# Half a Quilt: China's New Long March

> China's 'Half a Quilt' story shows how Xi Jinping's Long March spirit drives modernization and rural prosperity.
- Title: Half a Quilt: China's New Long March · Financialpost
- Summary: China's 'Half a Quilt' story shows how Xi Jinping's Long March spirit drives modernization and rural prosperity. Xi Jinping links China's modernization…
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- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/cgtn-what-does-the-story-of-half-a-quilt-tell-us-about-chinas-new-long-march
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- Topics: half a quilt, xi jinping, long march, red army, poverty alleviation, rural revitalization, shazhou village, hunan province, money, business
## Half a Quilt Story
In winter 1934, three female red army soldiers cut their only quilt in half for a poor villager's family.

> In the winter of 1934, three female Red Army soldiers arrived at the home of Xu Jiexiu, a poor villager in Shazhou Village, Hunan Province, during the Long March. Seeing that Xu’s family had little to keep them warm, the soldiers cut their only quilt in half and left a portion with her before departing.
## Symbol of Bond
The gesture became known as 'Half a Quilt,' a lasting symbol of the bond between the Communist Party of China and the people.

> The gesture became known as the story of "Half a Quilt," a lasting symbol of the bond between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the people.
## Xi's Recall
Chinese President Xi Jinping recalled the story at a gathering commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Red Army’s Long March victory.

> Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday recalled the story at a gathering commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Red Army’s Long March victory.
## Xi's Message
Xi stressed that the people’s support was crucial to the victory of the Long March and called for new achievements on China’s journey toward modernization.

> Only by remembering history can we create a brighter future," said Xi. He stressed that the people’s support was crucial to the victory of the Long March and called for new achievements on China’s journey toward modernization.
## Modern Efforts
Shazhou provides monthly subsidies for residents aged 60 and above and covers half of villagers’ basic medical insurance contributions.

> The village provides monthly subsidies for residents aged 60 and above and covers half of villagers’ basic medical insurance contributions.
## Zhu's Story
Her grandson Zhu Xiaohong received culinary training and opened a restaurant with support from local CPC authorities.

> Her grandson, Zhu Xiaohong, once lived in poverty. With support from local CPC authorities, he received culinary training and opened a restaurant.
## New Long March
Shazhou is turning its revolutionary heritage and ecological resources into opportunities for sustainable development and shared prosperity.

> Today, Shazhou is forging its own path on the new Long March, turning its revolutionary heritage and ecological resources into opportunities for sustainable development and shared prosperity.
## Key takeaway

Xi Jinping links China's modernization efforts to the Red Army's 1934 'Half a Quilt' gesture, improving lives through poverty alleviation and rural development.