He has been called "one of the most admired Leftist photographers in China during the wartime years of 1937–1949", and "one of the most influential photographers of his generation".
Ia juga menjadi "salah satu fotografer sayap kiri paling menonjol di China pada tahun-tahun perang 1937–1949", dan "salah satu fotografer paling berpengaruh dari generasinya".