China's technology companies are positioning High Dynamic Range LED screens as a dual-edged strategy, according to panelists at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Variety reports that Huawei and other exhibitors see the technology as both a potential remedy for China's slowing box office and a means to challenge America's long-standing dominance over international cinema standards. The broader goal: reshape the technical specifications that define cinema worldwide.

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