ABN China Amazing Bills Network China, a Christian channel in Mandarin. Open the site
The stations listened to in China, then those that talk about China in French and in English. Nothing starts by itself: you press play.
CCTV, CGTN and the China Media Group radio stations belong to the Chinese public broadcasting group, merged in March 2018 and placed under the authority of the propaganda department of the Chinese Communist Party.
What is listened to in China
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CMG News Radio The public group’s rolling news radio: bulletins, press reviews and economic slots, all day. - Site
China Radio International, Chinese service The Chinese-language service China Radio International aims at Chinese communities outside China. - Site Beijing news radio Beijing municipal news radio, 94.5 MHz: bulletins, slots and spoken magazines of the capital.
- Site Beijing music radio Beijing municipal music radio, 97.4 MHz.
- Site Hebei news radio News radio of the province that surrounds Beijing: regional bulletins and magazines.
- Site Harbin music radio Harbin’s music station.
- Site Qingdao story radio Qingdao’s story-and-novel station.
- Site Henan education radio Henan’s education station.
- Site Jilin rural radio Jilin’s rural station.
China told in French and in English
- Site CGTN Radio CGTN Radio, in English.
Christian radio
Chinese-language Christian channels and stations broadcast from Hong Kong, Taiwan, India and the United States.
Listen on their site
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China National Radio China National Radio, the main national spoken-word network. Open the site - China Radio International in French China Radio International’s French service. Open the site
Podcasts that tell China or teach Chinese. They are played at their publisher’s; the date is that of the latest episode.
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Learning Chinese through Stories Mandarin listening practice. « 3.1.31A《不向命运低头的人》Story » Latest episode 16 August 2026 Listen - Site
Eric’s Chronicles A journalist based in Beijing since the 1980s tells, in short pieces, ordinary Chinese life and how power decides. « une Chine sauvée des eaux » Latest episode 22 August 2026 Listen - Site
Chine Max A sinologist reads the Chinese internet — memes, censorship, vocabulary — from what circulates on the country’s networks. « Entretien avec Li Zhouqing (Lili) - Patronne e-commerce et fondatrice d'un club francophone à Shenzhen » Latest episode 5 July 2026 Listen -
History of China Talks with historians about their work on China and Franco-Chinese relations: one guest, one book, about thirty minutes. « La République de Chine - Histoire générale de la Chine (1912-1949), avec Xavier Paulès » Latest episode 2 June 2026 Listen - Site
Intellectual History of China Anne Cheng’s lectures and seminars on Chinese thought, recorded in full. Academic, demanding. « Colloque - Anne Cheng : Démocratie ou dictature numérique : perspectives historiques et comparatives » Latest episode 25 June 2026 Listen - Site
Chinois Tips A Frenchman who learned Mandarin in China on method, pronunciation and life there. Irregular publication. « Les choses à savoir avant de travailler dans une entreprise chinoise » Latest episode 24 March 2021 Listen - Site
Learn Chinese with LinguaBoost Short audio lessons for French-speaking beginners, built on repeating everyday sentences. A free extract of a paid course. « Raconter ce que vous avez fait aujourd’hui en chinois mandarin | Leçon 16 » Latest episode 20 August 2026 Listen - Site
Sinica Podcast Long interviews, in English, on Chinese politics, society and ideas. « Talking Past Each Other: Pallavi Aiyar on India, China, and the Case for Cognitive Empathy » Latest episode 18 August 2026 Listen - Site
ChinaTalk Analysts and officials questioned, in English, on Chinese technology, semiconductors and the rivalry with Washington. « Lessons from the American Civil War » Latest episode 21 August 2026 Listen - Site
The China History Podcast Since 2010, series of episodes on Chinese history, from antiquity to now, told in one voice. « One more word from Laszlo » Latest episode 20 August 2026 Listen - Site
The China-Global South Podcast China’s presence in Africa, South-East Asia and Latin America, with guests from the countries concerned. « China's BRI Is Bigger Than Ever. It Just Looks Very Different » Latest episode 20 August 2026 Listen - Site
You Can Learn Chinese Two teachers, in English, on how to study Mandarin: method, materials, pitfalls. « The Frustrated Learner and the Sound of Progress (Replay) » Latest episode 18 August 2026 Listen
Video channels that tell China or teach Chinese. They are watched on YouTube; the date is that of the latest video.
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Shuoshuo Chinese Videos entirely in Mandarin on daily life and the language, for learners who already follow spoken Chinese. « 100% Chinese Listening Challenge (You’ll Understand More Than You Think!) » Latest video 23 August 2026 Open the channel -
Grace Mandarin Chinese A Taiwanese teacher on pronunciation, everyday phrases, and the gaps between Taiwan and mainland Mandarin. « 10 Chinese expressions that LITERALLY make NO sense » Latest video 16 August 2026 Open the channel -
Mandarin Corner Conversations filmed in Chinese with subtitles, transcript and vocabulary. Listening material for intermediate learners. « Why Don't Chinese Men Date Western Women? - Chinese Street Interview - Intermediate Chinese » Latest video 5 August 2026 Open the channel -
Lazy Chinese Stories in slow, simplified Mandarin, without translation, graded by level. Comprehensible input applied to Chinese. « The Childhood of Teresa Teng | Low intermediate | Comprehensible input » Latest video 18 August 2026 Open the channel -
YuYu the Chinese Woman A Chinese woman living in France comments on the cultural gaps between the two countries, in short formats and longer films. « Je m’amuse bien hihi #trending #challenge #acting #humour #français #chinesedrama » Latest video 23 August 2026 Open the channel -
Roland in China A French entrepreneur based in China on Chinese industry, cars and exports. A businessman’s view. « La CHUTE de TOYOTA en Afrique ? » Latest video 20 August 2026 Open the channel -
Chinois Tips Mandarin taught in French at a whiteboard: characters, tones and listening, in short regular videos. « Arrête d'apprendre les tons un par un ! » Latest video 21 August 2026 Open the channel -
Top Chinese A teacher from Shanghai in short formats on vocabulary, pronunciation and Chinese school life. « Pourquoi les élèves chinois font-ils ces exercices à l’école ? » Latest video 18 August 2026 Open the channel -
Easy Chinese Chinese lessons in French aimed at memorising characters and pronunciation, several times a week. « 👄 La prononciation de “e” en chinois » Latest video 24 August 2026 Open the channel -
South China Morning Post The Hong Kong newsroom of the English-language daily: video reports on mainland China, Hong Kong and Asia, every day. « China’s anti-corruption fight in numbers » Latest video 25 August 2026 Open the channel -
Inside China Business Analyses of the Chinese economy and industry for company directors. Punchy titles, numbered content. « How China destroyed US sanctions against Iran, Russia, and North Korea » Latest video 22 August 2026 Open the channel -
Living in China A Briton living in China films daily life: housing, hospital, transport, prices. A resident’s view, not a traveller’s. « My Parents came to USE the Hospital in China! (UK don't have this) » Latest video 7 August 2026 Open the channel
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