[NYTimes] Chen Guangbiao, who sells cans of fresh air, said he would soon meet with Times representatives, which the company denied.
A wealthy Chinese businessman and philanthropist known for his zany public stunts said on Tuesday that he was leading a group of investors seeking to acquire a large or controlling stake in The New York Times
...which still proudly displays Walter Duranty's Pulitzer prize...
Company.
| Soon to join whatsisname Slim of Mexico in controlling what an ever-shrinking segment of America is permitted to be aware of? |
Shares in the Times Company jumped more than 4 percent to a five-year high on Monday, shortly after the businessman, Chen Guangbiao, hinted at his plans in a speech in southern China.
| Chen and his insider pals, I'll wager, already had shares in hand last week... |
| What's the diff between the Times and People's Daily? Aside from the typeface, I mean. |
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