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China warned Myanmar syndicates, Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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China made three attempts to persuade powerful families in northern Myanmar to shut down scam operations before Myanmar police conducted large-scale arrests in 2023, according to a documentary aired on Chinese state television, as reported by SCMP.

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China has been engaged in diplomatic efforts to address transnational crime, particularly online scams originating from Myanmar, which have targeted victims across Asia and beyond.

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China tried three times to persuade powerful families in northern Myanmar to shut down scam operations before Myanmar police carried out large-scale arrests in 2023, according to a new documentary broadcast on Chinese state television.

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  • What specific scam operations were targeted?
  • Did any of the families comply with China's requests?
  • What evidence led to the 2023 arrests?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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