How a viral post saved a Chinese actor from Myanmar's scam centres
The plea went viral after it was shared by some of China's biggest celebrities, including singer Lay Zhang and actor Qin Lan. Wang, 31, had the country's attention - as well as that of his government. On 7 January, Wang was rescued from a scam centre across the border, in Myanmar - news met with a wave of relief.
Chinese actor Wang Xing says he was forcibly shaved and trained as scammer in Myanmar
The 22-year-old was rescued from a human trafficking operation on Jan 7 after going missing near the Thai-Myanmar border on Jan 3.
Missing Chinese Actor Found In Myanmar Says He Was Forced To Undergo Scam Training, Make Fraud Phone Calls
Wang Xing, 31, was terrified by the thought that he would have to scam his fellow countrymen if he did not get rescued.
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking.
Chinese actor Wang Xing details forced scammer training after Thai-Myanmar border rescue
9 Jan - Chinese actor Wang Xing has revealed harrowing details of his detention at a scam compound following his rescue on January 7, describing how he was forced to train as a scammer after being lured under the pretence of a film project.
Families of stranded Myanmar personnel appeal for help following rescue of missing Chinese actor Wang Xing
A joint letter asking for help from the families of 174 individuals trapped in Myanmar has been trending on China's social media platform Sina Weibo on Thursday, following the rescue of Chinese actor Wang Xing from a Thailand-Myanmar border region,
Chinese Father Seeks Thai Police Help, Echoes Wang Xing Trafficking Case
Chinese actor Wang Xing (Xingxing), who Thai police rescued from Myanmar, has been confirmed as a victim of human trafficking and will be repatriated within days.
Chinese actor Wang Xing found safe after going missing near Thai-Myanmar border
Missing Chinese actor Wang Xing has been found safe after travelling to Thailand for a film shoot, said Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday (Jan 7). The 22-year-old, known by his stage name Xing Xing, had returned from Myanmar to Thailand and was meeting with representatives of Provincial Police Region Six.
Chinese actor Wang Xing says fraud gang trafficked him to Myanmar scam compound
A Chinese actor who went missing near the Thailand-Myanmar border has confirmed he was a victim of human trafficking and fraud syndicates following his rescue from a scam compound. Thai authorities arranged for actor Wang Xing to meet his girlfriend in Bangkok on Wednesday morning,
Thai PM Acts After Chinese Actor Wang Xing’s Trafficking Ordeal
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has launched an urgent response to contain potential damage to Thailand's tourism sector following the high-profile cross-border trafficking case of Chinese actor Wang Xing,
Chinese Actor Kidnapped in Thailand Found in Myanmar with a Shaved Head—What Happened?
Chinese actor Wang Xing was found in Myanmar after being abducted in Thailand, raising concerns about crime syndicates and tourism.
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‘Ip Man’ actor Wang Xing says criminals instructed him in scamming techniques during Myanmar kidnapping
Wang Xing, a Chinese actor renowned for his role in “Ip Man 3” and also known by his stage name Xing Xing, disclosed that ...
Exclusive: Chinese actor's lawyers reveal details of rescue and resettlement in Thailand, stressing pursuing criminal charges
Chinese actor Wang Xing (right) talks with Thai police officers after returning to Myanmar in Mae Sot district, Tak province, ...
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Interview: Thailand vows to curb human trafficking after Chinese actor's rescue, says senior officer
BANGKOK, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Thai Police are intensifying efforts to combat human trafficking networks after a successful rescue of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was identified as a victim of such ...
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Chinese tourists recoil from Thai holidays after actor Wang Xing’s disappearance
Chinese travellers planning to visit Thailand for the upcoming Lunar New Year are expressing growing concerns over safety, ...
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High time to jointly combat telecom frauds
On Sunday, his girlfriend reached out on social media for assistance after he went missing on Jan 3 near the Thai-Myanmar ...