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Who is Chen Guangbiao?

Chen Guangbiao, 45, is one of China#39;s 400 richest people. He made his fortune in the recycling industry with Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources Ltd. However, he is better known for his eccentric and philanthropic ventures. Earlier this year he unsuccessfully launched a bid to buy the New York Times. He also said he would settle for the the Wall Street Journal if he failed. Speaking to the SCMP, he said he was looking to return to the US to buy the New York Times#39; opinion section instead

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Who is Chen Guangbiao?

Bloomberg News Hypes Balance in New Opinion Section, But Staff Suggests Leftward Tilt

Bloomberg News has taken an unorthodox step in the world of wire services, and created an opinion section that it says “will embrace a diversity and variety of opinion.” But early signs suggest a liberal tilt to”Bloomberg View”, as it's called. It will be edited by David Shipley, former deputy editor of the New York Times opinion page, and James Rubin, who was a deputy Secretary of State under President Clinton. Furthermore, Bloomberg employees are quite open about the fact that the views of the company's president, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, will be reflected prominently in its content. read more

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Bloomberg News Hypes Balance in New Opinion Section, But Staff Suggests Leftward Tilt