Kai Cocklin is a poker journalist and live reporting manager who has worked with PokerNews at major festivals including the World Series of Poker and the European Poker Tour. He has managed multiple live reporting teams at the World Series of Poker and trained individual reporters to develop their skills. He now oversees Somuchpoker’s editorial and live coverage, ensuring consistent quality and engaging content across the Asian poker scene.

Updated: 2025.12.17

Baofeng Zhang is a professional poker player from China known for his frequent, high-volume participation and significant results on the Asian tournament circuit.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With almost $150,000 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Baofeng Zhang has surpassed the $100,000 career milestone. He is currently ranked 641st on the China All-Time Money List.

His career-best live cash of ~$62,056 was achieved in September 2025, where he finished 3rd in the KRW 1,100,000 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty Hunter event at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju . Another notable cash was a 2nd place finish in the KRW 600,000 + 300,000 Jeju Open Mystery Bounty in June 2025 for ~$22,073. These consistent results, especially his deep runs in major APT and WPT events, contribute to his poker net worth.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and residing in China, Baofeng Zhang is a dedicated player on the Asian circuit, with a high volume of cashes recorded in South Korea throughout 2025. He regularly participates in festivals such as the APT and the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT). He is known for making a major impact on the leaderboard, notably stacking the largest chip count on Day 2 of a WPT Main Event in November 2024.

Play Style & Strategy

Zhang is characterized by his capacity to accumulate a massive stack, as demonstrated when he secured a pivotal hand that shipped nearly 200 big blinds his way to lead the field in a WPT Main Event. His presence on the leaderboard suggests an aggressive style that capitalizes on big pots and applies maximum pressure. His frequent cashes across various events, including Hyper Turbos and High Rollers, highlight a versatile and resilient tournament strategy.

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