At the forefront of global cybersecurity efforts, China has formally proposed the establishment of an international alliance dedicated to combating the escalating threat of telecom and online fraud. The initiative was unveiled by China’s Ministry of Public Security during the 2026 Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria, held from March 16-17.
The Chinese delegation, comprising officials from the Ministry of Public Security, police authorities from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, and China’s permanent mission in Vienna, presented the country’s substantial achievements in international law enforcement collaboration. The representative detailed China’s successful track record in dismantling transnational fraud operations and expressed Beijing’s commitment to enhancing multilateral cooperation mechanisms.
The summit, co-hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Interpol, served as a critical platform for global dialogue on fraud prevention. With participation from over 1,300 representatives across 124 countries, regions, and international organizations, the event featured comprehensive discussions on fraud’s devastating societal impact, successful case studies of cross-border law enforcement, evidence collection methodologies, and electronic evidence extraction techniques.
China further amplified its proposal through a dedicated side event focusing specifically on the architecture of an international anti-fraud alliance, complemented by an exhibition showcasing China’s innovative approaches to combating digital fraud. The gathering included 10 plenary sessions, 15 special events, and more than 70 side events and exhibitions, culminating in the anticipated release of two significant outcome documents: a global call to action against fraud and a framework for public-private anti-fraud cooperation.