• Jackie Chan told an audience at a Beijing premiere that a Palestinian child’s answer left him in tears.
• The 71-year-old actor quoted the child saying: “Children don’t grow up here.”
• Chan said he began crying as soon as the child spoke; remarks were made while promoting his new film.
Jackie Chan recounts words that moved him
At the premiere of his upcoming film in Beijing, actor Jackie Chan told the audience the words of a Palestinian child from Gaza had brought him to tears. The 71-year-old recounted being asked what he wanted to be when he grew up and replying, “Children don’t grow up here.” Chan said: “I burst into tears immediately. As soon as that child started speaking, I began to cry.”
Where and when the remarks were made
Chan made the comments during a public appearance tied to a film premiere in Beijing. The anecdote — delivered during his onstage remarks — highlighted the actor’s emotional reaction to the plight of children in Gaza.
Simple, powerful quote
The quoted line, “Children don’t grow up here,” is short but carries a heavy emotional weight in the context Chan described. He said it affected him instantly and visibly, telling the audience he began crying when he heard the child speak.
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(Official channel link provided in source for further context and any related clips of the event.)
What Chan’s reaction signals
Chan’s onstage reaction drew attention because of his global profile as a long-time action star and public figure. By describing the child’s words and his own response, he brought a personal tone to the public conversation about the human cost of conflict.
Notes on reporting
This report is based on Chan’s remarks at the premiere and the quote as published by the original source. No additional statements from Chan or representatives were included in the source material. The focus here is on Chan’s description of the child’s words and his immediate emotional reaction.
Short, direct quotes and plain language made the actor’s message easy to convey to the audience. The moment was widely circulated by media covering the premiere and has drawn social media attention.
For more on the premiere or to view related clips, see the official channel link above.
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