A poem praising the progress of the times

the song of the yangtze river

Composer: Wang Shiguang

Lyrics: Hu Hongwei

You come from snow-capped mountains, and spring tides are your style.

You run to the East China Sea, and the stormy waves are your spirit.

You feed children of all ethnic groups with sweet milk;

You roll up mountains and seas with strong arms.

We praise the Yangtze River, you are an endless source;

We are connected with the Yangtze River, and you have the feelings of a mother.

You came from ancient times, and the waves washed away the dust.

You run to the future, and the sound of the waves echoes in the sky.

You irrigate the flowery land with pure and clean water;

You have promoted the arrival of a new era with great power.

We praise the Yangtze River, you are an endless source;

We are connected with the Yangtze River, and you have the feelings of a mother.