Chinese actor Wang Xing rescued, Tibet earthquake, dementia tests: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From actor Wang Xing’s rescue to a clock-drawing test for dementia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Chinese actor Wang Xing to return to Shanghai tonight: lawyer
Chinese actor Wang Xing is set to return to Shanghai by plane on Friday evening, the actor's lawyer told Global Times on Friday. However, at the request of his family, the legal team declined to disclose the specific flight number.
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.
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 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 who went missing from Thailand says was trafficked to Myanmar by fraud gangs
Thai police previously reported that Wang Xing had been lured into Myanmar by fraud groups and had lost contact with his friends and family near the border between the two Southeast Asian nations
Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears
Many Chinese travellers planning to visit Thailand for the upcoming Lunar New Year have expressed concerns on social media this week and posed blunt questions. Is Chiang Mai safe? How can I convince the travel agency to refund expenses if I want to cancel my trip to Thailand?
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.
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 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,
How a viral post saved a Chinese actor from Myanmar's scam centres
A small-time Chinese actor had been missing for two days in Thailand when his girlfriend decided to ask the internet for help ...
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 Thailand in Mae Sot district, Tak province ...