Photo Beijing 2025, an international photographic event hosted by the China Artistic Photography Society, the China Photographers Association and the China News Photography Society among others, kicked off in Beijing on Saturday.

Nearly 20 forums and 50 exhibitions are being held, showcasing nearly 5,000 works by photographers from 26 countries, offering the public a diverse visual feast.

According to Manolis Metzakis, president of the Global Photographic Union, Photo Beijing is not just a festival; it is a celebration of vision, culture and connection. It is a place where the East meets the West, where tradition embraces innovation, and where images transcend borders to tell the timeless story of humanity.