Organized Crime and Countermeasures Research in Taiwan Region

Author: Xu Jiqing
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The trend of organized crime in Taiwan has become increasingly evident, with gangsterism, factionalism, and even organized structures becoming more pronounced. With rapid social, political, and economic changes, the activities of the underworld have diversified and expanded in recent years. Gangs have adopted corporate and organized forms, infiltrating various industries, creating serious social problems. Therefore, this book draws on the status of organized crime and legal systems in various countries worldwide, while also reviewing the historical origins of organized crime in Taiwan from the late Qing Dynasty, Japanese colonial era to the present. It analyzes the background and causes of Taiwan's current organized crime through a historical lens and a global perspective, aiming to provide a more in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon.