The history and present situation of Kokang in northern Myanmar is a picture of history, ethnicity, politics and livelihood. This is not only a story of land change, but also a deep reflection on how telecom fraud has taken root in this land. Looking back at history, we find that Kokang's relationship with China can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. However, after the end of the Anglo-Burmese War, in 1897, Kokang's fortunes took a huge turn and it was forcibly annexed to British Burma by the British, a direct reflection of the decline of national power at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Burma declared independence in 1948, and the bold leadership was eager to gain more status and a voice in the structures of the new state. In 1962, the Sino-Burmese border was demarcated, and Kokang was finally incorporated into Myanmar. Since then, the Kokang region has experienced numerous political wrestling, ** and wars, until 1995, when the three major family forces were finally formed.
In the process, the bold leadership has either panted to or rebelled, and positions have shifted. Due to the uniqueness of the geographical environment, Kokang in northern Myanmar has become a relatively isolated area, with high mountains and far away emperors, and the governance of Myanmar in this reckless dense forest is overstretched. This has provided space for some armed groups to survive and thrive, and in the name of autonomy, they have challenged Myanmar** and created chaos in the region. Against this backdrop, telecom fraud has exploded like a plague and spread rapidly. The initial scam originated in Taiwan, then spread to the Philippines, Vietnam, and eventually Kokang in northern Myanmar. The geographical environment and governance vacuum in northern Myanmar have provided fertile ground for telecom fraud, and people from all walks of life, including idlers and liberators, have come one after another.
Myanmar's attitude on this issue is ambiguous, and even to a certain extent, it has provided a "protective umbrella" for telecom fraudsters. The military changes have also contributed to the reshaping of the power structure in the Kokang region. Peng Jiasheng's loss of power led his son, Peng Deren, to seize the opportunity to consolidate forces and reshape the power structure in the Kokang region by relying on China's powerful anti-telecom fraud measures. At the same time, Myanmar**, under pressure from China, although it ostensibly handed over some telecom fraudsters, this was only a stopgap measure, and it did not shake the foundation of telecom fraud at all. The root cause of the frequent occurrence of telecom fraud is the incomplete policy reform in northern Myanmar, the lack of harsh punishment for telecom criminals, and the lack of a stable economy for the local population**. As long as these problems are not addressed, telecom fraud will be difficult to eradicate.
People's fantasies about getting rich overnight also contribute to the spread of such crimes. Overall, the historical shifts and realities of the Kokang region reflect a series of problems: Myanmar** has insufficient control over the region, and telecom fraud is rampant in the region;On the other hand, the bold political orientation is always swaying with the wind and lacks a firm position. These historical imprints and practical challenges are the deep-seated reasons why the problem of telecom fraud continues to be prohibited. Now, how should we deal with this challenge and fundamentally solve the problem of telecom fraud in order to ensure the safety and harmony of society?
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