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Aerial view of a historic village in Jiangxi, China surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil river.

Shadows of Yudu: Declassified Archives Reveal the Strategic Logic of the Long March’s Opening Act

Newly highlighted archival documents provide a detailed look at the logistical and strategic planning behind the Red Army's 1934 crossing of the Yudu River. The records reveal how the military utilized ingenious engineering and strict secrecy to evade Nationalist encirclement, marking the official start of the Long March.

SoMi2026年7月8日 19:02

#Long March#Yudu River#PLA History

Statue of Mao Zedong in a public plaza with red flags and Chinese inscriptions.

Politics

Fortress of Memory: China’s Strategic Preservation of the Taiyuan Campaign

The renovation of the Niutuozhai memorial in Taiyuan highlights China's ongoing efforts to institutionalize revolutionary history through 'Red Tourism' and patriotic education. By memorializing the brutal 1948 siege and its heavy human cost, the state reinforces the narrative of sacrifice as the foundation of modern prosperity.

SoMi2026年5月2日 09:58

#Taiyuan#Chinese Civil War#Red Tourism