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China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon

China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon

Summary

China has executed a man named Xu Yao for poisoning and killing gaming tycoon Lin Qi in 2020. Lin Qi was a billionaire and the founder of Yoozoo Games, known for producing popular games and managing the Netflix adaptation of a famous Chinese sci-fi series.

Key Facts

  • Xu Yao, a former lawyer, was sentenced to death in 2024 for poisoning Lin Qi.
  • Lin Qi was a billionaire and founder of Yoozoo Games, which worked on adapting the "3 Body Problem" sci-fi series for Netflix.
  • The poisoning occurred after a disagreement when Lin sidelined Xu from business operations.
  • Xu disguised the poison as probiotic pills and gave them to Lin.
  • Lin died in December 2020 at the age of 39 after feeling unwell and going to the hospital.
  • Xu was arrested shortly after Lin was hospitalized and convicted of murder.
  • Xu’s poisoning also made several other people sick.
  • Yoozoo Games confirmed Xu’s execution on May 21, 2024, and expressed condolences to Lin’s family.
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