According to Chinese media reports , the ad appeared in the New York Times print edition on Monday , announcing that Chen would host a charity luncheon at New York Central Park 's Loeb Boathouse on June 25 for 1,000 `` poor and destitute Americans '' . Controversial millionaire Chen Yi is known for theatrical philanthropic stunts . His latest antic : treating poor people in the U.S. to a free lunch and promising cash handouts . He hopes to foster better economic conditions .
Controversial millionaire Chen Yi is known for theatrical philanthropic stunts . His latest antic : treating poor people in the U.S. to a free lunch and promising cash handouts . He hopes to foster better economic conditions .