Syngenta X Getty Images
Photographed for Syngenta X Getty Images, this project documents the company’s efforts to support rice farmers in Anhui province, one of China’s key grain-producing regions.
This highlights the traditional practice of rice transplantation and how improved farming methods, hands-on training, and sustainable technologies are helping smallholder farmers boost yields, adapt to climate challenges, and strengthen their livelihoods.
Nestle X Getty Images
New project shot for Nestle x Getty Images in Qingdao, China documenting dairy farmers and farms as well as multi-crop field farms, committed to sustainable practices.
"Chengdu, an oasis of freedom in the Middle Kingdom" photographed for M le Magazine du Monde
Chengdu, known for its relaxed atmosphere, has become a hub for youth culture and creative industries, drawing young people away from China’s more pressured megacities like Beijing and Shanghai.
Despite increasing government control over cultural events, Chengdu retains its reputation for tolerance and laid-back living, making it a unique cultural center in China. I spent some days in the city try to capture that.
Qingtian - Chinese Overseas Town published on Internazionale
My project about Qingtian on the Italian magazine Internazionale
My interview on the last issue of Lufthansa's inflight magazine StopOver
My interview on Lufthansa’s inflight magazine StopOver
Shanghai scenes of Lufthansa's inflight magazine StopOver
For the last number of Lufthansa’s inflight magazine i’ve been asked to photograph the food blogger Rachel Gouk in some of her favorite places in Shanghai.
Wu Minxia photographed for L'Equipe in Shanghai, China
On assignment for L’Equipe I have photographed Wu Minxia, Chinese springboard diver and the most medals winning Chinese athlete in Shanghai, China
Kinmen-Xiamen Crossing Swimming Race photographed for Die Zeit
Kinmen-Xiamen crossing swimming contest photographed for Die Zeit
The annual race between Taiwan’s Kinmen islands and China’s Xiamen involves participants from both side of the Taiwan Strait.
Assignment for The Washington Post in Shanghai, China
The Washington Post assigned me to photograph Xu Bosun, an aspiring actor who was kidnapped in southern China. There, he was beaten and sold to a criminal group running cyber scams that targeted victims with fake investment schemes and online romance scams. He was forced to spend three months duping people out of their money until his family paid a ransom for his release in October.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/07/22/myanmar-cyberscams-china-trafficking/
FAO Assignment in Mongolia
I have been assigned by FAO to follow and photograph the FAO Director-General DR, QU Dongyu during his trip in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, here some images:
Solar panels factory in China for Le Monde
On assignment for Le Monde I photographed Eco Green Energy, a solar panels factory Co-owned by a French business man in Nantong, about 2 hours away from Shanghai, China.
Dalibor Nikolovski, President and Funder of Eco Green Energy photographed in Nantong, China, on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Qingtian, Overseas Chinese Hometown for Zeit Magazin
Recent assignment for Zeit Magazin in Qingtian know as the hometown of overseas Chinese
Corporate images for Evonik in Shanghai
Corporate Portrait Project for Evonik
I recently had the opportunity to work with Evonik on a corporate portrait project, photographing some of their employees for their image library.
China economy shot for Barron's
Beijing's decision to hold back on implementing substantial fiscal stimulus similar to previous economic downturns has left investors feeling disillusioned. However, policymakers find themselves constrained by the escalating debt burdens, a diminishing and aging population, and the increasing efforts of foreign enterprises to decrease their dependence on China.
China's huge demand for things like iron ore and oil made producers rich. The fast-growing economy led to millions of middle-class Chinese people spending on new services, like travel, insurance, and property management.
The business community is feeling cautious and uneasy due to the potential crackdown on the private sector under Xi Jinping. Sean Taylor from Matthews Asia notes that entrepreneurs have become less enthusiastic about start-ups. After the initial hope and optimism brought on by the pandemic, businesses are now hesitant and adjusting their expectations and strategies in response to the challenging economic environment.
The Chinese solar panel industry faces challenges from overcapacity, leading to price drops and financial concerns for firms. Beijing's renewable energy mandate has driven industry growth, but rapid expansion may lead to bankruptcies or acquisitions. This situation poses risks for China and international competitors, with up to 70% of solar firms facing financial turmoil. These complexities highlight the need for close monitoring and adaptation as the industry evolves.
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Photographer based in Shanghai, China.