yes, he doesn’t speak directly of democracy itself, so the semantics of “need to control” vs. “to be controlled” is up to his supporters/”detractors” to underline. but he does set up his “tawk” with premise that china is 5000 years old, a 60-year-old republic that’s only been “open” for 30 years, so it can’t be judged as those democratic for a long time, & should play to its own rules (his example: “when making movie in china, follow chinese rules of the game”.) pandering much? yes.

i personally feel he’s just speaking to the frustration of those in power, who feel pressured and criticized about how to best exercise the power they have. jackie affirms them that A) it’s your power, it’s your land - use it to the best of your judgment. B) don’t feel guilty or inadequate in using your power (to control, etc.), because do you really want to end up in chaos like taiwan & HK?

if anything, it’s an ego-booster, pep talk in under 4 minutes. right now i’ll just take it as the button-pushing, ego-soothing small talk you don’t really take seriously after an extravagant meal with your filthy rich uncle:P to really address each complex major issue facing HK, Taiwan, China, filmmaking, “self-respect” as a diverse & large body of people…not even obama in his intelligence can wing it in such short time (groan.)

http://cfensi.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/epic-post-3-what-jackie-chan-was-really-talking-about/

And yes, he was horribly taken out of context. Poor Jackie.