A Chinese woman is said to be the country's last living Long March veteran, who celebrated her 105th birthday in Sichuan province on June 25, 2026. The old lady, identified as Wang Quanying, joined the Red Army when she was 14 years old and served as a nurse and logistics assistant during the Chinese Civil War. According to reports, Wang was presented with two digitally recreated portraits showing her as a teenage Red Army soldier. The artworks, created by teachers and students from the National University of Defence Technology and Communication University of Zhejiang, portrayed her at the age of 14 when she enlisted in the Red Army in 1935, and at the age of 16 after she became separated from her unit during the Long March. On seeing the portraits, Wang smiled warmly and gave a thumbs-up. Born in 1921 in Jinchuan County, Sichuan Province, Wang joined the Red Army at just 14 years old, serving as a nurse and logistics assistant with the Fourth Front Army. During the Long March, she endured harsh conditions, including severe frostbite while crossing snow-covered mountains.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/turkish-comedian-arrested-over-insulting-islam-and-erdogan-what-turkey-s-law-says-1783055553818">Turkish comedian arrested over ‘insulting’ Islam and Erdogan – What Turkey’s law says</a> In 1936, Wang was separated from her unit during military operations and later settled in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, where she lived a quiet life for decades without disclosing her role in the Long March. It was only in 1984 that authorities officially verified her identity as a former Red Army soldier and recognised her as a military veteran. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory. Earlier this month, soldiers from the PLA Army visited Wang at her home in Dujiangyan, Sichuan Province. Dressed in her Red Army uniform, the 105-year-old veteran saluted the company's battle flag in remembrance of the comrades she never forgot.<h3>What was the Long March?</h3>The Long March was a historic 10,000-km retreat by Chinese Communist forces from southeastern to northwestern China to escape Nationalist troops led by Chiang Kai-shek. During the arduous journey, they crossed 18 mountain ranges and 24 rivers before reaching Shaanxi province. The march established Mao Zedong as the Communist Party's undisputed leader and became a symbol of resilience, inspiring thousands of young Chinese to join the party in the following years.

Wang was presented with two digitally recreated portraits showing her as a teenage Red Army soldier. The artworks portrayed her at the age of 14 when she enlisted in the Red Army in 1935, and at the age of 16 after she became separated from her unit during the Long March.

A Chinese woman is said to be the country's last living Long March veteran, who celebrated her 105th birthday in Sichuan province on June 25, 2026. The old lady, identified as Wang Quanying, joined the Red Army when she was 14 years old and served as a nurse and logistics assistant during the Chinese Civil War. According to reports, Wang was presented with two digitally recreated portraits showing her as a teenage Red Army soldier. The artworks, created by teachers and students from the National University of Defence Technology and Communication University of Zhejiang, portrayed her at the age of 14 when she enlisted in the Red Army in 1935, and at the age of 16 after she became separated from her unit during the Long March. On seeing the portraits, Wang smiled warmly and gave a thumbs-up. Born in 1921 in Jinchuan County, Sichuan Province, Wang joined the Red Army at just 14 years old, serving as a nurse and logistics assistant with the Fourth Front Army. During the Long March, she endured harsh conditions, including severe frostbite while crossing snow-covered mountains. Also read: Turkish comedian arrested over ‘insulting’ Islam and Erdogan – What Turkey’s law says In 1936, Wang was separated from her unit during military operations and later settled in Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, where she lived a quiet life for decades without disclosing her role in the Long March. It was only in 1984 that authorities officially verified her identity as a former Red Army soldier and recognised her as a military veteran. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Long March victory. Earlier this month, soldiers from the PLA Army visited Wang at her home in Dujiangyan, Sichuan Province. Dressed in her Red Army uniform, the 105-year-old veteran saluted the company's battle flag in remembrance of the comrades she never forgot. What was the Long March? The Long March was a historic 10,000-km retreat by Chinese Communist forces from southeastern to northwestern China to escape Nationalist troops led by Chiang Kai-shek. During the arduous journey, they crossed 18 mountain ranges and 24 rivers before reaching Shaanxi province. The march established Mao Zedong as the Communist Party's undisputed leader and became a symbol of resilience, inspiring thousands of young Chinese to join the party in the following years.

Wang was presented with two digitally recreated portraits showing her as a teenage Red Army soldier. The artworks portrayed her at the age of 14 when she enlisted in the Red Army in 1935, and at the age of 16 after she became separated from her unit during the Long March.

Meet China's last living Long March veteran who celebrates her 105th birthday

Imran Khan has made it to the headlines again.&nbsp;

PTI chief on Wednesday (Dec 07) announced an 11-day campaign for his long march saying that he will now take the "next step" if the ruling Shehbaz government tries to delay the elections.&nbsp;

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During the first phase of the march, mass rallies and gatherings will be organised in Lahore from December 7 to 17. The campaign will&nbsp;start with a rally in Hammad Azhar.

The ousted prime minister of the country met young journalists, social media activists and YouTubers on Wednesday and discussed political aspects of the country such as constraints on freedom of speech.&nbsp;

Imran said, "I am fighting for the nation's true freedom. People are fighting alongside me to overthrow the authoritarian system."

Pakistan's&nbsp;Election Commission has officially started the process to remove Khan as PTI chief.&nbsp;

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He even made fun of the Shehbaz government saying that the country's immunity was being granted for $13.36 billion (Rs 1,100 billion ) under the "NRO-2."

The long march in the South Asian country has been organised for the past few days demanding an early election in the country. thousands of Khan's supporters have been showing their support.

A few days back, Khan announced that the PTI will quit all assemblies as it does not want to be a part of the system. However, he has now shown his willingness of halting the decision to dissolve assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;

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Imran Khan has made it to the headlines again. PTI chief on Wednesday (Dec 07) announced an 11-day campaign for his long march saying that he will now take the "next step" if the ruling Shehbaz government tries to delay the elections.

Imran Khan has made it to the headlines again. PTI chief on Wednesday (Dec 07) announced an 11-day campaign for his long march saying that he will now take the "next step" if the ruling Shehbaz government tries to delay the elections. Also read | Pakistan Election Commission moves to remove Imran Khan as PTI chief During the first phase of the march, mass rallies and gatherings will be organised in Lahore from December 7 to 17. The campaign will start with a rally in Hammad Azhar. The ousted prime minister of the country met young journalists, social media activists and YouTubers on Wednesday and discussed political aspects of the country such as constraints on freedom of speech. Imran said, "I am fighting for the nation's true freedom. People are fighting alongside me to overthrow the authoritarian system." Pakistan's Election Commission has officially started the process to remove Khan as PTI chief. Also read | ‘Big mistake’: Ex-Pak PM Khan regrets extending tenure of former army chief Bajwa He even made fun of the Shehbaz government saying that the country's immunity was being granted for $13.36 billion (Rs 1,100 billion ) under the "NRO-2." The long march in the South Asian country has been organised for the past few days demanding an early election in the country. thousands of Khan's supporters have been showing their support. A few days back, Khan announced that the PTI will quit all assemblies as it does not want to be a part of the system. However, he has now shown his willingness of halting the decision to dissolve assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Fighting for nation's true freedom': Imran Khan announces 11-day campaign for long march

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khanhas called off his long protest march in Islamabad, fearing it would cause havoc in the country.&nbsp;Khan made his announcement on Saturday (Nov 26) in his first public appearance since he was attacked. Khan-led nationwide march, which was supposed to conclude&nbsp;in Islamabad, presented a high risk of escalating political unrest with an ongoing economic crisis.

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Speaking to a&nbsp;crowd of thousands of his supporters, Khan said, "I have decided not to go to Islamabad because I know there will be destruction and the loss will be to the country."&nbsp; He said that they are quitting all assemblies.&nbsp;

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This time, a heavy security system was in place for Khan. An official told GEO News that approximately 10,000 personnel had been deployed. Khan said that many security sources had informed him that his life was still in danger, Reuters reported.

On Saturday (Nov 26), instead of standing at the rostrum to address the audience, Khan entered the stage using a walking frame and sat behind a bulletproof glass.&nbsp;

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Last month, when Khan was heading towards Islamabad for his demonstrations, he was wounded in a blatant assassination attempt, his aides stated. He claimed that three shooters tried to kill him in Wazirabad.&nbsp;

In a new effort to push for early elections, Khan said that he's currently discussing with his party&nbsp;about the possibility of resigning from all provincial assemblies. PTI is still in charge in two provinces and two administrative entities despite having already resigned from the federal parliament.&nbsp;

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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khanhas called off his long protest march in Islamabad, fearing it would cause havoc in the country. Khan made his announcement on Saturday (Nov 26) in his first public appearance since he was attacked.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khanhas called off his long protest march in Islamabad, fearing it would cause havoc in the country. Khan made his announcement on Saturday (Nov 26) in his first public appearance since he was attacked. Khan-led nationwide march, which was supposed to conclude in Islamabad, presented a high risk of escalating political unrest with an ongoing economic crisis. Also read | Pakistan: Imran Khan announces PTI members will quit all assemblies Speaking to a crowd of thousands of his supporters, Khan said, "I have decided not to go to Islamabad because I know there will be destruction and the loss will be to the country." He said that they are quitting all assemblies. ہم اس نظام کا حصہ نہیں رہیں گے، ہم نے فیصلہ کیا ہے کہ ہم ساری اسمبلیوں سے نکلنے لگے ہیں۔ عمران خان #حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ pic.twitter.com/sAVUqRZk2M — PTI (@PTIofficial) November 26, 2022 × Watch | Pakistan: Imran Khan calls off his month-long 'Azadi March'; says 'Will not be part of this system' This time, a heavy security system was in place for Khan. An official told GEO News that approximately 10,000 personnel had been deployed. Khan said that many security sources had informed him that his life was still in danger, Reuters reported. On Saturday (Nov 26), instead of standing at the rostrum to address the audience, Khan entered the stage using a walking frame and sat behind a bulletproof glass. Also read | Imran Khan to head to Rawalpindi for the long march despite terror threat Last month, when Khan was heading towards Islamabad for his demonstrations, he was wounded in a blatant assassination attempt, his aides stated. He claimed that three shooters tried to kill him in Wazirabad. In a new effort to push for early elections, Khan said that he's currently discussing with his party about the possibility of resigning from all provincial assemblies. PTI is still in charge in two provinces and two administrative entities despite having already resigned from the federal parliament. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Former Pak PM Imran Khan calls off long march in Islamabad to avoid ‘chaos’ in nation

Former Prime Minister and Chairman of the PTI Imran Khan will rejoin his workers and participants of the long march in Rawalpindi on November 26 (Saturday) and from there will lead the rally onward.

WION Dispatch: PTI Chief Imran Khan to rejoin long march in Rawalpindi on Saturday

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in his virtual addresshas urged his followers and the wider population to join him in Rawalpindi, where he plans to end the "Haqeeqi Azadi Long March."

The situation in the South Asian nation is critical as the populace has been urged to travel to Rawalpindi, the base of the potent Pakistani military.

The PTI's lengthy march will end in the twin cities when the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government is expected to choose the next Army chief.

Imran Khan reiterated in his speech that Pakistan as a country can&nbsp;be kept united only by a political party and not the military. He also praised India's foreign policy, saying that India stands firmly against US restrictions on buying oil from Russia stating it is their decision for the welfare of their people, while Pakistan's current government is dependent on the US and cannot make its own decisions. With regards to the&nbsp;Toshakhana case, Khan showed his intent to file a case either in the US or in Dubai as he was unsure of getting justice in a Pakistani court.&nbsp;

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Imran Khan requested that all to participate&nbsp;in the long march at Rawalpindi on November 26. As convoys headed by PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi and General Secretary,&nbsp;Asad Umar draw close to the twin cities, the erstwhile ruling party has also contacted the capital government to seek permission for holding demonstration in the federal capital.

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The second stage of the PTI's long march&nbsp;started on Saturday from Rawat to Rawalpindi, according to former information minister and senior PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry. The final stage has arrived, he said, urging activists to be ready for the anti-government march.&nbsp;

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Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in his virtual addresshas urged his followers and the wider population to join him in Rawalpindi, where he plans to end the "Haqeeqi Azadi Long March.

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in his virtual addresshas urged his followers and the wider population to join him in Rawalpindi, where he plans to end the "Haqeeqi Azadi Long March." The situation in the South Asian nation is critical as the populace has been urged to travel to Rawalpindi, the base of the potent Pakistani military. The PTI's lengthy march will end in the twin cities when the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government is expected to choose the next Army chief. Imran Khan reiterated in his speech that Pakistan as a country can be kept united only by a political party and not the military. He also praised India's foreign policy, saying that India stands firmly against US restrictions on buying oil from Russia stating it is their decision for the welfare of their people, while Pakistan's current government is dependent on the US and cannot make its own decisions. With regards to the Toshakhana case, Khan showed his intent to file a case either in the US or in Dubai as he was unsure of getting justice in a Pakistani court. چیئرمین پاکستان تحریک انصاف @ImranKhanPTI نے 26 نومبر کو عوام کو راولپنڈی پہنچنے کی کال دے دی۔ #نکلو_حقیقی_آزادی_کیلئے pic.twitter.com/i4jWQLi3YS — PTI (@PTIofficial) November 19, 2022 × Imran Khan requested that all to participate in the long march at Rawalpindi on November 26. As convoys headed by PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi and General Secretary, Asad Umar draw close to the twin cities, the erstwhile ruling party has also contacted the capital government to seek permission for holding demonstration in the federal capital. Also read | 11 kids among 20 killed as minibus falls into 25-foot deep ditch in Sindh, Pakistan The second stage of the PTI's long march started on Saturday from Rawat to Rawalpindi, according to former information minister and senior PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry. The final stage has arrived, he said, urging activists to be ready for the anti-government march. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Imran Khan virtually addresses followers; urges them to reach Rawalpindi on Nov 26 to end long march

The former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will resume his long march on Tuesday. The march will be interestingly resumed from Wazirabad, the same place where he was shot at on Thursday. He was discharged from the hospital earlier on Sunday.

Pakistan: Imran Khan discharged from hospital, to resume long march

The gunman who opened fire at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan during a protest march has confessed that he tried to assassinate the cricketer-turned-politician and claimed that he did so because the music being played at the agitation was interfering with azan (call for prayer).

A confessional video of the attacker was shared by Imran Khan's former media adviser Omar R Quraishi, showing the gunman at a police station.

The assailant said that his intention was to kill Khan, and no one else. He further said that the idea to eliminate the 70-year-old politician originated when Khan began the anti-government rally from Lahore’s Liberty Chowk on October 28.

In the clip, he can be heard saying, “I decided to kill him today (Thursday). This idea came to me when Khan started his long march. I am alone and nobody is with me. I came on my motorbike and I parked the bike in the shop of my uncle."

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"I decided to kill him because when a call for prayer was given, songs were being played (from the container)," he added.

The attack took place on Thursday evening near Allahwala Chowk of Wazirabad town in Punjab when Khan was leading the long march to Islamabad, demanding early elections.

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The gunman claimed that he was not affiliated to any political, religious or terror outfit.

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Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi suspended police officers in Punjab province following the leak of the attacker's confessional video statement.

According to ARY News, Elahi took notice of the statement and order disciplinary action against the irresponsible officials.

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The Station House Officer (SHO) and other officials of the concerned police station were suspended, the report added.

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The gunman who opened fire at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan during a protest march has confessed that he tried to assassinate the cricketer-turned-politician and claimed that he did so because the music being played at the agitation was interfering with azan (call for prayer).

The gunman who opened fire at Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan during a protest march has confessed that he tried to assassinate the cricketer-turned-politician and claimed that he did so because the music being played at the agitation was interfering with azan (call for prayer). A confessional video of the attacker was shared by Imran Khan's former media adviser Omar R Quraishi, showing the gunman at a police station. The assailant said that his intention was to kill Khan, and no one else. He further said that the idea to eliminate the 70-year-old politician originated when Khan began the anti-government rally from Lahore’s Liberty Chowk on October 28. In the clip, he can be heard saying, “I decided to kill him today (Thursday). This idea came to me when Khan started his long march. I am alone and nobody is with me. I came on my motorbike and I parked the bike in the shop of my uncle." Alleged shooter; I did it because he (Imran Khan) is misleading people - I did my best to try & kill him - only him & no one else Q: Why did you think of doing this? A: I thought that there is Azan happening and they are playing music on a deck. I decided to do this the day … pic.twitter.com/RoTskPfy5M — omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) November 3, 2022 × "I decided to kill him because when a call for prayer was given, songs were being played (from the container)," he added. The attack took place on Thursday evening near Allahwala Chowk of Wazirabad town in Punjab when Khan was leading the long march to Islamabad, demanding early elections. Watch | First visuals of PM Imran Khan from hospital after being shot in the leg The gunman claimed that he was not affiliated to any political, religious or terror outfit. Also read | Watch: First visuals of Pak ex-PM Imran Khan from hospital after assassination bid Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi suspended police officers in Punjab province following the leak of the attacker's confessional video statement. According to ARY News, Elahi took notice of the statement and order disciplinary action against the irresponsible officials. Also read | In pics: Imran Khan assassination attempt: What actually happened? The Station House Officer (SHO) and other officials of the concerned police station were suspended, the report added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Imran Khan assassination bid: Attacker cites 'Music played during call for prayer' as the reason

Pakistan's former prime minister has been shot during a rally. Reports say he is out of danger. Protests have erupted all over Pakistan. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot

Former Pakistan PM and PTI chief Imran Khan addressed the nation following an assassination attempt on his life during party’s long march rally against the government on Thursday. Khan said that he already knew that he will be attacked and later four shots were fired at him.

Pakistan: 'Was aware of the attack beforehand', Imran Khan speaks after being attacked in rally

After an assassination attempt during PTI's long march in Wazirabad, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is now in a stable condition. The firing left Imran Khan and over ten injured. The gunman was arrested later.

WION Dispatch: Assassination bid on Pakistan PM Imran Khan, suspect arrested

After an assassination attempt during PTI's long march in Wazirabad, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is now in a stable condition. The firing left Imran Khan and over ten injured.

Pakistan: Former Pak PM Imran Khan, his aides injured, one person killed in firing during long march

The Islamabad police on Saturday (October 29), forbade hotels and guesthouses from accommodating long march participants led by former PM Imran Khan to pressurise administration for early general elections.

The police in its statement further continued that those who disobey will face harsh punishment.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed television&nbsp;networks to not broadcast any speeches by PTI leaders or the long march. It further stated in its statement that failure to comply with the rule would result in legal action and could even result in licence suspensions, PTI reported.&nbsp;

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The long march began on Friday in Ichhra, Mozang, Data Sahib and Azadi chowk. The march intends to travel to Islamabad by November 4 and organise a long protest march.

The protest, according to Khan, 70 is intended to compel the administration to call for early elections to gain the truth. He vowed to maintain peace and avoid the highly secure Red Zone. He had requested permission to organise a rally, but it has not yet been granted.

Since there are concerns that violence might break out if the marchers are forcibly blocked from entering the city, the administration has implemented extensive security measures to handle the issue.&nbsp;

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As per media reports, there would be paramilitary and police personnel present to handle the situation.&nbsp;

However, dismissing any signs of violence in his interview with Geo TV, Khan said, "I want our army to become a strong institution and that no harm comes it's the way. I want to say a lot and I can say a lot, but I don't want Pakistan's enemies to take advantage [of it]. I don't want anything I say to cause any damage to the army."

He further added that he does not want any involvement of the army and just wants the elections to be held.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Islamabad police on Saturday (October 29), forbade hotels and guesthouses from accommodating long march participants led by former PM Imran Khan to pressurise administration for early general elections.

The Islamabad police on Saturday (October 29), forbade hotels and guesthouses from accommodating long march participants led by former PM Imran Khan to pressurise administration for early general elections. The police in its statement further continued that those who disobey will face harsh punishment. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed television networks to not broadcast any speeches by PTI leaders or the long march. It further stated in its statement that failure to comply with the rule would result in legal action and could even result in licence suspensions, PTI reported. Also read | Pakistan: Imran Khan praises India's foreign policy in speech during ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’ march The long march began on Friday in Ichhra, Mozang, Data Sahib and Azadi chowk. The march intends to travel to Islamabad by November 4 and organise a long protest march. The protest, according to Khan, 70 is intended to compel the administration to call for early elections to gain the truth. He vowed to maintain peace and avoid the highly secure Red Zone. He had requested permission to organise a rally, but it has not yet been granted. Since there are concerns that violence might break out if the marchers are forcibly blocked from entering the city, the administration has implemented extensive security measures to handle the issue. Also read | ISI chief makes surprise appearance, slams Imran Khan for 'maligning' military As per media reports, there would be paramilitary and police personnel present to handle the situation. However, dismissing any signs of violence in his interview with Geo TV, Khan said, "I want our army to become a strong institution and that no harm comes it's the way. I want to say a lot and I can say a lot, but I don't want Pakistan's enemies to take advantage [of it]. I don't want anything I say to cause any damage to the army." He further added that he does not want any involvement of the army and just wants the elections to be held. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

To avoid violence, Islamabad police forbade hotels & guesthouses from accommodating Khan's march participants 

China has successfully conducted the test of a new powerful engine for its super heavy-lift rocket for its lunar missions.

According to reports, the engine is being designed to power the third stage of China’s planned Long March 9 —a super heavy-lift rocket which is being designed for space missions such as a crewed lunar landing and exploration on Mars.

On Saturday, the Beijing Astronautics Experiment Institute of Technology (BAEIT) announced that the first prototype of the 25-tonne YF-79 rocket engine overcame technical difficulties.

BAEIT is a unit of the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the country’s space programme which developed the closed-cycle rocket engine.

“Three ground tests of the new hydrogen-oxygen engine were successfully completed on Friday,” said BAEIT in a statement.

Over the past week, the agency held 12 ignition tests on the new engine, as well as a high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine and an orbital control engine, BAEIT said without giving further details.

“Our teams … shortened the test cycles and increased test capacity, and achieved consecutive successes,” it said in a statement on its WeChat social media account, the South China Morning Post reported.

According to CASC, the engine uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen for propellant and can generate 25 tons of thrust, making it one of the most powerful such engines ever made.

The Long March 9 launch vehicle is currently expected to have its test flight by 2030. It is comparable to NASA's iconic Saturn V or the larger versions of the American space agency's huge new deep-space rocket, the&nbsp;Space Launch System.

(With inputs from agencies)

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China has successfully conducted the test of a new powerful engine for its super heavy-lift rocket for its lunar missions. According to reports, the engine is being designed to power the third stage of China’s planned Long March 9 —a super heavy-lift rocket which is being designed for space missions such as a crewed lunar landing and exploration on Mars.

China has successfully conducted the test of a new powerful engine for its super heavy-lift rocket for its lunar missions. According to reports, the engine is being designed to power the third stage of China’s planned Long March 9 —a super heavy-lift rocket which is being designed for space missions such as a crewed lunar landing and exploration on Mars. On Saturday, the Beijing Astronautics Experiment Institute of Technology (BAEIT) announced that the first prototype of the 25-tonne YF-79 rocket engine overcame technical difficulties. BAEIT is a unit of the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the country’s space programme which developed the closed-cycle rocket engine. “Three ground tests of the new hydrogen-oxygen engine were successfully completed on Friday,” said BAEIT in a statement. Over the past week, the agency held 12 ignition tests on the new engine, as well as a high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine and an orbital control engine, BAEIT said without giving further details. “Our teams … shortened the test cycles and increased test capacity, and achieved consecutive successes,” it said in a statement on its WeChat social media account, the South China Morning Post reported. According to CASC, the engine uses liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen for propellant and can generate 25 tons of thrust, making it one of the most powerful such engines ever made. The Long March 9 launch vehicle is currently expected to have its test flight by 2030. It is comparable to NASA's iconic Saturn V or the larger versions of the American space agency's huge new deep-space rocket, the Space Launch System. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

China successfully tests new engine for its powerful Long March 9 rocket

Imran Khan has called off his most anticipated long march, giving a six-day ultimatum to government to dissolve assemblies and announce fresh elections.

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Social Activist Anna Hazare has confirmed that he will begin satyagrah on March 23&nbsp;in Delhi&#39;s Ramlila Maidan.

&quot;The satyagarha will start from March 23 and there will be no set timeframe to end it. It will continue till life is in my body,&quot; Hazare said.

The Gandhian also complained that the government has still not allotted space for holding the satyagraha. He threatened to start the satyagraha from jail if space is not allotted before March 23.

&quot;We have written 16 times to the government in the last four months to allot the place for satyagraha but till date it has not been allotted. Four days before, I wrote a letter to&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;and said &#39;your government is deliberately not allotting the place and if it is not allotted then I will start satyagraha from jail,&quot; Hazare said.

While addressing a &#39;Rashtriya Kisan Mahapanchayat&#39; in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, in December, he said that he had written a number of letters to the centre, but they remained unaddressed.&nbsp;

Alleging the Centre for weakening the anti-corruption Lokpal Act, Hazare said that it has encouraged corruption in the country.

&quot;Today the farmer of this country is in a poor shape. The Centre is responsible for the suicides committed by the farmer. It is yet to implement the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission. I have written a number of letters to the Centre, but nothing happened&quot;.

Hazare said, &quot;we have not achieved democracy which we had desired. Farmers are committing suicide but the government was ignoring plight of them&quot;, adding that Lokpal act, passed in 2013 but even after five years it has not been enforced. The intention of the government was doubtful as the act was pending for long.

Meanwhile, several thousands of farmers, men, women and youth, parked themselves under the scorching sun at the historic Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, around three km from the legislature where the budget session is currently on.

The gruelling 200 km, six-day long &#39;Long March&#39; undertaken by over 35,000 farmers ended on a positive note, with the Maharashtra government conceding most demands March 12 evening.

The farmers, tribals and labourers, under the banner of All India Kisan Sabha, the farmers wing of the Communist Party of India (M), had marched nearly 200 km since March 6 and reached Mumbai late on Sunday, and to Azad Maidan at dawn on Monday.

All political parties have supported the farmers&#39; Long March, with Congress President Rahul Gandhi coming out in favour of the peasantry, terming it as &quot;an unprecedented show of strength&quot; and urged Modi and Fadnavis to shed their egos and concede the farmers&#39; legitimate demands.

Hazare's protest at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan will begin March 23

Social Activist Anna Hazare has confirmed that he will begin satyagrah on March 23 in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. "The satyagarha will start from March 23 and there will be no set timeframe to end it. It will continue till life is in my body," Hazare said. The Gandhian also complained that the government has still not allotted space for holding the satyagraha. He threatened to start the satyagraha from jail if space is not allotted before March 23. "We have written 16 times to the government in the last four months to allot the place for satyagraha but till date it has not been allotted. Four days before, I wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said 'your government is deliberately not allotting the place and if it is not allotted then I will start satyagraha from jail," Hazare said. While addressing a 'Rashtriya Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, in December, he said that he had written a number of letters to the centre, but they remained unaddressed. Alleging the Centre for weakening the anti-corruption Lokpal Act, Hazare said that it has encouraged corruption in the country. "Today the farmer of this country is in a poor shape. The Centre is responsible for the suicides committed by the farmer. It is yet to implement the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission. I have written a number of letters to the Centre, but nothing happened". Hazare said, "we have not achieved democracy which we had desired. Farmers are committing suicide but the government was ignoring plight of them", adding that Lokpal act, passed in 2013 but even after five years it has not been enforced. The intention of the government was doubtful as the act was pending for long. Meanwhile, several thousands of farmers, men, women and youth, parked themselves under the scorching sun at the historic Azad Maidan in south Mumbai, around three km from the legislature where the budget session is currently on. The gruelling 200 km, six-day long 'Long March' undertaken by over 35,000 farmers ended on a positive note, with the Maharashtra government conceding most demands March 12 evening. The farmers, tribals and labourers, under the banner of All India Kisan Sabha, the farmers wing of the Communist Party of India (M), had marched nearly 200 km since March 6 and reached Mumbai late on Sunday, and to Azad Maidan at dawn on Monday. All political parties have supported the farmers' Long March, with Congress President Rahul Gandhi coming out in favour of the peasantry, terming it as "an unprecedented show of strength" and urged Modi and Fadnavis to shed their egos and concede the farmers' legitimate demands.

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