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Songs of Resilience: How 'March of the Volunteers' unites millions

CGTN

06:25

On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender. Yet some memories never fade. "March of the Volunteers," born in 1935, still beats in the heart of every Chinese citizen. What gives it such enduring power? From a desperate wartime cry to a global anthem against fascism, this song has become timeless. Tian Han's stirring words, Nie Er's masterful music, and Paul Robeson's iconic rendition have carried its message across borders and generations. Even 90 years later, the spirit of "millions of hearts with one mind" remains unshakable.

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