Myanmar, human trafficking and Chinese

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.
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 Xing says he was trafficked to Myanmar
Chinese actor Wang Xing says he was trafficked to Myanmar - Actor says he was forced to work at a cyber fraud centre scamming Chinese people
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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, Thai authorities say
Wang Xing, known as Xing Xing, had flown to Thailand after believing he landed a role on a Thai film production.
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 ...
Chinese actor found after missing at Thai-Myanmar border
Thai media reported that Wang Xing was deceived into coming to Thailand for an acting project, but upon arrival, was taken to ...