2025.09.05 21:01 GMT+8

How a movie song became China's national anthem

Updated 2025.09.05 21:01 GMT+8
CGTN

In a quiet Shanghai mansion, voices united to create a song that stirred a nation's soul amid WWII – "March of the Volunteers." Across oceans, an American legend sang it in perfect Chinese, spreading resilience beyond borders. Behind the melody and lyrics lies a story of unwavering will. CGTN's feature "The Main Eastern Battlefield: China in WWII" unveils the origin of China's anthem and the enduring spirit it continues to ignite today. 

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