Why Chinese Netizens Applauded Thailand’s Bombing of Cambodia

Dec 17, 2025 - 10:55

Why did Chinese netizens openly thank Thailand for bombing targets inside Cambodia? In this episode, we break down the unexpected online reaction to the Thailand–Cambodia conflict and explain why the destruction of scam compounds triggered rare applause across China’s internet. From long-standing telecom fraud networks and human trafficking to the hidden role of scam parks in regional instability, this war exposed realities many people already knew but could never say out loud. We examine how military strikes, public anger, and political hypocrisy collided — and why this border conflict became one of the most talked-about topics among Chinese netizens worldwide.