In 1987, He published an article claiming Marxist philosophy should guide the research and development of natural sciences.
In 1995 Hongcheng refused an invitation to carry a scientific appraisal of his invention at Beijing, and the notable scientist and debunker He Zuoxiu and other 40 scientists made a statement calling the Chinese Government to investigate his claims.
In April 1999 He Zuoxiu, a longtime critic of qigong practices, published an editorial in Tianjin Normal University's Youth Reader magazine.