Triads: The Chinese Mafia Conquering the World
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.
Overview
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?
Episodes
S01E02 Businessmen / Chinese Eldorado
S01E03 The World Belongs to Them / Serving the Red Empire
S01E04 Episode 4
S01E05 Episode 5
Cast
