Tao Cheng

Background

Tao Cheng is the son of Triad boss Wei Cheng in Grand Theft Auto V. He represents his father's business on trips outside the city, always accompanied by his translator. Tao is a spoiled young man who prefers partying, drugs and expensive tastes to the serious work of running a criminal organization.

Events of Grand Theft Auto V

Tao is the Triads' envoy in Trevor Philips Industries. He and his translator visit Trevor's meth lab in Sandy Shores to discuss a partnership, but the tour is interrupted by an Aztecas attack, which Trevor and Chef have to fight off. The visit convinces Wei Cheng to work with the O'Neil brothers instead. When Trevor hears the news in Crystal Maze, he slams Tao's head into a pole before going after the O'Neils.

Tao reappears with his father at the end of the story. In The Third Way, Lester tracks the Cheng family down by following Tao's credit card to the Pacific Bluffs Country Club. Franklin kills Wei Cheng there, but Tao survives.

Personality

Tao is excitable, hedonistic and childish. He is easily distracted by drugs and spectacle, and he relies entirely on his translator and his father's reputation.

Relationships

• Wei Cheng: his father.
• Cheng's Translator: his constant companion.
• Trevor Philips: a would-be business partner who assaults him.

Trivia

• Tao returns in GTA Online during The Diamond Casino and Resort storyline, still accompanied by his translator.
• He becomes a phone contact for Trevor after Trevor Philips Industries.