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The finish line that changed China: Retracing the Long March to Yan'an

About 90 years ago, after trekking 12,500 kilometers across 11 provinces, the Central Red Army reached Yan'an, Shaanxi Province. This was where their Long March came to an end, and where a new journey began.

A new Long March on old revolutionary land

As the "Together on the Long March" reporting team from China International Communications Group continues its visit to Quanzhou and Xing'an counties in Guangxi, they are doing more than just revisiting historic battle sites — they are also exploring how this old revolutionary land has developed and what the Long March spirit looks like today.

Battle of the Xiangjiang River: How did it transform the Communist Party of China?

The Battle of the Xiangjiang River over 90 years ago was a life-or-death trial that drove the Communist Party of China and the Red Army to adapt amid immense sacrifice. With troop numbers plummeting from 86,000 at the start of the Long March to just over 30,000, the devastating losses prompted deep reflection within the Party and planted the seeds for a historic turning point that would reshape China's future.

A Red Army descendant on the Long March spirit

A relative of the celebrated military commander Marshal He Long reflects on family memories, local transformation and why the Long March spirit still matters today.

Endurance of belief: Retracing the Long March in today's Sangzhi County

Ninety years after the victory of the Long March (1934-36), what remains of this extraordinary journey? In Sangzhi County, Hunan Province — where the Second Front Army of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army set out on its Long March — British host Tudor Finneran explores how the belief forged during those difficult years continues to live on, from thriving rural industries to cultural traditions passed down through the generations.

Steadfast as stone: How the Long March spirit inspires Chinese modernization

Quoting the ancient saying "A rock can be smashed, but its pieces will still be hard; cinnabar can be ground, but its powder will still be red," Chinese President Xi Jinping honored the enduring spirit of the Long March. Marked by unwavering ideals and convictions, dedication to seeking truth from facts, and unity and discipline, it continues to serve as a source of strength for China's journey toward modernization.

Echoes of courage: The living history of Luding Bridge

Every mile of the Long March holds a story. But few are remembered like Luding Bridge. This is the story of a life-or-death charge, an act of sheer grit and a legacy that continues to inspire new journeys more than 90 years later.

To live a better life: A preserved leaflet, a promise kept

Nestled deep within the mountains, Yunxi county in Hubei province was once gripped by extreme poverty. Today, however, its innovative industrial model is recognized by the United Nations as one of the global best practices in poverty reduction. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March. In this episode, our host journeys to Yunxi to discover how the spirit of the Long March, forged nine decades ago, drives the dramatic transformation of this mountain region today. And the story begins with a single Red Army leaflet.

On CPC's 105th founding anniversary, international visitors seek to understand the CPC in Zunyi

On July 1, 2026, the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, guests participating in the "Together on the Long March" CICG International Communication Project visit Zunyi, known as the "City of Turning Point."

2 teams look across history at each other: Foreign visitors witnessed the power of a living legacy in Meitan

On June 29, foreign participants of the "Together on the Long March: 90th Anniversary of an Epic Journey" CICG International Communication Project visited the Exhibition Hall of the Westward Relocation History of Zhejiang University in Meitan county, Zunyi city, southwestern China's Guizhou province, where they explored the history behind the "Long March of the 'Cultural Army' (Chinese Intellectuals)."

Liquor and Long March memories: International guests uncover red history by the Chishui River in Maotai town

On June 28, Chinese and foreign guests taking part in the"Together on the Long March" CICG International Communications Project visited Maotai Town to explore the extraordinary years when the Red Army made the third crossing of the Chishui River.

A pomelo grows in Qinggangpo: International guests taste the living legacy of red genes

On June 28, guests participating in the "Together on the Long March" CICG International Communication Project visited the Qinggangpo Battle Site in Xishui county, Guizhou province.

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