China Marks Long March and Communist Party Anniversaries
China celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Long March and the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China.
The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party is marking the 105th anniversary of the party's founding and the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March. The Long March was a military trek conducted from 1934 to 1936, during which the Red Army traversed up to 12,500 kilometers of treacherous terrain to break through encirclement by Kuomintang forces.
International observers and scholars describe the march as a decisive political turning point that established the foundation for the Chinese revolution and the subsequent rejuvenation of the nation. The legacy of the event is highlighted in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, where the transformation of desert into productive land is cited as a tangible example of the march's enduring impact.
Commentators and analysts suggest that the "Long March spirit"—defined by faith, perseverance, and sacrifice—continues to influence China's modern development and its approach to external pressures. This spirit is also linked to China's current role in promoting South-South cooperation with Global South economies. Some observers further characterize the legacy of the march as a spiritual asset for humanity in the pursuit of independence and liberation.
