China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death

China has sentenced 11 members of a mafia family to death for their involvement in a criminal enterprise that transformed a Myanmar town into a hub for illegal activities. The members were part of one of four families that had taken control of the town, engaging in gambling, drug trafficking, and scam operations. The verdict, delivered by a court in China's Yunnan province, is part of a broader crackdown on cross-border organized crime syndicates operating in the region. The convictions underscore the Chinese government's efforts to curb the influence of these criminal networks, which have exploited porous borders and weak law enforcement to expand their illicit operations. The sentencing of the 11 individuals highlights the severity with which the Chinese authorities are addressing the issue of transnational organized crime, signaling their determination to dismantle the intricate web of criminal activities that have thrived in the border areas.