Yao really show some kind of sensitivity... I am not sure if Shane finds it is funny to be called a communist. Yao may have good intention, but it is anything but a complimentary to be called communist here in US
He was speaking to a Chinese audience. They would understand the intended implication, which is positive (i.e. the image of Lei Feng).
Translation of the caption: Learn from Lei Feng, a great model Love the Party, Love Socialism, Love the People
"he's like a .... communist party member, willing to go to whereever (position) he's needed" -- Quotations from Chairman Yao
New translation of the caption: Learn from Shane Battier, a great model Love the Game, Love Sport , Love the Rockets and do as JVG teaches
Oh, man, that's what they should call the loud-fan section. Not the Rocket Rowdies -- the RED ARMY! With Yao on our side, it's the perfect name. And besides, Texas is a red state, ain't it?