Chinese Demolition King: I’m Serious About Buying the New York Times

“I find Americans know little about a civilized and open China that has been enjoying unprecedented development. 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.”
-Chen Guangbao

Read more: Chinese Mogul Says NYT Bid Is Serious | TIME.com http://world.time.com/2014/01/06/chinese-mogul-says-nyt-bid-is-seriouschinese-recyling-tycoon-wants-to-buy-and-reform-the-new-york-times/#ixzz2pcUIeQ2e
…He wants to purchase the New York Times to make it more objective? Are you kidding me? You would think he’d be more worried about Chinese media outlets and their tradition of “objectiveness”?

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