China and Africa boost law enforcement ties in crackdown on cross-border cybercrime

China and African nations are strengthening law enforcement ties to combat cross-border cybercrime, according to reports. On September 10, Chinese public security minister Wang Xiaohong hosted East African security ministers and police chiefs in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, for discussions on terrorism, kidnapping, online fraud, and other cross-border threats.

Beijing has also launched the International Alliance Combating Telecoms and Cyber Fraud, with 46 founding countries including Kenya, to promote regular law-enforcement cooperation, professional training, joint drills, and coordinated action against cross-border telecoms fraud. Chinese officials aim to protect Chinese citizens, companies, and projects in Africa while African governments seek better access to police training, technology, and intelligence sharing.

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