Mr. Wang also declined to offer specifics on Mr. Buffett's appearance, including whether it would also appear on the SpringFestival television special, a four- to five-hour series of songs and skits produced by the state broadcaster that is watched by 700 million people in China and might be the world's most-viewed TV show.
Previously held onSpring Bank Holiday Monday, the festival was the victim of its own popularity in 2009 when 15, 000 spectators turned up to a venue equipped to hold only 5, 000, resulting in the cancellation of the 2010 event.