"Red Star Over China" is a documentary written by American journalist Edgar ** based on a field trip to the Red Zone led by the Chinese Communist Party in 1936. The book is a detailed record of what he saw and heard in the revolutionary base areas in northwest China from June to October 1936, especially the vivid depiction of the Red Army led by the Communist Party, and became the first work in the Western world to comprehensively report on the revolutionary base areas led by the Communist Party of China.
* In the book, the indomitable fighting spirit of the Communist Party and the Red Army under difficult conditions, as well as their pursuit of national independence and social justice, are expressed. Through first-hand observation and recording, the heroic deeds and sacrificial spirit of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression are demonstrated, as well as their deep connection with the people. His portrayal of CCP leaders such as *** also highlights their personal attractiveness and leadership skills.
In addition, **'s narrative reflects his deep sympathy for the Chinese revolution and solidarity with the Chinese people's struggle against foreign aggression and internal exploitation. "Red Star Shining on China" revealed the true face of the Chinese revolution under the leadership of the Communist Party of China to the world through the strokes of the Communist Party of China, which was of great significance for breaking through the international information blockade and propaganda at that time.