Myanmar, Thailand and 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, missing on Thai trip, located in Myanmar after scam hub scare
Wang Xing, aka Xing Xing, became unreachable after he was taken to the Thai border following his arrival in Bangkok early on Friday.
‘Ip Man’ actor Wang Xing reported missing near Thailand-Myanmar border
Wang Xing, a Chinese actor known for his role in “Ip Man 3” and also by his stage name Xing Xing, has been reported missing in northwestern Thailand close to the Myanmar border.
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.
Days after disappearing in Thailand, Chinese actor found in Myanmar
A Chinese actor who went missing last week near the Thai-Myanmar border has been found in Myanmar and is believed to have been a victim of human trafficking, the Reuters reported quoting Thai authorities on Tuesday.
Chinese Actor Missing Near Thai-Myanmar Border Found, Thai Officials Say
A Chinese actor who went missing near the Thai-Myanmar border has been found in Myanmar and was being sent back to Thailand, Thai authorities said on Tuesday. Chinese actor Wang Xing was reported missing last week in northern Thailand's Tak province bordering Myanmar,
Chinese actor reported missing in Thailand, prompting action by consulate
Social media user claiming to be girlfriend of actor Xing Xing says his last known location was near Myanmar border city known for scams.
VPNs are under attack in Myanmar as new security law is introduced
A new cybersecurity law came into force in Myanmar on 1 January 2025, with VPN usage and digital freedoms under threat.
Myanmar pardons about 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
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Myanmar addicts battle their demons in the 'House of Love'
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Myanmar’s military rulers enact cybersecurity law with wide-ranging censorship provisions
Military-ruled Myanmar, already notorious for cracking down on free speech, has enacted a new cybersecurity law with ...
Myanmar's police destroy over 500 acres of opium in eastern Myanmar
YANGON: Myanmar's police have destroyed 563 acres of opium fields in eastern Myanmar's Shan state, the state-run daily Myanma ...
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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 ...
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government has released more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a ...
Myanmar junta to free 5,864 prisoners under amnesty
Myanmar's military government will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty marking the Southeast ...