Yes, we have to include one of the biggest video websites around, don’t we? A simple search on YouTube for “Chinese TV” or “\u4e2d\u56fd\u7535\u89c6” (zh\u014dng gu\u00f3 di\u00e0n sh\u00ec<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Chinese television) can bring up a ton of fantastic content<\/a>.<\/p>\n From quick video clips to full episodes of Chinese dramas (the ones there legally, of course) to Chinese YouTubers doing their thing, there’s a ton of great Mandarin-language content on YouTube. There’s also quite a bit of content available in the form of video lesson plans, Chinese-learning tips and tricks, videos about Chinese culture and much, much more.<\/p>\n Maybe you already knew all that, but did you know that many China-based news channels live stream their own broadcasts on YouTube using the site’s “live” feature<\/strong>? And it’s all free. Everything’s better when it’s free.<\/p>\n It’s important to keep in mind that while YouTube is free and convenient, there’s no guarantee that Mandarin content will include English or even Chinese subtitles. With a little bit of searching, though, you’re sure to find the ideal content for your learning level.<\/p>\n We suggest:<\/strong><\/p>\n Sling Television, aptly nicknamed “a la carte TV,” is a streaming service that, like Damai Television, is available as a streaming box setup or as a Roku channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Their Mandarin television section\u00a0boasts over 50 different channels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Sling also offers Catch-Up TV<\/strong>, formerly 8-day replay, so you can catch your favorite Mandarin television shows on your time. Most of their channels offer Chinese and English subtitles as well. This streaming resource is great because you can enjoy non-Chinese channels and films as well, making this a sort of “all-in-one” selection that’s great for learning Chinese and also for watching other types of media.<\/p>\n Sling TV offers a free 7-day trial so you can decide whether the service is right for you. After the trial, Sling TV costs $15 a month at its most basic level.<\/p>\n We suggest:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u4f18\u9177 (Y\u014du K\u00f9<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Youku) is a video hosting service from Beijing. Not only is it one of China’s biggest online video and streaming service platforms, but it could be considered the YouTube of China. In addition to awesome dramas, news and chat shows, Youku also has a user platform similar to YouTube through which members can upload their own vlogs and individual content. They even have a Virtual Reality (VR) section.<\/p>\n Many of the videos on Youku are short clips, making them great for binge-watching without wasting a whole day. Unless that’s your thing. We won’t judge you.<\/p>\n Youku is free to use and the website is entirely in Chinese, so make sure you have a good grip on hanzi or a translator ready so you can navigate the site. Many of the videos on Youku, including short clips, feature Chinese subtitles.<\/p>\n Again, Youku is definitely more on the video clip YouTube-ish side of live broadcasting, but you can still use it to find extremely varied content. Finding full chat shows and film broadcasts<\/strong>\u00a0is fairly easy. Just search through the \u5267\u96c6 (j\u00f9 j\u00ed<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 “Film),” \u7535\u5f71 (di\u00e0n y\u01d0ng\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 “Drama”) and “\u7efc\u827a” (z\u014dng y\u00ec<\/em> \u2014 “Variety Show”) sections underneath the header.<\/p>\n We suggest<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u9cf3\u51f0\u885b\u8996\u63a7 (F\u00e8ng Hu\u00e1ng W\u00e8i Sh\u00ec K\u00f2ng<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Phoenix Satellite TV) is the last streaming service on our list, but it’s certainly not the least. This Hong Kong-based broadcaster is one of the biggest television channels in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. They produce both Cantonese- and Mandarin-language content.<\/p>\n Phoenix Satellite TV provides a very rich and diverse mix of programs, including news, talk shows, films, music videos and mini-series<\/strong>. They’re also the main Chinese broadcaster of United Nations affairs in China.<\/p>\n You can enjoy most of Phoenix Satellite TV’s content through their browser for a true streaming experience, all for free. This channel also offers Chinese subtitles for most of their content.<\/p>\n We suggest:<\/strong><\/p>\n You can’t stream full episodes on FluentU<\/a>, but the embedded learning tools and hundreds of available videos make it an excellent video-based learning resource.\u00a0<\/p>\n FluentU offers clips from authentic Chinese media<\/strong> such as scenes from TV shows<\/strong>, movie trailers and more. Each video comes with subtitles available in Chinese, pinyin and English.<\/p>\n As you watch, you can hover over any word in the subtitles to see useful information like the translation and part of speech.\u00a0<\/p>\n When you click on a word or phrase, you’ll see example sentences and other videos where it’s used. You can also play its audio pronunciation at normal or slow speed.<\/p>\n The program’s flashcard feature and personalized vocabulary quizzes<\/strong> will make sure you’re learning new words as you progress through the expansive video library, with new Chinese videos being added all the time.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is quite the selection of resources for Mandarin streaming TV!<\/p>\n Don’t feel too overwhelmed: Simply pick your preferred resource or channel from this list, jump on the couch and start watching a new show in Chinese.<\/p>\n You may find your new fave right here!<\/p>\n And for more entertaining Chinese content available online, check out Chinese movies you can rent on Amazon Prime<\/a> and the best TV shows to learn Chinese<\/a>. While a VPN certainly makes it easier to access all the best Chinese TV shows, there are tons of streaming services and video hosting sites with plenty of options. 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