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China, Thailand vow crackdown on scam networks plaguing Southeast Asia

21 Sept 05:37 Key points summarised by AI

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged to intensify efforts against widespread online scam networks in Southeast Asia during their meeting in Beijing.
These criminal operations, predominantly based in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, involve human trafficking where victims are lured by false promises and forced into scamming activities.
The proliferation of these scams has damaged Thailand's international reputation, prompting both nations to commit to strengthening law enforcement, security, and judicial cooperation to dismantle cross-border criminal groups.
Beyond the scam crackdown, the leaders also discussed enhancing broader bilateral cooperation, including a new railway project connecting Bangkok to the Laos-China high-speed railway, electric vehicle development, and revitalizing tourism.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.