Chinese courts have ramped up efforts to combat crimes, particularly those involving privacy violations and gambling, over the past nine months, as part of a broader initiative to safeguard national security and maintain social stability. Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub, has taken a decisive step by officially criminalizing unlicensed money exchanges as part of a broader effort to combat financial crime in the region. The National Immigration Administration of China has strengthened practical cooperation with immigration enforcement agencies of relevant countries, including the US, in tackling serious crimes like human smuggling and holding planners and organizers legally accountable.