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Sound of Hope (simplified Chinese: 希望之声,; traditional Chinese: 希望之聲,; pinyin: Xīwàng Zhīshēng,; Wade–Giles: Hsi-wang Chi-sheng) is an independent non-profit news and entertainment broadcast service. [1] It originated in Mandarin, and currently offers programs in Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. It is part of the Epoch Media Group along with New Tang Dynasty Television Station (NTDTV) and The Epoch Times.

While established after the other two media, it was up and running by 2003, supported by a network of volunteers that continue to maintain the station's programming. According to their website, Sound of Hope "strive[s] to provide a bridge across the cultural and informational gaps between Asian and Western culture.... [They] believe that how we view ourselves and others determines our future. In this spirit, Sound of Hope Radio celebrates the goodness of all humanity." Their programs in English include a weekly segment entitled "Speaking of Asia," concentrating on Asian news and culture. English programs also cover traditional Chinese stories and originally included a segment on learning to speak Chinese. The French version includes weekly recipes. Programs can be heard on the internet and is broadcast in a number of major cities, including Sydney, Chicago, and New York. Sound of hope also provides several podcasts with an Asian focus, as well as on more general interest topics such as Mysterious Universe.

The station has also come out with an audio version of the Nine Commentaries on the Chinese Communist Party, originally written by Epoch Times staff, critiquing the Chinese Communist Party, its past actions, and its present nature. As a result of this and regular attempts to broadcast into China, their China-directed airwaves have been interfered with, and reception of the station by the long-dominant Communist Party in China is not good. In depth reporting also focuses heavily on abuses by the CCP, especially those against practitioners of Falun Gong, and on current efforts to withdraw support of CCP leadership following the publication of the Nine Commentaries in hopes of a more ethical, humanitarian, and open government. This only strengthens the CCP's dislike of the station.

All three Epoch Group members were founded by Falun Gong members. Some have recognized the important part this continues to play in editorial stance, although all the media are privately owned and operated and are thus institutionally separate.

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 While established after the other two media, it was up and running by [[2003]], supported by a network of volunteers that continue to maintain the station's programming.  According to their website, Sound of Hope "strive[s] to provide a bridge across the cultural and informational gaps between Asian and Western culture.... [They] believe that how we view ourselves and others determines our future. In this spirit, Sound of Hope Radio celebrates the goodness of all humanity."  Their programs in English include a weekly segment entitled "Speaking of Asia," concentrating on Asian news and culture. English programs also cover traditional Chinese stories and originally included a segment on learning to speak Chinese.  The French version includes weekly recipes.  Programs can be heard on the internet and is broadcast in a number of major cities, including Sydney, Chicago, and New York. Sound of hope also provides several [[podcasts]] with an Asian focus, as well as on more general interest topics such as [[Mysterious Universe]].
-The station has also come out with an audio version of the Nine Commentaries on the [[Chinese Communist Party]], originally written by Epoch Times staff, critiquing the Chinese Communist Party, its past actions, and its present nature.  As a result of this and regular attempts to broadcast into China, their China-directed airwaves have been interfered with, and reception of the station by the long-dominant Communist Party in China is not good. In depth reporting also focuses heavily on abuses by the CPC, especially those against practitioners of Falun Gong, and on current efforts to withdraw support of their leadership following the publication of the Nine Commentaries in hopes of a more ethical, humanitarian, and open government. This of course only strengthens the CPC's dislike of the station.
+The station has also come out with an audio version of the Nine Commentaries on the [[Chinese Communist Party]], originally written by Epoch Times staff, critiquing the Chinese Communist Party, its past actions, and its present nature.  As a result of this and regular attempts to broadcast into China, their China-directed airwaves have been interfered with, and reception of the station by the long-dominant Communist Party in China is not good. In depth reporting also focuses heavily on abuses by the CCP, especially those against practitioners of Falun Gong, and on current efforts to withdraw support of CCP leadership following the publication of the Nine Commentaries in hopes of a more ethical, humanitarian, and open government. This only strengthens the CCP's dislike of the station.
 All three Epoch Group members were founded by [[Falun Gong]] members.  Some have recognized the important part this continues to play in editorial stance, although all the media are privately owned and operated and are thus institutionally separate.