Well what do you know...

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TAIPEI, Taiwan - Jackie Chan (news)'s next movie should be banned in Taiwan because of the actor's remarks about last month's presidential election, a senior ruling party lawmaker said.

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At a news conference in Shanghai last month, the action star called Taiwan's disputed election "the biggest joke in the world."

"We want to propose a motion at the legislature to ask the government to ban showings of Jackie Chan's new movie," Parris Chang, a senior member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, said Thursday.

Chan's latest Hollywood film, "Around the World in 80 Days," is set to open on the island in June. His other Hollywood films include "Shanghai Knights" and the "Rush Hour" movies.

President Chen Shui-bian narrowly won the March 20 vote, but opposition candidate Lien Chan claims the vote was marred by irregularities, though he's provided little proof.

The High Court is working out how to conduct a recount, tentatively scheduled for next month.

Chan, who is married to a Taiwanese actress, is a frequent visitor to the island, where he has appeared in commercials for humanitarian causes.

Who would have known that good ol' Chan had some political steam under his belt, let alone significance?