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The Triads, or Triad Society, are a secret society and crime syndicate based in Hong Kong with branches all over the world. They are also known as the "Chinese Mafia." The name refers to the harmony between man, Earth, and heaven.BBC News: Terror of the Secretive Triads
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Fast Facts
- Originally founded as a patriotic organization called Tian Di Hui to fight imperialism in the 18th century
- Initiation consists of the sacrifice of an animal and recitation of oathsAmerican Mafia.com: The Phenomenon of the Chinese Triads
- Traditional Triad weapons include the machete and meat cleaver
- In addition to other crimes such as drug dealing and extortion, the Triads have been blamed for human traffickingBBC News: Terror of the Secretive Triads
- Organized in the United States, Australia, Holland, and Malaysia in addition to China
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Ranks
According to BBC News, Triad ranks are noted by names and numbers:BBC News: Terror of the Secretive Triads- 489: Shan Chu (leader)
- 438: Fu Shan Chu (next in command to leader)
- 426: Red Pole (fighters)
- 415: White Paper Fan (business)
- 432: Grass Sandal (lowest rank)
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@escarpment That's a conversation : ) But diads are far less effective than triads.
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@YoungVP617 lmao. nothing wrong with a little extra on the side.keep tht on the low though. im not tryna have the TRIADS @ my front door lol
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and yeah @crysmonique the track! @paulldoublee is a pimp and a black ninja from the triads! Hes extremely dangerous! LMAo
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ahhh noooo...labeling triads in minor keys!! when and how to use the accidentals on figured bass?!!
@chewymunchies | July 09, 2009 05:43 PM -
just about to do five back to back triads for LearnDirect pitch
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Thailand Search Engine: "Triad War in Bangkok's Chinatown" (2004)
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Edinburgh Evening News: "Triad Gangs 'Target Chinese Restaurants'"
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Asia Pacific Media Service: "Triads Tighten Grip on Russia's Far East" (Spetember, 2003)
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Triads Timeline
- 1760: The Tiandihui, an anti-Manchu secret society and precursor to the Triads, is formed
- 1911: The Xinhai Revolution creates a group of displaced rebels who join crime syndicates
- 1949: Pressure from the Chinese Communist Party forces Triad groups to Hong Kong
- 1956: The Hong Kong Riots lead to official pressure on Triads in the city
- 1960-1974: A corrupt police force relies on the Hong Kong Triads to control the city
- 1974: The establishment of the ICAC ends Triad control of the Hong Kong police
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