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
0.04%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
3,467,426
Power
35,451$
Sentiment
7.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
China 7 7.71 0.19% +10% 1,402,112,000 2,888,246 $14,000,000 28,839$
United Kingdom 3 4.67 0.08% +10% 67,886,011 60,662 $2,700,000 2,413$
Italy 1 3.00 0.03% +0% 60,461,826 19,435 $2,000,000 643$
Indonesia 1 9.00 0.11% +0% 273,523,615 304,253 $1,119,000 1,245$
Canada 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,228 $1,700,000 726$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.12% +0% 786,552 981 $6,000 7$
Lithuania 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 2,722,289 886 $54,000 18$
Thailand 1 5.00 0.11% +0% 69,799,978 80,046 $505,000 579$
Pakistan 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 71,928 $280,000 91$
Spain 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 46,754,778 17,076 $1,400,000 511$
Hong Kong 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 7,500,700 7,685 $370,000 379$
Totals 19 2,190,445,318 3,467,426 $24,134,000 35,451$
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Recent Mentions

Spain Spain: Wang Xing is a young Chinese actor who was reported missing in Thailand, prompting a public outcry and government intervention for his release. 8

El País: Una víctima china esclavizada por las mafias de ciberestafas en Myanmar: “Muchas veces pensé que no saldría” | Internacional

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Wang Xing was deceived by a scam group and ended up in a scam area in Myanmar after being lured from Thailand. 5

明報 (Ming Pao): 中國 - 20250227 - 每日明報

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Wang Xing is a Chinese actor who was trafficked to work in a scam compound in Thailand after being misled about a casting call. 7

The Guardian: Tens of thousands could be held in illegal scam compounds in Myanmar, Thai police general says | Thailand