China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Scam Centers: A Conversation with Courtney Weatherb

China’s Role in Southeast Asia’s Scam Centers: A Conversation with Courtney Weatherb

July 2, 2026 · 36 min

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Courtney Weatherby discusses the crisis of scam centers in Southeast Asia and the role of Chinese networks in these operations.

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Courtney Weatherby joins us to discuss the growing crisis of scam centers in Southeast Asia. She explains how these operations function, the role of Chinese criminal networks, and their impact on the United States. The conversation explores the rise of AI-enabled scams, recent enforcement actions in Cambodia, China's selective crackdowns on scam networks, and opportunities for greater international cooperation to combat transnational cybercrime. Courtney Weatherby is Deputy Director of the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia program.

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Guest: Courtney Weatherby

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Organizations: Stimson Center, CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Places: Southeast Asia, Cambodia, United States

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