A photo series profiles people who have shot to fame in one of China's fastest growing industries.
From a pigeon expert to a professor, a new photo series seeks to shed light on one of China's fastest growing communities - livestreamers.
Livestreaming exploded in popularity during the pandemic, providing hours of entertainment as millions were confined to their homes for weeks on end. "Now people in the post-pandemic era perceive society through smartphones, and short broadcasts and livestreaming have become a window for individuals to showcase their talents."Born into a family of kite-makers, Yang Hongwei, 55, shares about the techniques and stories of this 2,000-year-old tradition in her livestreams
In his earlier photo series, Mr Huang had to travel to some of the remotest parts of China to persuade people to pose for him. Some of them had never even been photographed in their lives, much less owned a camera. Many of his subjects this time are pictured turning their own lenses on themselves, surrounded by professional filming equipment, electronic appliances and sporting goods.
The World Bank estimates China's gross national income per capita has grown more than tenfold in two decades, from $940 in 2000 to $10,550 in 2020, creating a swelling middle class with disposable income.Briton David Evans, 64, is a chemistry professor who has gained 10 million followers for his short science videos
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