An influencer and car model was allegedly targeted by a knifeman during a motor show.
Horror footage appears to show Cheng’er live-streaming with the camera pointed towards her face when she suddenly looked alarmed and began shouting in panic.
The camera then spun before being dropped to the ground amid the chaos on Friday (19 Jun).
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According to reports, a man in a frenzied mental state suddenly burst out from the crowd at the auto show in Wuxi, China, holding a knife.
He allegedly rushed towards Cheng’er, attempting to stab her and leaving the 25-year-old with no time to defend herself.
Several security personnel reportedly intervened, forcing their way through the crowd, restraining the attacker, and pinning him to the ground.
After a brief but violent struggle, he was subdued, as reported by Need To Know.
Cheng’er, who is said to have millions of online followers, is believed to have escaped injury.
Police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. The attacker’s motive remains unclear.
Cheng’er, from Liaoning Province, is said to have debuted as a car model in 2023.
In 2024, she reportedly collaborated with a luxury sports car brand for advertising campaigns.
A video of her dismantling car parts went viral, topping trending searches and reportedly boosting the brand’s sales by 30%.
She later appeared in multiple short dramas and continues to feature at auto shows across China, working with various automotive brands.
A co-branded high-heel shoe linked to her reportedly sold out in three minutes but later attracted complaints over broken heels, according to her entry on the Chinese online encyclopedia Baidu Baike.
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