Han Shuren sternly rebuked, "Those claims are completely baseless. Chairman Mo has served this company for decades. He's simply been dealing with some neck issues and went to the U.S. for treatment because their facilities are better. That’s all."

"But there are photos of Chairman Mo entering a cancer treatment center. How do you explain that?"

"I've seen those photos too, and yes, they show Chairman Mo. But entering a treatment center doesn’t necessarily mean he’s sick. He could’ve been visiting someone or even just curious. Not only am I his secretary, but I also serve as the Mo family's personal steward. I’m well aware of his health—Chairman Mo is...