China to Launch International Alliance Against Telecom Fraud in September

China's Ministry of Public Security will establish an international alliance to combat telecom and online fraud in September 2025. The founding conference is scheduled to take place during the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, according to official announcements. The alliance is intended to strengthen international collaboration and address the growing challenge of cross-border fraudulent activities.

Official figures indicate that China has made progress in reducing domestic telecom fraud cases. Since October 2024, the number of reported telecom fraud incidents in the country has decreased month-over-month for nine consecutive months. The newly established international alliance is a Chinese government-led initiative designed to create an intergovernmental organization involving law enforcement agencies from various nations.

The alliance will operate under principles of consultation, construction, and sharing, aiming to foster a cooperative and effective framework for combating transnational crime. China has previously engaged in law enforcement cooperation with over 30 countries, including Spain, the UAE, and Myanmar. This new alliance seeks to broaden these efforts globally, with more than 40 nations reportedly expressing interest in participation.

In recent years, Chinese authorities have actively pursued international partnerships to tackle fraud. In 2023, enhanced cooperation with Myanmar led to the dismantling of large-scale telecom fraud operations in northern Myanmar, resulting in the apprehension and extradition of over 59,000 individuals suspected of fraud. Furthermore, in early 2025, China, Myanmar, and Thailand established a joint ministerial coordination mechanism focused on combating telecom fraud.

China has also collaborated with law enforcement in the United States and the UAE, leading to the disruption of nine fraud hubs and the arrest of 276 suspects. Joint operations with Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka have resulted in the apprehension and extradition of more than 20,000 individuals implicated in fraud schemes.