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.

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.

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.

"Dragon Baby" photographed for Helsingin Sanomat

As the birth rate in China continues to decline, there is growing speculation that the symbolic "Year of the Dragon" could potentially have a reversing effect. Referred to as "Drago Babies," the cultural connotations associated with this auspicious zodiac sign may serve as a powerful motivator for individuals aspiring to start families, potentially impacting the prevailing demographic trend.

I was asked to. photograph Hua Ying, 30 years old, whose decided to have a “Dragon Baby” in Wenzhou, near Shanghai for the Helsingin Sanomat