Pulling ads out of them may send many advertisers to look for alternative placements, such as the Web, for their ads, said Mr. Zhou.

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Mr. Zhou has thrown himself into Mr. Shi's broadcast and has plastered "shanzhai" labels across his bicycle, which he points out is old and banged-up.

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Attempts to reach Mr. Zhou were unsuccessful.

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Asked about the speculation surrounding his future, Mr Zhou refused to be drawn.

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Mr Zhou says they are lower.

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Mr Zhou had some advice for Western governments.

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X-ray and ultrasound machines, helped by earnings from Mr Zhou's sideline business growing flowers and trees.

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Five years ago, Mr Zhou's business was still centred on his village.

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Mr Zhou earned international respect during the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98.

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Mr Zhou suspects that the high price of pork will encourage more doctoring of meat.

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Mr Zhou's plan could win support from other emerging economies with large reserves.

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