‘The Founding of an Army’ (‘Jian Jun Da Ye’): Film Review  The Hollywood Reporter Fri, 21st July 2017

The Founding of an Army  The World of Chinese Tue, 1st August 2017

China’s Pretty Boys Find a New Gig: Propaganda Films (Published 2017)  The New York Times Tue, 8th August 2017

Stars dazzle the upcoming 'The Founding of an Army'  China Daily - Global Edition Tue, 25th July 2017

Film review: The Founding of an Army is a tone-deaf war thriller  South China Morning Post Wed, 2nd August 2017

PLA general's descendant complains about "sissy" casting of "The Founding of an Army"  news.cgtn.com Wed, 26th July 2017