Chinese Father Documents Life With Son Every Year of His Life for 3 Decades

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According to CNN Li, who did not think about what the photos meant when they were taken, retrospectively views the series as a form of performance art. He recognizes that people are attracted to stories of father-son bonding and coming-of-age, which is why these photos have become so popular. Though this sweet photo of Li and his father seems completely peaceful, there was a serious political event happening this year in China. Student led protests that were happening in Beijing were reaching a boiling point, and soon these protestors would find themselves up against an army in their fight for democracy.