Tag: Organized crime

“China’s Most Wanted Fugitive” Stands Trial

Lai Changxing, a Fujian native, has been pursued by the Chinese government on criminal charges of corruption, smuggling, and bribery for more than a decade. He left the mainland for Hong Kong in 1991, proceeding on to Vancouver in 1999. In Canada, he repeatedly and unsuccessfully appealed for refugee status, and was finally extradited last year. His trial began yesterday. The Telegraph reports on L

April 6, 2012 11:35 PM

In New Macau, Triads Keep the Peace

Benjamin Carlson recaps how the Chinese government reeled in the triad gangs and cleaned up post-colonial Macau, where on

January 28, 2013 7:36 PM

Angola Deports Chinese “Gangsters”

The BBC reports on the extradition of Chinese nationals who have been making an illicit living in Angola: Angola has ext

August 26, 2012 4:49 PM

China Cracks Down on Illegal Mining of Rare Earth Metals

The Chinese government recently announced that it would further reduce exports of coveted rare earth minerals in the comi

December 29, 2010 12:45 PM

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