From the Chinese press

Chow can be a good adviser

The list of names of the 11th Guangdong provincial political advisory body, which includes several Hong Kong movie stars, was approved recently. The name of Stephen Chow, the most famous movie star on the list, has sparked heated discussions because people think he has never been interested in politics, says an article in Beijing News. Excerpts:

Even before the release of his new film, Odyssey, actor, director Stephen Chow has hit the headlines by being included as a member of the political advisory body of Guangdong province.