On July 24, a sharing and exchange meeting titled "The Enduring Echo of the Long March: Toward a Shared Future" was held in Yan'an. More than 50 Chinese and foreign guests gathered to discuss the contemporary relevance of the Long March spirit. This is the full text of the speech delivered by Scottish scholar David Ferguson.

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.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. To mark the occasion, China International Communications Group (CICG) launched the international communication project "Together on the Long March: 90th Anniversary of an Epic Journey." The initiative aims to help global audiences better understand the founding ideals and mission of the Communist Party of China (CPC), as well as the enduring values that have guided the Chinese people through decades of struggle and development.

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March. To mark the occasion, China International Communications Group (CICG) launched the international communication project "Together on the Long March: 90th Anniversary of an Epic Journey." The initiative aims to help global audiences better understand the founding ideals and mission of the Communist Party of China (CPC), as well as the enduring values that have guided the Chinese people through decades of struggle and development.

During the "The Enduring Echo of the Long March: Toward a Shared Future" exchange meeting held in Yan'an on July 24, part of China International Communications Group's (CICG) 90th anniversary initiative, Julissa Marilena Martinez Molina de Molina, producer, announcer and host of Emisoras Unidas de Guatemala, delivered a speech as an invited international guest.

During the "The Enduring Echo of the Long March: Toward a Shared Future" exchange meeting held in Yan'an on July 24, part of China International Communications Group's (CICG) 90th anniversary initiative, Zhavier Harris, marketing and communications manager at the Springfield Urban League in the United States, delivered a speech reflecting on his second journey retracing the historic Long March route.

I stood among two dozen spectators – space enthusiasts, local villagers, engineers – all silent in near reverence. This was no ordinary launch. It was a moment where China's 90-year journey since the end of the Long March met with its ambitions for the cosmos, and where a name synonymous with national resilience took on new meaning.

The path of a nation toward independence, development, and revitalization is often paved by the dedication and sacrifice of generations. Whatever our nationality, we should honor history and never take peace for granted. As a young Vietnamese, I found this especially moving and deeply resonant.

In July 1935, the Red Army halted and rested at the Zhuokeji Tusi Manor in Xisuo Village for seven days during the Long March. Today, Barkam City, a region onced held back by Tusi rule, geographical isolation and poverty, is now using its intangible cultural heritage and the opportunities presented by tourism to pursue common prosperity and enhance cultural integration.

"Jiajin" means "very high and very steep" in Tibetan. The weather on the mountain is extremely complex and unpredictable. On July 6, a group of journalists from the China International Communications Group (CICG)'s Together on the Long March project crossed the Jiajin Mountain Pass while travelling along the route taken by the Central Red Army during the Long March.

This June, Thai international student in China, Jachi Nawa, visited Quanzhou and Xing'an in Guilin. Through visits to the Xiangjiang Campaign Memorial Hall, the Laoshanjie Long March trail, and the Red Army Hall, she revisited the history of the Long March and experienced the enduring spirit it represents.

The Long March is not merely a feat of military endurance, but a living philosophy of resilience and strategic foresight. The author traces how this epic journey continues to inform China's global vision, offering timeless lessons for tackling today's interconnected crises.

The enduring spirit of perseverance, unity, and people-centered commitment embodied in the Long March continues to inspire China's modernization, international cooperation, and vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity.

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Eighty years ago, the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) arrived at their destination in northern Shaanxi Province after walking thousands of miles through the most inhospitable conditions of sinking mud, mountains and freezing weather conditions while being raided and chased by a stronger army. Suffering heavy casualties, the Red Army completed one of the most remarkable exploits in human history — the Long March.