Friday, September 18, 2026 - A California surrogate was reportedly stunned to learn that the baby she is carrying was intended for Chinese gaming entrepreneur Xu Bo, after she had been told she was matched with a single father seeking to build a large family.
The woman, identified only as “Judy” to protect her privacy, said she learned Xu’s identity after CBS News examined leaked documents connecting him to the pregnancy.
The scale of Xu’s reported family has raised further questions. His former partner has alleged that he has fathered as many as 300 children, while reporting from the Wall Street Journal has found evidence of more than 100 children through surrogacy arrangements.
Xu has disputed the 300 figure and his company has reportedly said he has custody of 12 children born through U.S. surrogacy.
Judy says she tried several times to meet the intended father but was unsuccessful, intensifying her concerns about transparency in the arrangement. The case is now drawing attention to the safeguards provided to surrogate mothers, particularly when international clients use U.S. agencies.
The central question is increasingly urgent: how much information should a surrogate receive before agreeing to carry a child—and who is responsible for ensuring she gets it?
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