Jackie Chan wants to join China’s ruling Communist Party
The Hindu
The action star, in the past, has come under sharp criticism for backing Beijing’s crackdown on pro-democracy protests in the former British colony
Hong Kong-based Hollywood star Jackie Chan, who in the past came under sharp criticism for backing Beijing’s crackdown on pro-democracy protests in the former British colony, has expressed interest to join the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC). . Chan, 67, expressed his desire to join the CPC at a symposium here on Thursday in which Chinese film insiders spoke and shared their thoughts regarding the keynote speech delivered by President Xi Jinping at the centenary celebrations of the party on July 1.More Related News

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