Myanmar, Wang Xing and human trafficking

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.
Chinese actor Wang Xing says he was trafficked to Myanmar
An alleged leader from Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicate has pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar as part of a global web of trades in drugs, weapons and laundered cash, according to the US Department of Justice.
Rescued actor Wang Xing set to return home today after human-trafficking ordeal in Myanmar
Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was rescued from a human trafficking operation in Myanmar, is set to return to China on Friday night, Thai authorities confirmed. The rescue, prompted by the Chinese government's intervention, highlights the growing issue of cross-border human trafficking and online scams in Southeast Asia.
Chinese actor Wang Xing says he was forcibly shaved and trained as scammer in Myanmar
The 22-year-old was rescued from a human trafficking operation on Jan 7 after going missing near the Thai-Myanmar border on Jan 3.
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.
Chinese actor Wang heads home tonight
Chinese actor Wang Xing who went missing after arriving in Thailand's Tak for a shoot last Friday will be back to China tonight. Falling victim to a human trafficking gang using Thailand as a gateway,
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.
Chinese actor Wang Xing found safe after going missing near Thai-Myanmar border
Missing Chinese actor Wang Xing has been found safe after travelling to Thailand for a film shoot, said Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday (Jan 7). The 22-year-old, known by his stage name Xing Xing, had returned from Myanmar to Thailand and was meeting with representatives of Provincial Police Region Six.
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.
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 A Chinese actor who went missing near the Thailand-Myanmar border has confirmed he was a victim of human trafficking and fraud syndicates following his rescue from a scam compound.
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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...