Jaycee Chan makes public apology for ‘losses caused’
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JAYCEE Chan, the son of movie star Jackie Chan, yesterday began the process of rehabilitating his image as he appeared in public for the first time following a six-month jail sentence on drug charges and apologized for his actions.
Speaking softly and wearing a dark suit, the 32-year-old told reporters in Beijing that he would dedicate his energy toward film and music projects and spend more time with his mother.
“As a public figure, this incident has had a negative impact on society, disappointed people who supported me and caused losses for people who have worked with me,” said Chan, who extended a deep bow of apology before and after his remarks.
Chan was detained in August after he tested positive for marijuana. He was formally charged in December with the crime of “sheltering others to take drugs.”
His father Jackie said he was ashamed by his son’s drug use and hopes he will speak out about its dangers one day.
The use of methamphetamine and ketamine in China has risen in recent years, and the government continues to prosecute marijuana use heavily.
Chan’s saga has captivated the Chinese public partly because his father was named an anti-drugs ambassador by China in 2009.
The younger Chan said he did not receive preferential treatment in prison, nor did his father attempt to use his influence to lessen his sentence.
He described a contemplative life behind bars consisting of discussions with a cellmate and reading about Buddhism. At one point he quoted from a philosophy book titled “Put It Down” that he said he read while inside.
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