Triads: The Chinese Mafia Conquering the World
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War & Politics

Triads: The Chinese Mafia Conquering the World

Founded in the 17th century, the triads have built their myth around fighting China's enemies. Who are they? What role do they play in Chinese culture and history? What business are they involved in? What are their strategies?

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Created By

Antoine Vitkine

Status

Ended

Original Name

Triades : la Mafia chinoise à la conquête du monde

First Air Date

December 26, 2023

Last Air Date

December 26, 2023

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

Cantonese, Mandarin, English, French

Production Companies

Yami 2ARTE

The World Belongs to Them / Serving the Red Empire
S01E03

The World Belongs to Them / Serving the Red Empire

Xi Jinping wants to make his country the world's leading power. To keep getting richer, the triads must serve his ambitions. They support their policies in Taiwan and Hong Kong, prosper along the Silk Roads, create lawless zones in Southeast Asia, establish themselves in the Pacific and infiltrate Western economies. It is no coincidence that the port of Vancouver is the gateway for fentanyl, the drug that is wreaking havoc in the United States. Triads evolve over time; but, as an integral part of Chinese society, they are far from disappearing.

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