Quotes by Chen Guangbiao

About Chen Guangbiao:

Chen Guangbiao is a Chinese recycling entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources Limited Company and was reportedly worth US$810 million in 2013, according to the rankings of the Chinese wealth research firm, Hurun Report; although, Forbes estimated his wealth at US$400 million in January 2014, while the Associated Press published an estimate of US$750 million in June 2014.
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My individual power is limited. I want to use my high-profile way to wake people up to take action together to do good things. I can only awake them with my performance art and creativity.

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If you have only a glass of water, then one person can drink. If you have a bucket, a whole family can benefit.

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I was not born into a rich family or a family of government officials.

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Starting my business has been very hard work. I have received no help from any officials at all.

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I want Chinese history to remember me as Carnegie is remembered. I want Chinese people to remember me as they remember Marx and Lenin.

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I want to record the name of Chen Guangbiao in Chinese history.

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I don't know anything about propaganda for Chinese reunification. I only know about charity and environmental work. I just want to do good.

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

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Whenever I see people in difficulty, I just try to help them. In fact, I believe I have helped over 700,000 people in my life.

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

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I may be a maverick, but it doesn't mean I like playing tricks.

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

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I like to get my hands dirty. Talk is cheap.

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The world needs a person like me so that many other rich people will be able to follow my role model. If they do, many poor people will be helped.

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When I was eight years old, I was always starving. My brother and sister died from starvation.

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If you have a river, then you should share it with everyone.

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I have a responsibility to devote my energy to my country and my people.

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I want to tell mayors, county chiefs and heads of big companies: don't just chase GDP growth; don't chase the biggest profits at the expense of our children and grandchildren and at the cost of sacrificing our ecological environment.

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My plan for 'The New York Times,' if I get the deal, will be putting the paper on every newsstand across the country and making 'The Times' accessible to every Chinese household. China is such a big market and is too big to miss.

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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.

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Author Bio

  • NameChen Guangbiao
  • DescriptionChinese entrepreneur and philanthropist
  • BornJuly, 1968
  • CountryPeople's Republic Of China
  • ProfessionEntrepreneur