In a story that seems ripped from a sci-fi novel, a prominent Chinese tech billionaire is reportedly on a mission to biologically engineer a vast, US-born dynasty to inherit his fortune and potentially merge with another of the world's most famous families.
The Billionaire's Unconventional Family Plan
Xu Bo, the 48-year-old founder and chairman of the mobile gaming giant Guangzhou Duoyi Network, is at the centre of this extraordinary narrative. According to a detailed report by The Wall Street Journal, Xu, who is already rumoured to have fathered more than 100 children, is actively seeking to expand his lineage through American surrogates. His ultimate goal, as per the claims, is to have dozens of children who can inherit his estimated $1.1 billion fortune.
Even more startling are the alleged social ambitions tied to this plan. The report indicates that accounts linked to Xu on the Chinese social media platform Weibo have fantasized about his future children marrying the offspring of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. This idea was further echoed by Forbes, which stated that Bo himself has entertained such a future connection.
Claims, Denials, and a Web of Social Media Posts
The scale of Xu Bo's existing family is shrouded in controversy. In November last year, an ex-girlfriend publicly alleged that he already has 300 children living across the globe. This claim was swiftly and outrightly denied by his company.
However, a Weibo account verified by The Wall Street Journal as being operated by Xu posted in 2023 about his desire to have "50 high-quality sons." Another post from April 2024 on the same account provided a dramatic glimpse into legal battles, mentioning that several of his children, described as being of mixed Chinese and Jewish descent, were taken away in the United States. The post blamed "feminists" and a "female judge" before claiming victories in court appeals and the recent awarding of one child back to him.
While the company admits Xu has used surrogacy services, it contests the numbers, maintaining that only 12 of the alleged 100-plus children were born in the United States. This official stance directly contradicts the sprawling narrative presented on social media and in reports.
Implications of a Engineered Legacy
The case raises profound ethical, legal, and social questions. The concept of using wealth and modern reproductive technology to consciously build a multi-continental dynasty for legacy purposes is unprecedented on this scale. The alleged desire to connect this new lineage with other elite families like the Musks adds a layer of speculative social engineering that blurs the lines between personal family planning and dynasty building.
The conflicting accounts between official corporate statements and social media posts attributed to Xu Bo create a fog of uncertainty. It highlights the challenges of verifying personal details of ultra-private billionaires, especially when those details involve international surrogacy and complex custody battles. The core philosophy driving this endeavour appears to be captured in one Weibo post linked to Xu: "Having more children can solve all problems." Whether this belief will translate into a successful, harmonious dynasty, or become a saga of legal and familial complexity, remains to be seen.
