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Commemorations of the Long March legacy

Overview

As the 90th anniversary of the Red Army’s Long March approaches, historical reflections and cultural commemorations are highlighting the event’s role in shaping the Communist Party of China. Historical analyses focus on the strategic retreat from the Kuomintang’s fifth encirclement campaign in 1934, noting key milestones such as the Battle of Xiang River, the Zunyi Conference, and the crossing of the Luding Bridge. The march concluded in 1936 with the unification of three main Red Army forces in northern China, shifting the revolutionary center to Shaanxi.

Commemorative efforts have expanded into diverse artistic and educational initiatives. In Zunyi, traditional papermaking is being used to create modern cultural products, while a massive painting titled ‘Long March: Song of the Nanling Mountains’ captures the Red Army’s journey. Educational institutions and media outlets like CGTN have also engaged in preserving revolutionary memory through lectures, immersive theater, and documentaries.

Recent commemorations have emphasized the preservation of historical sites and personal accounts. In Shiqian County, Guizhou, local research has reconstructed the history of the Red Army's 52nd Regiment, specifically the Kunniu Mountain battle, leading to the establishment of a memorial.

On October 22, 2026, President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the Great Hall of the People, emphasizing the ‘Great Long March Spirit.’ At a subsequent conference marking the 90th anniversary, he called for the nation to create new glories on a ‘new long march,’ stressing that the spirit must be carried forward through high-quality development, steadfast ideological beliefs, and the strengthening of the People's Liberation Army to achieve socialist modernization and national rejuvenation.

Entities

Red Army · Xi Jinping · Mao Zedong · Communist Party of China · Great Hall of the People

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] CGTN is releasing a new documentary titled ‘Breaking Through’ regarding the Long March.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Central Red Army began the Long March in October 1934 with 86,000 soldiers.
[● 3 SOURCES] Only 8,000 soldiers survived the journey to Shaanxi province by October 1935.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Red Army successfully reunited its three main columns in October 1936.
[● 3 SOURCES] The 90th anniversary of the end of the Long March occurs this October.

Timeline

4 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
China commemorates 90th anniversary of the Long March
China marks the 90th anniversary of the Long March, with President Xi Jinping calling for continued national progress and the preservation of the revolutionary spirit in a new era of modernization.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Xi Jinping commemorates Long March anniversary in Beijing
Xi Jinping marked the 90th anniversary of the Long March with a speech calling for unified Party leadership and military strength to ensure China's modernization and national revitalization.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
China commemorates 90th anniversary of the Long March victory
President Xi Jinping led commemorations in Beijing for the 90th anniversary of the Long March, calling for national unity and modernization to drive China's continued development.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Xi Jinping commemorates 90th anniversary of the Long March
President Xi Jinping led a ceremony in Beijing to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Long March, calling for national unity and the preservation of the revolutionary spirit to drive China’s modernization.
13 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Long March legacy honored through historical sites and research
Commemorations of the Long March's 90th anniversary highlight revolutionary sites across China and the dedicated efforts of historians to preserve the stories of Red Army soldiers.
16 days ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
China's Long March commemorated by new CGTN documentary
CGTN’s new documentary ‘Breaking Through’ marks the 90th anniversary of the Long March, exploring the historical significance of the 1934 military expedition and its lasting legacy in China.
16 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
China commemorates 90th anniversary of the Long March victory
China marks the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's Long March victory through historical commemorations at memorial sites and a massive 90-meter themed art exhibition in Guangzhou.
19 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Chinese universities hold commemorative activities to honor Long March spirit
Universities in China held commemorative activities in Yan'an and Tianjin to promote the Long March spirit and craftsmanship among students through historical visits and lectures by model workers.
23 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
China promotes Long March history through immersive community performances
Communities in Jiangxi and Tianjin are using immersive theater, flash mobs, and situational dramas to educate residents and honor the historical legacy of the Long March.
27 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
China commemorates Long March anniversary through diverse artistic works
Artistic projects in China are honoring the 90th anniversary of the Long March, ranging from traditional pressed pulp flower crafts in Zunyi to a massive large-scale landscape painting in Guangdong.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Long March history marks 90 years of revolutionary significance
Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Long March, historical reviews highlight its role in the Red Army's survival and the Communist Party's strategic shift to northern China.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Long March legacy honored through historical commemorations and cultural initiatives
China is honoring the legacy of the Long March through historical commemorations of the Xiangjiang Campaign and cultural heritage initiatives in Ruijin to preserve revolutionary history.

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