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Welcome back! Today's episode is about one of our favourite movie stars: the one and only Jackie Chan! We discuss his biography, our favourite Jackie Chan films, and his legacy in both Hong Kong and Chinese cinema. We also dig into Hong Kong’s relationship with China, and how Jackie, who is from Hong Kong, has distanced himself from his home city.

Further Reading: 

• Jackie Chan’s Plan to Keep Kicking Forever(GQ)
• Jackie Chan’s comments on Hong Kong protests spark social media anger as martial arts star calls for peace (SCMP)
• The end of one country, two systems in Hong Kong (The Financial Times)

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