C-POP Classics and Popular Songs: Recommended Tracks and Hit Songs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
In this article, we’ll introduce many classic C-pop songs that have been growing in popularity year by year!
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C-POP Classics and Popular Hits: Recommended Songs and Chart-Toppers from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (1–10)
Kaijōka (Strange Sentiment Song)Yoga Lin
Yoga Lin, a singer-songwriter from Taiwan, rose to fame after winning the audition show One Million Star in 2007, captivating audiences with his expressively rich vocals.
One of his songs blends a nostalgic yet innovative sound reminiscent of 80s power ballads, striking a chord with listeners.
Centered around the piano, its layered sonic world is paired with lyrics that sing of a humorous yet honest, straightforward love.
In the music video, in which he stars, his acting—so heartfelt that he was moved to tears during filming—is another highlight.
Released as a single in May 2025, the track is a lead song from the album “Untitled,” out in July of the same year.
Its unconventional yet warm message of love is sure to resonate with many.
23/17Ou ADEN, Kou Nosen OSN
Rooted in R&B and hip-hop, ADEN Wang also plays guitar and delivers soulful vocals and storytelling, while OSN Gao Er Xuan captivates with mellow, emotive rap.
Together, they weave a track that’s a mid-tempo R&B number with a pleasantly light groove.
ADEN’s refreshing vocals are vividly colored by OSN’s rap, making your heart lift as you listen.
It’s perfect when you want to connect with the authentic feelings of young people or experience the moment when two talents truly shine!
In My Songkyoku anbantei
She is a singer-songwriter from China.
She has studied music since childhood and has won numerous awards.
She also spent time in Canada, so she is fluent in English.
Above all, her singing voice is beautiful, and this song’s harmony of piano and vocals is simply captivating.
A Twig of Plum BlossomsHiyokusei
Fei Yu-ching, a Taiwanese-born legend of the Chinese pop scene who sadly retired in 2020.
Released in 1983, One Plum Blossom (Yi Jian Mei) is one of his signature songs and was a staple at karaoke back in the day.
A catchy TikTok video of someone singing the song helped it spread, and it even charted on Spotify in places like Norway, becoming a hit in Europe and the U.S.
in 2020.
Its enka-like melody and wistful lyrics may have resonated with the social climate at the time.
Fei Yu-ching’s vocal prowess pairs beautifully with the grandeur of nature depicted alongside the music.
Only twenty-threeKhalil Fong
Khalil Fong is a Hawaii-born, Hong Kong–based singer-songwriter who leads the C-pop scene with a sound rooted in R&B and soul.
Released in August 2024, this song centers on the passage of time and personal growth.
Using the age of 23 as a symbolic motif, it portrays the journey from youth to maturity and the transience of life.
Fong’s signature profound lyrics and emotionally rich vocals are captivating, and his deft use of nature’s cycles as metaphors is striking.
As his comeback after a two-year hiatus from music, the release has drawn considerable attention and heightened fan expectations.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to feel the changing seasons of life.