Cross-border shutdowns also saw a sharp rise, with Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Israel’s in Gaza, and shutdowns by Thailand and China in Myanmar. Myanmar topped the global list with 85 internet shutdowns,

With Chinese New Year a public holiday, armed guards protecting China’s interests and Beijing intervening directly in the war in Shan, many wonder who is running Myanmar.

China will fly home about 200 of its nationals found in scam-running compounds on the Thai-Myanmar border, a Thai security official said on Tuesday, as part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.

A crackdown on Myanmar’s scam hubs has freed 10,000 workers, but concerns remain over the sustainability of the efforts against powerful crime syndicates.

During Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, one of the main topics of discussion was the proliferation of scam centers close to Thailand’s borders in Myanmar,

The request is part of a four-point proposal by Chinese Assistant Minister for Public Security Liu Zhongyi on how to deal with scam call centers in Myanmar.

Assistant Minister for Public Security Liu Zhongyi has been given the assignment of combating scam operations run by Chinese nationals along Myanmar’s borders.

Nong, who visited Myanmar on Nov. 3-5, said China hoped Myanmar would restore stability, and it supported all parties to properly handle differences and achieve reconciliation through dialogue as ...

Taiwan on Wednesday condemned China for provocative behaviour after saying Beijing's military would hold "shooting" drills off the island's southwest coast, while a senior Chinese leader vowed unswerving efforts to bring the island under Beijing's control.