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- Authorities executed Xu Yao for poisoning Lin Qi on 21 May 2026 in Shanghai.
- Xu used mercury-tainted fake probiotic pills to poison Lin and his wife.
- Lin removed Xu from leading the Three-Body Universe unit that managed the 3 Body Problem franchise.
- Yoozoo Games said the execution showed impartiality of China’s judicial process, offered condolences, and noted Lin is posthumously listed as executive producer on Netflix’s 3 Body Problem series.
