Story of Spring

"The Story of Spring" (Chinese: 春天的故事; pinyin: Chūntiān de Gùshì) is a patriotic Chinese song praising Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, although it never mentions him by name. Originally sung by famous Chinese folk singer Dong Wenhua, Deng is referred to as "an old man" throughout the song. Its two verses allude to Deng's economic reform policies and their success from its inception in spring 1978 to his southern visit in spring 1992, when the song was created.

The song was widely played during the 1990s and is now a familiar tune to most Chinese people living on the mainland. It was especially widely played following Deng's death and was a feature performance at the 1997 CCTV New Year's Gala.

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Chinese patriotic songs

Qing dynasty	Pu Tian Yue Tune of Li Zhongtang Praise the Dragon Flag Gong Jin'ou Training Soldier Song

Republic of China 1912–49	Five Flags of the Republic How Great is Our China! China Stands Heroically in the Universe The Song to the Auspicious Cloud National Revolutionary Song National Anthem of the Republic of China National Banner Song The March of the Volunteers 800 Heroes Song The Sword March Along the Sungari River Guerrillas' Song Marshal Training Soldier Song Nanniwan

Chinese Soviet Republic and the People's Republic of China	The Internationale March of the Volunteers Ode to the Motherland When Motherland Calls Upon Us Military Anthem of the Eighth Route Army Song of the Cowherd Erxiao Unity is Strength Praise Yan'an Yellow River Cantata The East is Red Sailing the Seas Depends on the Helmsman Red Star Shines Song of the Military and Political University of Resistance Against Japan March of the People's Liberation Army My Motherland Socialism is Good I Love Beijing Tiananmen Three Rules and Eight Notices Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China My Chinese Heart Bloodstained Glory Entering a New Era Story of Spring

Republic of China on Taiwan since 1949	National Anthem of the Republic of China National Banner Song Ode to the Republic of China The Plum Blossom 800 Heroes Song Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Song Go and Reclaim the Mainland Taiwan Is Good

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