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Henan links Long March legacy with rural and industrial development
In 1934, the Red Army’s 25th Army began its Long March from Henan with more than 2,980 soldiers.
After fighting its way through the province and into Shaanxi, it became the first Long March force to reach northern Shaanxi.
Henan says it is carrying that revolutionary legacy into development in its former revolutionary areas.
In Luoshan, the Dongzhai reserve is now an important breeding and protection site for the endangered crested ibis, while a factory mushroom project in Lushi has made white beech mushrooms a source of rural income.
These projects show how conservation and industry are being used to support rural revitalization in the region.
For the next five-year period, Henan plans to raise grain production capacity to 140 billion jin and expand advanced manufacturing, with targets for manufacturing and emerging industries.
Henan is drawing on the Long March legacy as it develops rural industries and modern manufacturing.
In November 1934, more than 2,980 soldiers of the Red Army’s 25th Army set out from Hejiachong in Luoshan, Henan.
The 25th Army became the first Long March force to reach northern Shaanxi.
In Luoshan, the Dongzhai reserve is an important crested ibis breeding and conservation base.
In Lushi County, factory production of edible mushrooms has made white beech mushrooms a rural development industry.
Henan plans to expand modern agriculture and advanced manufacturing during the 15th Five-Year period.
- Who
- Henan, which is building on the legacy of the Red Army’s 25th Army.
- What
- The province is linking Long March heritage with rural development and industrial growth.
- When
- The army set out in November 1934. The article was published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Henan, including Luoshan and Lushi counties.
- Why
- To carry forward the Long March spirit and promote high-quality development in former revolutionary areas.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
More than 2,980 soldiers of the Red Army’s 25th Army set out from Hejiachong in Luoshan, Henan.
The army fought several battles and advanced through Lushi into Shaanxi, becoming the first Long March force to reach northern Shaanxi.
China News Service published the report on Henan’s development plans and examples.
Henan plans to upgrade modern agricultural industry chains and build a modern industrial system centered on advanced manufacturing.
- Red Army force
- 25th Army
- Departure
- Hejiachong, Luoshan, Henan
- Soldiers
- More than 2,980
- Agricultural target
- Grain production capacity of 140 billion jin
- Manufacturing target
- About 28% of Henan’s economy
- Emerging industries target
- 30% of the value added of large-scale industryarnissaa