Within ‘Dear You’ lies the profound emotional resonance shared by all Chinese: Global Times editorial
2026-05-22 09:50 环球时报网英文版
This film has moved audiences across different countries and regions and different generations, drawing them into a shared current of emotion, because it carries within it the deepest spiritual code of the Chinese nation. Time and place may change, but the deep love for one"s homeland, the responsibility to family, and the unyielding commitment to a promise - the eternal spiritual foundations etched into the blood of every Chinese - remain constant. Shurou"s waiting, Nanzhi"s protection, Musheng"s resilience - three ordinary lives intertwined. No epic deeds, yet they shine with the quiet radiance of humanity. Their perseverance, kindness, and sense of responsibility speak to the core values of every Chinese heart. And when countless such acts of kindness come together, they forge an unbreakable sense of identity and cohesion - the very strength that has carried the Chinese nation through hardships and propelled it forward for thousands of years.
As qiaopi faded into the pages of history, the kapok flowers continue to blossom year after year. Dear You pays a tribute across time: to the perseverance and sacrifice of our forebears, to the sincerity and responsibility of overseas Chinese, and to a patriotism that never fades. The tears audiences shed are not only for the joys and sorrows of the characters, but also for the tender emotions and collective memories that run like an ancient river through the blood of every Chinese - and for this national resonance that traverses mountains and seas, and speaks across centuries.




