Missing link

Article Abstract:

To Kwong Sum was a member of the Hong Kong police force during the time when a number of its policemen were reportedly involved in organized crime. He faced trial with 13 other policemen for receiving bribes from traffic violators. Surprisingly, To was the only one among the defendants who was declared innocent despite strong evidences pointing to his guilt. He lived in California after retiring from the force and was seen in Burma more than 10 years later. To, who is now the assistant of Burmese drug lord Pheung Kya-shin, was seen again in Hongkong in the early part of 1992 escorting his employer.

Social aspects, Cases, Police misconduct, Drug dealers, To Kwong Sum

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Free for all: economic strategy inspired by Hongkong

Article Abstract:

Similarities in the economic programs being pursued by Hong Kong and the special economic zone of Shenzhen are resulting in parallelisms. However, the runaway growth and development of Shenzhen is being tempered by the cessation of trade privileges extended to the zone since its inception, including the exclusive retention of foreign-exchange returns. Additionally, Shenzhen's manufacturing sector is besieged by rising labor costs, lack of infrastructure and dependence on Hongkong business and trade. The district may also be handicapped by the lack of a long-term development strategy.

Economic aspects, Cover Story, Industrial districts, Shenzhen, China

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Trouble with triads: new law toughens penalties for organised crime

Article Abstract:

Hong Kong's rising criminal problems due to the strengthening of triads resulted from loopholes in the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights requires stronger evidence to secure conviction for suspects in cases involving drugs and corruption. To correct the situation, the Organized and Serious Crime Bill proposes tougher penalties against organized crime. Howver, this may reduce the efficiency of police which fears entanglements with the Independent Commission Against Corruption. Questions also remain over the capacity of police to protect those required to testify against criminals.

Laws, regulations and rules, Prevention, Organized crime, Crime prevention

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