China Marks 90th Anniversary of Long March Victory
The Communist Party of China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Long March, framing the historic military trek as a foundation for modern national rejuvenation.
The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party is commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory alongside the 105th founding anniversary of the party. The Long March was a strategic military redeployment conducted by the Chinese Red Army from October 1934 to October 1936, during which forces traversed up to 12,500 kilometers of treacherous terrain to break through Kuomintang encirclement. The journey ended in Gansu Province and is characterized as a turning point that saved the Chinese revolution.
Commemorative events across China have drawn international content creators and scholars who describe the event as a decisive political foundation for the nation's subsequent rejuvenation. Observers note that the Long March spirit—defined by faith, perseverance, and sacrifice—continues to influence China's approach to external pressures and its cooperation with Global South economies. The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is cited as a tangible example of this legacy through its transformation from desert to productive land.
The party is now framing this historic maneuver as essential inspiration for overcoming contemporary domestic challenges and external pressures, such as unilateralism. The party aims to make decisive progress toward socialist modernization between 2026 and 2030, with a broader goal of realizing this modernization by 2035, asserting that its leadership is the fundamental guarantee for safeguarding national sovereignty and security.
