China Pledges Continued Support to Sri Lanka and Regional Nations to Combat Global Cybercrime

By Lions Roar Aotearoa International Affairs Desk

BEIJING, CHINA (Friday, January 30, 2026) — The Chinese government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international law enforcement cooperation to eradicate global cybercrime, a move with significant implications for partner nations like Sri Lanka and Myanmar.

Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed growing concerns over cross-border digital offenses, emphasizing that China will continue to lead efforts to dismantle the networks behind cyber gambling and online fraud.

🛡️ Strengthening the Regional Safety Net

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun highlighted that China’s recent proactive measures—particularly in collaboration with countries like Myanmar—have already yielded “notable results” in protecting the lives, property, and economic stability of regional populations.

Targeting the Source: China aims not just to stop individual crimes but to eliminate the “sources” of international cyber gambling and fraud syndicates.
Property & Life Protection: By dismantling these digital criminal hubs, China intends to ensure the safety of exchanges and trade between regional partners.
Law Enforcement Synergy: The spokesperson stressed that the integration of international law enforcement agencies is the only way to effectively police the borderless nature of the internet.

🇱🇰 Implications for Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka modernizes its digital infrastructure and faces its own rising tide of cyber threats, China’s pledge of “continued confirmation of support” offers a strategic layer of security.

Collaborative Defense: Sri Lanka stands to benefit from China’s technical expertise and real-time intelligence sharing regarding regional scam hubs.
Policy Alignment: The call for international law enforcement cooperation aligns with Sri Lanka’s recent efforts to update its own cyber-security legislation and policing capabilities.

⚖️ “Maximum Effort” to End Digital Fraud

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun concluded by reiterating that China will spare no effort in this global fight.

“China will take steps to continuously strengthen international law enforcement cooperation, making maximum efforts to prevent international crimes such as cyber gambling and fraud while removing their sources.”

📊 China’s Cyber-Security Strategy: Key Pillars

Strategy Component	Objective
Bilateral Cooperation	Partnering with nations like Myanmar and Sri Lanka for ground-level enforcement.
Source Eradication	Targeting the financial and technical hubs of gambling/scam syndicates.
Law Enforcement Integration	Strengthening treaties and shared digital policing protocols.
Public Safety	Prioritizing the protection of citizens’ assets and lives across borders.