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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  • Paris 2024 Olympics open with a boat parade, the first-ever entrance by athletes

    The 33rd Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held in Paris on Friday. This Olympic opening ceremony was the first in Olympic history to not be held inside a sports stadium. Athletes from various countries paraded along the Seine River ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/27 8:50:09
  • Spectators wait for the opening ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympics

    On Friday afternoon local time, spectators from all over the world have their tickets checked to attend the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/26 23:35:30
  • Seine River in preparation for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

    On July 25, local time, the Seine River banks in Paris are adorned with Olympic elements in preparation for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. For the first time in history, the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games will ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/26 1:58:13
  • A glimpse of Paris Olympic Village

    On July 24th local time, the reporter from Global Times visited the Paris Olympic Village, which is comfortable and equipped with facilities such as restaurants, supermarkets, and souvenir shops, providing athletes with a relaxing space to unwind between competitions.

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/25 1:25:36
  • Kung fu stars shine at 2024 Shaolin Games Finals

    Participants in the 2024 Shaolin Games Finals perform at the Shaolin Temple in Central China's Henan, July 13-14, 2024. This event brought together martial artists from around the world to showcase their skills and compete for the prestigious title of ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/14 23:21:15
  • Shaolin Games Finals kick off with opening ceremony

    Kung fu stars perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Shaoling Games Finals on Saturday morning in the Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng city of Central China's Henan Province.

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/13 14:07:27
  • Austria's St. Florian Boys Choir holds concert in Beijing

    The St. Florian Boys Choir from Austria held a small concert at the BITDB Space in Beijing's 798 Art Zone on July 8, 2024, attracting music enthusiasts from both China and abroad. The history of this choir dates back to ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/8 23:41:52
  • Beijing museum commemorates 87th anniversary of Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) with exhibitions

    China commemorated the 87th anniversary of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) on Sunday. The Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing hosted an exhibition titled "The War of Resistance - ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/7 21:15:54
  • Exhibition opens to showcase efforts to protect Great Wall

    An exhibition highlighting the contributions of social organizations and individuals in protecting the Great Wall opened at the Capital Museum in Beijing on Friday.

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/5 13:59:10
  • Special exhibition displaying outstanding artworks of Russian academicians in Beijing

    To further promote the establishment of International Alliance of Museums of the Silk Road(IAMS) while enhance cultural exchanges among countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, a special exhibition presenting art works by academicians of the Russian Academy of Arts ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/2 16:55:28
  • 'Sculpting Figures of the New Era' featuring outstanding CPC members in Beijing

    With the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrating its 103rd founding anniversary on Monday (July 1), an event was held at the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) to celebrate outstanding CPC members. An unveiling ceremony for the statues featuring ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/7/1 21:33:17
  • New exhibition on design intelligence kicks off at National Museum of China

    The Gather Great Wisdom to Shape the Future Intelligent Manufacturing Special Exhibition on Design Intelligence and High-Quality Development kicked off at the National Museum of China on Saturday. The exhibition features 180 selected cases and cutting-edge technological works from the ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/29 16:48:08
  • 'Hello, Beijing' event promotes the capital's rich tourism to foreign diplomats

    On Friday, diplomats attended the launch ceremony for the “Hello, Beijing” event, designed to promote Beijing's tourism. The 2024 Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing for Diplomats in China aims to highlight Beijing's rich cultural and tourism resources through various ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/29 0:05:43
  • Browsing new technology

    Customers try out the Apple Vision Pro at an Apple Store on Wangfujing Street in Beijing, as the product officially goes on sale on June 28, 2024 in China. Photo: Li Hao/GT

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/28 22:12:10
  • Rare NBA memorabilia on display in Beijing

    Visitors and enthusiasts viewed precious collectibles at the NBA “ALL IN” Touring Exhibition in the Winter Garden of Beijing's Indigo Mall on June 28, 2024. The exhibition, which opened grandly on this day, includes the NBA Championship Trophy, championship rings, ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/28 21:50:54
  • Customers experience Apple Vision Pro in Beijing

    Customers try out the Apple Vision Pro at an Apple Store on Wangfujing Street in Beijing, as the product officially goes on sale and begins delivery on June 28, 2024. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/28 16:00:12
  • 'Discovering the Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui' exhibition opens in Beijing

    'Discovering the Ancient Shu Civilization of Sanxingdui' exhibition opens in Beijing

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/27 16:25:26
  • Chinese Jian Kiln and Jian Teacup Cultural Exhibition kicks off in Beijing

    The Chinese Jian Kiln and Jian Teacup Cultural Exhibition kicked off at the National Museum of China on June 26. The exhibition features 135 pieces of ancient Jian kiln teawares and 298 contemporary Jian kiln craft items. The Jian teaware-making ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/26 17:51:02
  • Cross-Straits youth art exhibition blooms in Beijing

    Visitors view artworks by young artists from the Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan on Tuesday in Beijing. The "2024 Art Blossoms – Cross-Straits Young Artists' Exhibition" was held at the Taiwan Assembly Hall in downtown Beijing on Tuesday, ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/25 21:49:29
  • French Film Panorama in China opens on Monday

    The opening ceremony of the French Film Panorama in China has kicked off in Beijing on Monday. Eight recent French feature films and one short film will be presented in ten cities across China and will end on August 31. ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/24 23:25:12
  • Beijing 2024 high school entrance examination begins Monday

    The Beijing 2024 high school entrance examination, or zhongkao, began on Monday. This year, a total of 109,500 students have registered for the test. The city has set up 18 examination districts, 226 examination sites, and 3,828 examination rooms. At ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/24 16:05:06
  • Beijing celebrates Olympic Day

    Multiple activities, such as running and wushu demonstrations, were held on Sunday morning in Beijing, the first dual Olympic city, to celebrate the 130 years of the International Olympic Committee. The Olympic Manifesto - the Beautiful Olympic Cultural Scroll IV ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/23 15:46:56
  • Celebration event held at Lingguang Temple in Beijing to commemorate 60th Anniversary of Tooth Relic Pagoda

    On June 20, 2024, the Buddhist Association of China held an event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the completion of the Tooth Relic Pagoda at Lingguang Temple, or Temple of Divine Light, in Beijing. The tooth relic in the ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/20 16:59:42
  • Beijing International Book Fair 2024 builds a platform for cultural exchange through books

    The 30th Beijing International Book Fair (#BIBF) opens today at the #China National Convention Center in #Beijing, featuring 220,000 titles across six categories including philosophy, social sciences, and children's books. Saudi Arabia is this year's guest of honor. With 1,600 ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/19 20:51:02
  • Exploring history

    People look at a model of a lander at the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on June 18, 2024, the day of the museum's third anniversary. The museum is a permanent and comprehensive Party history ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/18 23:01:44
  • Museum of the Communist Party of China draws crowds on third anniversary

    June 18, 2024 marks the third anniversary of the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing. On this day a continuous stream of visitors could be seen entering the exhibition hall. The museum is a permanent and ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/18 17:26:11
  • Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha at Niujie Mosque in Beijing

    On June 17, a number of Muslims gathered at Niujie Mosque in Beijing, to celebrate the Islamic traditional festival of Eid al-Adha. The participants engaged in various ceremonial activities to mark the occasion. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/17 17:27:46
  • 'The Russian Heart' Cultural and Art Festival kicks off in Beijing

    "The Russian Heart" Cultural and Art Festival opened on Friday at the Beijing Exhibition Center. At least 20 regions of the Russian Federation are presenting exhibits featuring folk arts, crafts, traditional clothing, fashion and textiles. Art performances have also been ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/14 21:37:52
  • Tourism expo held in Beijing

    The 2024 Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE 2024) is being held from June 14 to 16. This year's expo features over a thousand booths, showcasing overseas tourism destinations such as Russia, Japan, and Vietnam, as well as domestic attractions from ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/14 20:52:38
  • Annual national college entrance exam ends in Beijing

    The annual national college entrance examination, also known as Gaokao, ended on Monday in Beijing. Many parents waited nearby the examination venues with flowers. Starting from June 25, students will be able to check their scores and complete their college ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/10 18:57:34
  • 2024 Beijing White Pagoda Cultural Week opens in Beijing

    The Beijing White Pagoda Cultural Week, with the theme of "focusing on cultural heritage protection and deepening civilizational exchange and mutual learning," opened in Beijing on June 7. The event aims to showcase the unique historical and cultural resources of ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/7 15:25:38
  • Beijing students begin annual national college entrance exam

    Beijing students entered examination rooms on the first day of the annual national college entrance examination, also known as“gaokao” on June 7. A total of 13.42 million students have registered for gaokao this year, an increase of 510,000 compared with ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/7 11:27:26
  • 'Salvaged from the Shadows: Protecting Cultural Heritage' exhibition staged in Beijing

    'Salvaged from the Shadows: Protecting Cultural Heritage' exhibition staged in Beijing

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/6 23:00:07
  • From Acquisition to Exhibition: Notable Collections of 2022-2023

    An Exhibition on Selected Collections Accessioned in 2022 and 2023 was officially launched on the first anniversary of the opening of the National Natural History Museum of China. Over the past two years, the museum has expanded its exhibition collections, ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/5 16:14:13
  • A glimpse into China's rich archery tradition

    China's archery history spans thousands of years. Every year on the second Saturday of June, China celebrates its Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which falls on June 8 this year. On June 5, the traditional Archery Cultural Village Shooting Ceremony ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/6/5 15:39:14
  • National Museum for Modern Chinese Scientists opens in Beijing

    Thursday marks the 8th annual National Science and Technology Workers Day in China. The National Museum for Modern Chinese Scientists in Beijing also opened to the public on Thursday, featuring inaugural exhibitions honoring renowned Chinese scientists.

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/30 22:33:15
  • Russian Cultural Centre in Beijing hosts 'The BRICS Universe' exhibition

    "The BRICS Universe," a series of photography exhibitions showcasing UNESCO Creative Cities in BRICS countries through photos taken both from Earth and the International Space Station, is held at the Russian Cultural Centre in Beijing starting from Wednesday. The photos ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/29 23:06:48
  • Gala held to celebrate Science and Technology Workers Day

    May 30 marks China's eighth National Science and Technology Workers Day. To commemorate this occasion, a special gala was held by the Beijing Association for Science and Technology at the National Library Arts Center in Beijing on Monday evening. The ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/28 0:14:15
  • Capturing beauty

    Visitors take a selfie with flowers on exhibit at the 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing on May 23, 2024. As the largest and most authoritative professional trade exhibition of flowers, horticulture and gardening in Asia, the expo at the China International ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/23 23:00:47
  • 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing kicks off on Thursday

    As the largest and most authoritative professional trade exhibition of flowers, horticulture and gardening in Asia, the 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing opened at the Shunyi Hall of the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing on Thursday. The expo showcases more ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/23 17:18:48
  • Themed exhibition on coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region kicks off in Beijing

    The highly anticipated themed exhibition on the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region was launched at the Beijing Grand Canal Museum on Saturday as part of the 2024 Beijing Museum Month, which also kicked off on the same day. A ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/18 15:41:45
  • Beijing blossoms with Chinese roses in urban greening efforts

    In May, the Beijing roses are in full bloom. Along the main ring road of Beijing, various types of Chinese rose flowers bloom, adding vibrant colors to the streets. This "rose necklace" remains beautiful from early summer to late autumn. ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/16 23:20:18
  • Tanzanians celebrate China-Tanzania Year of Culture and Tourism in Beijing

    Tanzanians in Beijing deliver traditional dance and drum performances to celebrate the China-Tanzania Tourism and Culture Year, as Tanzanian Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Angellah Kairuki and Minister of Culture, Arts, and Sports Mohamed Mchengerwa are on a two-day ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/16 22:26:33
  • Buddha's birthday celebrated in Beijing

    The Buddhist Association of China held a commemorative event to observe this year's birth anniversary of the Buddha at the Guangji Temple in Beijing. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, this year Buddha's birthday falls on May 15. The National Religious ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/16 16:48:47
  • Living alongside Asian elephants: a harmonious coexistence

    Residents of Daotangqing Village are embracing eco-friendly, low-carbon practices as they coexist with an expanding elephant population and habitat. Recently, 24 Asian elephants were spotted near the village in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, on May 12, ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/5/13 21:25:43
  • 8th China Science Fiction Convention to kick off in Beijing

    The 8th China Science Fiction Convention will be held at Beijing's Shougang Park from April 27-29. The convention will present a professional, authoritative, and internationally influential science and technology event to the public, further promoting the construction of a science ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/4/26 16:44:14
  • 278 Types of NEVs Showcased at China's Largest Auto Show as NEVs Take Center Stage

    In the first half of April 2024, the market share of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China surpassed that of traditional fuel passenger vehicles for the first time. New energy vehicle models became the main focus and highlight of the ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/4/26 13:31:10
  • Busy browsing

    Visitors take photos of the Hongqi Golden Sunflower Premium model at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 25, 2024. Photo: Li Hao/GT

    By Li Hao | 2024/4/25 23:06:57
  • Cutting-Edge auto parts and technology displayed at the 2024 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition

    The component parts exhibition area of the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition is situated in the Chaoyang Hall of the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. The exhibition centered around three major themes: auto parts and components, electronics and systems, ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/4/25 22:22:43
  • Highlights of the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

    The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition kicked off in the Shunyi District of Beijing, the capital of China, on April 25. The exhibition features 117 new cars from well-known domestic and international brands, along with 41 concept cars and 278 ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/4/25 21:34:36
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