Jackie Chan visits east Timor

Actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jackie Chan practises martial arts in front of East Timorese youths at a sports stadium in Dili June 25, 2008. Chan is in East Timor for a three-day visit to meet East Timorese youths and the country's leaders. [Agencies]

Chinese kung fu superstar Jackie Chan is on a three-day visit in East Timor as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Website sina.com.cn reported that Chan met some children there and was very popular among them.

He also met with local officials, football players and members of a popular martial arts association.

Jackie Chan became a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in 2004.