Chinese gaming mogul accused of fathering over 300 children
Chinese gaming tycoon Xu Bo is facing intense public backlash after his former partner claimed he fathered “more than 300 children,” triggering shock and disbelief across the country.
Xu, known for creating the hit online game Fantasy Westward Journey and founding Duoyi Network, is currently locked in a legal dispute with his ex-partner, Tang Jing, over 300 million yuan ($42 million). The pair lived together for 14 years but were never legally married.
Xu alleged that Tang still owes him the money after he transferred large sums to her between 2012 and 2018. He says she has returned part of the funds but not the full amount, prompting him to file a lawsuit this year.
Tang has rejected the accusations, stating that the money was used to support what she called their “big family of 300 children.” She claimed on social media that the vast majority of the funds were spent on living costs and childcare expenses.
When questioned online, Tang insisted the number was not exaggerated, saying it could even be under-reported. She also said many of the children lack official household registration documents.
Tang further claimed that a recent court hearing ended in her favour, dismissing Xu’s demand for repayment. She said she is now raising 11 children said to have been fathered by Xu and is fighting for custody of their two daughters.
Duoyi Network responded with a public statement, accusing an unnamed individual of spreading false information and urging social media platforms to remove damaging posts.
The controversy has rekindled criticism of Xu, who has previously faced accusations of promoting misogynistic and polygamous views. He once publicly stated his ambition to father at least 50 “high-quality sons.”
The claims have sparked widespread anger online, with many users questioning the ethical and legal implications if the allegations are true.
The case continues to dominate Chinese social media, where calls are growing for authorities to investigate the extraordinary claims surrounding the tech entrepreneur.
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