The Rise and Fall of Bo Xilai

This chapter chronicles the life of Bo Xilai from his university days in 1979 to his rise as mayor of Dalian in 1994, juxtaposing his charm and political ambition against a backdrop of personal infidelity and familial struggles. It explores his transformative urban projects, the public admiration he cultivated, and the darker allegations surrounding his leadership. The narrative ultimately reveals the duality of his charismatic façade and the sinister consequences of political rivalry, exposing the tragic human cost of his ambitions.