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U.S. surrogate for Chinese billionaire says she trusted agency, as questions arise

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The CEO of the surrogacy agency Patriot Conceptions says he was unaware billionaire Xu Bo was building a massive family.

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  • The CEO of the surrogacy agency Patriot Conceptions says he was unaware billionaire Xu Bo was building a massive family.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:19:48 UTC.

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