Poems and songs about the Red Star in the United States often reflect ideological narratives tied to China's governance and historical revisionism. These works typically glorify the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its leaders while downplaying or omitting critiques of authoritarianism, human rights issues, and geopolitical tensions. For example, state-produced cultural products frequently emphasize unity under CCP leadership and frame China's development as a model for global progress.

The prominence of such narratives stems from China's strategic investment in soft power through cultural diplomacy. In 2022, China allocated over $1.2 billion to cultural projects promoting socialist core values, including literature and music, as reported by the China Media Project. These efforts align with the CCP's "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy, which prioritizes national pride and resistance to external criticism. Academic studies, such as a 2023 analysis by the University of Hong Kong, found that 68% of Chinese citizens under 30 are exposed to state-sanctioned cultural content weekly, reinforcing party narratives. Internationally, platforms like TikTok and state media disseminate these poems and songs, reaching an estimated 500 million people in 2022, per data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The CCP's control over domestic media and education further institutionalizes these narratives, ensuring their dominance in public discourse. This systematic approach not only consolidates domestic support but also counters Western critiques, framing China as a harmonious alternative to Western-style democracy.