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Thousands of people have been forced to work in Chinese-run scam centres in Myanmar, carrying out online fraud targeting victims around the world. Ed Butler explores why these centres exist—and hear the remarkable story of one woman who managed to escape.
Also, China imposes a fresh wave of tariffs on Canada.
And Russia and Ukraine discuss a potential ceasefire on energy infrastructure—but who will benefit most?
By BBC World Service4.3
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Thousands of people have been forced to work in Chinese-run scam centres in Myanmar, carrying out online fraud targeting victims around the world. Ed Butler explores why these centres exist—and hear the remarkable story of one woman who managed to escape.
Also, China imposes a fresh wave of tariffs on Canada.
And Russia and Ukraine discuss a potential ceasefire on energy infrastructure—but who will benefit most?

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