How a viral post saved a Chinese actor from Myanmar's scam centres
A joint operation by China and ethnic insurgent groups back in 2023 did seek to shut down scam centres in Myanmar's Shan State. But those on the ground — NGOs and independent rescuers—tell the BBC the scams are still growing, with construction expanding into even more remote regions.
The incredible story of a viral post saving an actor trapped in Myanmar
A 22-year-old Chinese actor, Wang Xin, was rescued from a human trafficking network near the Myanmar-Thailand border after his case gained widespread attention on social media. His girlfriend’s viral post prompted authorities to act,
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.
Rescued from Myanmar, Chinese actor Wang Xing prepares to fly home
A Chinese actor who went missing near Myanmar’s border with Thailand and fell victim to a human trafficking network is preparing to board a flight home. Wang Xing, also known by his stage name Xing Xing, was booked to fly to China from Thailand on Friday night, a week after his ordeal began, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Chinese actor rescued in Myanmar from human traffickers
A Chinese actor who went missing last week near Thailand's border with Myanmar has been rescued by Thai police. They say he may have been taken there by human traffickers.
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,
Missing Chinese actor found in Myanmar may have been trafficking victim, Thai officials say
BANGKOK--A Chinese actor who went missing last week near the Thai-Myanmar border has been found in Myanmar and may have been the victim of human trafficking, Thai authorities said on Tuesday. Wang Xing,
Chinese Actor Suspected to Have Been Lured into Myanmar Scam Center Found, Thai Authorities Say
A Chinese actor who went missing near Thailand’s border with Myanmar has been found, Thai authorities said, as they sought to contain the fallout of the incident on the nation’s vital tourism industry.
Chinese actor Wang Xing says fraud gang trafficked him to Myanmar scam compound
Actor who went missing near Thailand-Myanmar border confirms he fell victim to human trafficking scheme disguised as film casting call.
Chinese actor Wang Xing says he was trafficked to Myanmar
Wang Xing's family had requested help from the Chinese embassy in Thailand after the actor went missing in northern Thailand's Tak province bordering Myanmar. Thai authorities found him in Myanmar and brought him back for questioning,
31-year-old Chinese man rescued from Myanmar scam centre after viral social media post
Missing Chinese actor Wang Xing was rescued from a Myanmar scam centre after his girlfriend’s viral social media plea drew widespread attention.
China warns citizens of telecom fraud after reports of scams in Myanmar
China's embassy in Myanmar on Friday urged Chinese nationals to be vigilant against telecom and online fraud after multiple reports of citizens being lured to Myanmar's border town of Myawaddy by ...
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Myanmar mystery: Two Chinese nationals vanish near Thai border
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have launched an investigation following the disappearance of two Chinese nationals near the Thai ...
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What are Chinese intentions for Myanmar?
Michael Martin is an adjunct fellow at Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He served as a ...
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Wang Xing: Thai police investigating two more missing Chinese nationals amid human trafficking concerns
A male model has been unaccounted for since late December while a young woman has been reported missing since earlier this ...