Celebrated Hong Kong comedian Stephen Chow's latest blockbuster, Kong Fu, has got the green light from the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television to screen.

The long-waiting film is expected to hit cinemas simultaneously in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland this December.

The film tells the story of a young man who comes to China in the 1940's to learn martial arts.

It features a whole host of promising young actors and many stars made cameo appearances, including mainland director Feng Xiaogang.

(CRI June 30, 2004)