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Actor Jackie Chan Reportedly Calls for Fewer Rights in Hong Kong: ‘Regulations on What Can & Cannot Be Protested’

Dec. 13, 2012 7:03am Billy Hallowell

HONG KONG (AP) — Jackie Chan suggests in a recent interview that protests should be restricted in the freewheeling Chinese city of Hong Kong.

The action star lamented that Hong Kong has become a city of protests, where people “scold China, scold the leaders, scold anything, protest against anything.

“There should be regulations on what can and cannot be protested,” Chan told the Southern People Weekly, which published his comments Wednesday. He didn’t say what kinds of protests he thought should be restricted.

Jackie Chan Reportedly Calls for Fewer Rights in Hong Kong

Jackie Chan, actor, director, producer, poses for photographers at a hotel during a photocall for the new film “Armour of God III, Chinese Zodiac” with the Kremlin in background in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Credit: AP

The star of movies such as “Rush Hour” and “Rumble in the Bronx” triggered a backlash three years ago with similar comments on the need to restrict freedom in his hometown.

A former British colony, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997 and is now a semiautonomous region. Residents are fiercely proud of the Western-style civil liberties they enjoy that are not seen on the mainland, including the freedom to demonstrate.

The city has been the scene lately of a rising number of protests by people upset with their Beijing-backed leader, Leung Chun-ying, a lack of full democracy and worries about Beijing’s growing influence on the city.

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in July to protest after Leung took office.

In 2009, Chan sparked outrage among lawmakers in Hong Kong when said he said, “I’m not sure if it’s good to have freedom or not.” He also said he was “beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled.”

A representative for Chan did not respond to request for comment.

Southern People Weekly is part of a media group controlled by southern Guangdong province’s Communist Party and known for its lively reporting.

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ttphan22
Posted on December 14, 2012 at 7:54pm
I thought Jackie Chan ran away from the Chinese Communist to find freedom in Hong Kong? Oh I know why….because of greed!!!! He has to go out propaganda for the Chinese Communist in order for him to make easy money. The same thing we are seeing in the US right now. Warren Buffet is a billionaire and he went out propaganda for the Obama Agenda by support raising tax on the rich.

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LeadNotFollow
Posted on December 14, 2012 at 7:29pm
Chan said, “I’m not sure if it’s good to have freedom or not.”
He also said he was “beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled.”

Jackie, you just lost a lot of fans. Live free or die.

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Paool
Posted on December 14, 2012 at 10:39am
Can’t really say I’m all that surprised. Even if he wasn’t from mainland China the guy has spent his entire life in film and Hollywood. Hard to get yourself in that cesspool and not come out a little red if you get my drift. It does suck to hear all the same because he is one of my favorite actors and while his politics suck he is a good man with a big heart. I hope he’ll have a moment of clarity and see the flaws in his logic (if it can be called such,) but the state has done a damn fine job of brainwashing him. Even spending a large amount of time Stateside he still holds true to the Chinese philosophy.

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Narq
Posted on December 14, 2012 at 9:54am
Stick to the scripts provided to you Jackie -

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LandShark
Posted on December 13, 2012 at 9:11pm
I read an article in 1997 ( And i can’t remember where, or find it) that Jackie was paid to stay in Hong Kong by that government to help smooth the way for the Chinese mainland government takeover. He took monies to stay for the purpose of propaganda, to help ease fear over the regime change.

He is a mouth piece for government.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-05/18/content_443738.htm

HongKong marshal Jackie Chan to boost Chinese nationalism
Updated: 2005-05-18 20:26
“Hong Kong marshaled the star power of Jackie Chan to boost lukewarm Chinese nationalism in the former British colony in a TV ad campaign unveiled on Wednesday.
As officials showed off the advertisement, Hong Kong lawmakers debated a motion urging the government to require the hanging of the Chinese flag on government buildings, schools and universities.
The latest moves were likely inspired by China’s concerns that Hong Kongers aren’t patriotic enough. Accustomed to Western-style freedoms under British rule that only ended eight years ago, locals are wary of China’s authoritarian government.
Sporting a white Mao suit, Chan declares at the beginning of the ad, “The national anthem is one of the symbols of the country.” …..
…. “The national anthem is a song that represents the country. It’s a manifestation of ethnic spirit … The citizens of most countries know how to sing their national anthem.”

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fgarvin
Posted on December 13, 2012 at 12:54pm
Sorry that Bruce is not alive. He at least appreciated his heritage enough to support his people! Why they’ll never compare you to Bruce. Jackie has become BLACKIE, once he gets his, enslave the rest !

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