Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) on Oct 25.

The Long March is a great story born in China, but its spirit belongs to the whole world. It has long transcended national borders and become a global symbol of pursuing ideals and braving hardships.

#BeijingReview An #exhibition commemorating the 90th anniversary of the completion of the Long March (1934-36) is being held at the National Art Museum of China until Oct 24 in conjunction with an exhibition focusing on Yan’an, Shaanxi Province, the Communist Party of China’s (CPC’s) base of operations immediately after the arduous strategic maneuver concluded. Together, the exhibitions bring to life one of the most pivotal periods in China’s modern history: the survival of the CPC after attempted annihilation by the Kuomintang party regime and its charting of a new course for the Chinese people. bjreview.com/Photo_Gallery/T…

#BeijingReview The most durable progress between the two countries comes from the people. #ChinaUS @EricHovagim bjreview.com/Lifestyle/20260…

Ahead of the U.S. #midterms, Stephen Orlins @sorlins, President of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, has spotted a curious shift in the political climate. Speaking at the 2026 Sustainability Global Leaders Conference in #Shanghai, he shares why he’s more optimistic about China-U.S. relations than he was just a year or two ago. #ChinaUS

China's commerce ministry said that the "China Haul" trend on overseas social media reflects the rising recognition and appreciation of "Shopping in China." Yang Mu, head of the market operation and consumption promotion department of the Ministry of Commerce, said the phenomenon, depicting foreigners who share their experiences and joy of shopping in China on overseas social platforms, has also been a result of China's high-standard opening up and the charm of fine traditional Chinese culture. While commenting on booming inbound consumption at a press conference on Oct 22, Yang said product categories favored by overseas consumers are expanding from traditional specialties such as tea and silk, previously the dominant choices, to tech gadgets, Chinese-style wellness products, beauty products and trendy toys.

The China-Europe freight train service passed 140,000 cumulative trips on Oct 22, a milestone that underscores its role as a reliable logistics corridor for Eurasian trade, especially as geopolitical tensions and disruptions to traditional shipping routes challenge global supply chains.

#BeijingReview Three Gorges poetry festival brought together #poetic traditions of the world's great #rivers. #Chongqing bjreview.com/Lifestyle/20261…

#BeijingReview How did #Jiayu County embed #technology into the vegetable supply chain, and reshaped #farming in central China? bjreview.com/China/202610/t2…

#BeijingReview China has seen rapid growth in foreign arrivals in 2026, as expanding visa-free policies continued to boost inbound #travel. bjreview.com/China/202610/t2…

The Long March: An Epic--In Numbers • Start and End: October 1934–October 1936 • Distance Marched: 12,500 km • Participants at the Start: 206,000 • Reinforcements: 17,000 • Average Age: Around 20 years old • Women Soldiers: Over 2,000 • Youngest Soldier: 9 years old • Mountain Peaks Crossed: Over 40 • Battles Fought: Over 600 • Killed or Missing in Action: 166,000 • Survivors: 57,000

China on Oct 22 released a five-year plan to accelerate upgrading of its industrial foundation capabilities, in a further step toward building an innovation-driven manufacturing powerhouse.

Walking the harshest section of the Long March, a Dutch sinologist reflected on the past. Some spirits are universal. Every generation has its own Long March—what is ours today? #MyLongMarch #LongMarch90