Wu Yongning was a climbing enthusiast from China who successfully made a name for himself as “China’s First Rooftopper,” a label for thrill-seekers who perform daredevil stunts atop tall buildings. These stuntmen frequently show off their latest nail-biting antics on social media apps, where millions of viewers … See more
On November 8, 2017, Wu Yongning prepared for his most daring challenge yet: rooftopping the Huayuan Hua Center in Changsha, the capital city of China’s Hunan Province. But … See more
The shocking video of Wu Yongning’s death led to conversations and debates about the ethics of “cash for clips” stunts. Some condemnedthe video platforms for facilitating these … See more
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WEBA shocking clip of what appeared to be his final moments - his fatal attempt to scale a building in Changsha city - began circulating online this week. His death has prompted …
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WEBNov 17, 2023 · Wu Yongning was a Chinese rooftopper who died in 2017 while attempting a stunt on a 62-story skyscraper in Changsha, China. Rooftopping is a dangerous craze ...
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WEBDec 14, 2017 · For months, Wu Yongning had climbed towers and buildings high above the streets of cities in China, turning a camera on himself as he teetered on ledges or …
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Chinese Climber Dies After Falling 62-Stories | TIME
WEBDec 12, 2017 · The 26-year-old daredevil, Wu Yongning, fell more than a month ago on Nov. 8, but his death was only recently confirmed by his girlfriend, according to the BBC.
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WEBDec 14, 2017 · Wu Yongning, a 26-year-old rooftopper with 60,000 followers on Weibo, fell from the 62-story Huayuan Hua Centre while filming a stunt for money. The incident sparked a warning from Chinese state …
WEBDec 16, 2017 · Last month, Wu Yongning went out to do what he loved best - scale a skyscraper without safety equipment and film himself dangling off its roof by his …
WEBDec 15, 2017 · Wu Yongning was a famous "rooftopper" who scaled buildings and took selfies for social media fame and money. He fell to his death from a 60-story building in …
WEB38 rows · Aerial view of Yongning Town, 2021. Yongning Town (simplified Chinese: 永宁镇; traditional Chinese: 永寧鎮; pinyin: Yǒngníng Zhèn) is a town in the Yanqing …
WEBDec 12, 2017 · A well-known daredevil climber's death has spurred warnings by Chinese state media against the perils of live streaming, Reuters news agency reports. Wu …
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