Bo Xilai is a former Chinese politician who served as the Party Secretary of Chongqing and was a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China. He was known for his populist policies and anti-corruption campaigns, which gained him significant popularity among the public. In 2012, Bo's political career came to an abrupt end when he was implicated in a scandal involving corruption and abuse of power. He was later tried and convicted in 2013, receiving a life sentence for bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of power, marking a significant moment in China's political landscape.