Jackie Chan visited Taiwan four years later to raise money for poor school children (Photos)

　　　　China News Agency, Taipei, June 18 (Reporters, Xu Xiaoqing, Geng Jun) After four years, the famous artist Jackie Chan visited Taiwan again on the 18th. Jackie Chan, who is Taiwan’s son-in-law, said here that "I am afraid of my hometown, and this trip is a special trip to raise money for poor children in Taiwan."

　　　　At the invitation of TVBS Caring for Taiwan Cultural and Educational Foundation, at 1 pm, Jackie Chan appeared on the 84th floor of the "One? One" building in Taipei to attend the "Baby Our Hope – Jackie Chan Endorsement Fundraising Press Conference". This is Jackie Chan’s second appearance in Taiwan after many years, which has attracted the attention of many media.

　　　　Jackie Chan said that as a Taiwanese son-in-law who married a Taiwanese wife, he was "half Taiwanese." He said that after living in Taiwan for a long time many years ago, he loved to eat Taiwan’s cold noodles and red rice, and he had a deep affection for the streets of Zhongxiao East Road and Dunhua South Road in Taipei, and even the grass and trees. In fact, he has always wanted to do something for Taiwanese children.

　　　　At the press conference, Jackie Chan met face-to-face with poor school children from Taitung, Yunlin, Taipei and other counties. He confessed to the children that "when I was a child, I was similar to you, or even more bitter, and I didn’t have schooling." He encouraged Taiwanese children who received funding to cherish the good environment created by social charity groups, study hard and thrive.

　　　　According to Li Tao, a veteran TVBS host, Jackie Chan is keen to participate in Taiwan’s philanthropy and is an "activist" who talks less and does more. Jackie Chan himself also admitted that he often watches Taiwanese TV programs at home in Hong Kong, especially some news about visiting the poor, hoping to learn about the groups in Taiwan that need urgent care.

　　　　According to reports, Jackie Chan recently learned through a TV news that the football team of Fengli Primary School in the mountainous area of Taitung has been short of funds for a long time. He immediately donated a sum of money to help the caddies buy jerseys and provide travel expenses for the football team to participate in large-scale competitions. This time, Jackie Chan endorsed TVBS charity activities, hoping to raise 60 million NT dollars this year as a bursary for 10,000 poor school children.

　　　　Jackie Chan also revealed that in addition to caring about the physical and mental health of Taiwanese children, he is non-stop mobilizing the Asian entertainment industry to raise funds for the relief of the Wenchuan earthquake. He said that after the Sichuan earthquake, not only Hong Kong people from all walks of life took action, but also Taiwan compatriots did a lot for it. Everyone is very concerned about the earthquake.

　　　　Jackie Chan’s "whirlwind" appearance in Taiwan this time. He called on the media: focus more on children’s charities and less gossip. End

Editor in charge: Li Xian