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There are many kinds of movies in Hong Kong. Some are commercial and others are more artistic.

In mainland China, there are many good theaters - sometimes better than Hong Kong.

My films are never about what Hong Kong is like, or anything approaching a realistic portrait, but what I think about Hong Kong and what I want it to be.

English is my second language, but in Hong Kong, they don't know that I'm from China. They think I'm from Hollywood because all the films they see are from here. China and Hong Kong are very different places, but they're starting to merge. Still the culture is very different.

We watched a lot of Hong Kong action movies in my house when I was growing up.

My career in the movie business began in Hong Kong, my heart has always been tied to Asia, and it is immensely gratifying to see international recognition for Asian cinema as a whole.

When I went to Hong Kong, I knew at once I wanted to write a story set there.

I think all the filmmakers in Hong Kong are influenced by John Woo.

Cinema is a worldwide phenomenon.

In Hong Kong, the directors are the idea men.