Trending Now - China Carries Out Death Penalty for Murder of Gaming Mogul

WHO:

Techmeme - Xu Yao executed for the murder of Lin Qi, founder of Yoozoo Games.

BBC News - Lin Qi was a billionaire gaming tycoon.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Xu Yao was executed for murdering Lin Qi.

BBC News - Xu Yao poisoned Lin Qi.

WHERE:

Techmeme - Execution carried out in China.

BBC News - The case was handled by the Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The murder occurred in 2020.

WHY:

Techmeme - Xu Yao was reportedly sidelined by Lin Qi after helping to secure a deal with Netflix for the adaptation of the "3 Body Problem."

HOW:

BBC News - Xu Yao poisoned Lin Qi as the method of murder.

(UPDATED May 26, 2026 16:18 UTC)

Xu Yao has been executed in China for the murder of Lin Qi, the billionaire founder of Yoozoo Games, who was poisoned in 2020. The case was handled by the Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court, where it was revealed that Yao had been sidelined by Lin after assisting in a deal with Netflix for the adaptation of the "3 Body Problem." This high-profile case has drawn significant attention due to the prominence of both individuals in the gaming and entertainment industries.