This October, China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Commemorative events have been held across the country. Many international content creators have also come to China, retracing the Long March and presenting the historic journey to their followers based on their own firsthand experience.

The Long March was the Red Army's strategic redeployment from October 1934 to October 1936, which ended in Gansu Province after Red Army soldiers had outmaneuvered their Kuomintang pursuers and crossed some of China's harshest terrain. The Long March proved a turning point, saving the Chinese revolution and opening a new chapter in its history.

The Long March reshaped the course of China's development, and through the Red Army's indomitable spirit, demonstrated the human will to survive in adversity and forge ahead. Today, it can also serve as a window for the world to better understand China and the country's development path.

Over the course of a grueling expedition, the Red Army completed a strategic relocation that pushed the limits of human endurance. The Long March not only demonstrated to the international community the power of Chinese revolutionaries, but has also become a model of resilience, self-discipline and progress for the generations that have followed.

Why has China been able to foster new opportunities amid crises and open up new prospects amid changing circumstances? Why has the country consistently upheld independence and self-reliance while forging ahead with determination? Examining the history and enduring legacy of the Long March offers insights into these questions.

What the Long March has left behind is not only a military miracle, but also a rich heritage. The spirit of struggle in the face of dire adversity, the steadfast commitment to justice and ideals, the strength found in unity and mutual assistance and the dedication to public wellbeing represent values shared by humanity across national borders, races and eras.

In an era of compounding turbulence and major transformation, the Long March spirit stands as a beacon: Its perseverance, courage to rise to challenges and united drive for progress offer timeless guidance for humanity.