The long-awaited Chinese New Year blockbuster A World Without Thieves will open on December 9, after a promotional tour of three Chinese cities. 

This film stars Hong Kong actor Andy Lau and Taiwan actress Rene Liu.

The first premiere ceremony will be held in Shanghai. Crew members will then go to Beijing to attend a promotional charity banquet.

Director Feng Xiaogang and the cast will leave Beijing for Hong Kong on a train which has been named No Thief' for the China tour. 

(CRI December 2, 2004)