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David James

‘I started crying’: Jackie Chan speaks out, is horrified by Palestinian children suffering

Legendary action star Jackie Chan isn’t shy about expressing controversial political opinions. Chan, who was born in British Hong Kong, hasn’t exactly endeared himself to the city, siding with the Chinese government during HK independence protests and downplaying Taiwan’s insistence on their independence.

Though the 71-year-old might be a little less popular in his hometown than he used to be, his opinions don’t appear to have harmed his career and global reputation too much. That might change, as he’s now waded into Israel’s genocide in Palestine – and come down firmly on the side of the Palestinians.

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