25 Best China Plus Podcasts

A list of the most popular China Plus podcasts on Podyssey Podcasts.

25 Best China Plus Podcasts

  • 1. Round Table China

    "Round Table" is the premier discussion show that debates the hottest topics making headlines in China and around the world. As the most popular English language podcast from China, it not only keeps you informed, but goes deeper into the factors sha...Show More

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    How China achieved fruit freedom

    21:47 | Nov 20th

    Remember when a perfect avocado was a special splurge? That idea is getting a major upgrade. In China, "fruit freedom" is turning yesterday's luxuries into today's everyday staples, powered by a revol...Show More

  • 2. The Beijing Hour

    Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.

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    Japan's hospitality industry suffering under strained relations with China

    59:40 | Nov 20th

    Travel agencies and hotel operators in Japan are dreading a difficult season ahead as Chinese tourists cancel orders under diplomatic tensions (10:27). China and Kyrgyzstan have pledged mutual support...Show More

  • 3. Takeaway Chinese

    A weekly Chinese language teaching show which covers the most frequently used Chinese words and expressions, dialogues, language tips, and stories behind the idioms.

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    Special: How to say "warning 警示" in Chinese?

    01:11 | Nov 18th

    In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "warning" in Chinese.

  • 4. Deep Dive

    We invite reporters to go beyond headlines and offer first-hand information on the big events in China and elsewhere in the world. With us, you could have more access to news events that shape our lives and futures.

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    Keeping up with the gig economy

    19:44 | Mar 10th, 2023

    The gig economy, facilitated by internet platforms, has transformed our lives for the better. But what about the workers who drive us around, deliver our food, and perform other tasks through these pl...Show More

  • 5. A Thousand Whys

    Answers to 'what are the Chinese ways and why?'

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    China’s evolving serpent legacy: Ferocious treasures, from rituals to households

    16:21 | Jan 24th

    Why has the snake, often feared, been revered in Chinese culture and become one of the 12 zodiac animals? How is it portrayed in artifacts, and what does it symbolize in China compared to other cultur...Show More

  • 6. Chinese Folk Tales

    Embark on great audio adventures with a rich collection of Chinese folk legends and historical tales.

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    Xinjiang Series | Lively Stories, Vibrant Streets: My Xinjiang Adventure

    16:02 | Nov 19th

    In this special episode of "Chinese Folk Tales", our journalist Bianca takes you on an unforgettable journey through Xinjiang — from the vibrant Grand Bazaar of Urumqi to the Frog Alley of Turpan. She...Show More

  • 7. Why We Love the Song Dynasty

    Exploring the history and charm of one of China’s most fascinating dynasties. Meeting its rulers, artists, poets and people in the streets. Discovering its artistic, social and scientific treasures that have shaped the way we all live today.

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    Introducing Why We Love the Tang Dynasty

    00:57 | Sep 29th, 2020

    If you loved the Song Dynasty podcast, then you’ll also enjoy ‘Why We Love the Tang Dynasty.’ Available from October.

  • 8. Why We Love the Tang Dynasty

    Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to ...Show More

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    Ep20 Loose Ends

    12:40 | Dec 14th, 2020

    Highlighting some of the amazing achievements and highlights of the Tang Dynasty, and considering its eventual decline and fall.

  • 9. 美文阅读 More to Read

    中英双语美文欣赏,感受聆听文学之美,享受学习语言之乐。

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    美文阅读 | 旧书满新知 I Find Plenty of News in Old Books (丹尼·海特曼)

    27:54 | Nov 16th

    Daily Quote Curious things, habits. People themselves never knew they had them. (Agatha Christie) Poem of the Day 明月皎夜光 Beauty of Words I Find Plenty of News in Old Books Da...Show More

  • 10. All That Jazz

    资深DJ有待介绍爵士乐发展史上各流派和代表人物,深入浅出,雅俗共赏。

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    All That Jazz

    54:54 | Nov 20th

    资深DJ有待介绍爵士乐发展史上各流派和代表人物,深入浅出,雅俗共赏。

  • 11. Special English

    The world is changing fast, but you can learn it at a slower pace.

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    Chinese mountain city's charm displayed through unique sports scenes

    27:00 | Nov 16th

    ①China's first double-deck cable-stayed suspension bridge opens to traffic over Yangtze ②Deep-sea AI tool powers up marine research, poised for global use ③Chinese mountain city's charm displayed ...Show More

  • 12. World Today

    With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.

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    How far could Takaichi’s provocations push East Asia toward greater tension?

    53:40 | Nov 20th

    ① Chinese premier arrives in Zambia for a landmark visit. What might their ties say about future collaboration across the Global South? (00:55) ② Japan’s neighbors are raising serious concerns over ...Show More

  • 13. Language Café

    每天用一杯咖啡的时间,跟CRI首席英语主播曼玲和外籍主持人一起,学习一个地道英文表达的地道用法,让您过耳不忘,学以致用。

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    Language Café Episode 050:Kick the can down the road

    08:28 | May 5th, 2019

    由国际台首席英语主播曼玲与外籍主持人精心挑选的地道英文表达,以聊天形式让听众过耳不失,学以致用。

  • 14. Ink & Quill

    Love reading yet lost in plenty of literary podcasts out there? Look no further! The weekly program Ink&Quill is the hotchpotch you are looking for. Produced by bibliophiles from CRI English, the podcast connects you with literature, culture and writ...Show More

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    A Life of Sweet and Sour A Brit's Love Affair with Chinese Cooking

    32:56 | May 16th, 2019

    Love reading yet lost in plenty of literary podcasts out there? Look no further! The weekly program Ink&Quill is the hotchpotch you are looking for. Produced by bibliophiles from CRI English, the podc...Show More

  • 15. 摩天宝贝 Baby More to Learn

    轻松调频专为3至10岁儿童设置的英语教学栏目,包括双语童话故事、英语儿歌、童话广播剧和儿童趣味问答等。

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    小朋友,你说恐龙是怎么睡觉的呢?

    50:58 | Apr 2nd, 2019

    历史回放: 【宝贝轻松唱】Different Faces 【小小故事屋】动物音乐会 【熊孩子问答】恐龙也是站着睡觉的吗? 【摩天剧场】乌鸦3

  • 16. Beijing Calling

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    F.U.N shows you how nu-metal should sound in 2020

    10:51 | Jan 22nd, 2020

    Four veterans from China's millennial nu-metal scene recently formed a new band called F.U.N. Joining us today is Jazzine, manager of F.U.N and also co-producer of F.U.N's upcoming album. Wanna know h...Show More

  • 17. Illuminating Chinese Classics

    “Illuminating Chinese Classics” shares with you some of the stories behind Chinese history and culture, and the Chinese language. In each short episode, we unpack the meaning of a piece of classic Chinese text, and talk about how it relates to life i...Show More

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    ep 30 More great learning

    26:57 | May 19th, 2019

    In this episode on the Three Character Classic (三字经), we talk about the Great Learning (大学), a wide-ranging text that talks about everything from how to manage your household and family and to the ben...Show More

  • 18. Two Years in the Forbidden City

    "Two Years in the Forbidden City" is a book written by Princess Der Ling, who was the renowned Lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi in the early 20th century. Though Empress Dowager Cixi is a household name, Der Ling's point of view offers a q...Show More

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    Two Years in the Forbidden City - Chapter 20

    37:36 | Jul 28th, 2019

    In this last chapter of "Two Years in the Forbidden City", Der Ling finally came to the conclusion that she could never go back to her country of origin.

  • 19. The Business of China

    Veteran journalists Doug Young and Paul James take their over 25-years of combined experience living and working in China to the podcast realm in The Business of China. The two find unique and compelling stories taking place in China, discussing the...Show More

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    Amazon Scales Back, Chinese Animation Presses Forward

    34:31 | Apr 25th, 2019

    Amazon Scales Back, Chinese Animation Presses Forward

  • 20. Studio Plus

    Studio Plus is a daily talk show that discusses matters on Chinese society, science, economy and culture, as well as international events and stories. With local hosts and others from English speaking countries, the show brings diverse opinion, fun, ...Show More

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    Along China's Expressways: Be a Martian at the Mars Base in Jinchang

    09:41 | Jun 24th, 2021

    What's it like to live on Mars and grow your own potatoes like what Matt Damon did in the Martian? How do you maintain a physical fitness routine on Mars? Join us on Studio Plus as we speak with CGTN ...Show More

  • 21. Chords of China

    Exploring music from 9,000 years ago to modern times, “Chords of China” features the history and culture of Chinese musical instruments. Each episode highlights a classical Chinese instrument, which carries the values of the Chinese culture. Touch th...Show More

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    The Commander of an Ensemble: The Drum

    25:02 | Jun 5th, 2019

    The drum might be as old as the Chinese history itself. According to recorded legend, ceramic drums appeared in the farthest reaches of antiquity. Drums have been part of almost every aspect of Chines...Show More

  • 22. Selfie

    Capturing images of people across China, exploring its ever-changing lifestyles, and feeling the heartbeat of its villages, towns, and cities. -- This is “Selfie”, giving you real life stories in China.

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    Live through the Pandemic

    25:01 | Jun 23rd, 2020

    Since the beginning of 2020, the covid-19 pandemic has brought dramatic changes to the lives of Chinese people. Some lost their jobs, while others found new business opportunities out of the crisis.

  • 23. Music Talks

    Feast your ears on the musical classics of the east with MUSIC TALKS, the Middle Kingdom’s mashup of classical music and in-depth discussions with some of China’s most celebrated orchestral professionals. Experience the instruments, get some perspect...Show More

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    Mustafa Alim: Choosing rhythm over the pulse

    22:34 | Sep 26th

    This episode follows Mustafa Alim, a musician from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, who fell in love with the accordion. Actively promoting accordion culture, he has engaged in cro...Show More

  • 24. Encounters

    Through one-on-one dialogue, ENCOUNTERS offers you an opportunity to hear from people living interesting lives intertwined with China. Discover their stories and find out how they are shaping the world we're living in.

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    Rachel meets China (part 2)

    37:44 | Nov 26th, 2020

    Rachel Weiss came to China five years ago after graduating from university, and during her time here she's visited more than 30 spots around the country, from the massive modern cities of Beijing and ...Show More

  • 25. Decoding the Art of War

    Decoding the Art of War provides the fun stories and historical contexts of the world-renowned Chinese strategy book to help you master the age-old wisdom and put it into practice. Follow this podcast so you no longer need to pretend you've read it.

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    Episode 13 The use of Spies

    09:04 | Sep 8th, 2019

    Sun Tzu’s war theories are built on information and espionage. He believed a spy-master had to be very smart indeed, to sniff out the truth from mission reports. He also had to be highly thorough: whe...Show More

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