Diary

After spending a few days in Cannes for the promotion of my upcoming new movie, Skiptrace, I rushed back to Beijing and attended the “China Popstar” Initiation Ceremony to mark the start of the new program. China Popstar is similar to The Voice of China program, and I’m also their “Aspiration Goodwill Ambassador”. In fact, I’ve always wanted to hold another The Disciple competition because the range of talent from the first series was too much and I missed a lot of talented contestants. I think that the concept behind China Popstar is very similar to the ideas I had in mind, and since I don’t have time to organize another The Disciple program, I decided to take part in this new program and be their Goodwill Ambassador, helping them promote this idea to the younger generation. I hope we can develop more energy and give young people with dreams and aspirations a platform to perform their talents.

在戛納沒幾天，趕完新電影的宣傳，又匆匆趕回北京，是為了”中國星力量”的啟動儀式，因為我是他們的”夢想大使”。我一直希望再辦一屆”龍的傳人”，因為第一屆的定位有偏差，令到我錯過了很多有潛能的演員。我覺得”中國星力量”的理念，與我的想法很貼近，既然我沒時間再辦”龍傳”，所以參與他們，成為他們的大使，向年輕人推廣這個項目，希望帶動起更多正能量，讓有夢想、有理想的年輕人能有一個好的平台發揮自己的潛能。

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For me, Being in Cannes is no different to being in any other country because when I wake up every day, I prepare myself for work. And every day for me is meetings, more meetings, eat dinner, and then maybe attend a party or event. But to be very honest, I see all this as work. It’s just that I’m in a different place, meeting different friends (or strangers) at a different restaurant. Each time when I see someone, I would stand up and greet them then sit down, stand up again and then sit down.

Today in Cannes, apart from the usual work, the thing that got me most excited is that I bumped into world’s best football player of all time — Pele! I think a lot of young fans today don’t know who he is. But in my generation, Pele was an amazing footballer! A true superstar! He is a legend! He is going to be very busy in the year to come because the football World Cup will be held in Brazil next year. I look forward to watching the 2014 World Cup!

康城對於我來說，從我每天早上起來就是工作。開會、再開會，吃飯、party是少不了的應酬，但對我來說，都是在工作，在不同的地方餐廳每次見到朋友或陌生人，我都會禮貌地起來，坐下，再起來，坐下打招呼，今天工作之餘，令我最高興的是，我在晚餐時碰到世界球王貝利，可能很多年青人不認識他，但在我們這一代，球王貝利是永遠的傳奇！He is a legend！ 他在未來的一年中，會非常忙碌，因為明年世界杯將會在巴西舉辦。 我非常期待明年的世界杯！

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Today I’ve been soooo busy. Interview, interview, interview … and then meetings, meetings, meetings. I also attended a press release conference. And right now, I just finished doing an interview with Bai Yansong for his show “News 1+1”. I know before, a lot of people have been concerned with the old historic Chinese wooden houses that I have. Remember a few weeks ago, I said that I wanted to find a time to explain my story in detail? As usual, I kept my promise! To all my friends and fans who are interested in the full story, tomorrow night on CCTV News Channel at 21:30 (Beijing time), the program “News 1+1” hosted by Mr. Bai Yansong will be broadcast and my story will be told there. If you watch the program, you will fully understand the entire process and reasons behind my decisions. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your care and concerns towards China’s history and culture, and I hope even more people will be interested in this area in the near future. Thank you.

今天真很忙，專訪專訪專訪，開會開會開會，還有一個新聞發布，現在剛做完白岩松的新聞1+1。關于此前大家非常關心的老房子的事情，我說過要找合适的時間細細講一講，此事決不食言。請有興趣了解來龍去脈的朋友，明天晚上21：30收看CCTV新聞頻道白岩松先生主持的《新聞1+1》節目，看過就會了解整個過程。謝謝大家對于中國傳統文化的關注，也希望未來有更多人加入這個行列。

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Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been behind closed doors working hard on a new script. But apart from that, I’ve also been keeping a close eye on the situation in the earthquake struck disaster zone of Ya’an and Guangxi. I had a discussion with my staff and suggested that a group of directors from a television station to visit the disaster zone, and under the condition that they don’t disturb current rescue efforts in the area, they shoot some footage for me so I can better understand what the real situation is like right now. Then I know how to help them. I’ve heard people say that Ya’an is well known for producing tea leaves. Because of this disaster, over 350,000 tea leave farms have been damaged. As soon as I heard this news, I immediately responded and said that I’ll be their Goodwill Ambassador and asked my movie industry friends (as well as friends and fans online) to buy tea leaves from Ya’an. I hope to help them get through these difficult times.

Showing compassion, being open-minded, and remaining calm are very important when facing a disastrous situation. What we should do is the most necessary thing at the most suitable time so that our good intentions are put to good use. We don’t want to waste resources. For example, the temporary houses and buildings that have been built can later be reused. But what I truly hope for is that the schools for children can be rebuilt and can be safely used for many many years. Let’s continue to follow the situation closely and continue to support the construction work in the disaster area.

這陣子除了閉關弄劇本，就是關注雅安和廣西情況。我建議電影頻道的平久組織導演去現場，在不影響救援的前提下拍些東西，幫助我們了解那里更真實的情況。听說雅安是很有名的茶產地，這次35万茶農受災嚴重，我馬上要求做他們的公益代言人，號召我的明星朋友和网友們多買雅安的茶葉，幫他們度過難關。

面對災難時的冷靜客觀与愛心都很重要，我們應該在合适的時間做最需要的事情，讓每次愛心都能落到實處，避免資源浪費。例如在搭建的臨時建筑將來可以循環再利用，更希望為孩子們重建的學校房屋可以真正結實，可以安全的使用很多年。希望大家持續關注災后重建工作。

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