Peng Yujiang

Peng Yujiang

athlete China

Peng Yujiang is a paragliding enthusiast who gained attention after a near-fatal incident on May 24, when he was unexpectedly lifted to an altitude of 8,598 meters due to a phenomenon known as 'cloud suck' while flying in the Qilian Mountains. Following this miraculous survival, he is currently reflecting on the accident and has been grounded for six months as part of a disciplinary measure.

Born on Jan 01, 1968 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
150,123
Power
6,631$
Sentiment
6.06
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 7.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 57,899 $2,700,000 2,303$
Germany 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 83,783,942 62,293 $3,845,000 2,859$
Croatia 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 4,105,267 2,816 $68,000 47$
Hong Kong 1 9.00 0.12% +0% 7,500,700 9,272 $370,000 457$
Australia 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 25,499,884 17,845 $1,380,000 966$
Totals 6 188,775,804 150,125 $8,363,000 6,632$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Peng Yujiang, a licensed paraglider, soared nearly 8600 metres above sea level and was a victim of cloud suck. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Chinese paraglider Peng Yujiang soars in cloud suck nearly 9 kilometres high, on par with Mount Everest

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Peng Yujiang survived being accidentally propelled 8,500m into the sky while testing new equipment. 7

BBC: Paraglider survives accidental 8,000m-high flight

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Peng Yujiang survived an accidental flight over 8,000 metres high due to an updraft while paragliding. 7

The Guardian: Chinese paraglider survives accidental 8,000-metre-high flight above the clouds | China

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Peng Yujiang miraculously survived after being lifted to an altitude of 8598 meters while paragliding in the Qilian Mountains. 9

明報 (Ming Pao): 滑翔傘被「雲吸」至八千米事件報告: 飛行員未違規停飛半年反省 (20:00) - 20250528 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞