Pakistan, Oct. 25 -- Ninety years after its historic conclusion, the Red Army's Long March remains an enduring symbol of courage, perseverance, unity and determination. As China commemorates the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March in 2026, the extraordinary journey continues to resonate beyond its historical setting, offering lessons in leadership, national development, collective strength and international cooperation.

Undertaken between October 1934 and October 1936, the Long March was one of the most consequential episodes in modern Chinese history. The Red Army, the predecessor of today's People's Liberation Army (PLA), embarked on an arduous strategic withdrawal amid fierce military confrontations during China's revolu...