Patriotism is the spiritual bond of the Chinese people and holds together all ethnic groups in China. It is generally characterized by upholding national unity, resisting invasion of foreign forces, maintaining national ethos of humaneness and rightness, and cherishing Chinese culture. Patriotism evolves with actual conditions at different stages of development. In contemporary China, top leaders from Chairman Mao to President Xi Jinping put forward their views of patriotism and ideas to promote it. These insights deepen our understanding of patriotism and offer guidelines for how to integrate patriotism into making China a modern, strong, and prosperous socialist country. Patriotism for a new era enables the Chinese people to uphold the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and build socialism with Chinese characteristics.