A reclusive Chinese billionaire accused of fathering more than 100 American-born children through surrogacy is reportedly dreaming of an even bigger legacy — one that could eventually intertwine with Elon Musk’s family to form what he envisions as a massive global dynasty.
Xu Bo, 48, the founder of online gaming company Duoyi, has referred to himself as “China’s first father” and has openly expressed his goal of having at least “50 high-quality sons,” according to social media posts verified as authentic by the Wall Street Journal.
The company itself has claimed online that Xu has already fathered more than 100 children through US-based surrogacy arrangements, the report said.
The story gained explosive attention on Chinese social media after Xu’s former girlfriend alleged that the true number may be far higher. In a post shared Nov. 15, she claimed Xu had fathered more than 300 children, including 11 she said she personally raised for years.
“That number might even be undercounted, but it’s certainly not exaggerated,” said Tang Jing, Xu’s ex, according to the India Times.
The two are now locked in a legal fight over custody of the two daughters they share. Xu has accused Tang of owing him millions of dollars in expenses he claims to have covered over the years, while notably not disputing her claims that he has fathered hundreds of children.
A video posted in 2022 by an account connected to Xu shows dozens of young boys lined up inside a lavish mansion. As the camera moves across the room, the children jump up and rush toward the person filming, shouting “Daddy!” in Chinese, according to the Journal.
“Imagine a bunch of babies rushing towards you—how does that feel?” reads the caption on the video. “Take a look. Besides your loved one, what’s cuter than children?”
A representative for Duoyi told the Journal that “much of what you described is untrue,” though the spokesperson declined to clarify which claims were inaccurate.
Xu’s reported ambition to build a generational empire appears to have been inspired by Musk, who has faced rumors — which he has denied — that he encourages friends and acquaintances to have children using his sperm to expand his bloodline.
According to the Journal, Xu has posted online fantasies about his children one day marrying Musk’s offspring.
In the summer of 2023, a California judge reviewed petitions from Xu seeking parental rights over four unborn children, along with at least eight others conceived through paid surrogacy arrangements. The matter was quickly moved to a confidential hearing, with Xu appearing remotely.
During the proceedings, Xu reportedly told the judge he hoped to have 20 or more US-born children — specifically boys, whom he described as superior — to eventually inherit and run his business empire.
Court documents revealed that many of the children lived in a home in Irvine, California, cared for by nannies. Xu admitted he had not yet met them, citing work obligations, but said he intended to bring them to China in the future.
The judge ultimately denied Xu’s request for parental rights, leaving the unborn children without clear legal status and shedding light on a troubling surrogacy industry that caters to wealthy Chinese businessmen seeking American-born children, the Journal reported.
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