Chinese millionaire holds lunch for homeless New Yorkers
- 10 years ago
A Chinese millionaire hosts a luncheon for homeless New Yorkers at a swank Central Park restaurant Wednesday.
Several hundred people showed up.
They dined on seared tuna and filet mignon.
(SOUNDBITE ) (Mandarin) CHEN GUANGBIAO, CHINESE MILLIONAIRE, SAYING:
"I have helped millions of people and would like to encourage the press to interview people who've actually received the help from me, rather than listening to those people who may be jealous, who might have a lot of negative things to say about what I have to offer."
Chen Guangbiao, who made his fortune in the recycling business, not only provided the food -- but also the entertainment.
NATS Singing "We are the World"
But the event was not without controversy.
Chen had promised a gift of 300 dollars for every guest.
Many were angered when he didn't keep his word.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CLARENCE TAYLOR, A HOMELESS MAN, SAYING:
"I'm down on my luck. I have bills to pay a
Several hundred people showed up.
They dined on seared tuna and filet mignon.
(SOUNDBITE ) (Mandarin) CHEN GUANGBIAO, CHINESE MILLIONAIRE, SAYING:
"I have helped millions of people and would like to encourage the press to interview people who've actually received the help from me, rather than listening to those people who may be jealous, who might have a lot of negative things to say about what I have to offer."
Chen Guangbiao, who made his fortune in the recycling business, not only provided the food -- but also the entertainment.
NATS Singing "We are the World"
But the event was not without controversy.
Chen had promised a gift of 300 dollars for every guest.
Many were angered when he didn't keep his word.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) CLARENCE TAYLOR, A HOMELESS MAN, SAYING:
"I'm down on my luck. I have bills to pay a