Famous for his quick moves, fast-flying punches and dry one-liners, Jet Li has taken a step back from acting this year. In an exclusive
South China Morning Post (SEHK: 0583, announcements, news) interview conducted in Hangzhou last month, the
wushu champion talks about The One Foundation, an NGO he set up in 2007.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, The Warlords and The One star thinks that his role in films is similar to that in his foundation. He's not here to teach kung fu and he's not here to instruct on how to donate money. Instead, he's there to guide and show people the way.
Spurred on by the 2004 tsunami, which he experienced first hand, Jet Li explains that our time in life is short and that we have a responsibility to help those less fortunate than ourselves, even if it's only a donation of US$1 every month. VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP.
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