James Bond for Chinese eyes only

Daniel Craig as the new James Bond in 'Casino Royale'.

Chinese audiences have seen James Bond in action on the big screen for the first time - uncut and uncensored.

Ling ling qi - Chinese for 007 - has never been officially shown in China before and James Bond Daniel Craig and leading lady Eva Green flew in for the event.

Poor quality pirated DVD versions of Casino Royale have been available on China's streets for weeks for about $1.50.

"Someone tried to sell me a copy last night," Craig said. "I was wearing a hat and glasses so they didn't recognise me.