The Tune of Li Zhongtang () was a semi-official national song of China, written by Li Hongzhang in 1896 during the Qing dynasty. "Zhongtang" was a bureaucratic title held by Li Hongzhang.
In 1896 (the 22nd year of Guangxu), Li Hongzhang, Minister of Beiyang and Governor of Zhili, paid a diplomatic visit to Western Europe and Russia. As a national anthem was requested for the welcome ceremony, Li Hongzhang adopted a Tang dynasty poem by Wang Jian for the event.
It shares the same tune with Praise the Dragon Flag.
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In the Golden Palace, amongst the overlapping purple pavilions,<br/> Like a jade lotus flower in an immortal's palm,<br/> The Son of Heaven of Supreme Peace pays tribute to Heaven's sun,<br/> In its five-colour chariot of clouds, drawn by six dragons.