China will set up a temporary control zone in the southwestern province of Yunnan to restrict movements of people in a region along the border with Myanmar in an effort to combat rampant telecom fraud committed by Chinese nationals lured to the Southeast Asian nation. From Oct. 1 to the end of the year, individuals and vehicles entering the 'strict border control zone' in Tengchong city will be registered and checked upon arrival, according to a Wednesday statement from Baoshan, which has jurisdiction over the area.

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