Wang Xing

Wang Xing

actor China

Wang Xing is a Chinese actor who garnered attention after being kidnapped by a criminal organization in Thailand while he was lured there under the pretext of a film shoot that never materialized. His ordeal highlighted the issues of cyber fraud emanating from Myanmar, leading to increased scrutiny and diplomatic actions from the Thai government, particularly during Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's visit to China.

Born on Mar 01, 1980 (45 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
14,280
Power
701$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Finland 1 7.00 0.26% +0% 5,540,718 14,280 $272,000 701$
Totals 1 5,540,718 14,280 $272,000 701$
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Recent Mentions

Finland Finland: Wang Xing was kidnapped in January 2025 and forced to commit fraud in Myanmar. 7

Helsingin Sanomat: Kiina teloitti huijauskeskusten pomoja | HS.fi

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In January this year, the national spotlight was on Wang Xing, a small-time Chinese actor who had flown to Thailand for an acting gig, only to be taken to a scam centre across the border in Myanmar. 7

BBC: Thousands of Chinese lured abroad and forced to be scammers

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Wang Xing, the CEO of Meituan, disclosed internal information to employees regarding the market position of Keeta in Hong Kong. 7

明報 (Ming Pao): 經濟 - 20250909 - 每日明報

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Wang Xing is mentioned as the artist who was sold in a human trafficking scheme. 5

明報 (Ming Pao): 廣州男模遭「賣豬仔」緬甸  王星女友發聲相助 (23:52) - 20250703 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞