Charismatic politician Bo Xilai promoted Chinese communist culture . His populist policies were seen to challenge a faction of the Party . Gu received a suspended death sentence , which is expected to be commuted to life in prison after two years . The party was split between those who wanted more control over China and others who believed that it should be allowed to develop its own way. Bo 's wife and family aide also serving time for murdering Neil Heywood .
Charismatic politician Bo Xilai promoted Chinese communist culture . His populist policies were seen to challenge a faction of the Party . The party was split between those who wanted more control over China and others who believed that it should be allowed to develop its own way. Bo 's wife and family aide also serving time for murdering Neil Heywood .