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  • The China-Thailand Crackdown on Myanmar’s Scam Hubs: A Long-Overdue Reckoning or Another Short-Lived Fix?
    27th February 2025

    The China-Thailand Crackdown on Myanmar’s Scam Hubs: A Long-Overdue Reckoning or Another Short-Lived Fix?

    The sprawling networks of scam operations in Myanmar’s border regions, particularly in Shwe Kokko and Myawaddy, have long been an open secret. These illicit compounds, operated primarily by Chinese criminal syndicates, have trafficked tens of thousands of individuals, coercing them into fraudulent online schemes that have siphoned billions of dollars…

    Xiaolong (James) Wang

The Sino-Southeast Initiative (SSI) provides in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives on issues concerning China and Southeast Asia. Through rigorous research and interviews with scholars in the field, we offer a distinct platform to engage with important dynamics shaping the region.


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