Chinese radio online: China National Radio's news and economy channels, Phoenix's Chinese-language news, Chinese pop classics and music streams. The stations below come from the open Radio Browser directory, ordered by listener votes — the 华语金曲 Chinese golden-hits stream, CNR-1 Voice of China, CNR-2 and Phoenix are among the most-voted. Many Chinese streams do not report a bitrate, which shows as 0 and says nothing about how they sound. Everything plays 15 minutes a day free, with no account and no download.
Open 72FM's China page, choose a station and press play — 15 minutes a day free, with no account and no download.
Among the most-voted in the directory are the 华语金曲500首 golden-hits stream, CNR-1 中国之声, CNR-2 经济之声 and the Phoenix streams.
Yes — stations in Taiwan and Hong Kong broadcast in Mandarin and Cantonese; the Chinese radio guide covers them.
Yes — 15 minutes a day free, with no account and no download. Premium removes the daily limit.
Chinese-language radio is one of the most culturally layered listening experiences available online — a landscape that spans polished Mandopop ballads, the distinctive melodic warmth of Cantopop, classical instruments with centuries of history behind them, and radio formats that serve millions of diaspora listeners worldwide. All of it is accessible through a browser. With 72FM you can search and browse Chinese-language stations directly, with no download required and no account needed to start. Visit the Chinese stations directory or explore the country browser to find something that suits your mood or your purpose.
Read the full guide: How to Listen to Chinese Radio Online (Mandarin Pop, Folk and City Sounds)