HOW THE CHINESE MAFIA WORKS - the history of the Triads from antiquity to the present day

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You all have heard about the Chinese Mafia - a crime syndicate with tens of thousands of gang members. It is believed that they are based in Hong Kong, deal with all sectors of the criminal world, and in this city have a power comparable to that of official leaders. This syndicate is called Triads.
In a nutshell, that's all you can find about the Triads in most sources on the internet. I want to correct that. And today we're going to dive deeper into history than we ever have on this channel, because the Triads are over a thousand years old.
We're going to break down how they formed and evolved from antiquity to the present day. We will tell how the Triads helped overthrow the Qing Dynasty and create modern China, then actually ruled the country for several decades. We'll walk through their hierarchy, rituals, and secret signs. And we'll delve in great detail into their earnings and spheres of influence, which now actually extend far beyond Hong Kong, encompassing virtually the entire world.
Today we will try to give you the most complete picture of what is known as the Chinese Mafia. So meet the Triads, on the other side of the law.

[@dollarstore.trumanshow]

Ng Sik-Ho was not actually that big of a shot caller. But he became the most well-known after the Ray Lui movie "To Be Number One", and how his character showed up in various other movies set in that time period. Ng Chun Kwun, or Fat Kwun, was the biggest kingpin in Hong Kong after the Ma's fled to Taiwan. Kwun was a Wo On Lok boss, and also someone of Teochew descent, so he held sway in the Teochew faction of the underworld. At the time, most of the people in the drug trade were of Teochew/Hoklo descent. Kwun was the main distributor for all of Kowloon; Sik-Ho was one of many wholesalers working for Kwun. Kwun also ran the now-defunct Cilaxy Night Club (仙樂斯) in Tsim Sha Tsui, where his main office was. One of his bodyguards back then was 70s-80s martial art action star Michael Chan Wai Man, who was a former prison officer, cop, and most notably a 14K "dai-lo".

[@la_s84]

just came across this video and thanks to you, I know enough now 👍🏻🤣✌🏻

[@lilhaxxor]

You're so funny if you don't realize the Triads have been global since the 1980s. There isn't a single country in the world where chinese businesses are absent... since the 1980s. Your conclusion is a bit, well... funny.

[@lisapop5219]

12:44 I bet that merchants joined because they were threatened. It's a nice business you have, be a shame if anything happened to it pressure. You pay the gang 'protection money' even though you still get victimized. You're 2x victimized. When you join, it stops

[@Xabsolem]

Philippines is the new triad arena.

[@Guilhermeabcd]

very interesting

[@alphapred]

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[@buckisz]

A thousand year old gang? Really? Are you sure some of their history isn't myth? lol

[@RSTee3000]

are you with some gang? how long does your gang history had? you seems like you could knock em down easily... Respect others to gain respect in return

[@buckisz]

@@RSTee3000 Gang history is not something to be proud of. Especially if it was harming the community. You do know your leaders do make up stories about history that are not true. They do this because you have been indoctrinated and believe anything they tell you. JMO

[@SammyHangDemonofDemons]

Depends. On who is leading the factions. Elders are respected. The White Lotus Society can be traced 4,000 years.

[@buckisz]

@@RSTee3000 I'm not dissing the people. I just question everything that's told about the past for good reason. People like to mix truth with lies.

[@Winston_Chu]

We need a part 2 for north america in America, Canada and Mexico and also part 3 in south america like peru Argentina also you forgot about macau very great in-depth video 😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉

[@NihilisticHatred]

Not nearly enough about the triads and tongs out there.

[@lostsouls2162]

Because they keep their Mouth shut...Not showoffs...& have Unity

[@ShaneJones-rn3nl]

You should buy a book called 'The dragon syndicates: the global phenomenon of the triads.' It is the most comprehensive study of the Triads that I am aware of and a great read.

[@DaveSCameron]

Ting tong

[@SammyHangDemonofDemons]

You will never know.

[@Yesnoyesno720]

I learned a lot from this docu. Looking forward to the next video you do on the Triads.

[@gizmod22]

Wow nice job reenacting the period. Seems like a lotta work.

[@EskKarazamibourbon]

In 2005 circa wimdspr made a deal with white lotus familly early 2002 letzia illegally sold or leased french houses to the whitle lotus family , and the Chinese royal family , which was left to me to find a good person tobleave itvto inreturn for contrill of all french amd spanish hpuses were left to me as inharent heir

[@princesamuels5981]

Heard a ton of the #Triads Them Asian folks dnt play’ But yet you got Asians in NY actin BLK

[@johnmjordan4471]

I know in Canada we have tongs and the foing triads. Cops know and now and again just have words with a member just to make sure nothing is going to go down. See it most times in Richmond bc.

[@CJ-jp3zw]

But they sell drugs

[@unnamedchannel1237]

I thought triad was Japanese

[@markreimer4706]

BORING!!!!!!!!!!

[@preciouslyunhinged]

It's my 1st time. Hearing about triads or Chinese mafia...this is intresting

[@-0-getliffe476]

man alive how do i get rid of these puff videos from my feed 'sure thing bud, this is the first true take on the subject'.

[@kent01227]

And how about the Triads relation with the CCP?

[@victorscrossman8641]

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[@lisapop5219]

I would really appreciate it more if it was not just Hong Kong & Taiwan. No mention of what is/has been going on since the 40s. Do you think they didn't continue?

[@daniloalves1139]

What movies and series u used as footage? Awesome video

[@jz8536]

korean movies.

[@lilhaxxor]

Biggest mistake: you don't explain what the Xin dynasty is, and yet, the video is 1h30m long.

[@AeEa_13_31]

IN THE BEGINNING THERE WAS DIGNITY AND THERE WAS HONOUR! HOW LOW HUMANITY HAS GOT! DISGUSTING TIMES WE LIVE IN!

[@LuciferMorningstar-zu1ud]

Ngl, I know my views towards crime syndicates like the Triads I see with glamorized eyes mostly vicariously; but nonetheless always fascinates me. This is just the tip of the iceberg

[@buckisz]

The mafia from a different mother.

[@fhyun01]

While the history and chronology is good, some of the scenes display Japanese armor and swords.

[@heavensfugitive6447]

Ng Mui also escaped the burning of the Southern Shaolin Temple…her lineage survives!!!

[@jimmy_octane]

2:05 "Rebel" is a loaded term because it makes us think of a popular uprising. This video seems to demonstrate that most rebellions are a contest between elites. That has implications for why popular media is so obsessed with "teaching" and celebrating rebellion. It is not a threat to the system.

[@cereal9249]

If you guys wants to know the real story come to me and listen 👂

[@WDF51]

Sounds pretty similar to how my Dad explained origins of triads to me. Good stuff.

[@franzhanz8945]

Question why havent you made one video about the russian mafia and their formation after / through the lenin/stalin era and oligarchy and the thiefs in law, their tattos and what they mean and so on. International power and how it plays out since putin became the leadee of russia long ago.. That woukd be insanely interesting and some contrast to the american, southamerican and asian mafias.. Please my man

[@ontheothersideofthelaw]

I have a video about the Russian mafia in the United States. I think you'll find it interesting

[@yip2454]

Very good research

[@dtogo4286]

what is the movie that plays on this video?

[@tombouie]

Request you cover transnational vices/exploitation against morality/humanity around the-world. I find it works much like an international mafia.

[@remigiocater2930]

Delta they damaged my upsilon pi rho chi i been injured since childhood by these so called gangsters like conans dad said you cannot trust man not woman not beast not even child

[@Ubermicropwned]

Good job with video editing and information. Can you do more on Chinese culture I want to know more about why Americans hate Chinese in the past

[@miragedemon8450]

A lot of work has ben put into making of this video and i am gratefull because it simplified couple of confusing hystorical events, (and there are many of them). I also love how ou used a lot of chinese movies which is also a bonus for me since i've been interested in Chinese cinematography. I would appreciate if someone could help me indentify the movie on 11:47 i tried looking for it but couldn't identify it. Also, if anyone has an recomendation for the other movies on this topic i would be happy. :)

[@pauldrexel1501]

This is quite fascinating. I thought the nationalists used the triads when desperate. I didn’t know they were a core element of the nationalist cause

[@ghostchua69]

As someone who is from Southeast Asia, especially from Malaysia, I can give you some in depth details about the local Chinese triads. You see, Malaysian Chinese triads can be divided into two types, groups with no sub-groups and groups that have sub-groups. Groups with sub-groups such as 18 (一八) or 21 (二一) are usually made out of Indians and Chinese, some ranks of such groups can be different from one another, but usually each towns or cities where the groups are present would have a different leader of ethnicity. Some cities you may have Indians becoming the leaders, while the others are Chinese. They are usually a lose network, but are united under the same banner of their names. Instead of saying you're from that group, members sometimes usually say what city or district they are from, and then the name. Example like this "That guy is from Segamat *insert name of group*". Groups with no sub-groups are usually found in certain regions of Malaysia, like Sio Sam Ong which is based in the state Pulau Pinang/Peneng Island. The majority membership would be obviously Chinese, though there are some Indian minority who became high-rankers. They aren't spread across the country, only residing in their respective regions.

[@botakchin713]

Me too bro

[@JohnDoe-pd4jo]

It soundike an mmorpg no matter how else I try to picture it 😂. Sounds cooler in that aspect

[@SlimJim3082]

Indians? 😂😂 I always thought of them as weak and subservient

[@NN0888]

najib boleh

[@MadamHoneyB]

20:53 idk if anyone else caught this but the Mormon folks have a ritual that is very similar to this ritual… Thought I’d throw that out there…

[@nathanworthington4451]

A lot of this from the 1960s on is bs. These guys watch too many movies.

[@gtageek86]

Hate to be that guy, but the rank is actually called "Red pole" not "Red staff".

[@MyrriaM]

Tyina.

[@alphapred]

1:23:58 That's a handsome Black/Chinese guy.

[@itsaprilusa1500]

Ccp is the biggest gang

[@TheSmartLawyer]

Master triad

[@hungvo4008]

Ping pai pau

[@Msusaaudio]

I don't know but I also have good videos

[@KarronKharron]

Greetings, excellent presentation about the Chinese Triads. Indeed, this video is a gold mine. Godspeed ❤❤

[@lonnie-rs8km]

Cool flix

[@opeyemisammychiyembekezomi1006]

What is the movie name at 12:20

[@sadghostanimation]

HI, this is the movie "Rise of the legend" 2014

[@thepopeofkeke]

Jack Burton knows

[@kcalb3180]

"Triad" is such an obsolete term, the modern term should translate as "Black Society"

[@omer8141leo]

nice😊

[@tombouie]

Quite interesting

[@abestone60]

Too complicated!

[@tomz5704]

You're too complicated

[@vx8431]

Big Circle is actually the most dominant triad in Europe.. or rather the off-shoot Sam Gor.

[@Winston_Chu]

It's not an offshoot of Sam gor the Sam gor is an offshoot of the big circle boys which were former red guards trained by mao in china

[@rubengutierrez5102]

The Triads come from Taiwan!

[@fergbarber6165]

If you were Chinese not from Hollywood

[@ic95825]

So boring documentary

[@extremeboiwoo]

This is not how we work lol

[@juulfiend2103]

Yes it is

[@crackisntwack]

you know they’ll kill you for claiming you’re one of them when you’re not right?

[@jayyy4491]

@@crackisntwackI’m the leader

[@jayyy4491]

@@crackisntwackoh no 😮💀

[@jayyy4491]

@@crackisntwackI’m the leader

[@DjDoomtrain]

Sick man of asia made a gang lmao

[@JvP-tj9bt]

Balding incel man, thinks his tattoo is cool.

[@Zhujac]

Ask Italy mafia in NYC. How many mafia boss mere killed by Triads.

[@DjDoomtrain]

@@Zhujac what the fack would i do in NYC , shitties place on the planet

[@godmvskvisions8831]

@on the other side of the law, what films did you use for this?

[@pkman98]

i've seen alot of shaolin temple / monk movies. I think there are about 40 of those.

[@drunkgorilla]

This video was boring as hell. I can't believe I listened to the whole thing.

[@josefcosta8267]

Sum Ding Wong

[@AGuitarNinja]

I thought this was going to be about music

[@wcblaylock87]

Why

[@HarpsichordVinylGallery]

Because triads is a timing to put the value of three notes in an even value of normal two notes

[@SammyHangDemonofDemons]

Hey. Some of those guys like me. But I am too much.

[@CrotchCousteau]

great video thank you

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