The national anthem, whose lyrics was written by a famous poet - Tian Han, and the music by a famous composer- Nie Er, was created in 1935. The lyrics are in the following:
Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves;
With our very flesh and blood
Let us build our new Great Wall!
The peoples of China are in the most critical time,
Everybody must roar his defiance.
Arise! Arise! Arise!
Millions of hearts with one mind,                   
Brave the enemy's gunfire,
March on!
Brave the enemy's gunfire,
March on! March on! March on, on!