Indicates the type of a location. Location Type Defined by CCTVPLUS Indicates the role that a specific instance of a description takes among all descriptions. Description Role Defined by CCTVPLUS The role in the overall content stream. Part Role Indicates a kind of content rendition. Content Rendition Defined by CCTVPLUS CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No access Chinese mainland CCTV Newscontent www.cctvplus.com +86-10-83949886 +86-10-63978447 contact@cctvplus.com 2026-10-21T17:06:10Z 2026-10-21T17:06:10Z 2026-10-21 2014-11-06T09:22:45Z China Central Television China Other Recent/File China-Long March Spirit/Serbian Official Serbian official highlights legacy of Long March spirit in modern China The spirit of the Long March remains central to China's national character and modern development, according to Tatjana Soldat, director of the Serbian Cultural Center in Beijing. In a recent interview, Soldat discussed the enduring legacy of the historic episode, its reflection in China's international cooperation, and the lessons it holds for younger generations. The Long March (1934–1936) was a major military maneuver by the Red Army, in which troops traversed over 12,500 kilometers of harsh terrain to establish a new base, a event that became a defining symbol of endurance in modern Chinese history. "Today, the Long March spirit has become part of the Chinese people's blood, part of their character - to never give up, no matter the enemy or the difficulty. I believe this spirit helped fulfill China's missions in wartime. In peacetime, it drives people to pursue development, learning and progress," she said. The same ethos can be observed in China's global engagement, according to the official. "I believe China has also embodied this spirit on the international stage. For instance, the Belt and Road cooperation and the China-Central and Eastern European Countries cooperation mechanism are both examples of this. Serbia and China cooperate in various fields, and I am also aware that China has similar cooperative projects with other countries," she said. In her view, firsthand exposure to Long‑March‑related history is vital for youth to grasp the weight of the past and carry forward relevant values. "Young people should travel this route and learn about the history of the Long March. Only in this way can they gain a deeper understanding of the heroic stories from the past. It will also motivate them to study harder, strive for progress and contribute to their country's development. Young people must always remember that peace does not come easily, honor the heroes, never forget the past and look ahead to the future," said Soldat. Chinese/Part Mute FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of animation of Long March Beijing, China - Recent (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Tatjana Soldat, director, Serbian Cultural Center in Beijing (ending with shots 3-9): "Today, the Long March spirit has become part of the Chinese people's blood, part of their character - to never give up, no matter the enemy or the difficulty. I believe this spirit helped fulfill China's missions in wartime. In peacetime, it drives people to pursue development, learning and progress." 3. Various of Soldat visiting Long March-themed exhibition FILE: Yudu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, east China - Date Unknown (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 4. Various of martyrs' memorial hall, sculpture, national flag of China 5. Relief depicting Long March 6. Sculpture marking Long March departure 7. Various of monument commemorating departure of Central Red Army's Long March FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 8. Various of robots, high-tech equipment, researchers, technicians 9. Aerial shots of high-speed train moving on bridge 10. Train on bridge 11. Plane taking off Beijing, China - Recent (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Tatjana Soldat, director, Serbian Cultural Center in Beijing (starting with shot 11/ending with shots 13-15): "I believe China has also embodied this spirit on the international stage. For instance, the Belt and Road cooperation and the China-Central and Eastern European Countries cooperation mechanism are both examples of this. Serbia and China cooperate in various fields, and I am also aware that China has similar cooperative projects with other countries." FILE: Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, north China - Date Unknown (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 13. Various of China-Europe Railway Express train departing FILE: Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, east China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 14. Permanent exhibition pavilion for products from Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) 15. Various of port scene FILE: Yudu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, east China - Date Unknown (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 16. Memorial museum of Central Red Army's departure for Long March 17. Various of Soldat observing exhibits 18. Various of students entering Long March Grand Theater, watching performance 19. Performance in progress 20. Various of relief of Red Army FILE: Ruoergai County, Sichuan Province, southwest China - Date Unknown (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 21. Various of monument commemorating Red Army martyrs Beijing, China - Recent (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 22. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Tatjana Soldat, director, Serbian Cultural Center in Beijing (starting with shots 17-21/partially overlaid with shots 23-24): "Young people should travel this route and learn about the history of the Long March. Only in this way can they gain a deeper understanding of the heroic stories from the past. It will also motivate them to study harder, strive for progress and contribute to their country's development. Young people must always remember that peace does not come easily, honor the heroes, never forget the past and look ahead to the future." ++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ FILE: China - Exact Location and Date Unknown (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 23. Various of people holding, waving Chinese national flags, dancing FILE: Songpan Country, Aba Tibetan, Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, southwest China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 24. Long March monument ++SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ FILE: Yudu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, east China - Date Unknown (CRI - No access Chinese mainland) 25. Long March Grand Theater