Special report: 2008 Olympic Games     

Jacky Chan signs his name for "China Story" Houses. (Photo:en.beijing2008.cn) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, July 27 -- On Friday, noted celebrities Jacky Chan and Bai Yansong paid a visit to the "China Story" Houses in the Olympic Center District, which showcases elements of traditional Chinese culture.

    The international movie star was quite impressed by the site, and stopped to shake hands and take pictures with employees. He also expressed his pride about his heritage.

Photo taken on July 25 shows a tent at a cultural exhibition themed "China Story" in Beijing.  (Xinhuanet/Chang Ye) Photo Gallery>>>

    Chan said that he believes that the Olympic Games will welcome tourists from all over the world. Thus, he hopes that Chinese people, especially Beijingers, will stand up and smile more. The Earth belongs to the entire human race, every society's culture deserves to be protected, he said.

    (Source: en.beijing2008.cn)

Jackie Chan fulfills concept of "Green Olympics"

    By Xia Xiaopeng, Chang Ye

Movie star Jackie Chan (C) picks up a cigarette butt during his visit to a cultural exhibition themed "China Story" in Beijing, on July 25, 2008. (Xinhuanet/Chang Ye) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, July 25 (Xinhuanet) -- World famous movie star Jackie Chan fulfilled the concept of "Green Olympics" on Friday during his visit to an exhibition of traditional Chinese cultural heritage by picking up a cigarette butt and throwing it into the dustbin after he came out of an exhibition room.

    "Every one of us should protect the environment," he said.