On July 1, 1997, in front of the Shenzhen municipal government, people celebrated the return of Hong Kong to the motherland. ZHOU SHUNBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY

In 1984, I created the work Rising, which won a gold medal in the 13th National Photographic Art Exhibition and received many acclaims. Many newspapers and photography magazines also conducted a multi-angle and all-round review of my work. In one of the photos, Zou Hongtao stands steadily between the platform and the two floors. His body movement revealed a serious, rigorous man confident to command, which vividly interpreted the pioneering and innovative spirit of the people.