Chinese Hong Kong actor Andy Lau (1st, L), Mainland Chinese film director Zhang Yimou (2nd, L), actor Takeshi Kaneshiro (2nd, R) and actress Zhang ZiYi attend the global premiere of their new film 'House of Flying Daggers' in Beijing, July 10, 2004. The premiere was held at the Beijing Workers' stadium on Saturday. (Xinhua Photo)

(Xinhua News Agency July 12, 2004)