# Lancang-Mekong Cooperation

Securing the Lancang-Mekong: Beijing’s 165th Joint Patrol Targets New-Age Criminal Frontiers

China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand have launched their 165th joint Mekong River patrol to combat cross-border crimes. The mission specifically targets modern threats such as telecom fraud and gun smuggling while aiming to ensure the safety and stability of this critical regional trade route.