Battle of the Xiangjiang River: How did it transform the Communist Party of China?

The Battle of the Xiangjiang River over 90 years ago was a life-or-death trial that drove the Communist Party of China and the Red Army to adapt amid immense sacrifice. With troop numbers plummeting from 86,000 at the start of the Long March to just over 30,000, the devastating losses prompted deep reflection within the Party and planted the seeds for a historic turning point that would reshape China's future.