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.