46 countries join China-led alliance to combat global cyber fraud
An international alliance aimed at combating cross-border fraud conducted through communications networks and cyberspace was established Thursday in eastern China, bringing together dozens of countries and international organizations.
The alliance was launched at a founding conference in Lianyungang, attended by representatives from 46 founding countries, 34 observer countries and four international organizations, including the United Nations and Interpol.
Initiated by the Chinese government, the alliance is an intergovernmental organization designed to strengthen cooperation among law enforcement agencies in tackling cross-border fraud through communications and cyberspace, as well as related crimes.
Representatives from China and founding members including Vietnam, Laos, Kenya, Cambodia, Pakistan and Russia addressed the conference, while an Interpol representative delivered a congratulatory message. Participants welcomed China’s initiative and recognized the importance of the alliance in protecting global public security.
In a joint statement issued at the conference, the participants said fraud conducted through communications and cyberspace had become a global challenge requiring stronger international cooperation.
The statement said the creation of a more focused, professional, efficient and action-oriented intergovernmental organization, based on international agreements, would help coordinate international efforts to combat communications and cyber fraud and related crimes.
It added that the alliance would also work to protect the security, rights and legitimate interests of individuals, legal entities and other organizations.
