Bo, his Wife, the Businessman and Murder

[crazy canuck]

with an attitude to seek truth from facts.

Had to laugh at the need the emphasize this point.

[Monoriu]

The Chinese media has been reporting this for a few weeks, citing unofficial sources.  It is now official.  Apparently, they initially claimed that Heywood died of excessive consumption of alcohol.  It turned out that he was a teetotaler. 

[CountDeMoney]

Wow, and to think, Red Square was on TV last night.

I'd so bang Bai Ling.  Little People's Slut.

[CountDeMoney]

Wow.

I have no insight whatsoever on the situation in China, but I am reading whatever I can these days.

Meh, the main characters aren't nearly as interesting as they were 20 years ago.  Guys like Li Peng, now they were fun.

[DGuller]

The Chinese media has been reporting this for a few weeks, citing unofficial sources.  It is now official.  Apparently, they initially claimed that Heywood died of excessive consumption of alcohol.  It turned out that he was a teetotaler.

I guess he didn't develop any tolerance for alcohol.

[Jacob]

Wow, and to think, Red Square was on TV last night.

I'd so bang Bai Ling.  Little People's Slut.

You like 'em a little loopy, huh?

[CountDeMoney]

Wow, and to think, Red Square was on TV last night.

I'd so bang Bai Ling.  Little People's Slut.

You like 'em a little loopy, huh?

Crazy makes it interesting.

[Sheilbh]

Here's the official Xinhua (CCP's paper) article: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-04/10/c_131518309.htm

According to investigation results, Bogu Kailai, wife of Comrade Bo Xilai, and their son were in good terms with Heywood. However, they had conflict over economic interests, which had been intensified.

In a sign of how Kremlinologist this is the Guardian said the meaning of 'Bogu' wasn't clear.  Apparently it's very rare in China for the wife to take her husband's name and Gu Kailai was well known in her own right as Gu Kailai.  It suggests, perhaps, determination to tie this to Bo?  I don't know

[Monoriu]

Here's the official Xinhua (CCP's paper) article: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-04/10/c_131518309.htm

According to investigation results, Bogu Kailai, wife of Comrade Bo Xilai, and their son were in good terms with Heywood. However, they had conflict over economic interests, which had been intensified.

In a sign of how Kremlinologist this is the Guardian said the meaning of 'Bogu' wasn't clear.  Apparently it's very rare in China for the wife to take her husband's name and Gu Kailai was well known in her own right as Gu Kailai.  It suggests, perhaps, determination to tie this to Bo?  I don't know

In China, the wife doesn't give up her maiden name.  For example, Hilary will never be addressed as Hilary Clinton according to Chinese naming conventions. 

It is however acceptable for the wife to add her husband's surname to her own, as in this case.  It is actually quite popular in HK. 

[Monoriu]

Speaking of names, Bo's son has a very distinctive name - Bo Gua Gua.  Gua means melon.  It is very uncommon to name your son as "gua", because in Chinese, the word "gua" is often associated with idiocy.  Bo is already an uncommon surname.  Bo Gua Gua is a name that is difficult to forget. 

[Admiral Yi]

Boutros-Boutros.

[Oexmelin]

Boutros (Peter) was his first name
Boutros-Ghali (formed by his grandfather's first name and the original surname) became his surname.

[Barrister]

Wow.

I have no insight whatsoever on the situation in China, but I am reading whatever I can these days.

Meh, the main characters aren't nearly as interesting as they were 20 years ago.  Guys like Li Peng, now they were fun.

I don't know - what makes it so interesting is how it all ties in to the power struggles of 20, or even 40, years ago, either from some characters being mentored by others, or in Bo's case by being the son of other high ranking figures.

[Jacob]

I don't know - what makes it so interesting is how it all ties in to the power struggles of 20, or even 40, years ago, either from some characters being mentored by others, or in Bo's case by being the son of other high ranking figures.

Well that and the fact that China can go in a number of very different directions.

[CountDeMoney]

Well that and the fact that China can go in a number of very different directions.

 

And yes, that is a condescending