Chi Xiaoning, the famous Chinese cameraman who filmed Yong Zheng Dynasty, died of lung cancer at age 52 in Yokohama Hospital, Japan on Wednesday.

Yong Zheng Dynasty, the series recreating the life of Qing Dynasty Emperor Yong Zheng, enjoyed the highest rating of any program ever broadcast on CCTV between 8 to 10 PM, Beijing Times reports.

Born in Beijing, and the son of famous artist Chi Ning, Chi Xiaoning graduated from the Art Department of Kyoto University in Japan. His works include movies such as Journey to The Western Xia Empire and The Story of Qiu Ju, and TV series' like Yong Zheng Dynasty, Emperor of Han and Qiao's Grand Courtyard.

Chi Xiaoning was relentless in his work ethic, earning admirable recognition in the realm of film and TV.
 
(CRI.cn July 12, 2007)