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Authorities Target Loan Agencies Over AI-Driven Phone Harassment

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

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An investigation by state broadcaster CCTV revealed that agencies use AI systems to mimic reputable loan platforms to engage clients. Shanghai authorities are now prioritizing action against such fraudulent operations.

He Qitong

Hebei: Man Held for Defrauding Millions Meant for Sick Children

The man is allegedly linked to a major children’s charity in China, and lured donors by promising high returns before absconding with the funds.

Ye Zhanhang

After Year of Hell, Scholar Warns Chinese About Myanmar Job Scams

After returning to China, Zhang, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is speaking out about his captivity in Myanmar. He hopes to highlight the growing threat and alert others about the pitfalls.

Ding Rui

Hundreds of Chinese Arrested For Cyberscams in Laos, Myanmar

Joint enforcement operations between China and the southeast Asian countries have led to the arrests of hundreds of Chinese nationals involved in cyberscams targeting Chinese citizens, including fake investment schemes.

Jiang Zuer

Hunan Primary Teacher Fractures Girl’s Skull With Ruler, Detained

A brutal attack by a primary school teacher using a trianguler ruler has led to a 9-year-old girl requiring almost five hours of surgery.

‘Don’t Call Anymore!’ Actor’s Plea Sparks Discussion On Cold Callers 

Netizens have been sharing their stories of their personal information being leaked after a well-known actor received more than 100 calls from different parts of the country.

The Dark Reality of Telecom Fraud in Northern Myanmar

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The booming telecom fraud industry in northern Myanmar brings corruption, violence, kidnapping, and forced labor to a region with a long history of crime, The Paper’s investigation finds.

The Paper

Village Hero Story Turns to Tragedy as UNC Student Charged with Murder 

Qi Tailei, the suspect at the center of Monday’s shooting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, defied difficult economic circumstances to study at top universities in China and the United States.

The Zhang Yingying Case, Six Years On

The parents and fiance of the murdered Chinese student struggle to move on as they prepare to return to the U.S. in the hope of recovering her body.

Chinese Children Trapped in Myanmar Scam Centers: Report 

According to a Fujian news station, at least 11 minors have been tricked into joining cyberscam syndicates in Myanmar, with lines of communication with their parents under tight control.

Yang Caini

‘No More Bets’: China’s New Runaway Hit Film Takes On Online Fraud 

Inspired by thousands of real cases, the movie offers an unparalleled glimpse into the dark world of overseas cyber fraud that has grown rampant in China.

China’s Craigslist, 58.com, Accused of Selling Graduates’ Résumés 

The controversial website is allegedly using fake job notices to get job seekers to submit their résumés, which are then sold to educational training institutions for marketing purposes.

Health Care Conferences Canceled as Anti-Corruption Campaign Intensifies

In recent years, conferences have emerged as an alternative method for kickbacks to be made in the healthcare industry through speakers’ fees and stipends.

Mining Company in Shanxi Concealed 43 Deaths, Says Probe Report

A government task force has taken action against 28 suspects, while further investigations have been launched into 16 officials accused of corruption.

Qiqihar School Roof Collapse Kills 11, Girl Volleyball Players Among Victims

The gymnasium roof collapsed under the weight of construction materials from another school building under renovation, a preliminary investigation has found.

Li Xin

6 Killed in Guangdong Kindergarten Attack, Including 3 Children 

A local man has been arrested. Local authorities are investigating.

After Exposé, Chinese Firm Under Lens for Hiding Mining Deaths 

State-owned outlet China Newsweek reported that a mining company in Shanxi concealed the deaths of at least 17 workers over 15 years. The local government has ordered an investigation.

Child Sex Abuse in Rural China Is Still Being Overlooked, Report Finds

China has made strides in tackling child sexual abuse over the past decade. But crimes are still far more likely to go unreported in rural areas, a new report has found.

Does Chinese Soccer Have a Hooliganism Problem?

Chinese soccer fans are flocking back to stadiums following the resumption of live matches. But an uptick in fan violence is raising concerns about whether hooliganism might also be on the rise.

Li Pasha

Matthew Hall

China Wakes Up to Danger From Illegal Lab Monkey Trade

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In China, thousands of wild-caught monkeys are being illegally certified as captive-bred and used in clinical trials for new drugs and vaccines. The practice poses a severe public health risk, experts warn.