Videos of Hong Kong police officers dining with Jackie Chan and other pro-establishment, anti-protest entertainers goes viral

Banquet was attended by celebrities such as Chan, Eric Tsang and Alam Tam – all known for their pro-establishment stance during protests

Police spokesperson says dinner was private and involved no public funds

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The private banquet on Sunday was attended by police top brass and celebrities such as Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang, and Alan Tam. Photo: Handout

Published: 12:18am, 18 Feb 2020Updated: 1:36am, 18 Feb 2020

Videos showing Hong Kong police chief Chris Tang Ping-keung and top brass dining with entertainers known for their pro-police stance during the city’s anti-government protests went viral on Monday.

The banquet on Sunday night was hosted by the football teams from Hong Kong Movie Star Sports Association and Sun Hei Sports Club following matches with a police team.

Celebrities such as filmmakers and actors Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang Chi-wai, and veteran singer Alan Tam Wing-lun attended the event.

They are known for their ardent support of the government and police in the handling of the social unrest triggered by the now-withdrawn extradition bill.

Other police figures – including Chief Superintendent John Tse Chun-chung, who was former head of the Police Public Relations Branch and Senior Superintendent Kelvin Kong Wing-cheung – also attended the event.

Police commissioner Chris Tang said at the event that members of the entertainment sector were close associates of the force. Photo: Handout

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