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 braces for National Day holidays return travel peak, well-prepared extended transit services ready

    On October 7, Beijing is handling the National Day holidays return-travel peak, with an estimated 977,000 passengers expected to arrive by train. Several subway lines are extending nighttime operations. Meanwhile, at multiple stations, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and emergency shuttle ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/10/7 14:45:34
  • Themed event held in Beijing to honor revolutionary martyrs

    The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression collaborated with several universities in Beijing to host a themed event titled "Remembering Revolutionary Martyrs and Carrying Forward the Red Gene" on China's Martyrs' Day, September 30. About ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/30 15:14:26
  • New exhibitions in Beijing bring the Long March to life

    Two exhibitions commemorating the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March opened at the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on Tuesday. One of the exhibitions showcases more than 230 precious Long March archival ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/29 20:12:45
  • AI meets ancient opera: 10th China Traditional Opera Culture Week opens in Beijing

    The 10th China Traditional Opera Culture Week opened at Beijing Garden Expo Park on Tuesday. This year marks the first year of the three-year action plan for opera revitalization. Built around a youth-oriented, international, life-oriented and platform-based development model, the ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/29 18:38:01
  • National Day floral basket unveiled at Tiananmen Square in Beijing

    On September 25, the National Day floral basket at Tiananmen Square in Beijing was unveiled to the public. Decorated with more than ten types of floral designs, including peonies, herbaceous peonies and Chinese roses, the basket also features fruit designs ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/25 13:26:39
  • A nighttime stroll for the Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing

    A Mid-Autumn culture festival will be held in Beijing from September 23 to October 7. The festival connects scenic spots such as Lugou Bridge, Wanping City, and Ludi Park, bringing together the ancient city, historic bridge and the Yongding River ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/23 23:36:25
  • China commemorates 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident nationwide

    China marked the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident on Friday with bell-tolling ceremonies, air raid sirens and memorial events across the country, remembering a pivotal moment in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.

    By Feng Fan and Li Hao | 2026/9/18 15:42:07
  • Book fair opens at Beijing's Ditan Park

    The 2026 Temple of Earth and Me Book Fair will open on Thursday and run for 11 days in Beijing, spanning the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The exhibition area at Ditan Park will exceed 20,000 square meters in total and ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/17 16:01:49
  • Training robots for real life

    During the 2026 CIFTIS, the Shijingshan Embodied Intelligence Training Center in Beijing officially opened following a comprehensive upgrade of its first-phase facility. The upgraded center has established a complete data-training loop. The system helps humanoid robots evolve from simply performing ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/11 14:05:25
  • CIFTIS 2026 Debuts Global Services Zone

    The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) entered its second day today. This year's fair features a dedicated "Global Services" zone for the first time, along with a newly built pitching and roadshow area. The area brings ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/10 16:20:17
  • Diverse costumes of Chinese ethnic groups shine at Beijing's Shougang Park

    On Wednesday, a performance show featuring Chinese culture exchange opened at Beijing's Shougang Park. Team from Guizhou's "Village T" presented distinctive costumes from the Miao, Buyi, and Dong ethnic groups, showcasing the craftsmanship of intangible cultural heritage in every stitch. ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/9 23:40:41
  • 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services opens in Beijing

    The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened on Wednesday at the Shougang Park in Beijing. A total of 90 countries, regions, and international organizations are participating by setting up exhibitions or holding events. More than 1,800 ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/9 19:03:33
  • CIFTIS 2026 kicks off in Beijing

    The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opens today in Beijing and runs through September 13. This is the first edition held at the newly completed Shougang Park venue. The event has attracted around 90 countries and ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/8 16:11:02
  • Obstacle Racing World Championships put new Olympic sport in the spotlight

    The UIPM 2026 Obstacle World Championships concluded at Universal CityWalk Beijing on Sunday, bringing the emerging Olympic sport closer to the public. With obstacle racing set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, the “challenge-course” sport, ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/6 17:44:40
  • Victory exhibition

    People visit a special exhibition staged at the Museum of the War of People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing to mark the 81st anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/4 0:18:16
  • China holds commemorative activities to mark WWII victory; FM sends solemn message to Japanese right-wing forces

    At 9:30 am on Thursday, stirring songs and powerful poetry recitations echoed through the hall of the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing. Visitors stopped to listen, many spontaneously keeping time with ...

    By Sun Langchen and Li Hao | 2026/9/3 22:17:20
  • Chinese gymnasts step up training for Asian Games 2026

    With fewer than 20 days to go before the Aichi‑Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, China's gymnastics team is in final‑phase preparation. Leading gymnasts Zou Jingyuan and Zhang Boheng take part in simulated competitions to polish competition routines, while young squad members ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/3 19:58:37
  • China marks 81st anniversary of WWII victory with educational events in Beijing

    September 3 marks the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. On this 81st anniversary, the Museum of the War of People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, together with the Lugou Bridge Cultural Development Center, held ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/9/3 13:34:53
  • Palace Museum to display 107 Tang and Song calligraphy and painting relics, 24 for first time in nearly 30 years

    The Palace Museum will unveil “Defining the Classics: A Journey to Tang and Song Calligraphy and Paintings” from September 1 to November 1 at the Wenhua Hall. The exhibition brings together 107 works of calligraphy and painting from the museum's ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/31 14:39:41
  • The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games concludes

    With Tiangong Ultra resetting the Games' record by 8.64 seconds in the 100-meter humanoid robot large-group final, all events of the 2nd Humanoid Robot Games came to an end on the evening of August 26, 2026. Together with the closing ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/26 22:37:59
  • Tien Kung Ultra breaks record again at 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games

    At the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Tuesday, humanoid robots took part in events including street dance, tug-of-war, high jump, the 4×100m relay, and the 100m semifinals. During the 100m large-size semifinals, China's Tien Kung Ultra broke ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/25 23:06:31
  • Fierce robot competition

    On Monday, the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games continued, with robot competitors battling it out in events such as the 400m obstacle race, floor exercise, free sparring, and dexterous hand challenges.

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/24 20:28:33
  • Humanoid robots make history

    On the first official competition day of the 2nd Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval on Sunday, Tien Kung Ultra claimed the 400-meter titles in both the small- and large-size categories, with the large-size robot breaking ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/23 21:42:06
  • World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing with record participation

    The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games opened on Friday at the National Speed Skating Oval- "Ice Ribbon" in Beijing. This year's event brings together 666 teams and 2,056 robots from 16 countries across six continents — a 138 percent increase ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/22 21:59:40
  • Global competitors compete at 2026 World Robot Contest Finals

    The finals of the 2026 World Robot Contest, a key event of the 2026 World Robot Conference, brings together over 10,000 participants from more than 20 countries. Competitions cover technological innovation, industrial application and science popularization. Challenges include co‑robot contests ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/20 18:59:47
  • 2026 World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing

    The 2026 World Robot Conference officially opened in Beijing on August 19. Boasting expanded scale, the five-day event gathers over 300 exhibitors (up 36% y-o-y), more than 2,000 exhibits and 150 debut products. It features over 60 themed activities, double ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/19 19:07:46
  • Public education program in Beijing marks 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in WWII

    On the 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II, a public education program about carrying forward the glory of victory was held at the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/15 13:25:18
  • Beijing's first commercial robot noodle eatery starts trial runs, set to open to the public in late August

    A robotic noodle restaurant began trial operation for internal employees in Beijing's Fengtai district on Friday. After customers scan a QR code on the table to place their orders, the entire process, from noodle making and cooking to serving, is ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/14 18:24:52
  • People in Beijing cool off during scorching weather

    Recently, Beijing has issued consecutive high-temperature warnings, with the maximum temperature climbing above 38 C as a sustained heat wave sweeps across the city. In response to the scorching weather, residents and visitors in Beijing have been taking various measures ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/8/7 19:00:51
  • Blind children explore the world of AI and humanoid robots at summer camp

    Blind campers from the 2026 “Little Tadpoles Fear No Darkness” Summer Camp visited the humanoid robot data training center in Beijing on Thursday, where they attended lectures on artificial intelligence and embodied robots and interacted with the robots. The experience ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/7/16 14:29:23
  • Beijing Zoo's new giant panda house set to open

    The Beijing Zoo's new giant panda house is set to open on July 16. Located east of the existing panda enclosure, the 13,000-square-meter facility features four indoor exhibition areas, five indoor animal rooms and five outdoor activity spaces. Ahead of ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/7/15 13:44:27
  • Glowing sunset

    A metro train on Beijing's Fangshan Line crosses the Yongding River Bridge amid a glowing sunset in a park in Beijing on July 14, 2026. The clear evening sky appeared following days of frequent rains in the Chinese capital as ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/7/14 22:37:40
  • World Cup-themed Qatar Airways Boeing 777 touches down in Beijing, bringing tournament fever to Chinese fans

    On July 10, Qatar Airways' Boeing 777 painted with a special livery themed around the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrived in Beijing. As the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, this uniquely decorated aircraft brings the ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/7/10 17:42:07
  • Aerospace and satellite industry expo kicks off in Beijing

    The 4th International Conference on Commercial Aerospace Remote Sensing Satellite Applications and the 2nd International Aerospace Information and Satellite Industry Exhibition opened on Sunday in Beijing. Under the theme “intelligent aerospace sensing, large-scale industrial transformation,” the event features a total ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/7/5 17:19:57
  • Special educational exhibition featuring robots opens in Beijing

    On July 4, 2026, a special educational exhibition featuring robots opened at the Beijing Auto Museum. Focusing on cutting-edge intelligent technology, the exhibition brings together a variety of mainstream and innovative smart robots from across the industry, covering popular categories ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/7/4 14:45:11
  • 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference opens with immersive AI-powered expo

    The 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference opened on Thursday, alongside a digital economy expo showcasing the latest AI-powered innovations across industries. Visitors can explore immersive digital experiences through a dual-hall layout themed around innovation and application. The expo features six ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/7/2 17:09:26
  • Special exhibitions held at CPC Museum to mark the 105th anniversary

    Visitors explore special exhibitions at the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on July 1. The exhibitions are launched to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. Through immersive displays, the exhibitions highlight ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/7/1 14:05:14
  • 2026 Beijing high school entrance examination kicks off with 126,000 test-takers, 15,000 more than last year

    The 2026 Beijing High School Entrance Examination, or zhongkao, kicked off on Wednesday. The two-day exam has drawn a total of 126,000 registered candidates across Beijing, marking a year-on-year increase of 15,000. The city has designated 18 examination zones and ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/6/24 9:37:33
  • The 32nd Beijing International Book Fair kicks off, attracting over 1,700 exhibitors from 82 countries and regions

    The 32nd Beijing International Book Fair officially opened at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on June 17, 2026. Covering a total exhibition area of 60,000 square meters, this year's fair has attracted over 1,700 exhibitors from 82 countries ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/6/17 19:05:29
  • 2026 Beijing Athletics Street Challenge (Wangfujing Station) kicks off

    On June 12, the 2026 Beijing Athletics Street Challenge (Wangfujing Station) kicked off. This street athletics challenge featured a single event – the high jump – and was divided into a professional group and a public group. The professional group ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/6/12 23:25:58
  • China's 2026 national college entrance exam kicks off

    Students arrive at the exam sites of Beijing No. 18 High School and Beijing No. 8 High School, accompanied by their teachers and parents, for the 2026 national college entrance exam, also known as the gaokao, on the morning of ...

    By Li Hao and Cui Meng | 2026/6/7 10:58:11
  • 12.9 million Chinese sit 2026 college entrance exam as gaokao shows a social ethos that values knowledge, fairness

    It is the time of the year once again when one examination commands the concern of the nation. As China's national college entrance exam, or gaokao, began on Sunday, scenes at test sites captured the moment: parents offering hugs and ...

    By Zhao Yusha, Li Hao in Beijing and Chen Xia in Shanghai | 2026/6/7 10:22:54
  • Culture and tourism expo opens

    Visitors crowd the venue as the 2026 Beijing International Culture and Tourism Consumption Expo kicks off at Phase II of the National Convention Center in Beijing on June 5, 2026. The three-day expo integrates a B2B professional trade exhibition, special ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/6/5 21:56:19
  • 2026 Beijing International Culture and Tourism Consumption Expo kicks off

    The 2026 Beijing International Culture and Tourism Consumption Expo kicked off at Phase II of the National Convention Center in Beijing on June 5. Held alongside the 2026 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference, the three-day expo integrates a B2B professional ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/6/5 13:58:00
  • CIEPEC 2026 opens in Beijing to showcase green and low-carbon innovations

    The 24th China International Environmental Protection Exhibition and Conference (CIEPEC) opened on Tuesday in Beijing. Founded in 1986, the CIEPEC has a 40-year history and serves as a key platform for the environmental protection industry. This year's exhibition highlights new ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/6/2 18:14:19
  • Main event of 10th National Science and Technology Workers' Day held in Beijing

    On May 30, 2026, the main event of China's 10th National Science and Technology Workers' Day was held at the National Communication Center for Science and Technology in Beijing. The event focused on promoting the spirit of scientists and included ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/5/30 16:16:25
  • Beijing Intellectual Property Licensing Expo 2026 opens, showcasing over 1,000 global IP resources

    The Beijing Intellectual Property Licensing Industry Expo 2026 is being held from May 29 to 31, 2026 at the Beijing Etrong International Exhibition & Convention Center. This year's expo brings together more than 1,000 high-quality IP resources from around the ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/5/29 17:42:58
  • 90-year-old couple reapplies for marriage certificate on May 20

    On May 20, many places across China saw a surge in marriage registrations. At the marriage registration service center in Beijing's Haidian district, 90-year-old Zhang Weiyu and 88-year-old Liu Yichun came to apply for a replacement marriage certificate. Both are ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/5/20 17:45:43
  • IHEP showcases independent innovation in particle and nuclear physics at 2026 Public Science Day in Beijing

    The 2026 Chinese Academy of Sciences Public Science Day kicked off on May 16. As one of the core venues of the open day, the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) not only showcased China's independent innovation capabilities in the ...

    By Li Hao | 2026/5/16 12:56:17
  • Photo spot where Chinese and US leaders posed at Temple of Heaven becomes tourist hotspot

    "This is the matching photo spot where Chinese and US heads of state posed for pictures yesterday. Come take a photo here for a keepsake," such exclamations rippled across the front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in ...

    By Li Yawei and Li Hao | 2026/5/15 19:54:02
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