"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
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/
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
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.
Docking and maintenance of Busan and Venetia vessels for Peter Dohle in Shanghai and Zhoushan port
Earlier last May, I had the privilege of working with Peter Dohler, a renowned German seaborne shipping company, on an exciting photography project. They commissioned me to capture images of two of their remarkable vessels, named Busan and Venetia. Here some photograph taken between Shanghai Port and Zhoushan Port.
FC Bayern Munich supporters for Bayern's Magazine 51 photographed in Shanghai
I’ve been asked to photograph Bayern supporters in Shanghai for Bayern’s Magazine 51
Assignment for The Wall Street Journal photographed in Shanghai
I have photographed Trista Sun, the CEO of HSBC Pinnacle China for the Wall Street Journal
Recent assignment for the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism Photographed in Yangzhou, China
Some portraits and view photographed in Yangzhou, which was one of the wealthiest cities in China and rich of culture and history heritage on assignment for Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
I’ve spent three days photographing the city which is located about 300 km from Shanghai.
LGBT in China published on L'oeil De La Photographie
My project about the LGBT community featured on L'oeil De La Photographie
My project "Spring Hasn't Come Yet" featured in L'Oeil De La Photographie
L’oeil De la Photographie published my ongoing project “Spring Hasn’t Come Yet” Here the link: https://loeildelaphotographie.com/en/raul-ariano-ww/ about the Coronavirus time in Shanghai, China that I have been photographing in the last months
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Assignment for Society photographed in Shanghai
Society asked me to spend a day with Salome’ Bourgeau, a researcher that works with an international task force to study the genome of the Cover 19. Photographed in Shanghai.
Blog of Raul Ariano, a Shanghai based photographer
The Wall Street Journal
Tear-sheet of my assignment for The Wall Street Journal about Starbucks in China.
RAUL ARIANO FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
The Globe and Mail assignment
Last week I was assigned by The Globe and Mail to make a portrait done of Raefer Wallis, a Canadian former architect is the CEO and creator of "Reset", a platform that monitors real time indoor health data in buildings.
Raul Ariano is a photographer based in Shanghai, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Spar China's MD portrait
Last month I was assigned to shoot a portrait of Spar China's MD Jerome Chevrier in his office in Shanghai for The Ceo Magazine. Here some shots.
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Photographer based in Shanghai, China.