Chinese President Xi Jinping famous that the good spirit of the Long March demonstrates the ability of loyalty, reality, justice and unity. “It will always be a precious treasure and a powerful driving force inspiring us to overcome difficulties and forge ahead courageously.”
In October 1934, some 86,000 Red Army troopers crossed the Yudu River in East China’s Jiangxi Province, little realizing that they have been embarking on a grueling 12,500-kilometer journey, which American journalist Edgar Snow hailed as “an odyssey unequaled in modern times.” In October 1936, three major Red Army forces converged in northwestern China, marking the tip of the Long March.
2026 marks the ninetieth anniversary of the victory of the Long March, a exceptional revolutionary feat led by the Communist Party of China. Let’s look again at this historic expedition and discover how its spirit continues to encourage the Chinese folks right this moment.
