It takes the average reader 4 hours and 55 minutes to read The Politics of Cross-border Crime in Greater China by Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo
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Organized crime has been on the rise in the Greater China region since the People's Republic opened up its economy and society in the mid-1980s. Today, triads from Hong Kong, Macao, and even Taiwan are involved in businesses in Guangdong Province, and often recruit local Chinese for illegal activities such as extortion, kidnapping, assassinations, and smuggling of illegal aliens.This book provides a detailed and comprehensive study of how the state at the central and local levels has responded to the changing patterns and activities of cross-border crime in Greater China. It discusses the theoretical concept of organized crime; the transnational nature of organized crime in recent years; the significance of studying organized crime in Greater China; and the implications for the national security of other countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.The author reviews the history of organized crime and secret societies, and addresses the legal complexities of dealing with criminal groups in the region. He covers such topics as money laundering, the financing of terrorist activities, and regional efforts in fighting terrorism.
The Politics of Cross-border Crime in Greater China by Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo is 287 pages long, and a total of 73,759 words.
This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 43 minutes to read The Politics of Cross-border Crime in Greater China aloud.
The Politics of Cross-border Crime in Greater China is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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