China’s youth draw upon Long March spirit to navigate modern uncertainties

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Qiao, E. (2026, October 18). China’s youth draw upon Long March spirit to navigate modern uncertainties. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3371269/chinas-youth-draw-upon-long-march-spirit-navigate-modern-uncertainties?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-18 · by Eve Qiao

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Young Chinese people are finding inspiration from the historical Long March during times of high unemployment and personal uncertainty. On the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's victory, individuals like student Lyu Leiyiyi see parallels between the resilience shown by the marchers and their own struggles today. They view the spirit of perseverance embodied in the Long March as a source of inner strength to navigate current challenges.
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As China marks the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's victory in the Long March, many young Chinese are finding inspiration in its spirit to navigate modern uncertainties and high unemployment rates. A 22-year-old student named Lyu Leiyiyi from the Communication University of China sees the Long March as a source of stability during times of rapid change. Lyu believes that the perseverance and hopefulness embodied by the Long March can help young people build resilience in an uncertain future. This trend reflects broader efforts by Chinese authorities to connect youth with the country's revolutionary history, aiming to instill values like determination and unity among younger generations.

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For Lyu Leiyiyi, a 22-year-old student at the Communication University of China, the spirit of the Long March offers a sense of stability at a time when people and the environment around her are changing at a dizzying pace.
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China’s youth draw upon Long March spirit to navigate modern uncertainties · assertive framing

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China’s youth draw upon Long March spirit to navigate modern uncertainties Amid high unemployment and anxiety, many see lessons in perseverance and hopefulness on 90th anniversary of Red Army’s victory asserted
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As China marks the 90th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory in the Long March, some young Chinese are looking to the historic journey for guidance as they face uncertainty in their lives and future. asserted
they → mark → lives
For Lyu Leiyiyi, a 22-year-old student at the Communication University of China, the spirit of the Long March offers a sense of stability at a time when people and the environment around her are changing at a dizzying pace. asserted
people → offer → pace
“People in their 20s are going through a period of uncertainty,” Lyu said. asserted
Lyu → go → uncertainty
“The spirit of the Long March can help us build a more stable inner core.” asserted
us → help → core
This expanded perspective eventually intersected with China’s efforts to anchor young citizens in the country’s revolutionary history, such as the Long March. asserted
perspective → intersect → March
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