China enlists Jackie Chan to kick off political meeting
- Published: 4 Mar 2013 at 00.49
- Online news: Asia
Film star Jackie Chan joined other celebrities Sunday at a meeting of China's highest-profile advisory body, a move seen by analysts as an attempt by the ruling Communist Party to cultivate "soft power".
Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan (centre) leaves the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 3, 2013. Chan joined other celebrities at a meeting of China's highest-profile advisory body, a move seen by analysts as an attempt by the ruling Communist Party to cultivate "soft power".
Nobel literature prizewinner Mo Yan and basketball star Yao Ming also attended the annual meeting of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), organised by the party.
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