Chinese director Zhang Yimou defends casting of Matt Damon
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BEIJING (AP) — Acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou has responded to criticism from an Asian-American actress over the casting of "white man" Matt Damon as his movie's lead, saying the role was never conceived for a Chinese actor.