Taiwan (alternate anthem)
"Gúoqí ge" (Flag Raising Song)

Words by: Hu Han-min, Tai Chi-tao, Liao Chung-kai and Shao Yuan-chung
Music by: Tai Chuan-hsien
In use since: unknown

"The Flag Raising Song" isn't per se an anthem of Taiwan at all, but is rather a compromise used by the Taiwanese when represented at international events (such as the Olympic Games) to satisfy concerns from mainland China, as well as being often played during flag raisings. Despite not being the national anthem, it seems to be quite popular in Taiwan, possibly because of the non-political nature of it (as the national anthem was also the party anthem of Kuomintang).

Special thanks to: Davie H. Y. Wen for the English translation and Latin script of the lyrics, the sheet music, and some of this information.

See also: Taiwan.