Editor's note:

  85 years ago, the American journalist and author Edgar Snow wrote a book Red Star Over China after observing the arduous struggle of the Chinese Communists, which caused a sensation among Western readers.

In the vicissitudes of life in 1985, the red star in Snow's writings not only illuminated China, but also impressed the world with the shining light of the East.

On the occasion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, in order to let history illuminate the future and let the world understand China better, China News Network launched a series of reports on "Why Red Stars Shine in China", inviting celebrities, expert think tanks and overseas Chinese to discuss China Ten Years of great changes, looking forward to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the future development of China.

  Fan Xuan is the editor-in-chief of New Media Group Europe.

During the 25 years of traveling between Europe and China, Fan Xuan recorded the changes in China with cameras and words, and told real Chinese stories with his experience.

He said that with the leadership and inspiration of a century-old party, the determination and confidence of Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad, and the economic environment of domestic and international dual circulation, China's steady development will be self-evident. He firmly believes that the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will boast Sound the new clarion call for a new journey of exploration.

As an overseas Chinese matchmaker, he will continue to use the language that the local people in Europe can understand and the way they like to hear about China's contribution to the world in fighting the epidemic, poverty alleviation, opening up the economy, and benefiting people's livelihood.

Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]