Jackie Chan Sings with Young Quake Survivors

Jackie Chan (fourth from left) and his team with quake survivors in Beichuan, Sichuan Province, May 11, 2009.

Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan Monday joined students who survived last year's disastrous earthquake in southwestern China's Sichuan Province, singing with them to help boost morale among the teenagers on the eve of the quake's anniversary.

The 55-year-old star, best-known for his martial-arts films, came to Beichuan Middle School, one of the worst-hit schools in the quake, to sing a song titled "Nation" with students there.

The song was dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the founding of the PRC.

Chan and his team have been promoting the song since a music video of it was finished in April.

Chan unfurled a national flag covering 5,000 square meters on the school playground. His shouts of "Go! Beichuan" "Go! China" were echoed by about 1,000 students.

"I really feel the strength of our nation after the quake. The song gives me a better understanding of the relationship between the nation and a family," said Jing Shengxi, a student of the school.

"We would not have such bright smiles today without a strong nation," said schoolmaster Liu Yachun. "I hope every student can make best use of time, remember the love, make a better self and help build a strong nation."

More than 1,000 students and teachers of the school were dead or missing in the quake on May 12 last year.

The new school, mostly funded by donations from Chinese all over the world, will begin reconstruction Tuesday.

The 8.0-magnitude quake left more than 87,000 people dead or missing in all.

Zhang Yimou, Jackie Chan: China's most loved celebrities

China's most loved celebrities were announced on Saturday, Dec. 27 with director Zhang Yimou and veteran Kung Fu star Jackie Chan sharing the top prize. It was the first time two people shared the honor.

Veteran folk singer Song Zuying was adjudged the most popular female performer, having overtaken last year's winner singer Peng Liyuan.

Zhang Yimou, general director of the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies, meets the press to answer questions related to the Olympic Games at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2008. China's most loved celebrities were announced on Saturday, Dec. 27 with director Zhang Yimou and veteran Kung Fu star Jackie Chan sharing the top prize.

Stars like Andy Lau, Jay Chou, Jet Li, Li Youbin as well as late director Xie Jin were in the top 20. Mainland pop singer Zang Tianshuo, who was arrested for allegedly helming a criminal gang this November, and Hong Kong entertainer Edison Chen, who was involved in a nude photo scandal, finished in second last and last place respectively in the list of about 700 celebrities.

Veteran actress Deng Jie fell to the third-last position in the ranking. Her public standing was greatly jeopardized by her connection to the tainted milk scandal in the past few months.

The survey also ranked CCTV presenter Bai Yansong as number one on the hosts' list. Entertainment program hostess Li Xiang came in last.

Movie star Jackie Chan visits the "Lucky Cloud House" of Hong Kong in the Olympic Green in Beijing, capital of China, July 25, 2008.

Budding actor Wang Baoqiang, who rose to fame through the hit TV sitcom, Soldiers Sortie, was honored as the best new actor.

The survey, conducted by the Lian Xin Power Survey company, focused on five categories: professional ethic, performance, public welfare activity, social influence and commercial value.

The selection was carried out in a fair, scientific way. While the performance of celebrities was what was mainly taken into consideration, negative reports took its toll on some big names.

The activity is believed to encourage Chinese celebrities to fulfill their social responsibilities.

Jackie Chan shops on Christman Eve

Actor Jackie Chan shops in a New York menswear boutique on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008. The kungfu superstar, who appeared to be in high spirits, generously accepted photo requests from fans.

Jackie Chan fulfills concept of "Green Olympics"

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.

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.

Jackie Chan, accompanied by famous CCTV anchor Bai Yansong, visited six exhibition rooms that represent Beijing, Sichuan, Hongkong, Hubei, Shaanxi and Jiangxi.

"I am proud of being a Chinese," he said during the visit. "I hope Chinese media enhance the report of Chinese traditional culture." He suggested that the exhibition should be maintained after the Beijing Olympic Games.

"As a Chinese, I am very interested in the exhibition and I am sure that foreigners will show more interests," said the movie star.

Movie star Jackie Chan (R) and CCTV anchor Bai Yansong (L) hold a talk during their visit to a cultural exhibition themed "China Story" in Beijing, on July 25, 2008.

Held in the Olympic Park during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, the exhibition called "China Story" displays cultures of different areas and nationalities through various forms like real objects, handicraft, photos, videos etc.

"Both Jackie Chan and I are the registered volunteers of 'China Story'. I feel 'China Story' is like China's DNA. The cultures exhibited here may not demonstrate a whole picture of China, while they definitely have their unique features," Bai Yansong said.

The exhibition will be formally opened on August 9. Domestic and foreign visitors may enjoy traditional Chinese culture in the Olympic Center District.