Shing, award-winning photographer who documented Chinese society and the country's vast landscape, intends to show more of the country's beauty through pictures.
The world-renowned photographer was in Brussels for his exhibition "China: Grain to Pixel, 1980 to Today," which he co-curated with partner Karen Smith.
He is one of 40 photographers who are part of this exhibition which will run at the Brussels Chinese Cultural Center in large fashion spreads and digital images.
Liu is happy to exhibit his works in Europe to spread knowledge on Chinese culture and daily life in one of the most popular Chinese cities.
He revealed that communicating to people about the culture of the Chinese people is a great accomplishment.
"As a photojournalist, I have kept my lens focused on China since the '70s. I always believe there is a way to use photography as a language, or a tool, for cultural communication. The times we are living in provide the best opportunity for photographers to tell the Chinese story," he said.
When Liu founded the Shanghai Centre of Photography, the city's first public art space dedicated solely to photography in 2005, he wanted to show the story of the people.
He explained, "During this process, we see that the works of Chinese photographers have become more powerful in terms of expression," he commented. "The key is to look for the most distinctive elements in different cultures, and to be able to elevate curiosity and stereotypes to dispassionate judgments."
According to the photographer, China has gone through a lot of changes in the past three decades.
"When we look back, we see that all those changes happened in China within just some 30 years. China in the 21st century is a big story influencing the whole world, and you have to keep your lens focused on China," he said.