Title: China’s Crackdown on Telecom and Online Fraud: A Global Solution to a Transnational Problem
China has been at the forefront of combating telecom and online fraud, a problem that has impacted millions of citizens since the 1990s. With a strong focus on a people-centered approach, comprehensive governance, and international cooperation, China has achieved unprecedented success in solving telecom and online fraud cases.
China’s Achievements in Combating Telecom and Online Fraud
- Five times more cases solved in 2021 compared to five years prior
- Decline in occurrence rate for 17 consecutive months since June 2021
A Unique Chinese Solution to a Transnational Problem
Amid a global increase in telecom and online fraud, China is leading the way in addressing this transnational issue.
People-Centered Approach
- Continuous research and policy development
- Strong legal support
Comprehensive Strengthening
- Research on crime patterns
- Special teams
- Capabilities and levels of case solving
Special Research
A key component of China’s efforts to tackle telecom and online fraud is continuous research.
- Development of policy documents
- Establishment of the National Center for Study of New Types of Crimes
- Invited criminal investigation and anti-fraud experts
- Strengthened anti-fraud training
Special Teams
Special teams have been essential in the fight against transnational and highly-specialized fraud organizations.
- National and local anti-fraud centers
- Establishment of a national think tank and expert team
- Invited experts
- Strengthened anti-fraud training
Capabilities and Levels of Case Solving
China has focused on strengthening capabilities and levels of case solving.
- Severe combat efforts (Cloud Sword Operation)
- International law enforcement and judicial cooperation
- Cracking down on fraud ring leaders (Nail Pulling operation)
New Challenges and Commitment
Despite ongoing progress, the Chinese government remains committed to addressing new challenges.
- Use of new technologies by fraud groups (blockchain, virtual currencies, AI, GOIP)
- Extensive mobilization of the masses
- Whole-police-force anti-fraud working mechanism
China’s Global Solution
China’s approach to combatting telecom and online fraud is grounded in a commitment to a people-centered approach and international cooperation. The Chinese solution to this global problem is one that the country is willing to share with others, in the pursuit of a universally secure human community with a shared future.