Name: From the Dadu River to the Gobi Desert: My father's two Long Marches
Uploaded: 2026-10-20T17:23:29+08:00
Duration: 2 min 56 s
Description: In 1935, during the Long March, the Red Army faced a perilous crossing at the Dadu River in southwest China. Under enemy fire, an assault team led by Sun Jixian fought its way across the turbulent waters. More than two decades later, Sun embarked on

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2026.10.20 17:23 GMT+8

From the Dadu River to the Gobi Desert: My father's two Long Marches

Updated 2026.10.20 17:23 GMT+8

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In 1935, during the Long March, the Red Army faced a perilous crossing at the Dadu River in southwest China. Under enemy fire, an assault team led by Sun Jixian fought its way across the turbulent waters. More than two decades later, Sun embarked on another arduous journey — one his son calls his "second Long March."

What was this second journey, and how did it contribute to China’s modern development?

From the Dadu River to the Gobi Desert: My father's two Long Marches

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