China protects Long March legacy with high-tech and patriotic classes

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 21, 2026

China is preserving the legacy of the Red Army's legendary 12,500-kilometer Long March from 1934 to 1936, turning historical sites into high-tech patriotic classrooms for the next generation.

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