大公報
After returning to Shanghai, Fan wrote the news article "Turmoil in the Northwest" (動盪中之西北大局) on the "Ta Kung Pao" on February 16. This article finally shocked the public and embarrassed Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of Nationalist Government by unveiling the truth in Xi'an. Mao was glad after reading his article and even wrote a letter to Fan to appreciate his efforts.