Jun Cheng's photos are now on display in Beijing, presenting Africa with a Chinese perspective. [Photo by Jun Cheng/provided to China Daily]

Photographer Zou Junxin is known by his assumed name, Jun Cheng, which means "a rugged journey" in Chinese－for good reason.

It fits.

He's not a person who prefers a comfortable, well-planned life.

"You have many plans before you set off," the Beijinger says.

"But you'll find many things don't match expectations. The meaning of a journey is to abandon presumptions you take for granted."