Execution of Gaming Company Executive Over Tech Mogul's Poisoning Concludes High-Profile Case

Xu Yao has been executed for poisoning Lin Qi, a billionaire associated with a Netflix series, in a business dispute. Lin, the founder of Yoozoo Games, died in 2020 due to the poisoning. Execution marks the conclusion of the high-profile case, with Lin's company expressing gratitude for justice served.

In a dramatic conclusion to a widely followed case, Xu Yao has been executed for the murder of Lin Qi, a billionaire with connections to a high-profile Netflix series. Local media reports on Tuesday confirmed this end to the incident, which stemmed from a professional conflict.

Lin Qi was the founder of Shanghai's Yoozoo Games and was involved in negotiations for the Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's renowned sci-fi series, ''The Three-Body Problem.'' Xu, a former Yoozoo executive, poisoned Lin in 2020 after feeling sidelined post-securing the Netflix deal. Lin succumbed to the poison in December 2020, sparking a public outcry.

The saga had significant ramifications for both China's gaming industry and the global entertainment sector. The success of ''The Three-Body Problem'' has broadened the reach of Chinese sci-fi, propelling its place in international pop culture.

During the trial, details emerged revealing Xu's methods. He ordered poisons online, disguising them as regular household items. Lin's shocking death, just at 39, and Xu's subsequent execution underscore the intense pressure and fierce competition in the gaming industry.