Chen Guangbiao

I intend to buy 'The New York Times.' Please don't take it as a joke. ”

My wealth is very limited. I need to influence other people to give. ”

Many rich people in China made their fortunes by damaging natural resources and building corrupt relations with the government. ”

My goal is to work diligently to become the top philanthropist in the world. ”

Chinese people like to do things with a low profile; they do not like to expose their wealth. ”

The tradition and style of the 'New York Times' make it very difficult to have objective coverage of China. If we could purchase it, its tone might turn around. ”

Although there are people saying I'm putting on a show, I'm hoping more will emulate my 'performance.' If more people did, more needy people would get help. ”

My younger brother runs a guesthouse, and my sister is a janitor. I have not given them money because they earn their own money. I pay for their children's school fees. ”

One summer vacation, I carried water to the town market to sell it, and I used some of the money I made to help a neighbour. ”

I have to be grateful to our society here in China, grateful to the economic reforms for letting me get rich, and grateful for the efforts of my staff. If there had been no reforms, I would have been a farmer. ”