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I'm Steve today with Lai Ming and Yo Hong Lin.
Coming up, the 15th Beijing International Film Festival running from April 18th to 26th,
2025 highlights global cinematic excellence featuring international and Chinese films
while fostering industry networking.
As a premiere Asian film event,
it spotlights emerging talent and reinforces Beijing's position as a key cultural crossroads.
We have a film from the festival that we would love to introduce to you.
After that, students definitely want them.
Teachers seem to say no, and parents?
Well, I guess it depends on who you ask.
Many don't like the idea of having students keep their smartphones in class,
but a new report from China presents an argument for exactly that.
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The 15th Beijing International Film Festival or BJIFF runs from April 18th to the 26th in 2025 and it celebrates global cinema and cultural exchange.
A key event in Asia, BJIFF showcases diverse films including international and Chinese productions,