There has been absolutely no other singer in the annals of Chinese music history who has achieved the same level of popularity as Teresa Teng. She is recognized for creating catchy and unique songs that came to be associated with the Mandopop musical style, and for having a career that has lasted for more than 30 years.

Teresa Teng grew up in the city of Baozhong - which can be found in Yunlin, in the Republic of China. When she was only three years old, she began singing for the first time. Her loved ones were overjoyed for her and backed her up as she worked toward realizing her ambition of being renowned.

Teresa Teng's singing voice is distinctive - and so is the way that she approaches her professional life. It was Japan where she first became famous, and it was also in Japan where she began to conquer all the Chinese music charts. Afterward, her popularity in China began after she had already established herself in Japan.

Teng was able to make music in seven distinct languages, and several of her songs reached number one on Billboard in a variety of nations all over the world. She is definitely among the most famous Chinese singers out there.

Born: 1953

Died: 1995

Famous songs: Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin, He Ri Jun Zai Lai

The second person on our list is Cui Jian, often known as "the grandfather of Chinese rock," who is honored all around China for his contributions to Chinese rock music. He is totally deserving of the title "one of the most famous Chinese singers".

Cui Jian was raised in Beijing - the capital of China - by parents who were already highly immersed in music. He spent his childhood there. Both of his parents had careers in the performing arts; his dad played the trumpet, while his mom danced. Cui Jian took after both of them. Because of this, the fact that Jian evolved into the forward-thinking artist he is today should not come as a surprise to anybody.

Jian started off his musical career by receiving instruction in classical music, but he didn't start learning how to play the guitar until he was far over the age of 20. The first time he heard Western rock music, it opened his eyes to a whole new world of art, and nothing could stop the man from creating his own unique kind of music after that.

Cui Jian got the inspiration for his music from some of the most well-known rock performers of the 1980s; hence, he was one of the first people in China to perform a style of rock music that is unique even to this day.

Born: 1961

Famous songs: Nothing To My Name, A Piece of Red Cloth

Since the year 2000, Jay Chou has been hailed as the "King of Mandopop" due to his uncanny ability to hold the attention of audiences all across China. This has earned him the title of one of the most famous Chinese singers of all time.

His parents, both of whom had careers in education, provided him with the resources and inspiration he needed to pursue his musical talents at an early age when he was still living in Taipei - the city where he was born.

It was Chou's intention to follow in the footsteps of both of his parents and pursue a career in education; however, a friend of his convinced him to take part in a talent competition after it was discovered that he possesses exceptional musical ability. Jay Chou changed his mind, which is the start of a legendary career! The man had a connection to the well-known lyricist Vincent Fang, who was successful in bringing him to another level and helping him achieve his goals.

A few years later, Jay Chou began to make singles that were more heavily inspired by R&B and hip-hop music, marking a significant departure from the pop-centered songs that he was known for at the beginning of his career.

Born: 1979

Famous songs: Gao Bai Qi Qiu, Chin Tien

As a well-known Chinese singer, Chris Lee is also recognized by her stage name, Li Yuchun, which she uses professionally. It is generally agreed upon that she is one of the most notable modern singers in China. The overwhelming majority of the audience think that Yuchun has each and every admirable feature of a great artist, and this viewpoint is shared by non-fans and critics.

In addition to the fact that she is very skilled as both a DJ and a composer of her own music, Li Yuchun is also an outstanding actress who has established a successful career in the entertainment world.

After finishing her schooling at the middle school level and getting her certificate, Yuchun enrolled in the Sichuan College of Music in order to propel her singing career further. She continued to win the highly regarded singing contest known as Super Girl. The victory that Yuchun carried home from the Super Girl contest served as a pivotal turning point at the beginning of her meteoric rise in both popularity and wealth.

Yuchun swiftly published her debut album after that, which was given the title "The Queen and the Dream". From then on, she has made an unforgettable impression on Chinese society with her wonderful voice, as well as her androgynous sense of fashion.

Born: 1984

Famous songs: Only You, Say Goodbye

Lu Han was raised in Beijing, China; however, he ultimately left the country and began his career as an idol in South Korea and became a part of the K-pop boy group Exo. After gaining recognition thanks to lots of impressive works as a K-pop recording artist, he finally left the band and embarked on his solo career, performing Mandopop songs in his home country of China.

It is not hard to understand why he is considered to be one of the most talented celebrities in all of China, which has led to his being ranked as among the most highly-paid artists in that country. His MV "Our Tomorrow" swiftly racked up more than 1 million views in a span of less than an hour, making it his most successful release to date.

After that, Lu Han has been able to successfully move from the world of singing into the world of acting because of his undeniable success and fame. To this day, he has appeared in a total of five blockbusters and a handful of television programs - either as the main or supporting actor. With all these triumphs, it is not difficult to understand his presence on our list.

Born: 1990

Famous songs: Lucky One, Electric Kiss

Sam Hui was raised in the city of Guangzhou - from the province of Guangdong in China. He came from a musical family and spent his childhood there. Since he was a young child, he was profoundly influenced by both the Chinese traditional music that his father liked to play, and the opera Chinese music that his mom sang.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that Hui was able to effectively merge traditional genres with Western pop, therefore inventing a new genre that is now recognized as Cantopop.

Hui sang his songs in both Cantonese and English. Earlier in his profession, he published songs in the United States and Britain; nevertheless, he attained his highest degree of fame in China by performing songs that resonated with the country's middle class. Hui was responsible for the composition of all of his music, and he often imbued it with political symbols and positive themes that continue to inspire audiences in this day and age.

Decades after his debut, Sam Hui still serves as a major influence both in his home country and around the world. That is why, though he releases music less frequently compared to the past, he still deserves a spot on this compilation list!

Born: 1948

Famous songs: Chen Mo Shi Jin, Lang Zi Xin Sheng

Any millennial would find themselves instantly nostalgic when the name "Andy Lau" is mentioned. It is not an exaggeration to claim that this incredible man is among the pillars of the Chinese entertainment industry.

Andy Lau spent his childhood years in Hong Kong, during the period when that part of the world was still under British rule. Due to a string of unexplained occurrences, his family was compelled to resettle in the slums of Hong Kong when he was only six years old, despite the fact that he came from a wealthy family.

Around the same time that he began to achieve some measure of success as an actor early on in his career, Lau shifted his focus to a career in the music industry. In spite of the fact that his first album was not a financially successful venture, Andy Lau continued to write music and improve his skills, until he gradually developed into one of the most famous Cantopop performers - who has had the most significant impact on the development of the genre throughout the course of history.

By 2000, Lau had already won over 200 awards, solidifying his position as a living legend in the fields of Chinese cinema and music.

Born: 1961

Famou songs: An Li Zhao Mi