State Department says Trump raised cyber scam compound issue with Xi

A State Department official revealed that President Donald Trump discussed Southeast Asian scam compounds with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This information was shared during a hearing with senators focused on the transnational issue. The conversation between the two leaders indicates that the US has raised the matter at a high level. The scam compounds in question are located in Southeast Asia, but specific details about the discussion were not provided. The hearing highlighted the international nature of the problem. The State Department's disclosure suggests that the US is seeking cooperation from China to address the issue.