China calls for stronger global collaboration in combating telecom fraud

BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- China has shared details of its progress in combating telecom fraud at the 2026 Global Fraud Summit, calling for improved global anti-fraud collaboration.

The summit, co-organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Criminal Police Organization, is one of the world's premier conferences regarding anti-fraud efforts.

This year, it was held in Vienna on March 16 and 17, and was attended by more than 1,300 individuals from around the globe.

During the summit, the Chinese delegation, which included representatives from the Ministry of Public Security, held in-depth exchanges with other participants on topics such as building a global law enforcement cooperation platform.

Noting the severe harm caused by telecom fraud, it reiterated China's commitment to working with the international community to crack down on transnational telecom fraud.

The Chinese delegation also hosted a side event focused on building an international alliance against telecom and cyber fraud, alongside an exhibition showcasing the nation's practices in combating these crimes. Both events aimed at sharing lessons and fostering cross-border cooperation in this area.