On May 20, local media reported that China executed a man convicted of poisoning a gaming billionaire, a figure associated with Netflix's adaptation of the acclaimed science fiction novel 'The Three-Body Problem' by Liu Cixin.
The incident stemmed from a professional conflict between the perpetrator and the victim. The convicted man used poison to kill the gaming tycoon, shocking both Chinese and international public opinion.
Netflix's '3 Body Problem', based on Liu Cixin's novel, has achieved global acclaim. The billionaire reportedly had ties to the production or financing of the series, further amplifying public interest in the case.
Details about the identities of the perpetrator and victim, as well as the exact timing of the execution, remain undisclosed. The case continues to attract media and sci-fi fan attention worldwide.