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Hong Kong actor and singer Jackie Chan poses for the media to promote his “I AM ME” album in Taiwan in June. Photo: AP

Jackie Chan’s comments on Hong Kong protests spark social media anger as martial arts star calls for peace

  • Hong Kong martial arts icon tells Chinese state media recent events in his home city are ‘sad and depressing’
  • ‘Safety, stability, and peace are just like fresh air, you never know how precious it is until you lose it’
Topic |   Hong Kong protests

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Hong Kong actor and singer Jackie Chan poses for the media to promote his “I AM ME” album in Taiwan in June. Photo: APHong Kong actor and singer Jackie Chan poses for the media to promote his “I AM ME” album in Taiwan in June. Photo: AP
Hong Kong actor and singer Jackie Chan poses for the media to promote his “I AM ME” album in Taiwan in June. Photo: AP
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