Wang Lijun
Sima is among the best-known advocates of ousted political leader Bo Xilai's "Chongqing Model". Bo's top lieutenant, Wang Lijun, was an admirer of Sima. In June 2011, Wang invited Sima to give a lecture on "ideological media voice" to 1800 policemen in Chongqing. During their meeting, Wang claimed he read Sima's writings "everyday".