Bo Guagua says 'facts will speak for themselves' over alleged lavish lifestyle
Bo Xilai's younger son took rare step of writing to a mainland newspaper days after father's trial
Bo Guagua, the younger son of disgraced Politburo member Bo Xilai , has sent a rare written reply to a mainland magazine days after details of his flamboyant lifestyle were exposed during the closely watched trial of his father.
In written replies to Guangzhou-based Southern Metropolis Weekly on September 1, five days after the closure of his father's trial, the younger Bo wrote: "Facts will speak for themselves, either now or in the future."
"I won't argue for the short-term advantages [or disadvantages]. [I] will wait to decide if I will make relevant responses when conclusions have been made."
The magazine only published its report about his replies in its latest issue on September 30.
The report did not specify the context of Bo Guagua's replies, but it said the 25-year-old had to face the grave issue of his rift with his father.
During the last day of his trial, Bo Xilai said: "Guagua asked for expensive watches, luxurious cars, international tours, paid the bills of a large group of students, and spent beyond the credit limits of credit cards. Would I love a son like this?"
Bo Xilai's statement was in stark contrast to the trial testimony of Wang Lijun , a former aide of Bo. Wang quoted Bo Xilai as saying that Bo Guagua was the only son in his family capable of great achievements.