The Business Ties of Bo Xilai

Bo Xilai and his wife, Gu Kailai, were among China’s most powerful couples. Their extended families are worth at least $136 million. Now he’s been ousted from the Communist Party and she’s suspected of murder. A look at their business empire.

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By Susan Berfield

April 27, 2012 at 3:05 AM UTC

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This article is part of the April 30, 2012 issue of businessweek.

Bo Xilai and his wife, Gu Kailai, were among China’s most powerful couples. He was the Communist Party boss in the mega-city of Chongqing and she was described as the Jackie Kennedy of China. Over the years, their extended families built a fortune of at least $136 million. Then it all came crashing down. In April, he was ousted from the Party and is under investigation. She was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a British businessman who was a family friend. Their wealth is under scrutiny. Here is a look at their business empire.