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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  • Surge in passengers at Beijing Railway Station on final day of Spring Festival holiday

    On Tuesday, the last day of the Spring Festival holiday, the number of returning passengers on the railway continued to rise. Photos show a large number of travelers at the exit of Beijing Railway Station, hurriedly dragging their suitcases toward ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/2/4 16:39:06
  • Bell and Drum Towers in Beijing celebrate 'Lichun' with traditional activities

    Following the successful application of the Spring Festival and the Beijing Central Axis as World Heritage sites, the Bell and Drum Towers in Beijing hosted various activities for the first time on "Lichun," which means the beginning of spring and ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/2/3 14:04:56
  • People visit Memorial Hall of War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea in Dandong during Spring Festival

    The Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea in Dandong, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, saw a surge in visitors during the Spring Festival holidays. Many tourists chose to commemorate history, reflect on patriotic sentiments, and ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/31 14:42:04
  • Vibrant celebrations: experiencing traditional Yangge dance at Andong Old Street during Spring Festival

    The Andong Old Street in Dandong, in Northeast China's Liaoning Province, comes alive with extraordinary vibrancy during the Spring Festival on January 30, 2025. Folk artists, forming colorful silk Yangge dance troupes, perform the traditional Chinese folk dance Yangge, accompanied ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/30 20:32:34
  • Passengers board trains on the first day of Chinese New Year at Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station

    Passengers entered Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station in an orderly manner to board their trains on the first day of the Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29. Serving as the starting point of the Beijing-Harbin high-speed railway, the station ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/29 16:28:36
  • Beijing's Qianmen street gears up for the Spring Festival

    As the Spring Festival 2025 approaches, Qianmen street in Beijing shines bright with festive lights. Visitors from all over the country are capturing memories and savoring delicious treats, filling the air with joy and celebration. Photos: Li Hao/GT

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/27 21:23:52
  • Passenger traffic surges as Spring Festival approaches

    As the Spring Festival approaches, passenger traffic at Beijing West Railway Station continues to rise. In the first 11 days of the travel rush, the station has served 1.847 million travelers. A total of 218 trains are scheduled on Jan ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/25 14:05:41
  • Exhibition featuring woodblock New Year paintings opens in Beijing

    An exhibition named Splendid Beginnings on Woodblocks—Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Woodblock New Year Pictures opened at the Capital Museum in Beijing on Friday. Visitors will be able to appreciate woodblock New Year paintings of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, experiencing the distinctive aspects of national ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/24 21:23:55
  • Celebrating tradition: special exhibition of Ming Dynasty porcelain opens at Prince Gong's Mansion

    A special exhibition of porcelain featuring auspicious animal patterns has opened at Prince Gong's Mansion in Beijing. The exhibition includes 120 items of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) porcelain that were unearthed at the site of the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Factory, all ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/22 23:43:05
  • Exhibition celebrating the Year of the Snake opens in Beijing

    As the Year of the Snake approaches, the exhibition Embracing the Spring: Celebrating the Year of Snake opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing on Wednesday. Featuring over 200 exquisite cultural relics from the museum's collection—including bronze, jade, ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/22 12:48:24
  • Outdoor ice rinks open in Beijing

    Outdoor ice rinks across Beijing have opened to visitors. At popular locations such as Shichahai, Shougang Park and the Olympic Park, tourists from all over the country are embracing the excitement of winter sports. Photos: Li Hao/GT

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/19 14:11:33
  • 2025 Beijing Book Fair opens with more than 400,000 book titles

    The 2025 Beijing Book Fair (BBF) opened on Thursday at the China International Exhibition Center, showcasing over 400,000 titles. This year, the fair introduced a new cultural and creative exhibition area, highlighting cross-industry collaborations in the publishing sector. Photo: Li ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/9 17:55:33
  • Chinese ballkids gear up for Australian Open

    Six Chinese tennis ballkids take part in a training session at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Thursday ahead of their journey to the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia on Friday. These young participants will begin their duties during ...

    By Li Hao and Lu Wenao | 2025/1/2 18:20:56
  • Bell-ringing blessing event held in Beijing Dazhong Temple

    On the first day of 2025, a bell-ringing blessing event was held at the Ancient Bell Museum in Dazhong Temple, Beijing. Citizens and visitors visited the museum, explored the intangible cultural heritage market, experienced traditional folk games, and prayed for ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/1 15:31:56
  • Shougang Park hosts New Year's Eve events to welcome 2025

    On the evening of December 31, Shougang Park in Beijing hosted a series of New Year's Eve activities to celebrate the arrival of 2025. The venue featured multiple light displays and events, including a mecha culture festival and a parade ...

    By Li Hao | 2025/1/1 0:04:55
  • Beijing's Zhengyang Gate arrow tower reopens to public

    After more than 30 years, the Zhengyang Gate arrow tower at the core of Beijing opened to the public on December 26. This is another important heritage site that has opened to the public since Beijing Central Axis was included ...

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/26 17:25:33
  • Christmas ornaments decorate shopping areas

    On December 24, Christmas Eve, the festive decorations attracted many consumers in Beijing. This lively ambiance continues to drive a surge in local spending, as residents enjoy the colorful settings and services and shop. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)

    By Li Hao | 2024/12/24 23:04:39
  • 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
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