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.
My project about Qingtian on the Italian magazine Internazionale
My interview on 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.
On assignment for L’Equipe I have photographed Wu Minxia, Chinese springboard diver and the most medals winning Chinese athlete 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/
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:
General Views of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia shot for Bloomberg
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.
Corporate Portrait Project for Evonik
I recently had the opportunity to work with Evonik on a corporate portrait project, photographing some of their employees for their image library.
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.
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
Some images taken for Bloomberg in Shanghai before and during the Lunar New Year
I was asked by Bloomberg Market to travel in several Cities in China to document the ongoing real estate crisis
Here the tear sheet along some outtakes
Chae Serey governor of the National Bank of Cambodia photographed in Phnom Penh
