The Survivors Who Sparked a New Era | Breaking Through, Episode 5

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 17, 2026

By the time the Long March reached its conclusion, the Central Red Army had been reduced to a mere fraction of its original strength. Yet, this resilient remnant would go on to shape the course of modern Chinese history. How had they survived against such impossible odds?

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