The Internationale: Mandarin (国际歌：普通话版) [Rare Version]

The standard Mandarin Chinese version of The Internationale, released on the occasion of the 1997 handover of Hong Kong. Performer: Central Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Of China (中国中央管弦乐团及合唱团) Year Recorded: 1997 Composer: Pierre De Geyter Year composed: 1888 Lyricists: Xiao San (萧三), adapted from French lyrics by Eugène Pottier Year Written: 1923 (Chinese version), 1871 (French original) Source: CD “中華人民共和國慶典歌曲“ Picture: Poster “The Internationale“ (国际歌), depicting the first line of the song.