The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar announced a significant enhancement in China-Myanmar law enforcement cooperation aimed at combating cross-border crimes. In a recent statement, both nations emphasized their commitment to addressing illegal activities such as online gambling and telecom fraud.
On February 14, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ma Jia and Assistant Minister of Public Security Liu Zhongyi engaged in discussions with Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister U Than Swe and Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung. The talks focused on sharing strategies and strengthening collaboration to effectively curb online and telecom-related crimes.
Myanmar expressed its dedication to implementing stringent measures against online gambling and telecom fraud. The country plans to collaborate closely with China and neighboring nations like Thailand to establish a regular cooperation mechanism. This initiative aims to promote bilateral and multilateral efforts in eliminating these pervasive crimes.
China lauded Myanmar's resolve in safeguarding the safety of its citizens, noting that online gambling and telecom fraud pose serious threats to public safety and property. The Chinese side reaffirmed its willingness to engage in comprehensive cooperation, addressing both the immediate issues and their underlying causes to eradicate these illicit activities.
Through these joint efforts, China and Myanmar aim to maintain the normalcy of regional exchanges and cooperation, ensuring a secure and orderly environment for their citizens and businesses.
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Myanmar says it will severely crack down on online illegal acts
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