Bo Guagua published a post responding to Shen Dong, defending his father’s political achievements in Dalian, refuting claims about his father’s work style and Chongqing’s “promote red culture and crack down on black forces” campaign, and accusing Shen Dong of packaging “red nobility” as a personal brand.
Shen Dong wrote again, arguing that Bo Guagua's response exposed how the red aristocracy understands power — namely, restoring the family's position within power rather than pushing for institutional reform.
Shen Dong, author of Red Roulette, posts an essay analyzing Bo Xilai's political career and the "red aristocracy's" view of power, and responds to Bo Guagua's 2024 statement in his defense.
Ken Cao published an article titled "The Bo Family Is in Prison, and China Is Actually Better Off," criticizing the Bo family, from Bo Xilai's bribery and Gu Kailai's murder case to the "Strike Red, Crack Down on Black" campaign.
Gongzi Shen reposted Bo Guagua's post, criticizing him as "a good son of the Party," and said that he cannot save his father, and that Canadians will not take orders from him.
Bo Guagua posted a long message on X, suggesting that Canada reduce its trade dependence on the United States and instead strengthen trade with China, including importing Chinese electric vehicles and Great Wall wine.