China’s Execution of Myanmar-Linked Crime Syndicate Exposes Regional Security Failures

In a striking demonstration of tough justice, China has executed 11 members of a Myanmar-based criminal syndicate responsible for the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens and orchestrating over $1 billion in scam and gambling operations. This harsh action reflects Beijing’s frustration with ongoing lawlessness spilling over porous borders, but it also raises urgent questions about international cooperation against transnational crime that ultimately threatens American security. Is Southeast Asia Becoming a Safe Harbor for Global Scammers? The convicted criminals, including leaders Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, operated from bases in Myanmar where China's influence is limited. Their network exploited weak governance...