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The 2017 Jimei Arles International Photo Festival kicked off on Saturday in southeastern China's coastal city Xiamen.

Chinese photographer Rong Rong organized the event with Sam Stourdze, who is known for being behind the international photo festival Rencontres d'Arles in France.

The festival in Xiamen features several exhibitions showcasing the works of young photographers and curators from both China and other countries across the world.

Now in its third edition, Jimei Arles International Photo Festival displays images snapped by more than 250 artists from France, US, Indonesia, Iran, Spain, and of course, China.

A total of 40 exhibitions attest to the diversity of photographic approaches and practices.