Wang went back to China to play for Shandong Luneng, but was immediately sent on loan to S.C. Covilhã of the Portuguese Segunda Liga.

[7] He would remain loyal towards the club as they moved locations, renamed themselves Beijing Renhe and gained promotion back into the top tier at the end of the 2016 league season.

[9] On 1 March 2019, Wang made his debut for Guoan in the opening league game of the season against Wuhan Zall in a 1-0 victory.

[11] Wang Gang was called up to and made his first appearance for these China's national football team on 3 March 2010, in a friendly match against Portugal, however, the game was not recognised by FIFA.

[12] On 21 March 2019, Wang made his debut for the Chinese national team in a 1–0 loss against Thailand in the 2019 China Cup.