The annual China Fashion Week opened in Beijing Wednesday.

First event of the Week was the International Young Fashion Designer Competition, a contest involving more than 30 designers from 18 countries including France, Germany and Russia.

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There will be approximately 50 events including fashion shows, professional contests, conferences and forums during the China Fashion Week.

This is the 13th year that Beijing has hosted China Fashion Week. It runs until March 30.