Chinese young actor Wang Xing was recently rescued from the captivity of a special scam group in Myanmar, which has sparked widespread reporting and attention from the Japanese media.
At the same time, the issue of thousands of victims controlled by similar groups within Myanmar has also sparked discussions in the international community.
According to Japanese media reports, Wang Xing went to Thailand on January 3, 2025, for a movie casting invitation, but was taken directly to the border area of Myanmar after arrival.
Subsequently, Wang Xing lost contact and was found to be illegally detained and forced to undergo scam skill training. He revealed that he practiced typing for 2 to 3 hours a day in the detention facility, presumably in preparation for telephone scams.
With the mediation of the Chinese government, Wang Xing was released on January 7 and safely returned to China on January 11. The Japanese media paid special attention to the rescue actions of Wang Xing's girlfriend, considering her performance as "textbook-style" calm and efficient, which became an important driving force for the rescue operation.
Furthermore, Japanese media further reported that there are about 6000 victims from 21 countries currently imprisoned in similar scam group strongholds in Myanmar, including six Japanese.
Many of these people were deceived by false high-paying job advertisements and lured to Myanmar parks through Thailand. These parks are controlled by local armed forces, not under the jurisdiction of the Myanmar military, which increases the difficulty of rescue operations.
In response, Japanese civic groups have submitted requests to the government, urging stronger diplomatic intervention, but some netizens have pointed out that the Japanese government's response is slow and suggest that the public should enhance their self-rescue awareness.
In comments, the Japanese media stated that Wang Xing's experience provides an opportunity for reflection for the international community, while also emphasizing the urgency of global joint efforts to combat cross-border scams and human trafficking.
