Comparing with Paris Hilton, Edison Chen is not that lucky~! Asia seems a different world, stars can not get famous for sex scandals.

below is a report from wsj

Star Owns Up, Backs Down

Edison Chen Admits
Taking Risqué Photos,
Will Quit Performing

By JONATHAN CHENG and GEOFFREY A. FOWLER
February 22, 2008

HONG KONG — The fallen star at the center of an Internet sex photo scandal that has swept across several Asian nations in recent weeks tried to bring an end to the controversy Thursday, as Chinese authorities stepped up efforts to stop distribution of the explicit images.

Hong Kong actor Edison Chen apologized during a news conference in Hong Kong on Thursday.

“I have failed as a role model,” Chinese actor and rapper Edison Chen said at a packed news conference, making his first public appearance since hundreds of photos began circulating on the Internet late last month depicting him in compromising positions with several of Asia’s most popular starlets.

The 27-year-old heart throb apologized repeatedly during his five-minute statement, saying he would quit the Hong Kong entertainment industry “indefinitely” to dedicate himself to charity and community work.

“I’ve decided to do this to give myself an opportunity to heal myself and to search my soul,” an ashen Mr. Chen said. He admitted to having taken most of the photos and said he was cooperating with a Hong Kong police investigation into how the images got from his personal computer to the Internet.

Meanwhile, the photos have continued to spread online, especially in mainland China, where an intensified effort by Beijing to crack down on online pornography is specifically targeting them. Though Chinese authorities are capable of exerting technical control over much of the Internet on the mainland, photo sharing by email is still rampant.

Fans of Mr. Chen hold placards of support in Hong Kong Thursday.

State news media yesterday quoted authorities as saying they would detain anyone caught distributing the material. Xinhua and many other state-controlled news outlets reported that showing the photos to friends or posting them on blogs is illegal, even if not done for profit. It specified that transmitting more than 200 of the photos on the Internet could invite criminal prosecution.

In Shenzhen, which borders Hong Kong, police arrested 10 people suspected of producing and trading discs containing the photos, the reports said.

The sex scandal has roiled greater China, Singapore and Malaysia since the photos first surfaced online in Hong Kong chat forums three weeks ago, just before the Lunar New Year. Mr. Chen and the Hong Kong starlets, including actress Cecilia Cheung and singer Gillian Chung of the teen-pop duo Twins, frequently star in advertisements in celebrity-obsessed mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore.

In addition to threatening a handful of show-business careers, the incident has sparked a media frenzy and has triggered a heated debate in Hong Kong over issues of privacy, police powers and the role of the news media.

The photos are believed to have been stolen from Mr. Chen’s laptop after he brought his computer in for repairs, a theory Mr. Chen corroborated at the news conference. Hong Kong police, which operate under different laws from mainland authorities, said earlier this month that they had captured the person who distributed the photos, identifying some 1,300 explicit pictures of Mr. Chen with the women. They have arrested 10 people so far, but have charged only two — one for publishing obscene articles and the other for accessing a computer with criminal or dishonest intent.

Write to Jonathan Cheng at jonathan.cheng@wsj.com and Geoffrey A. Fowler at geoffrey.fowler@wsj.com

（1）Conversation during a meal should focus heavily on giving compliments to the chef （在用餐过程中，谈话焦点应该集中于对Chef的大力恭维）。

（2）It is customary to arrive slightly early for social engagements （社会交往一般要比约定时间稍微早到一些）。

（3） When dining in a restaurant, discussing illness, death or tragic events is not appropriate as it is seen as bad luck（在餐馆用餐，避免谈到疾病、死亡或者不幸事件，因为这被认为是不吉利的）。

（4） The Chinese do not typically use exaggerated gestures or facial expressions while speaking, and may find them distracting when done by others（中国人在讲话过程中不做夸张的动作或者面部表情，而且不欣赏别人做出类似动作）。

（5） Gift giving is important and somewhat ritualized. Avoid gifts of great value, as they may embarrass a Chinese person and may be declined（送礼很重要，而且要仪式化。礼物的价值不要太高，否则会使中国人尴尬甚至拒绝礼物）。

（6） People often decline a gift several times before accepting it. Be persistent until they accept（中国人收礼之前先要拒绝若干次，所以送礼的人一定要坚持，直到中国人接受为止）。

（7） It is customary to bring a gift when invited to someone’s home such as fruit, candy or a souvenir from your home country（接受邀请去中国人家里做客时一般要带礼物，可以是水果、糖或者从本国带来的纪念品）。

“商务文化注意事项”有8点：

（1） Introductions are usually quite formal. The Chinese traditionally nod or bow slightly when greeting. However, handshaking is also common and appropriate（互相介绍相当正式，中国人一般是用点头或者轻微的鞠躬作为打招呼的方式。不过握手还是最常见和恰当的）。

（2）If greeted by the somewhat uncommon custom of applause, the appropriate response is to applaud back （如果受到意外的鼓掌欢迎，最好是以鼓掌来回敬）。

（3）Appointments should be made in advance（约会必须提前确定）。

（4）Punctuality is very important in China for both business and social engagements（在商务和社会交往中必须准时）。

（5）Bring numerous business cards, preferably printed in English on one side and Chinese on the other（准备好足够数量的名片，最好一面是英文，一面是中文）。

（6） When referring to the nation on formal documents or speeches, it is appropriate to use the full title: The People’s Republic of China（在正式文件和谈话中提到中国时，应该使用全称“中华人民共和国”）。

（7） Business is not generally discussed over a meal, though you may be treated to a banquet during your stay. If possible, you should always return the favor（你在访问中会被邀请参加宴会，但在用餐中一般不谈商务。如果可能，最好回请）。

（8） Business dress is conservative. Men should wear a suit and tie, while women should wear either a dress or a skirt and blouse（商务着装偏保守。男士应穿西装、打领带，女士应穿套装，裙子或裤子也可）。