The opening ceremony for the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was held with hundreds of high-profile celebrities in attendance. This year marks the 30th anniversary of its launch. The opening gala night began with Chen Kaige, Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh honoring the three decades of the film festival. After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19, SIFF is returning with global premieres of films and various workshops, masterclasses and forums. Here are some of the highlights

3.5K views · 18 reactions | The 2020 Shanghai International Film Festival opened on July 25th, one month later than originally scheduled due to the #coronavirus pandemic. Theaters are finally opening to welcome film lovers but a limit of 30% capacity is in place to minimize the risk of cross infections. | China Plus America | Facebook

10K views · 92 reactions | The Shanghai International Film Festival kicks off Saturday (today), featuring a number of forums as well as screenings in theatres. Join Xu Fei to experience how Shanghai works out ways, as a low-risk area in China, to hold an international-level event. | China Plus America | Facebook