Heijin: Organized Crime, Business, and Politics in TaiwanBlack-gold politics, or heijin, refers to the infiltration of violent racketeers and self-serving businessmen into the political arenas of Taiwan. In Heijin, Ko-Lin Chin examines the structure and illegal activities of organised crime groups in Taiwan and he explores the intricate triangular relationship among businessmen, underworld figures, and government officials and elected deputies. This study adds to our understanding of the social and political contexts of organized crime and the development and impact of black-gold politics in Taiwan. |
Contents
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Crime Groups in Taiwan | 21 |
Criminal Activities | 46 |
The Transformation | 61 |
From Big Brother to Entrepreneur | 63 |
From Big Brother to Politician | 84 |
The Development and Impact of BlackGold Politics | 120 |
Suppression and Reaction | 159 |
Internationalization of Taiwanese Organized Crime | 193 |
BlackGold Society | 215 |
Research Methods | 227 |
Notes | 233 |
Glossary of Acronyms Common Terms and WellKnown People | 239 |
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Combating Organized Crime | 161 |
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Common terms and phrases
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References to this book
Party Politics in Taiwan: Party Change and the Democratic Evolution of ... Dafydd Fell Limited preview - 2005 |