Imagine a world where billionaires are not just building empires, but also engineering their own dynasties—a future where their bloodlines are as vast as their fortunes. But here’s where it gets controversial: one Chinese billionaire has reportedly fathered over 100 children through surrogacy, with a specific focus on having dozens of U.S.-born sons to one day inherit his video game empire. Sounds like science fiction? It’s happening right now, and it’s sparking a heated debate about wealth, legacy, and the ethics of family planning.
Meet Xu Bo, the 48-year-old founder and chairman of Guangzhou Duoyi Network, one of China’s largest mobile gaming companies. With a net worth of $1.1 billion, Xu isn’t just content with dominating the tech industry—he’s allegedly strategizing to ensure his lineage controls his business for generations. According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Xu has been actively pursuing surrogacy in the U.S., with reports suggesting he’s already fathered at least 12 children in the country and is seeking parental rights to several more. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. His company claims he has over 100 children globally, though they deny the more shocking allegation from his ex-girlfriend that the number could be as high as 300.
And this is the part most people miss: Xu’s ambitions go beyond just having children. He’s reportedly seeking “50 high-quality sons”—a phrase that raises eyebrows and questions about his motivations. During a 2023 court hearing, he expressed his hope to have around 20 U.S.-born children to take over his business, even fantasizing about them marrying the offspring of Elon Musk. But why the U.S.? Some speculate it’s a strategic move to secure a foothold in the global market, while others question the ethical implications of using surrogacy on such a massive scale.
Xu isn’t alone in this trend. Telegram founder Pavel Durov, worth $14.2 billion, has also fathered over 100 children through sperm donations over the past 15 years. Durov, however, takes a more egalitarian approach, stating in an interview with Le Point that all his children—whether conceived naturally or through donations—will have equal rights to his inheritance. “I don’t want them to tear each other apart after my death,” he said. But is this a noble act of equality or a recipe for future family feuds?
Here’s the burning question: Is this the future of legacy-building for the ultra-wealthy, or does it cross a moral line? Are these billionaires visionary planners or modern-day monarchs? And what does this mean for the children involved, who may one day find themselves part of a sprawling, global dynasty? Let’s discuss—do you think this is a genius strategy or a troubling trend? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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