Famous China painter, 87, welcomes son with wife, 37, amid US$280 million theft rumour

Fan Zeng, one of the most valuable contemporary painters in China, recently announced the birth of his only biological son while severing ties with his other children, once again bringing family disputes into the public eye. At 87 years old, Fan is celebrated for his remarkable artistry, with his works generating sales exceeding four billion yuan (US$567 million) between 2008 and 2024, as reported by news portal QQ.com. At least 10 of his paintings have fetched over 10 million yuan at auction....