“As Chinese Official’s Power Increased, His Family’s Wealth Grew” is an article in the NYT which how “Mr. Bo was suspended from his leadership of Chongqing, a large metropolis with province status.” His dealings have effected his family greatly. As the s investigation continues on his family, members of his family continue to lose businesses. Bo’s family is known to have power due to Bo, “But it has become increasingly clear that the relatives of high ranking leaders are in demand. ‘they are sought after because they are considered conduits of power.’
Bo and his family are quickly dropping in social status after losing their business. Bo’s family would not be dropping in social status if they were still economically powerful. Losing so much makes it difficult for them to gain it again once more.
