Over a Hundred Foreign Officers Immerse Themselves in the Spirit of the Great Long March

On the afternoon of June 25, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered reporters' questions.

Reporter: This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. We have noticed that many soldiers from various countries hold great respect and curiosity about this period of history, and the series of short videos "Foreign Officers Encounter the Long March" is trending online. What is your comment on this?

Zhang Xiaogang: The Long March is unique in Chinese history and is also extremely rare in the history of world warfare and even human civilization. Reports and studies about the Red Army's Long March are emerging endlessly worldwide, and many people are coming to trace the path of the Long March. An increasing number of people in the international community believe that the Red Army's Long March is one of the most significant events of the 20th century that can influence the future of the world. It is a human epic filled with ideals and a spirit of dedication, written with will and courage. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. More than a hundred foreign military officers from over 80 countries, studying at the National Defense University’s International Defense College, have traveled to Ruijin, Zunyi, and Yan'an to trace the footsteps of the Red Army, visiting along the way, listening to red stories, understanding the bloodline heritage of the Chinese military, and immersing themselves in the great spirit of the Long March, deepening their understanding and recognition through dialogue and resonance. We also ask everyone to continue to pay attention to this series of reports.