The case regained attention in 2013 in the wake of the incident of Bo Xilai, when media outlets raised speculation about the proceedings of the case and the possible involvement of the former security official Zhou Yongkang, who, through his son Zhou Bin, served as a political patron for Liu Han.
In 2013, this case experienced renewed attention due to the Bo Xilai incident, which sparked media speculation about the trial's details and potential connections between former security official Zhou Yongkang and Liu Han's political backing through his son Zhou Bin.