Jackie Chan has been appointed a member of the snappily
titled CPPCC - a top government body that debates policy and advises the
government.
The move is hardly a surprise. In recent years Chan's
support for the Chinese government and criticism of the US and Hong Kong (his
city of birth) have left few people in doubt over his political allegiances.
The CPPCC - the National Committee of the Chinese People’s
Political Consultative Conference - is an advisory group that includes both
career politicians and non-politicians such as businessmen and celebrities.
It's currently chaired by politburo member Jia Qinglin, who yesterday called
for the organisation to be given a bigger role.
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