Li Hao
Photographer, Beijing
Li Hao is a photographer covering China’s social transformation and its impact on different groups, such as migrant workers.
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  • Beijing's Qingcheng Palace at the Xiannongtan Temple opens

    On December 21, also the Winter Solstice of China's 24 solar terms, the Qingcheng Palace at Beijing's Xiannongtan Temple, which has a history of over 560 years, opened to the public for the first time. Originally named as Zhaigong, Qingcheng ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/21 14:42:29
  • China's 2025 postgraduate entrance exam begins

    On Saturday, the 2025 entrance exam for postgraduate studies commenced. At the examination site of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, candidates were busy reviewing before entering the venue. According to data from the Ministry of Education, the number ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/21 10:33:05
  • Landscape art festival opens in Beijing

    The Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park in Beijing is hosting a landscape art festival featuring over 20 eco-friendly art pieces by environmental artists. Visitors are invited to explore a vibrant journey of creativity and sustainability.

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/20 20:35:25
  • China's negotiator unveils return details: Macao's smooth handover bolstered by nation's growing influence and inclusiveness

    Zong, 87, cherishes his 12 years of working and living in the SAR as the most valuable chapter of his life.

    By Lin Xiaoyi, Li Hao and Lin Luwen in Beijing | 2024/12/19 23:25:41
  • Welcome to Hungary: Exhibition celebrating 75 years of China-Hungary diplomatic ties opens in Beijing

    The "Welcome to Hungary: Celebrating 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Hungary Diplomatic Relations" tourism and culture week opened on Tuesday at the Fahai Temple Mural Art Center in Beijing. This exhibition highlights Hungary's stunning landscapes, rich cultural traditions, and ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/17 14:39:08
  • Ceremony in Beijing marks national memorial day for victims of Nanjing Massacre

    A memorial ceremony to mark China's 11th national memorial day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre took place at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing on December 13, 2024. Participants sang the national anthem, observed a moment of silence, and ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/13 12:47:06
  • A glimpse into Wenyuan Pavilion archaeological site in Beijing's Yuanmingyuan

    Archaeological excavation work is underway on December 6, 2024, at the Wenyuan Pavilion site, located in the northeastern part of Yuanmingyuan, also known as the Old Summer Palace, in Beijing. The Wenyuan Pavilion, completed in the 40th year of Emperor ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/6 19:21:35
  • Nepal-China Business Summit kicks off in Beijing on Wednesday

    Chinese and Nepalese business representatives gathered to discuss new opportunities for practical economic and trade cooperation at the Nepal-China Business Summit, which opened in Beijing on December 4, 2024. Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli attended the summit and ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/4 18:51:30
  • Highlights of 2024-2025 FIS Snowboard & Freeski Big Air World Cup in Beijing

    At the 2024-2025 FIS Snowboard & Freeski Big Air World Cup in Beijing on December 1, Japan's Ogiwara Hiroto won the gold medal in Men's Snowboard Big Air. Italy's Ian Matteoli successfully executed the first 2160 in the history of ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/1 23:33:46
  • Women's Final of FIS Freeski Big Air World Cup 2025: French Athlete Claims Title

    The women's final of the FIS Freeski Big Air World Cup 2025 took place on Sunday at Big Air Shougang in Beijing, where French athlete Tess Ledeux claimed the championship. Chinese athletes Liu Mengting and Yang Ruyi finished in 6th ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/1 17:29:06
  • Highlights from the FIS Snowboard and Freeski Big Air World Cup in Beijing

    During the 2024-25 FIS Snowboard and Freeski Big Air World Cup in Beijing on Saturday, Chinese athletes Zhang Xiaonan, Jin Rongxi, and Xiong Shirui placed 9th, 11th, and 19th, respectively, in the women's snowboard qualification round, missing out on spots ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/30 14:26:38
  • Jump in the air

    Athletes compete in the men's freeski big air qualification round in the FIS Freeski World Cup Beijing at Shougang Park in Beijing on Friday. Eight skiers have qualified for the final which will be held on Sunday.

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/29 20:37:20
  • Chinese duo makes into women's freeski big air final

    China's female skiers Liu Mengting and Yang Ruyi qualified into the women's freeski big air final at the FIS Freeski World Cup Beijing at the Shougang Park in Beijing after making it into the top eight in the qualifications on ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/29 18:13:32
  • Shougang readies for big air event

    Athletes prepare for the Freeski big air World Cup at Shougang Park in Beijing on Thursday. China's Olympic champion Su Yiming (in beige), the event's marquee player, will join the competition which runs from Friday to Sunday and features 75 ...

    By Li Hao and Lu Wenao | 2024/11/28 18:01:11
  • New digital art exhibition pays tribute to poet Su Shi

    A new exhibition opened on Tuesday at the World Art Museum of China Millennium Monument to showcase the wisdom and value of China's fine traditional culture. The digital art exhibition focuses on Su Shi, also known as Su Dongpo, one ...

    By Li Hao and Xu Liuliu | 2024/11/27 1:03:28
  • 270 Greek artifacts on display in Beijing, a cultural dialogue across time and space

    The exhibition “The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great” opened today at the Capital Museum in Beijing. The exhibition features 270 artifacts from 14 museums and cultural institutions across Greece, offering Chinese audiences a glimpse into the evolution of ancient ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/20 14:29:35
  • Exhibition kicks off in Beijing, celebrating China-Hungary cultural ties

    A new exhibition featuring Hungarian Queen Elisabeth, also known as Sissi, and the art of her era opened at the World Art Museum of the China Millennium Monument in Beijing on Saturday. Titled “The Crowned Jewel of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,” ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/16 20:27:10
  • Three exhibitions showcasing Russian, Greek, Italian culture to open at National Museum of China

    An exhibition showcasing Russian culinary culture is set to open at the National Museum of China in Beijing, joining two others that highlight the ancient Greek and Italian cultures. These three exhibitions offer not only high-level artifact displays but also ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/13 23:06:59
  • A glimpse of intriguing consumer goods exhibition area at 7th CIIE

    The consumer goods exhibition area at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) spans over 80,000 square meters, featuring more than 700 companies from over 70 countries and regions. The exhibition area aims to become a global hub for trends, ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/7 20:05:45
  • CIIE strengthens trade ties with least developed countries

    The China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as an essential platform for least developed countries (LDCs) to directly boost exports to China. This year's CIIE features participation from 37 LDCs, with an expanded Africa Pavilion showcasing a variety of unique ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/7 16:42:19
  • The technology and equipment area at the 7th CIIE focuses on new quality productive forces

    The technology and equipment area at the 7th China International Import Expo(CIIE) highlights new quality productive forces, with a focus on three main themes: technology, industry, and environmental protection. For the first time, the technology and equipment area features a ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/6 19:33:53
  • 77 countries and organizations showcase profiles at CIIE

    The Country Exhibition at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as a significant platform for nations and organizations to showcase their profiles and explore trade and investment opportunities. This year, a total of 77 countries and international organizations ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/6 18:22:30
  • Future of mobility showcased at 7th CIIE in Shanghai

    The automotive exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai brings together 12 Fortune Global 500 automotive companies, and 90% of the models on display are new energy vehicles. Exhibitors from the fields of autonomous driving, ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/5 23:57:19
  • China Pavilion at the 7th CIIE

    The China Pavilion at the 7th China International Import Expo(CIIE) spans a total exhibition area of 1,500 square meters, with a focus on showcasing the remarkable achievements of the 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China. ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/5 21:07:17
  • Preparations completed for 7th CIIE

    The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10. Exhibition setups across all major areas have been completed. A record-breaking 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders will be present this ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/4 19:41:33
  • China wins runner-up at the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's Asia Championship

    On Sunday, the final round of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's Asia Championship concluded at the Shougang Ice Hockey Arena in Beijing. Team China finished as the runner-up after a 0-5 loss to Japan.

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/3 23:22:34
  • Preparing for home glory

    The Chinese national figure skating team trains in Beijing on November 1, 2024, gearing up for the Cup of China Grand Prix set for late November in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/1 18:06:38
  • 2024 Beijing International Cultural and Tourism Consumption Expo kicks off

    The 2024 Beijing International Cultural and Tourism Consumption Expo opens at the Beijing Exhibition Center on November 1, 2024, attracting over 20,000 visitors on the first day. The event features participants from 16 countries, including Cuba, Canada, South Africa, Thailand ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/11/1 17:55:07
  • China defeats Kazakhstan 5-0 in 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's Asia Championship

    The 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's Asia Championship kicked off at the Shougang Ice Hockey Arena in Beijing on October 31, 2024. This was the first international ice hockey event held in Beijing since the 2022 Winter Olympics. In the ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/10/31 23:38:38
  • Merchandise and cultural activities launched for Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games countdown

    On October 31, the 100-day countdown to the 2025 Asian Winter Games was celebrated with a cultural event sponsored by the Harbin 2025 Executive Committee and hosted by Beijing Gongmei Group at the Beijing Museum of Arts and Crafts. The ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/10/31 15:20:26
  • New Chinese war series depicts brutal realities of conflict while promoting an anti-war message

    Directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Lau Wai-Kong (Andrew Lau), the new TV series Battle of Shangganling recounts the harrowing 43-day battle of Shangganling during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950–53). In its opening week, the series ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/10/23 19:16:14
  • Photo Beijing 2024 kicks off with global perspectives

    Photo Beijing 2024 kicked off on Saturday, showcasing nearly 60 exhibitions and over 5,400 works from more than 2,000 international photographers. The event emphasizes themes like the Polar Silk Road, cultural heritage in ancient cities such as Beijing and Florence, ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/10/19 18:51:01
  • World Winter Sports Expo kicks off in Beijing

    The World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo 2024 is being held from October 11 to 13 at the Shougang Park in Shijingshan, Beijing. As the largest ice and snow industry exhibition in the world, the expo will explore global trends, showcase ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/10/11 12:05:42
  • Beijing West Railway Station sees passenger peak for National Day holidays

    On October 1, 2024, Beijing West Railway Station experienced a peak in passenger flow for the National Day holidays, with an expected maximum of 215,000 passengers in a single day. The total number of passengers anticipated during the entire holiday ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/10/1 16:15:35
  • Chen Xingtong advances into the top 32 at the WTT World Table Tennis Professional League

    In the 2024 WTT Women's Singles Round of 32, China's Chen Xingtong defeated Australia's Minhyung Jee 3-0, advancing to the final 32.

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/30 22:09:54
  • Wang Chuqin dominates Hiroto Shinozuka 3-0 in first round of 2024 WTT China

    In the first round of the 2024 World Table Tennis (WTT) China on September 29, top-seeded Chinese table tennis player Wang Chuqin defeated Japan's Hiroto Shinozuka 3-0 to advance to the last 32. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/29 21:26:17
  • Veteran Luxembourg table tennis player Ni Xialian reaches WTT China Smash last 32

    61-year-old veteran Luxembourg table tennis player Ni Xialian defeated Jian Tongjuan of Chinese Taipei with 3-0, to cruise into the women's singles last 32, on the first day of the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash women's singles event. (Photos: ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/29 16:09:28
  • Top-seeded paddler Sun Yingsha advances to next round in WTT China Smash

    The main draw of the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash kicked off on September 29, 2024. Top-seeded Chinese paddler Sun Yingsha defeated Poland's Natalia Bajor 3-0 to advance to the next round of the women's singles. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/29 15:29:11
  • Exhibition featuring China's red flags to be held in Beijing

    To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the National Museum of China will launch an exhibition featuring China's red flags, including the Five-Star Red Flag. For the first time, this exhibition will include ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/28 11:30:49
  • 2024 Beijing Xishan Yongding River Cultural Festival opens in Beijing

    The 2024 Beijing Xishan Yongding River Cultural Festival opened on September 27 at Shougang Park in Beijing. The opening ceremony featured an immersive large-scale concert that acted as an open invitation for the public to enjoy the beautiful landscape and ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/28 11:15:40
  • Classic Chinese ballet celebrates 60th anniversary

    The classic Chinese ballet "The Red Detachment of Women" celebrated the 60th anniversary of its premiere at Beijing's Tianqiao Theater on Thursday. Set in Hainan Island in the early 1930s, the story centers around Wu Qionghua, a rural woman who ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/27 0:48:01
  • Masterpieces from Russia's Tretyakov Gallery exhibited at Capital Museum in Beijing

    A total of 56 masterpieces by prominent Russian artists from Russia's State Tretyakov Gallery are now on exhibit at the Capital Museum in Beijing. The exhibition covers more than 500 years of Russian art history, from the 16th century to ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/25 19:39:53
  • Open day event revealing archeological discovery held at Yuanmingyuan in Beijing

    The public open day event at the Wenyuan Pavilion relic site at the Old Summer Palace, or Yuanmingyuan, in Beijing, invited over 20 students on Sunday, promptly sharing the results of the archaeological work while promoting the historical and cultural ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/22 20:53:54
  • 2024 National Science Popularization Day and Beijing Science Carnival open at Shougang Park

    The 14th Beijing Science Festival, in conjunction with the 2024 Beijing National Science Popularization Day, has been officially launched at Shougang Park in Shijingshan. The event will highlight innovations in frontier technology, science education and natural sciences, featuring engaging activities like checkpoints, science performances and ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/21 19:22:27
  • Beijing to host WTT China Smash at Shougang Park

    The World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash is scheduled for September 26 to October 6 at Shougang Park in Shijingshan District, Beijing. This tournament, which marks the event's return to Beijing for the first time in 63 years, will gather ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/9/21 17:44:33
  • Highlights of closing ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympic Games

    After more than two weeks of competitions, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games came to a close on Sunday evening, with a ceremony held at the Stade de France in Paris. Photos: Li Hao/GT

    By Li Hao | 2024/8/12 10:15:21
  • Chinese weightlifter Li Wenwen wins women's +81kg at Paris Olympics

    Chinese weightlifter Li Wenwen claimed the women's +81kg title on the last day of the Paris Olympics on Sunday, marking China's 40th gold medal in Paris, the country's best result at an overseas Olympic Games. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)

    By Li Hao | 2024/8/11 20:23:00
  • China wins women's table tennis team gold at Paris Olympics

    On August 10, the Chinese team, consisting of Chen Meng, Sun Yingsha, and Wang Manyu, won the gold medal in the women's team table tennis final at the Paris Olympic Games by defeating Japan 3-0. This victory marks China's fifth ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/8/11 0:57:03
  • China's Liu Huanhua Claims Men's 102kg Gold at Paris 2024

    Chinese weightlifter Liu Huanhua won gold in the men's 102kg category at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. He lifted 186kg in the snatch and 220kg in the clean and jerk, for a total of 406kg. This victory marks the first ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/8/10 21:17:11
  • China claims fifth consecutive Olympic men's table tennis team title

    In the men's table tennis team final at the Paris Olympics on Friday, China's Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and Wang Chuqin defeated Sweden 3-0 to win the gold medal. This victory marks the fifth consecutive Olympic team title for the ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/8/10 1:26:14
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